When Pope Francis was elected as the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church on March 13th, 2013, he made headlines not just for his spiritual leadership but also for his remarkable commitment to a humble and simple life. Breaking with centuries-old traditions, he chose to reject many of the
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Jaoko Oburu Odinga’s Appointment as Special Advisor: Implications and Significance.
Jaoko Oburu Odinga President William Ruto’s appointment of Jaoko Oburu Odinga as Special Advisor on Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods reflects strategic political and policy priorities. Here is a structured analysis of the implications, responsibilities, and context of this decision: Key Details of the Appointment- Role: Special Advisor on Economic
The role of innovation in achieving Sustainable Development Goals
By Adolf Bruno As we navigate through an era marked by unprecedented challenges—rising global temperatures, pandemics, wars, and socio-economic disparities—the urgent need for innovation has never been clearer. Researchers and climate experts warn us that we may exceed the 2015 Paris Agreement limit of 1.5°C between 2030 and 2050 if we
15 billion trees by 2030: A realistic goal for Kenya?
List of Embassies attacked in Goma, DRC Amidst Escalating Violence
Tensions erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as protesters in the capital, Kinshasa, launched attacks on foreign embassies and a U.N. compound in response to the recent takeover of Goma by M23 rebels, who are reportedly backed by Rwanda. The violent outbursts reflect growing anger at perceived foreign
Was Congo execution a fair comeuppance?
Students’ performance attributed to investment in education
Increased government investment in education in the past two years has started paying off, President William Ruto has said.The President pointed out that the improved results of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination released on Thursday was evidence of the dividends of investing in schooling.“The teachers we hired,
The New Frontier: Trump’s territorial aspirations and the Geopolitical Landscape
By Daniel Juma Omondi As President-elect Donald Trump steps back into the political arena, his bold proposals for territorial expansion are stirring both intrigue and alarm. Trump’s intentions to acquire Greenland, the Panama Canal, and invite Canada to become the 51st state of the United States reflect a vision that seems
