Ebola In Kenya - Questions unanswered?
1. Marco Rubio says the reason they will not quarantine in the USA is because they dont want to import the disease - not efficiency and proximity to treatment. Should we take that risk?
2. The risk of spreading Ebola to sorrounding communities is NOT zero ( even with the best measures in place) - if that wasn't the case, America wouldn't have a problem taking them. Would it?
3. Any infrastructural, diplomatic or pecuniary gain notwithstanding - what is the ripple effect to our other economy areas - tourism?
This is a massive headache for the government. Fuel taxes are easy to collect and heavily anchor public spending. Forcing budget cuts when fiscal consolidation was built on increasing tax revenues means painful choices ahead. Tough times. 5/5
What the Artemis II astronauts did over the last 10 days was a testament to their bravery. And the fact that they traveled farther from Earth than anyone ever has, re-entered our atmosphere at more than 24,000 mph, and splashed down safely was a testament to human ingenuity. Thanks to everyone at @NASA for making this mission possible, and for taking us along for the ride.
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The Artemis II crew has arrived back on Earth, ending a nearly 10-day journey around the Moon. The trip took them farther into space than humans have ever gone before, and now they're safely home with us.
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It was inspiring to watch the Artemis II launch yesterday — @NASA’s first crewed mission around the moon since 1972. Our space program has always captured an essential part of what it means to reach beyond what we thought was possible, and I hope the four brave astronauts on this mission will inspire a new generation to follow in their footsteps.
Carpe diem from the Desk of the 52nd Vice President of the @LawSocietyofKe
Youngest in age and in years of practice to ever hold this position, yet entrusted to serve by my esteemed members.
A testament to resilience, service to humanity, reverence for the profession, and the courage to break the odds.
#HistoryMade
#Grateful ⚖️
Safaricom will start hiding phone numbers in M-Pesa transactions from next week.
The new system will show partial numbers (e.g. 0722***000) and the sender’s two names.
Sweden is committing more than €100 million to a sweeping classroom overhaul: replacing tablets and screens with traditional printed textbooks to help reverse falling student performance and sharpen focus.
After more than a decade of embracing digital-first education, Swedish authorities are now pivoting back to paper-based learning. Official data and recent studies cited by the Ministry of Education show that prolonged screen use in class has been linked to shorter attention spans, weaker reading comprehension, and reduced critical-thinking abilities.
Research consistently finds that reading on illuminated screens requires greater mental effort and invites more distractions compared to the calm, linear experience of physical books—factors believed to have contributed to declining academic outcomes in recent years.
Under the new plan, every student will receive printed textbooks for all core subjects, restoring books as the central learning tool. Digital devices and online resources will remain available as supportive tools, but they will no longer dominate daily instruction.
This bold €100+ million investment signals Sweden’s leadership in rethinking the role of technology in education. It underscores a broader, growing recognition worldwide: while screens provide speed and access, the hands-on, distraction-free engagement of physical books supports deeper concentration, stronger memory retention, and more effective long-term learning.
By choosing paper over pixels, Sweden is charting a path toward a more balanced, evidence-informed classroom future—one that puts proven pedagogical principles ahead of unchecked digital trends.
Best advice I got in my 20s: Nobody cares. When you’re winning, nobody cares. When you’re losing, nobody cares. It doesn’t mean nobody loves you, it just means nobody cares about your life as much as you do. You are in control. It’s on you. Nobody cares. Go do the thing.
NCI-K Participates in the 16th @KEMRI_Kenya Annual Scientific & Health (KASH) Conference 2026.
The NCI-K, represented by the CEO, @DrEliasMelly, participated in the 16th KEMRI Annual Scientific & Health (KASH) Conference, convened under the theme: “Advancing Kenya’s Vaccine Research, Development and Manufacturing Capacity for Sustainable Health Security.”
The conference, which brought together leading scientists, policymakers, and global health experts, deliberated on strengthening Kenya’s vaccine ecosystem. Key sessions included a high-level roundtable on success factors in local vaccine manufacturing — spanning research and development, manufacturing capacity, technology transfer and intellectual property, skills development, regulatory pathways, quality standards, access to finance, supply chain systems, and market shaping. Discussions also explored Africa’s Initiative for Local Vaccine Manufacturing and advancing global vaccine end-to-end capabilities.
The Keynote Address was delivered by Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak @Profshaukat, PhD, EBS, Principal Secretary, State Department of Science, Research and Innovation, Ministry of Education, titled: “Kenya’s Vision and Journey in Local Vaccine Manufacturing.” The Chief Guest, Hon. Aden Duale @HonAdenDuale, Cabinet Secretary for Health @MOH_Kenya, graced the conference.
During the conference, Dr. Melly presented on breast cancer incidence trends in Kenya and the role of exposure data in strengthening cancer surveillance, highlighting the importance of leveraging data and research to inform prevention strategies and enhance national cancer control efforts.
The forum reaffirmed the central role of research, innovation, and strategic partnerships in advancing health security and improving population health outcomes.