2 h. ago Do food additives cause symptoms of ADHD? It’s more complicated than you think

David Benton, Swansea University Robert F. Kennedy Jr has spent years railing against food additives, framing them as part of a broader threat to public health. Now, as the US health secretary, his views have taken on new weight. Plans are now afoot to start phasing out eight synthetic food dyes in the American food […] The post Do food additives cause symptoms of ADHD? It’s more complicated than you think appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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23 h. ago Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp

Over 350 refugees arrive Torit following food cuts in Kenyan camp  Radio Tamazuj

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25 h. ago Million more Kenyans struggle to buy nutritious food as prices surge

Million more Kenyans struggle to buy nutritious food as prices surge  Daily Nation

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3 d. ago China extends tariff suspension on US goods in reciprocal move

BEIJING, China, Aug 12 – China will continue to suspend 24 percentage points of additional duty rate on imports from the United States within 90 days starting from 12:01 pm Tuesday, while retaining the remaining additional tariffs of 10 percent on those articles, according to an announcement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the State […] The post China extends tariff suspension on US goods in reciprocal move appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Refugees in Kenya impacted by food aid cuts; WFP rolls out new system

Refugees in Kenya impacted by food aid cuts; WFP rolls out new system  Al Jazeera

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3 d. ago Kenya’s Ksh12.5B Galana Kulalu project set to redefine East Africa’s food security and climate

Kenya’s Ksh12.5B Galana Kulalu project set to redefine East Africa’s food security and climate-resilient agriculture  Africa Sustainability Matters

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7 d. ago Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free

South Africa’s state prosecutor has officially withdrawn charges against one of the farm workers accused of killing two black woman and feeding their bodies to pigs. Adrian de Wet was one of three men facing murder charges after Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were killed while allegedly looking for food on a pig […] The post Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Duo Charged Over Ksh1.1M Blood Kit Theft at Kenyatta Hospital

Two men were on Wednesday charged in a Nairobi court for allegedly stealing blood collection equipment worth over Ksh1.1 million from Kenyatta National Hospital. The suspects, Henry Theuri and Erick Otieno Omedo, are accused of stealing four cartons containing 24 automated blood collection kits and one carton of ordinary blood bags. The items, valued at Ksh1,125,870, are owned by the Nairobi Region Blood Transfusion Centre.. Prosecutors allege that the incident took place on July 29, 2025, within the hospital compound. In addition to the joint theft charges, Omedo faces another charge of dealing in suspected stolen goods. According to the The post Duo Charged Over Ksh1.1M Blood Kit Theft at Kenyatta Hospital appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Under and Over 7 — when the rules are simple, but the emotions are intense

What attracts players to the game at first glance? Simplicity, dynamics, familiar mechanics, and a sense of involvement. All of these features are in Under and Over 7, one of the most popular games in the 1xGames section. No complicated settings, no overload — only you and the dice. Under and Over 7 is based on dice, an ancient form of gaming known in many cultures. This modern interpretation of a classic game is particularly appealing thanks to its rhythmic and straightforward gameplay. The mechanics are extremely simple: the participant chooses the estimated range of points that will appear on The post Under and Over 7 — when the rules are simple, but the emotions are intense appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago OPINION: When Farmers Fall Prey – Unmasking the Crisis of Counterfeit Agrochemicals in Kenya

In the hands of a Kenyan farmer, every seed represents hope—hope for a bountiful harvest, for school fees, for food on the table, and for dignity earned through honest work. Yet that hope is being quietly eroded by the growing menace of counterfeit agrochemicals that promise growth but deliver destruction. Findings from the Anti-Counterfeit Authority’s […] The post OPINION: When Farmers Fall Prey – Unmasking the Crisis of Counterfeit Agrochemicals in Kenya appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Kenya’s tea exports soar amid renewed focus on value addition

Kenya’s tea exports soar amid renewed focus on value addition  African Business

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9 d. ago National Research Fund roots for technology in addressing food security

NAKURU, Kenya, Aug 5 – The National Research Fund (NRF) has maintained the importance of science and technology development in ensuring food security and dealing with climate change. NRF Chief Executive Officer, Dickson Andala said research and evidence based solutions would also play a vital role in job creation, help in dealing with environmental degradation […]

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2 w. ago Kenya’s protests are not a symptom of failed democracy. They are democracy

Kenya’s protests are not a symptom of failed democracy. They are democracy  Al Jazeera

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3 w. ago From weed to delicacy: Kenya’s poor man’s food with health and fiscal benefits

From weed to delicacy: Kenya’s poor man’s food with health and fiscal benefits  Business Insider Africa

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3 w. ago U.S. Slaps Extra Ksh32,500 Visa Integrity Fee on Kenyans Starting October 2025

Travel to America will get costlier in the near future, all thanks to a new visa fee introduced by the Trump administration. The US government has launched a new “Visa Integrity Fee” that will be charged for almost all kinds of non-immigrant visa applications. These range from popular ones like the B-1/B-2 business and tourist visas, F-1 student visas, H-1B work visas, and J-1 exchange visitor visas, all regularly sought by Kenyans. The additional charge – set at a minimum of $250 (approximately Ksh32,500) – came into effect through a new law known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’. The post U.S. Slaps Extra Ksh32,500 Visa Integrity Fee on Kenyans Starting October 2025 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago CSs Mbadi and Wandayi Defend Fuel Pricing Strategy, Dismiss Nyoro’s ‘Secret Tax’ Claims

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has broken down the various levies influencing fuel prices amid growing public anger over the recent hike. During a Wednesday address on July 16, Mbadi clarified that the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), which many Kenyans have questioned, has not changed. He emphasized that the Ksh18 per litre collected under this levy continues to fund its original purpose. “That Ksh18 has not been touched by the government because we know it is being used to maintain our roads,” Mbadi explained. However, he addressed concerns about the additional Ksh7 added to the levy in a previous The post CSs Mbadi and Wandayi Defend Fuel Pricing Strategy, Dismiss Nyoro’s ‘Secret Tax’ Claims appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago Ph.D. student explores food insecurity, microfinance, mental health outcomes in Kenya

Ph.D. student explores food insecurity, microfinance, mental health outcomes in Kenya  News at IU

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last month Top 5 Fish Oil Supplements for Heart, Brain, and Joint Health in 2025

Fish oil supplements stay crucial in health and wellness circles, and rightly so. Presenting a rich reserve of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), fish oil bestows cardiovascular and cognitive benefits upon individuals in addition to enhancing joint mobility. Today, people have very little time to spare over their diet plans, which usually do not contain the required nutrients; therefore, fish oils serve as a very convenient mode of filling the nutritional gaps. While this expansion of choices has indeed made picking the right kind of supplement highly overwhelming in 2025, the most notable considerations The post Top 5 Fish Oil Supplements for Heart, Brain, and Joint Health in 2025 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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