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Ruto unveils Sh400bn water plan to boost farming in Kenya
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Ruto unveils Sh400bn water plan to boost farming in Kenya

The President announced that the High Grand Falls project alone has a planned budget of Sh400 billion, with the government preparing more major dams in Upper Eastern, Lower Eastern and the Coast region. Ruto said this is part of a long-running effort to collect rainwater and store it for irrigation, especially in parts of the country that have suffered long dry seasons.

Ruto pledges major investments to unlock Northern Kenya’s potential
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Ruto pledges major investments to unlock Northern Kenya’s potential

Ruto addressed the long-standing perception that northern Kenya is a low-potential area, noting that the government’s investments are meant to change this narrative. Central to these plans is the construction of 50 large dams and more than 1,000 smaller dams across the country, which will provide water for irrigation, food production, and climate resilience.

Rising measles cases highlight global vaccine gaps, WHO reports
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Rising measles cases highlight global vaccine gaps, WHO reports

WHO reports that between 2000 and 2024, immunisation efforts prevented nearly 59 million deaths, with overall measles fatalities dropping by 88 per cent. However, the organisation notes that the threat remains serious. In 2024, approximately 95,000 people, mostly children under the age of five, died from measles. WHO stresses that these deaths could have been entirely avoided with timely vaccination.

Afghan residents condemn DC shooting, call for fair immigration handling
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Afghan residents condemn DC shooting, call for fair immigration handling

The attack claimed the life of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains hospitalized in critical condition.In reaction, President Donald Trump announced a halt on all Afghan immigration applications, ordered a review of green cards for individuals from 19 countries, and warned of stricter measures for migrants from what he describes as “third-world countries.”

Kagame: Some coups in Africa result from failed leadership
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Kagame: Some coups in Africa result from failed leadership

Kagame also criticized political developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo, challenging the credibility of the country’s electoral process. He referred to “a man in our neighbourhood who raises the whole world and causes all kinds of troubles,” questioning how he came to power and remained in office. Kagame labeled Congo’s recent elections as “a smokescreen” and bluntly stated: “Elections did not happen.”

Tanzania seeks EU dialogue amid threat of Sh23 billion aid freeze
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Tanzania seeks EU dialogue amid threat of Sh23 billion aid freeze

Tanzania’s government contends that the EU should consider all sides, noting that misleading claims are being circulated that suggest the suspension of aid could lead to government collapse. Officials warn that the funding halt could affect multiple sectors, including private businesses in both Tanzania and Europe, international organizations, and citizens who were set to benefit from the projects.