Beneath this town in Kenya lies a hidden energy goldmine; here’s how it powers a nation | World News

[ad_1] Located in the scenic cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, Naivasha has gone from being a beautiful lakeside destination to one of Africa’s leaders in terms of renewable energy production. By taking advantage of the geothermal power produced by the volcanic forces found under Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha now serves as the primary […]

“Best jumper in the tribe”: IShowSpeed earns rare title following viral jumping challenge in Kenya

[ad_1] IShowSpeed (via Getty Images) IShowSpeed’s Africa streams have been a blast for fans as the popular streamer explored and visited various places across the continent. His entertaining attitude and vibrant energy charmed locals everywhere, who welcomed him with love and support wherever he went. His stints in Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana saw Speed […]

New batch of 8-10 cheetahs expected to arrive in December | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A new batch of 8-10 cheetahs will arrive in India either from Botswana or Namibia in Dec while another batch equal in number is expected from Kenya next year, environment ministry officials said on Wednesday.They said though govt has been in talks with all three countries, Botswana and Namibia are in the […]

Kenya death-in-custody victim was arrested for criticising cop online

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) Kenya’s police chief said Monday that a man who died in custody over the weekend had been arrested for criticising a senior officer. The country was already on edge as it marks a year since massive protests over tax rises and corruption that triggered a police response in which at least […]

Kenya court fines teens for trying to smuggle protected ants | World News

[ad_1] NAIROBI: A Kenyan court on Wednesday fined four people, including two Belgian teenagers, more than $7,000 for attempting to smuggle thousands of live ants out of the country.The case has received considerable attention after the Kenyan Wildlife Service (KWS) accused the four of engaging in “bio-piracy”.David Lornoy and Seppe Lodewijckx, both 18 of Belgium, […]

China and Kenya pledge to upgrade ties, oppose tariffs | World News

[ad_1] BEIJING: China and Kenya agreed on Thursday to boost ties to a new level and oppose trade barriers, following talks between President Xi Jinping and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Beijing.Relations between Beijing and Nairobi will be upgraded to a “China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era”, Chinese state news […]

Kenyan president vows closer ties to China during visit amid Trump’s trade war

[ad_1] William Ruto and Xi Jinping (AP) BEIJING: Kenyan President William Ruto pledged to build closer ties with China on Thursday, a day after saying a global trade war triggered by Washington could deal a “death blow” to the current world order. Ruto is on a five-day visit to China, his third trip to Beijing […]

4 Men Charged With Trying to Smuggle Thousands of Ants From Kenya

[ad_1] Four men, including two Belgian teenagers, pleaded guilty in a Kenyan court this week on charges of trafficking thousands of live ants, which the Kenyan authorities said they had intended to sell as pets. The Belgians, David Lornoy and Seppe Lodewijckx, both 19, were found with the insects this month at a guesthouse near […]