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The Ruto-Sakaja Sh80 Billion Nairobi Deal: A Bold Partnership or a Threat to Devolution?

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Nairobi, the heartbeat of Kenya, is home to over 4.4 million residents who endure daily battles with traffic congestion, poor street lighting, overflowing waste, inadequate drainage, and security concerns. On February 17, 2026, President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja signed a much-debated Cooperation Agreement at State House, unlocking an additional Sh80 billion in funding to fast-track infrastructure upgrades and make the capital more livable, secure, and efficient. The deal promises targeted investments across key sectors: Street Lighting & Safety — Sh3.7 billion to add 40,000 new lights, upgrade 10,000 existing ones, shift to solar power, and even commercialize poles for advertising revenue. Power & Last-Mile Connections — Sh1.5 billion from Kenya Power for transformers and connections, especially in informal settlements. Roads, Drainage & Related Infrastructure — Billions allocated for ward-level roads, drainage improvements, water supply, sew...

How Nutrition Plays a Crucial Role in a Cow Having Twin Calves

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  How Nutrition Plays a Crucial Role in a Cow  Twinning in cattle—when a cow gives birth to two calves—is a fascinating but relatively rare event. Naturally occurring in only 1-5% of pregnancies, depending on breed and management, twin births are more common in dairy cows (up to 5-9% in high-producing Holsteins) than in beef cattle (around 1-2%). While twins can boost calf output and potentially improve herd efficiency, they often come with challenges: higher risks of dystocia (difficult calving), retained placenta, lower calf survival rates, and increased metabolic stress on the cow. Nutrition plays a pivotal role in both increasing the likelihood of twinning and supporting a successful twin pregnancy. Optimal feeding influences ovulation rates, embryo survival, fetal development, and the cow's overall health. Factors like body condition, energy intake, protein levels, minerals, and forage quality all contribute. In this blog, we'll explore how targeted nutrition can affect...

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