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The toughest plastic bag ban is failing: A tale of smugglers, dumps and dying goats

Kenya was hailed for its decision to outlaw single use plastic bags in 2016, with remarkably hefty penalties. So why are the bags back in stores, piling up in dumps — and being ingested by livestock?

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The fast, furious, and brutally short life of an African male lion

The death of a lion in Kenya’s picturesque savannas rarely tugs at people’s hearts, even in a country where wildlife tourism is a key pillar of the nation’s economy. But when one of the most tracked male lions in Kenya’s famous Masaai Mara was killed on 24 July 2023 the…

The Conversation

Kenya is going digital to boost tax revenue – there are lessons to learn from other African countries

Many African tax authorities have weak capacity to raise revenue. From 1990 to 2020, sub-Saharan African countries on average collected only about 12%-15% of GDP as taxes, a much lower share than the 33.5% in OECD economies.

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AI hysteria is a distraction: algorithms already sow disinformation in Africa

Forget ‘AI doomerism’ hype over ChatGPT, big tech’s colonial attitude lets hateful electoral propaganda be fed to millions

The Guardian - UK

Worldcoin is scanning eyeballs to build a global ID and finance system. Governments are not impressed

Millions of people worldwide are lining up to stare into a silver sphere about the size of a bowling ball so their irises can be scanned in exchange for online identity verification and “free” cryptocurrency.

The Conversation

Kenya's political dialogue is a welcome sign of democracy at work – if both sides understand their roles

Since Kenya’s presidential election in August 2022, the new government has been in conflict with the opposition.

The Conversation

Uganda revives colonial-era railway after Chinese funds fall through

Uganda has begun restoring a disused branch of a railway line built under the British Empire, which it hopes will offer a cheaper way to transport goods to neighbouring countries.

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Living in Nairobi's slums is tough – residents are 35% more likely to suffer from high blood pressure than those in rural areas

Hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, is a non-communicable disease that occurs when there is a sustained elevation in the pressure of the blood that flows through the arteries.

The Conversation

Kenya’s offer to send police to Haiti sparks human rights concerns

Groups say move could worsen country’s security crisis given police force’s poor human rights record

The Guardian - US

Worldcoin’s Iris Scanning Technology Raises Alarms In Kenya

The Kenyan government halted operations of Worldcoin due to concerns over data privacy and public safety

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Scepticism, uncertainty, hope: Haitians react to possible Kenya-led mission

People in Haiti express doubts over potential multinational force but say country can’t fight gangs on its own.

Al Jazeera

Kenyan doctors say civilians were shot and some killed while running from police during protests

Doctors in Kenya say the bullet wounds civilians received during opposition protests last month show that most were shot while running away from police or trying to surrender

The Independent UK

Haitians express skepticism over Kenya's offer to UN to send police to confront gangs

Haitians are expressing skepticism over an offer by Kenya to lead an international police force aimed at combatting the gang violence that has wracked the Caribbean nation

The Independent UK

Kenya halts Worldcoin data collection over privacy and security concerns

Issues raised include use of eye scans to prove ‘humanness’ and financial inducements to sign up

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The US wants Kenya to lead a force in Haiti with 1,000 police. Watchdogs say they'll export abuse

The United States is praising Kenya's interest in leading a multinational force in Haiti

The Guardian - UK

Meta, Google and YouTube ‘profiting’ off posts for bogus women’s health cures in Kenya

Tech firms permit ads for potentially harmful products including vaginal ‘cleanse’ balls and useless herbs for infertility, according to an investigation

The Conversation

Could Trump turn his politics of grievance into a get-out-of-jail card? Neither prosecution nor even jail time has prevented former leaders in Israel, Brazil and Kenya from mounting comebacks

Donald Trump has declared, “I am your retribution,” and it appears to be a guiding theme of his 2024 campaign.

Fortune

Kenya becomes the first country to suspend Sam Altman’s Worldcoin A.I.-crypto scheme

Worldcoin wants governments as customers, but they may not be so keen.

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The Independent UK

US will put forward a UN resolution to authorize a Kenyan-led police mission to fight gangs in Haiti

The United States says it will draft a UN Security Council resolution that will authorize Kenya to lead a multinational police force to help combat gangs that control much of Haiti's capital and are spreading through the Caribbean nation

Al Jazeera

Kenya considers leading a force in Haiti: What you need to know

Support for foreign intervention in crisis-racked Haiti has grown, but civil society groups warn of past abuses.

The Times of India

Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo's debut novel on Booker Prize longlist

London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo's debut novel 'Western Lane' is among 13 books to make the cut for the 2023 Booker Prize longlist revealed on Tuesday, August 1. Kenya-born Maroo's novel, set within the context of the British Gujarati milieu, has been praised by the Booker judges for its use…

The Hindu

Data | Hurdles to overcome before becoming ‘Digital India’

India has seen a rapid growth in digital payments since the introduction of UPI in 2016. UPI payments grew at an average monthly rate of 6%, compared to 3%, 3%, and 1.5% for NEFT, IMPS, and debit cards, respectively. The share of UPI payments in total digital retail payments rose…

The Independent UK

UN chief welcomes Kenya's offer to `positively consider' leading police force to combat Haiti gangs

The United Nations chief has welcomed Kenya’s offer to “positively consider” leading a multinational police force to help combat Haiti’s gangs and improve security in the violence-wracked Caribbean nation

Al Jazeera

US to introduce UN resolution for multinational force in Haiti

State Department says US will provide resources to the force after Kenya expresses willingness to lead Haiti mission.

Radio France Internationale

Haiti welcomes Kenyan offer to lead multinational force to quell gang violence

Haiti has welcomed "with great interest" a Kenyan offer to lead a 1,000-strong multinational force to bolster security in the country that has been wracked by gang violence.

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