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Tiny royals, big business: Kenya uncovers lucrative black market for rare queen ants
Once a niche pastime for hobbyists, ant-keeping has morphed into a thriving underground industry in Europe and Asia, where collectors shell out thousands for exotic queens to cultivate colonies in custom formicariums—specialized enclosures that allow...
They sold their likeness to AI platforms -- and regretted it
"If it was a nice advertisement, it would've been fine to me. But obviously it is such a scam," he told AFP, adding that the terms of his contract prevented him from getting the videos removed.
KPA set for continental test as Africa Club Championship kicks off in Libya
Head coach James Ontere, a former national team player, expressed confidence in the team’s preparations, noting their determination to go beyond the semi-final stage—a hurdle they’ve yet to clear in their previous three appearances....
SHE MEANS BUSINESS| From Kitui to the world, meet Stellamaris Mulaeh, the grassroots agroecologist
Growing up in Kitui and experiencing first-hand, the impact of a financially empowered woman on her family and the society as a whole, Stellamaris made it her mission to champion agricultural practices at the grassroots level that ensure both nutriti...
'All toil and no pay': Bomet tea farmers decry poor returns
In the heartlands of Kericho, Nandi, Bomet, and Nyamira, tea bushes carpet the hills like a green sea. For many, this is the image of Kenya’s success — a global tea powerhouse, shipping millions of kilos abroad each year. ...
Ink, irony, and intention: The quiet power of Kenyan artivism
The political use of art in Kenya dates back to the pre-independence period, when oral poetry and traditional songs were used to preserve memory and critique colonial injustice.During the 1970s, figures like Ngũgĩ wa T...
Confident Ilavonga, Mwanakombo and Scovia tout Junior Starlets to overcome Cameroon
Ilavonga cited lessons learned from their recent international friendlies in Morocco, where Kenya drew 1-1 and won 2-0 in Rabat, as crucial in preparing the team for the challenge ahead.
Expert: Trump's tariffs may block extension of AGOA agreement
Ogutu stated that the duty-free agreement stands a slim chance of being renewed since trade concessions have been impaired.
Maradona's daughter says doctors could have prevented his death
His seven-person medical team is on trial for what prosecutors have called the "horror theater" of the final days of his life, and risk up to 25 years in prison if found guilty.
Embu: Curfew declared in Kamiu village after two bodies discovered
Kamiu Location Chief Sammy Njagi confirmed the curfew will be enforced from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. He warned that anyone found violating the directive will be treated as a suspect in the ongoing spate of muggings that have plagued the area....
