Scientists have issued a stark warning that humanity stands on the brink of destruction, as the Doomsday Clock ticks ominously at 85 seconds to midnight for 2026—marking the most dire assessment since the tradition began in 1947.The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a not-for-profit organization established by Albert Einstein and
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UN Condemns South Sudan General’s Call to Kill Civilians
The United Nations has expressed deep concern following remarks from a senior military leader in South Sudan, who urged his troops to "spare no one," including vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly, when deployed to opposition-held regions. Yasmin Sooka, head of the UN Commission on Human Rights in
Man Killed by Crocodile in Kendu Bay as Tragedies Hit Kenya
Paramount Hotel Kigali Hosts University–Industry Mentorship Forum
The event successfully united professionals, students, and guests to engage in meaningful discussions about how regional universities can cultivate industry-ready graduates. It included valuable mentorship sessions and networking opportunities.Dr. Martin Kimemia, Vice Chancellor of Mount Kigali University Rwanda (MKUR), spearheaded a vital conversation focused on bridging the gap between theory
UHC Workers Plan Nairobi Protest Over Unpaid Benefits, Seek Justice
Healthcare workers under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program have announced a peaceful protest in Nairobi next week over unpaid gratuities and delays in formalizing their employment. The workers, who have been engaged under the UHC initiative, say the government has yet to honor agreements made during an intergovernmental summit in
US Embassy in Nairobi to Close Tomorrow 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The United States Embassy in Nairobi will close on Monday, January 19, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a recognized federal public holiday in the United States.This holiday, celebrated annually on the third Monday of January, honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal
KileVibes Talent Hunt Launched by MCA Robert Alai, Offers Cash Prizes Up to Ksh 500,000
Sub-headline: Competition Targets Youth Creatives in Kileleshwa Ward, Emphasizes Diverse Talents Beyond Sports. Nairobi, Kenya – Kileleshwa Ward Representative, Robert Alai, has officially announced the launch of the KileVibes talent competition, a major initiative aimed at discovering and empowering the ward’s creative youth. The program seeks to spotlight the next generation
7 Lions, 13 Vultures Poisoned in a Kajiado Human-Wildlife Conflict
Earlier this week, seven lions lay lifeless across the open plains of Kitenden, their once-mighty forms silenced by poison intended as retribution for livestock losses.In the vicinity, at least 13 vultures also succumbed as they consumed the tainted lion flesh—tragic victims of an ongoing conflict that pits human interests
Celebrated Welsh Artist and Fashion Icon, Molly Parkin, Dies at 93
Hubble Confirms Cloud-9, a Starless Dark Matter Gas Cloud
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope confirmed a starless object called Cloud-9. It is the first known Reionization-Limited H I Cloud, or RELHIC.This cloud consists mostly of neutral hydrogen gas. Dark matter controls most of it. The object dates back to early galaxy formation.Cloud-9 lies about 14 million light-years from Earth. It