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President William Ruto in Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS With the ambition of transforming Kenya into a titan of the sugar trade within just a couple of years, President William Ruto unveiled an intriguing blueprint ripe with potential and challenges. On a bustling Monday in Kakamega, Ruto shared a grand vision: by 2027, Kenya will not only fulfill its domestic sugar requirements but will also venture into the world of exporting the sweet commodity. Ever the optimist, Ruto elaborated on the nation's current measures…

U.S. House Speaker Johnson Applauds Trump's Unconventional Cabinet Choices for Shifting Washington's Gear WASHINGTON - As the winds of change blow through the capital, House Speaker Mike Johnson has given a thumbs-up to President-elect Donald Trump's bold cabinet choices. Describing them as "disruptors," Johnson believes they are crucial for shaking up the status quo in the heart of the nation. Johnson, now the chief Republican spokesperson in Congress, shared his thoughts on CNN's "State of the Union," where he defended…

Today marks Global Handwashing Day, an occasion designed to elevate public consciousness about the vital role of handwashing with soap in safeguarding health and preventing disease. Failure to wash one’s hands properly with soap and clean, flowing water significantly heightens the risk of various illnesses. This year's theme, "Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?", underscores the ongoing relevance of hand hygiene in thwarting the spread of outbreaks and pandemics, particularly in areas where healthcare resources are…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Monday, Galmudug's leader, Ahmed Abdi Kariye, fondly known as 'Qoor Qoor,' inked a monumental 80-year pact with Turkish industrial giant Metag Holding to build the Hobyo Port. He remarked that this project could morph Somalia's central coastline into a bustling trade corridor. It was a well-attended shindig in Mogadishu, drawing in federal bigwigs, lawmakers, and the who's who of the business world. Qoor Qoor underscored Hobyo Port's game-changing potential, especially for landlocked Ethiopia, which…