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Bulls Clash in Kakamega: A Modern Twist on an Ancient Tradition

December 18, 2025

In the heart of Kenya, the Luhya people have a long-standing tradition of bullfighting. It's not just a sport; it's a cultural event that brings communities together. This tradition, once a simple form of entertainment after harvests, has grown into a major attraction, drawing in crowds eager to bet

health

Vaccine Rollout: Why Kenya Struggled with COVID-19 Shots

December 17, 2025

Kenya's journey with COVID-19 vaccines was bumpy. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health bodies pushed for widespread vaccination as a key strategy to fight the pandemic. However, in Kenya, the uptake of these vaccines was slow and uneven. Several factors contributed to this si

politics

Behind the Scenes: The Sudden Shutdown of USAID

December 17, 2025

A top White House official, Susie Wiles, recently shared her shock over the quick shutdown of the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID). She spoke about this in a conversation with Vanity Fair. Wiles, who serves as the White House chief of staff, found it alarming how billionaire Elon M

environment

Jamaica's Matthew Samuda Takes the Lead at UN Environment Assembly

December 13, 2025

Matthew Samuda, Jamaica's Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, has taken on a big role. He is now the president of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). This group is like the boss of environmental decisions in the United Nations. Samuda got this job during the seventh meeti

health

Schools Get Big Money for Mental Health Help

December 12, 2025

Schools are getting a big boost for mental health support. The Education Department just gave out $208 million to 65 schools. This is a big deal because earlier, over 200 mental health grants from the last administration were canceled. Most of this new money is going to schools in rural areas. The g

crime

Lavish Living: How Stolen Funds Fueled a Life of Luxury

December 11, 2025

In Minnesota, a group of people, many from the Somali community, took advantage of a program meant to feed hungry kids. They stole hundreds of millions of dollars meant for meals and used it to live lavishly. They bought fancy cars, luxurious homes, and even took trips to exotic places like the Mald

health

Global Health Talks: WHO Chief Downplays US Deals

December 11, 2025

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) recently shared his thoughts on global health agreements. He believes that a new addition to a pandemic treaty could be finalized by next year. This addition would focus on sharing information about disease-causing agents. During a press conference in

health

Life's Challenges: How Periods, Power, and Protection Intersect for Kenyan Girls

December 9, 2025

In the heart of western Kenya, young women face a complex web of challenges that intertwine their periods, protection, and personal safety. This is not just about biology or health choices. It's about power, control, and the everyday struggles that shape their lives. Many girls and young women find

environment

Iran Joins Global Talk on Environment

December 6, 2025

Iran is sending a team to a big United Nations meeting about the environment. The meeting is called UNEA-7. It will happen in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 8 to 12. The team from Iran will be led by Shina Ansari, who is in charge of the Department of Environment. At this meeting, Iran wants to talk

finance

Kenya and the US Make a Big Deal to Fight Hunger

December 5, 2025

Kenya and the United States have just made a big deal. They are going to swap a huge amount of money to help Kenya with its food problems. This is not just any deal. It is a $1 billion swap. That is a lot of money! Kenya has a lot of debt. It is struggling to pay it all back. This deal will help Ke