The removal of Kenya’s baobab trees has caused a public outcry in recent news. According to Africa News, old baobab trees in Kenya are threatened to be uprooted. Mainly located in Sub-Saharan Africa, scientists believe the tree helps against climate change. An environmental researcher at Kenyatta University, Duncan Omwami, stated the following: “If we look…
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Kenyan President Refuses to Watch Western Media
During a recent “Candid Africa” discussion, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta stated that he no longer watches Western media. He argued that the West adds to the negative perception of Africa by only reporting on the bad news. Media outlets like CNN, Sky News, BBC, and others will also report on African affairs without being on…
Kenya Bans Domestic Workers from Traveling to Saudi Arabia
The abuse of African domestic workers, particularly in the Middle East, has been highlighted several times throughout this blog. Well, it seems like divine intervention and/or common sense has finally woken up the leadership in Kenya. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has enacted a temporary ban on the recruitment and exportation of Kenyan domestic workers…
Kenyan Inventors Create Bio-Robotic Prosthetic Arm
Prosthetic limbs are very common for those who, unfortunately, have lost parts of their body. But what isn’t so common are bio-robotic parts that are controlled by the recipient. That is until recently. David Gathu and Moses Kinyua, two Kenyan inventors, have created the world’s first bio-robotic prosthetic arm that’s operated by brain signals. According…
Hundreds of Chinese Nationals Leave Kenya
There’s some great news coming out of Kenya and, well, you know the drill. The following information comes from Standard Media. Hundreds of Chinese nationals are reportedly repatriating back to China amid a spike in COVID-19 cases. Long queues were seen at the airport, and many nationals revealed that they applied to go back earlier…
400 Chinese To Leave Kenya?
Greetings Folks, I saw some prophetic news stories earlier and had to share my findings with you all. The following information comes from All Africa and Capital News. It’s been reported that 400 Chinese nationals are leaving Nairobi, Kenya, over fears of the coronavirus. They’ve argued that Kenya’s healthcare system can’t handle huge infection numbers…
Kenyan Scientists Developing 3D Masks for COVID-19
Greetings Good People, I saw some interesting news coming out of the continent and had to share. The following information is from Africa News. Kenyan scientists and engineers are seeking solutions for the COVID-19 pandemic by way of 3D masks. A scientist from a 3D printing company in Nairobi and his partner, Neeval Shah, have…
Kenyan Scientists Join the Search for COVID-19 Cure
Greetings All, I came across another update regarding the coronavirus and had to share my findings with you all. The following information comes from the Daily Nation. Kenyan scientists have joined the global search for a vaccine for COVID-19. A research team from The University of Nairobi (UoN) has come up with a research protocol…
Chinese Man Arrested for Whipping Kenyan Employee
The Open Door Policy that African people have for others comes with a price. I’m going to keep reiterating this until my group wakes up. The following information comes from Kenyans.co.ke. DCI, The Director for Criminal Investigations, has confirmed the arrest of four Chinese nationals after a video of a Chinese man beating his Kenyan…
The Gates Foundation Gives $5 Million to Africa to Fight Coronavirus
Greetings Folks, I’ve tried to stay abreast with the coronavirus and came across some news today that I had to share. The following information comes out of Africa Feeds. The coronavirus first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan but has now spread to Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States. To combat…
Tosheka Products Presents…Rolling Springs!
Greetings All, Taking viral trips around the globe is a humbling experience, especially seeing how people live. Many of us Westerners take advantage of the resources we have at our fingertips, and it’s to the point where most of our complaints deserve to fall on deaf ears. Basic necessities like having access to water is…