I was listening to some Congolese Soukous music earlier this week, trying to manage my stress after retirement. It is one of my favourite hobbies, as at my age, I can never bring myself to seriously enjoy the computerised Bongo Flava music. I always wonder why our young Bongo musicians never want to learn the…
Kenya’s decision to suspend mediation talks between South Sudan’s government and opposition groups until this month has raised concern. At first glance, it may seem like a setback for the peace process, but a closer look reveals something deeper. It is a reminder that peace negotiations are rarely straightforward, especially in countries with a long…
The dew-covered grass flickered past my legs, and the cool morning air exuded a crisp, delicate fragrance. Eventually, even my sleepy eyes responded, finally opening fully to appreciate the dazzling landscape overlooking Tarangire. Passing through several Maasai bomas, we could see young Maasai boys herding sheep and goats. On a shrub of acacia (Senegalia mellifera)…
A lease is the transfer of the right to enjoy immovable property for a certain period, either expressed or implied, or in perpetuity, in consideration of a price paid or promised, or of money, a share of crops, services, or any other thing of value, to be rendered periodically or on specified occasions to the…
America shocked Europe by holding a meeting with Russia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025, to discuss the fate of Ukraine without both Ukraine and Europe being invited. It was the first biggest sign of reshaping the New World Order by Big Powers, very much similar to the Berlin Conference 140 years ago…
Heat stress is a leading cause of weather-related deaths and can exacerbate underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and asthma. It can also contribute to the transmission of certain infectious diseases. Understanding heat-related illnesses Common heat-related illnesses include: Certain groups are at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses, including: How the body responds to…
One of the first Executive Orders signed by President Donald Trump upon assuming office was the decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). However, this measure will not take immediate effect; it is set to be implemented on 21 January 2026. This development is particularly unfortunate, as the WHO has…
Zombie cells, or senescent cells, are aged or damaged cells that stop dividing but remain in the body, releasing harmful inflammatory signals. These cells contribute to aging diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and diabetes. They accumulate over time, becoming more abundant after the age of 40 or 50, particularly in the liver, fat, joints, and…
UPRIGHT THINKING by Madaraka Nyerere In 2015, I met Samia Nkrumah, former chair of the Convention People’s Party and daughter of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s founding president. It was the late Ahmed Rajab, the veteran journalist and political commentator, who pulled me out of my seat at a conference in Accra and introduced me to her….
Back in December 2021, a young female committed suicide in a British army barracks. Last week, media reports said 19-year-old Jaysley Beck “was driven to take her own life after being sexually assaulted by a senior officer and relentlessly harassed by her boss, a coroner concluded.” It was further reported that her boss had “hounded…
