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THOMAS FULLER, THE ENSLAVED MATHEMATICAL GENIUS

The Virginia Calculator: Thomas Fuller, the Enslaved Mathematical Genius Who Defied Ignorance and History He could calculate seconds in a year and a half in two minutes—in his head—while enslaved, illiterate, and never having seen a classroom.His name was Thomas Fuller, though history also remembers him as “Negro Tom” and the “Virginia Calculator.”Born in Africa…

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HOW RELATIONSHIP PUZZLE THREATEN MODERN MARRIAGES

Relationship Puzzle: How Dishonesty, Drugs, and Financial Struggles Threaten Modern Marriages In today’s fast-paced world, the institution of marriage is facing a new set of challenges that have turned relationships into complex emotional puzzles. Many couples are finding themselves trapped in cycles of dishonesty, substance abuse, and financial strain—issues that not only test love and…

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ODM PARTY INTERNAL TURMOIL LOOMS SOUNDLY

ODM Party Faces Internal Turmoil as Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna Comes Under Fire. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is grappling with deepening internal turmoil as Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna faces mounting criticism from senior party members, threatening to destabilize the once formidable political powerhouse. Since the passing of party leader Raila Amollo Odinga, ODM has been struggling…

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AFTER RAILA’S SEND-OFF: ODM UNCERTAINTY LOOMS SOUNDLY

After Raila’s Send-Off: The Uncertain Future of ODM and Kenya’s Political LandscapeAs Kenya slowly returns to normalcy following the emotional send-off of Raila Amollo Odinga, the nation’s long-serving opposition leader, uncertainty hangs heavy over the country’s political future. Raila’s burial in his ancestral home in Bondo, Siaya County, drew thousands of mourners and African dignitaries,…

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State Funerals in Kenya: Understanding the Honour and Who Qualifies

State Funerals in Kenya: Understanding the Honour and Who Qualifies. Nairobi, Kenya – A state funeral in Kenya is the highest ceremonial honour the government can bestow upon a citizen — a solemn national farewell reserved for individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the nation. From founding presidents to global icons and respected leaders,…

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Lecturers Strike Deal Overshadowed by Raila Odinga’s Passing

Lecturers Strike Deal Overshadowed by Raila Odinga’s Passing. The long-running lecturers’ strike that crippled learning in Kenya’s public universities for four weeks has reached a tentative resolution, though its announcement was overshadowed by the death and swift send-off of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. The agreement, reached late Thursday between the Universities Academic Staff…

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Inside Raila Odinga’s Quiet Business Empire

Inside Raila Odinga’s Quiet Business Empire. Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, one of Kenya’s most influential political figures, also built a quiet but substantial business empire that has spanned energy, manufacturing, real estate, and agriculture. Though best known for his decades-long struggle for democracy and leadership in public life, Odinga was equally a shrewd…

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Gachagua No-Show at Raila’s State Funeral Raises Eyebrows

Gachagua No-Show at Raila’s State Funeral Raises Eyebrows Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was notably absent at the State funeral of the late opposition leader Raila Amollo Odinga held on Friday at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, sparking speculation and public debate over his no-show at the high-profile event. The funeral, which was attended by President William Ruto,…

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Steve Biko: The Voice of Black Consciousness That Defied Apartheid

Steve Biko: The Voice of Black Consciousness That Defied Apartheid Steve Biko, born Bantu Stephen Biko on December 18, 1946, in King William’s Town, South Africa, remains one of the most powerful symbols of resistance against apartheid. As the founder of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), Biko inspired a generation of South Africans to embrace…

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