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…
THE BRIGHT SIDE By Professor Raymond Mosha How much can we entertain ideas different from ours? How do we feel when someone comes up with ideas and opinions that do not fit our taste? To help us respond wisely to these questions, let us begin with a story told by the Spirituality Guru, Anthony de…
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…
US President Donald Trump is a holder of many records. He’s only the second president to win a second non-consecutive term in more than a century, after Grover Cleveland in 1897. And, yes, the 45th and 47th President signed 220 Executive Orders during his first term ending in January 2021, and a record 26 orders…
UPRIGHT THINKING By Madaraka Nyerere Once again, war has erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking another chapter in the country’s long history of violence. To understand the roots of this persistent conflict, one must look beyond the current players and examine the DRC’s pre-colonial past. “While today’s factions bear significant responsibility for…
