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Hereward is a freelance multi-media journalist covering South-East Asia from his base in Yangon, Myanmar. He previously worked as a correspondent for Reuters for six years across East, Central and West Africa.
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Kenya allows JPMorgan Chase to set up representative office locally
Kenya's central bank has authorized JPMorgan Chase to establish a representative office in the country, marking a significant step in the bank's expansion into East Africa. These offices typically function as marketing and liaison hubs for foreign banks, facilitating their operations and interactions within the region.
Bioherbicide helps lift Kenya’s witchweed curse on farmers
Catherine Wanjala, a farmer in Kenya, significantly increased her maize yield by using Kichawi Kill, a bioherbicide developed by Toothpick, to combat witchweed. The World Food Programme supports trials to expand its use across Sub-Saharan Africa. The bioherbicide, made from a naturally occurring fungus, offers an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. It has already benefited over 12,000 farmers and is pending regulatory approval in several African countries. The development aligns with global efforts to reduce pesticide use, as discussed at the UN biodiversity summit.
Bioherbicide helps lift Kenya’s witchweed curse on farmers
In Kenya, the bioherbicide Kichawi Kill, developed by Toothpick, has significantly increased maize yields for farmers like Catherine Wanjala by targeting the parasitic witchweed without harming the environment. Supported by the World Food Programme, the bioherbicide is being scaled up to combat witchweed across sub-Saharan Africa. The product offers a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides, aligning with global biodiversity conservation efforts. Regulatory approval is pending in Uganda, with trials underway in several African countries.
Kenya senate votes to remove Deputy President from office by impeachment
Kenya's Senate voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on charges including embezzlement and inciting ethnic hatred, marking the first time a Kenyan deputy president has been removed from office through impeachment. The decision, which followed a National Assembly vote, has sparked political tensions, with Gachagua's legal team contesting the process and alleging political motivations. The impeachment could have repercussions for President William Ruto, who has distanced himself from Gachagua amid public discontent over government policies and corruption allegations.
Kenya judge finds Meta is not in contempt of court
A Kenyan judge ruled that Meta, Facebook's parent company, is not in contempt of court for not paying content moderators laid off by a contractor. The decision was made by Labour judge Mathews Nduma Nderi, indicating that Meta was not legally obligated to make the payments in question.
Kenya deputy president urges court to halt impeachment process
Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has petitioned a Nairobi court to stop an impeachment process initiated by President William Ruto's allies, who accuse him of inciting ethnic hatred and undermining the government. Gachagua, denying these allegations, claims the impeachment is a politically motivated attempt to overturn the will of the people expressed in the 2022 presidential election.
'No foul play on Del Monte's part': Multinational responds to suspected killings on Kenyan pineapple farm
Del Monte is cooperating with Kenyan authorities amid an investigation into the suspected killings of four men on its pineapple farm near Nairobi. The company alleges organized crime and pineapple theft in the region and denies any foul play, citing security footage. Earlier reports by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and The Guardian accused Del Monte's security guards of killing and assaulting trespassers, prompting the company to initiate an independent human rights review.
Kenyan judge finds Meta is not in contempt of court
A Kenyan judge ruled that Meta was not in contempt of court for not paying laid-off content moderators, stating the company did not act deliberately or contemptuously. The case involves 184 moderators who sued Meta and contractors Sama and Majorel over alleged wrongful termination and blacklisting. Settlement talks failed in October. The court granted the plaintiffs' lawyer 45 days to amend the petition, with the case to be prioritized if not settled out of court. Foxglove, supporting the plaintiffs, remains confident in their case.
Kenyan judge finds Meta is not in contempt of court
A Kenyan judge ruled that Meta was not in contempt of court for not paying laid-off content moderators, stating that Meta did not deliberately breach the court order. The case involves 184 moderators who sued Meta and contractors Sama and Majorel, alleging wrongful termination and blacklisting. Settlement talks failed in October. The court granted the plaintiffs 45 days to amend their petition. Foxglove, supporting the plaintiffs, remains confident in their case, emphasizing a prior ruling that Meta cannot use outsourcers to avoid responsibility for its moderators.
Tanzania flood, landslide death toll rises to 57
The death toll from floods and landslides in Tanzania has risen to 57, with 85 people hospitalized and 1150 households affected. Over 300 hectares of farmland have been destroyed. The extreme weather in East Africa, exacerbated by climate change, has also impacted Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. African leaders are advocating for new global taxes and financial reforms to fund climate action. In Kenya, floods have killed at least 142 people, with the Kenya Red Cross assisting in rescue efforts after the Voi River banks burst.
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