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Malala warns Sifuna against Raila’s political mistakes, backs Natembeya

Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has urged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to learn from the political journey of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying opposition leaders must change…

  • Malala warns Sifuna against Raila’s political mistakes.
  • Natembeya praised for backing Sifuna’s presidential ambitions.
  • Mt Kenya region’s support crucial for Odinga’s unsuccessful bids.

Tech

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Business

The Iran War Is Fueling a Boom in Clean Energy

The Iran war might have done exactly what President Trump was trying to avoid: turning the world away from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources, because of the wide range of vulnerabilities it…

  • Iran war accelerates global shift to clean energy sources
  • Near closure of Strait of Hormuz prompts diversification of energy mix
  • Over 30 governments enact policies to transition away from fossil fuels

Finance & Markets

Which Growth-Focused ETF is the Better Fit? Vanguard Morningstar Growth (VUG) or SPDR Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG)?

Vanguard's large-cap fund delivered 47% more wealth over five years, but State Street's small-cap strategy offers lower volatility and higher income.

  • VUG focuses on established, large-cap companies with strong growth histories
  • SLYG targets smaller, more volatile firms with high growth potential
  • Beta measures VUG's volatility at 0.85, while SLYG's is slightly higher at 0.95

Business

Ethiopia opens new refinery to expand local gold processing

Ethiopia has launched a National Precious Metals Refinery with the capacity to process more than 600 tonnes of precious metals annually, in a move aimed at expanding domestic mineral processing and…

  • Ethiopia inaugurates 600-tonne/year National Precious Metals Refinery
  • Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed unveils project Oct 10
  • Facility aims to add value to mining industry and boost exports

Tech

Who rules the rules in cyberspace

In cyberspace, where digital “state of nature” indicates a presence of hackers, trolls, cyber threats, and misinformation, English philosopher Thomas Hobbes would argue for a strong central authority…

Science

Against the odds: Why some ecosystems thrive

From coral reefs in Papua New Guinea to chimpanzees in West Africa, grizzly bears in Canada and albatross colonies off Tasmania, some ecosystems are thriving despite climate change, habitat loss and other environmental pressures.

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