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THE STANDARD NAIROBI Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko at a Kiambu court. [File, Standard] A court has ordered that former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko be brought before it today. Kahawa Chief Magistrate Diana Kavedza issued the orders after the prosecution made an application to withdraw the miscellaneous application file number E002 of 2019. While closing the file, the prosecution sought to bring in a new charge sheet, but the move was vehemently opposed by the defence team that said the earlier orders issued by the court were that the three accused persons should be released and not re-ar...

Listen here. A Missouri State University professor of agriculture has received a fellowship in Kenya, where he will work with other professors teaching courses that will train the Maasai community on new ways to use agriculture.     The Maasai ethnic group in Kenya, known around the world for their traditional spears and bright clothing, have long lived off livestock like cattle.    But with new urban growth, Dr. Benjamin Onyango, a professor of agriculture at MSU, thinks the Maasai could really benefit from producing some high value crops.      “I know it’s a tall order," Onya...

He will work on curricula development related to agricultural practices with Dr. Grace Murilla, deputy vice chancellor, administration and finance, at KAG (Kenya Assemblies of God) EAST University in Kenya. About the project “I’ll partner with the host university to develop short-term agricultural skill-building courses benefiting the Maasai community surrounding KAG EAST University,” said Onyango, professor of agriculture at Missouri State. They also hope to: Identify priority Maasai community agricultural training needs. Collaborate with Machakos University School of Agriculture to de...