Month: June 2022
Kenyan Government Using “NIS” to interfere with the forthcoming elections
In a letter, the DP’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) raised complaints with the Intelligence Service Complaints Board over what they term misuse of national security organs to advance political interests of Mr Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition. They argued that it is within the mandate of NIS to ensure no actor within the
Heartland virus disease
Heartland virus disease is a relatively new tick-borne illness that was discovered in 2009. Most tick-borne diseases, from Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain spotted fever, share similar flu-like symptoms at their onset. The new virus was named Heartland virus, after Heartland Regional Medical Center, where the patients were diagnosed. In the 13 years since its
N Korea nuclear tests
A US official has warned that North Korea could conduct a seventh nuclear test “at any time”. Sung Kim, US Special Representative to North Korea, made the warning days after Pyongyang test-launched a record eight ballistic missiles on Sunday. The tensions have been rising on the Korean peninsula. Speaking from Jakarta, Mr Kim said North
Personal Disorders
A person may develop a personality disorder as a coping mechanism for extreme or excessive abuse, abandonment, ridicule, neglect, or other childhood trauma. Since personality disorders tend to stem from early-in-life relational trauma, people who are diagnosed with one may also be diagnosed with another or exhibit overlapping traits. For example, someone with borderline personality
Ukraine Stalemate
The Ukrainian leader said that his forces would fight to recover all of its territory occupied by Russian forces as fierce fighting continued in the Donbas region. His remarks came after French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz both suggested in recent weeks that Ukraine may have to concede territory as part of
Cabbages in KFC food
KFC has been forced to use cabbage in its burgers and wraps as Australia grapples with a lettuce shortage triggered by floods. The fast food retailer has told customers to expect changes to its menu due to recent extreme weather having an impact on supply chains. Australia’s east coast was hit by weeks of flooding
Longest Serving Britain Monarchy
The Queen Elizabeth II 70-year reign is the longest in English and British history . The reason for this is partly a matter of genes the Queen mother lived to 101 and the short life and reign of her father George VI, who died on February 6 1952. George VI was a lifelong worrier and
Criminalizing homosexuality
Seventy conservative nations still discriminate against gay community in law while 11 threaten death penalty. The lists of 11 countries in which homosexuality is illegal and potentially punishable by the death penalty: Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Mauritania, northern Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, UAE, Qatar and Yemen. The vast majority are situated across Africa, the Middle
Peas as a pasta sauce
In this dish, peas (fresh or frozen) are simmered in broth with sautéed onion and whole smashed garlic cloves until the vegetable is very soft and a deeper shade of green. With the coaxing of a spoon crushing them a bit as they cook, they gradually transform into a sumptuously savoury pea sauce for pasta.
Johnny Depp on TikTok after court case
Johnny Depp emerged victorious in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard following three days of deliberations by the jury, which also handed Heard a partial win in her countersuit. The jury determined Heard defamed Depp on all three counts and awarded him $10m in compensatory damages and $5m in punitive damages. The Pirates of