A Sh1.3 billion research facility to bolster breeding of wheat varieties unveiled – Kenya News Agency

Wheat production in Kenya is set to increase after the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), in partnership with the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), inaugurated a Sh1.3 billion (USD 1 million) rust research greenhouse facility at the KALRO Center in Njoro, Nakuru County. CIMMYT Director General Dr. Bram Hovartz said the facility…

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Why American sprint legend thinks modern-day sprinters won’t come close to Usain Bolt’s 100m record

American sprinting legend Maurice Greene has criticized today’s sprinters, suggesting they are unlikely to beat Usain Bolt’s iconic 100-meter record. American sprint legend Maurice Greene has voiced a striking critique of contemporary sprinters, suggesting that they are unlikely to surpass Usain Bolt’s legendary 100-meter record of 9.58 seconds. Greene, a former world champion and holder…

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New Data-Driven Means Testing Tool to Improve SHA Premiums from March 2025

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every Kenyan has medical coverage through the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program. Kindiki announced that 19.5 million citizens are already enrolled under the Social Health Authority (SHA), bringing the country closer to a healthier and more productive population. Speaking at the National and…

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