aflatoxin Stories

Kenya battles aflatoxin in dairy feeds to protect milk exports and boost quality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

To tackle the aflatoxin threat, Kagwe urged feed manufacturers and farmers to adopt Aflasafe, a proven biological product that suppresses aflatoxin in...

Ghana suspends all boxing activities following boxer’s death
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 26, 2025

According to the NSA, the planned reforms aim to make boxing in Ghana safer, more professional, and aligned with international standards.

Somali boxing champion Ramla Ali awarded medal of honour in Mogadishu for global triumph
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 23, 2025

The recognition was given in a ceremony held in the capital to celebrate her contribution to sports and her role in representing Somalia on the intern...

Afreximbank, KCB seal Sh103 billion deal to operationalise Vipingo SEZ
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 19, 2025

Vipingo SEZ is one of Kenya’s flagship projects under the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA), envisioned as a catalyst for attracting investment...

Mounting violence in South Africa's Cape Town prompts closure of taxi routes
XINHUA  |  Sep 17, 2025

Cape Town has seen a surge in gun violence and gang-related killings in recent weeks, prompting warnings from civil society that the Western Cape Prov...

Xiaomi 17 series to debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, taking aim at Apple’s iPhone 17
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 17, 2025

The confirmation puts Xiaomi squarely in the spotlight as it prepares to go head-to-head with Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 17 range.

Study finds Bolt’s top 50 drivers earn over Sh200,000 monthly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

Bolt said drivers who maintain excellent ratings, accept trips promptly, and complete a large number of rides are the ones seeing the highest earnings...

New report shows China’s growing reach across 101 countries, Africa key to strategy
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 10, 2025

China's strategy leans more on building ties than on coercion, with the Index showing that countries engaged through partnerships and cultural exchang...

‘Blood Parliament’ filmmakers allege spyware was planted on their phones while in custody
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 10, 2025

The four filmmakers behind the 'Blood Parliament' documentary were arrested in May 2025 and detained at Muthaiga Police Station following the release...

EU bans chemical used in gel nail polish over reproductive health risks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The decision has sent ripples through the beauty industry, where gel nail polishes are prized for their durability, glossy finish, and faster drying t...

South Sudan repatriates Mexican national deported by US after serving life sentence
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 07, 2025

According to South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez was flown to Mexico on Saturday after being handed over to Mexican ambas...

Groundbreaking trial finds single dose of LSD eases anxiety
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 06, 2025

While it has a history of recreational use, LSD is now being seriously reconsidered by the medical community for its therapeutic potential when admini...

Rwanda set to launch Africa’s first self-flying taxi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2025

The initiative is powered by EHang, a global leader in urban air mobility technology, which has joined forces with CRBC to expand its international fo...

Prison boss dismisses Paul Mackenzie's alleged poisoning plot at Shimo la Tewa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 03, 2025

Abdi Willy Adan said only some of the other suspects had refused food since Wednesday, while Mackenzie’s last hunger strike was recorded back in Febru...

From fires to missing children: How Eastleigh’s communal spirit responds to crisis
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Eastleigh’s communal spirit is rooted in Islam, whose teachings emphasise shared responsibility and the belief that each neighbour’s well-being is a c...

'Yiwu Selection' store debuts in Nairobi, bringing Chinese brands closer to Kenyan consumers
XINHUA  |  Aug 30, 2025

Yiwu, a county-level city in east China's Zhejiang Province, is a global hub for consumer goods manufacturing, known for offering products that combin...

Ethiopia, Dangote Group ink Sh323 billion deal to build fertiliser complex in Somali region
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

Agriculture, which employs more than 70 per cent of Ethiopia’s population, is expected to benefit directly from the project through better access to f...

Are African countries aware of their own mineral wealth? Ghana, Rwanda offer two different answers
The Conversation  |  Aug 11, 2025

Policy experts and international organisations often urge governments to invest in geological mapping to attract more investment and maximise the bene...

Energy transition faces stark reality as oil demand set to rise to 2030
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 10, 2025

According to the think tank, the decrease reflects wider challenges, including underinvestment, limited access to electricity in some areas, and insti...

Muchai murder trial: Accused says he’s been locked alone in Kamiti ‘cold room’ for 10 years
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 07, 2025

Simon Wambugu, the seventh accused in the case, told the Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina that he has been held in isolation for the entire 10 y...

Opposition leaders claim suspected toxic sugar cleared at Mombasa port, warn of public health risk
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The leaders called for the immediate condemnation and destruction of the sugar to stop it from reaching consumers.

Kenya Railways losing millions as ticketing flaws let passengers ride free, Auditor General reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu said the corporation had not put in place effective measures to ensure full revenue collection on its commuter service...

KeNHA cancels Nairobi–Kiambu road tender despite multi-billion Chinese funding deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

The tender, which had been initially announced on July 15, has raised concerns over the future of the multi-billion shilling project that sought to ea...

Top Christian leaders in Jerusalem deliver tons of aid to Gaza after church attack
DW News  |  Jul 18, 2025

The attack, which Israel claims was caused by "stray ammunition," killed three and injured the parish priest among others.

KeNHA to expand Kiambu Road into four-lane dual carriageway under China-funded project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The project will cover the Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi stretch and key spurs, including Ridgeways Road, the Kiambu–Thika Road link, and UN Avenue through...

Absa opens 87th branch in Kawangware to boost banking access in Nairobi's outskirts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

The 87th outlet features a full-service hall, a 24-hour ATM, a cash deposit machine and mobile banking services tailored for Kawangware and its neighb...

Kenya to roll out lenacapavir HIV prevention injection by 2026 in landmark move
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 15, 2025

The injectable drug, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in June 2025 and added to updated World Health Organisatio guidelines in July 202...

Increased digital finance adoption falls short of household resilience goals – report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 12, 2025

The current strategies and approaches used in promoting digital finance with a focus on savings are being shadowed by gaps in the borrowing space, sig...

Pope Leo XIV picks Malindi Bishop Willybard Lagho for key Vatican role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, known as DID, manages and strengthens relationships between the Church and followers of other relig...

Pope Leo warns leaders about pitfalls of AI
DW News  |  Jun 21, 2025

Pope Leo XIV told politicians in Rome not to forget that artificial intelligence is a tool. He warned, "Our personal life has greater value than any a...

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