Some have criticized Ruto for using a lame duck cabinet to roll-back the ban, claiming it causes cancer, but a scientist has refuted the claims saying there's no evidence GM foods are harmful and is the most effective path toward achieving food security for the nation.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) move squarely makes Airtel Money a direct competitor of Safaricom's MPESA and give Kenyans more options for transferring money.
Many view Museveni's apology as hollow, because he has promoted his son to a 4-Star-General. Kainerubaga's unhinged tweets have embarrassed the Ugandan government, and left people wondering if he's fit to be a leader. His antics have, however, boosted his Twitter following to over 600,000. He has also expressed interest in sending a 100-cow dowry for Italy's anti-immigration leader Giorgia Meloni.
Kenya and and Uganda have issued emergency phone numbers to reports suspected cases. Kenya: 0729-47-1414 or 0732-35-3535, | Uganda toll-free number 0800-100-066.
The new administration is facing criticism from all quarters on day two in office after end energy subsidies put in place by the Kenyatta Admin to lower fuel and electricity prices. Ruto's allies have appealed for patience saying the subsidies were unsustainable in an ailing economy.
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) was viewed as the government's mouthpiece during President Daniel Arap Moi's tenure and was seen as a government cheerleader even when the regime engaged in bad acts.