South Africa closes border with Mozambique as post-election protests escalate

South Africa has temporarily closed its main border crossing with Mozambique over safety concerns, its border authority said on Wednesday, as protests against last month’s disputed election in Mozambique continued to escalate. At least 18 people have been killed in the protests, according to human rights groups, as opposition supporters demonstrate against what they say is a…

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Passaris voices frustration with US election results in response to X user

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has aired her frustrations on social media over reactions to the US presidential election results, engaging in a spirited exchange that has drawn widespread attention. Passaris swiftly responded after a parody account impersonating journalist Larry Madowo posted a remark targeting US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman for not yet congratulating…

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Government to encourage green building standards to cut emissions

Joel Arumonyang, PS Public Works The government is banking on the new National Building Code 2024 to ensure projects being undertaken at both national and county level incorporate green building standards as well as ensure climate resilience. According to Public Works Principal Secretary Joel Arumonyang, construction industry is currently one of the biggest greenhouse emitters…

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Donald Trump wins US presidency in stunning comeback

Donald Trump has been elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in a new American leadership likely to test democratic institutions at home and relations abroad. Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win…

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