Podcasts about Kenya

Kenya Cuevas es una activista mexicana y mujer trans. Desde muy joven ha trabajado por la visibilidad y el reconocimiento de los derechos humanos. A lo largo de su vida ha superado distintos retos personales que marcaron su camino. Con esa experiencia, decidió impulsar acciones a favor de otras personas trans. Es fundadora de la organización Casa de las Muñecas Tiresias. Desde este espacio brinda acompañamiento y apoyo comunitario. Su labor se enfoca en la igualdad, la inclusión y el acceso a la justicia. También participa activamente en el diálogo social y la defensa de derechos. En esta entrevista comparte su historia de vida y su trayectoria como activista. Su testimonio invita a la reflexión y a una mayor conciencia social. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 1960s, British colonial administrations in East Africa organized the systematic destruction and removal of secret documents from colonies approaching independence. The Colonial Office in London arranged the deposit of these documents in high security facilities, where they remained inaccessible until 2011 following a compensation suit by Kenyan survivors of British colonial rule against the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Curating the Colonial Past: The ‘Migrated Archives' and the Struggle for Kenya's History (Cambridge University Press, 2025) presents the first full length exploration of these 'migrated archives', chronicling the struggle between British attempts to conceal and Kenyan efforts to reveal evidence of the colonial past. Neither displayed nor destroyed, Dr. Riley Linebaugh explores how these records formed an archival limbo in which the British government delayed moral and legal judgement of empire. Yet, these practices did not go unchallenged. Dr. Linebaugh demonstrates how disputes over the 'migrated archives' facilitated the continuation of anticolonial sovereignty struggles beyond independence, struggles which persist into the present. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur l'expulsion de Kényans en Afrique du Sud, une photo de Donald Trump supprimée des dossiers de l'affaire Epstein et l'alliance Iran/Venezuela contre les États-Unis. Mercosur-UE : l'impossible signature ?  Alors que près de 7 300 agriculteurs européens ont manifesté leur colère contre l'accord UE-Mercosur, la présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, a annoncé un report de la signature de l'accord. Pourquoi la France est-elle autant opposée à cet accord commercial ? Une signature est-elle possible sans Paris ? Avec Stéphane Geneste, journaliste au service économie de RFI, présente la chronique « Aujourd'hui l'économie ».      Afrique du Sud : pourquoi l'expulsion de sept Kényans irrite Washington ?  L'Afrique du Sud a expulsé sept ressortissants kényans accusés de travailler illégalement pour un programme américain de relocalisation des Afrikaners. Comment les Américains justifient-ils la présence de ces Kényans sur le territoire sud-africain ? Cela fait plusieurs mois que Washington accuse Pretoria de persécuter les Afrikaners. Sur quels éléments reposent ces accusations ? Avec Liza Fabbian, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.      Affaire Epstein : Trump à nouveau au cœur des interrogations   La récente publication des archives judiciaires de l'affaire Jeffrey Epstein aux États-Unis a été marquée par la mystérieuse disparition du fichier n°468 et d'une quinzaine d'autres documents, dont une photo associant le président Donald Trump à Epstein. Pourquoi cette photo a-t-elle été effacée ? Le département de justice pourrait-il être influencé par Donald Trump ? Avec Jérôme Viala-Gaudefroy, docteur en civilisation américaine, spécialiste en rhétorique présidentielle.       Iran-Venezuela : alliés face aux ingérences américaines ?  L'Iran a proposé son aide au Venezuela dans le bras de fer qui l'oppose aux États-Unis, dénonçant les sanctions américaines et affirmant sa solidarité avec Caracas.  Pourquoi Téhéran propose-t-il son soutien à Caracas ? Quelle forme pourrait prendre cette coopération ? Avec Pascal Drouhaud, président de l'association LatFran, spécialiste de l'Amérique latine.

In the early 1960s, British colonial administrations in East Africa organized the systematic destruction and removal of secret documents from colonies approaching independence. The Colonial Office in London arranged the deposit of these documents in high security facilities, where they remained inaccessible until 2011 following a compensation suit by Kenyan survivors of British colonial rule against the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Curating the Colonial Past: The ‘Migrated Archives' and the Struggle for Kenya's History (Cambridge University Press, 2025) presents the first full length exploration of these 'migrated archives', chronicling the struggle between British attempts to conceal and Kenyan efforts to reveal evidence of the colonial past. Neither displayed nor destroyed, Dr. Riley Linebaugh explores how these records formed an archival limbo in which the British government delayed moral and legal judgement of empire. Yet, these practices did not go unchallenged. Dr. Linebaugh demonstrates how disputes over the 'migrated archives' facilitated the continuation of anticolonial sovereignty struggles beyond independence, struggles which persist into the present. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

« La politique russe de recrutement de combattants et d'ouvrières en Afrique subsaharienne », c'est le sujet de la note publiée jeudi dernier par Thierry Vircoulon, chercheur associé à l'Institut français des relations internationales. Le premier Africain tué sur le front russo-ukrainien, en 2022, était un étudiant zambien intégré au groupe Wagner. Depuis, plusieurs milliers d'Africains, des hommes mais aussi des femmes, ont été recrutés par Moscou. Au moment de partir, la plupart pensent aller travailler dans le domaine civil et ignorent complètement ce qui les attend. Comment ces recrutements se déroulent-ils ? Quel sort est réservé à ces recrues africaines ? Et, comment réagissent les gouvernements africains concernés ? Thierry Vircoulon est le grand invité Afrique de ce jour. RFI : Pour commencer, disposez-vous d'un chiffre sur le nombre de ces hommes et femmes d'Afrique subsaharienne recrutés par la Russie pour soutenir la guerre contre l'Ukraine ? Thierry Vircoulon : Les autorités ukrainiennes estiment qu'il y a probablement entre 18 000 et 20 000 combattants étrangers dans les rangs de l'armée russe. Sur ce nombre, il y aurait 3 000 ou 4 000 Africains. On a trouvé beaucoup de nationalités différentes, de Sierra-Léonais, de Centrafricains, de Camerounais, d'Africains du Sud, de Kényans, de Sénégalais, donc un peu tous les pays africains. Ce recrutement s'adresse, écrivez-vous, à une jeunesse urbaine pauvre avec des motivations strictement économiques, qui envisagerait la guerre en Ukraine comme une solution plus accessible que l'émigration clandestine en Europe… Ce n'est pas qu'elle envisage la guerre en Ukraine comme une immigration plus facile, c'est qu'elle émigre pour ses motifs habituels, c'est-à-dire chercher de nouvelles opportunités de travail mieux rémunérées. Et, elle se retrouve prise au piège de ce conflit. Beaucoup sont recrutés de manière trompeuse. Ils sont abusés et se retrouvent enrôlés à leur arrivée en Russie, piégés dans cette armée russe. Est-ce qu'il y a aussi une motivation idéologique chez ces jeunes recrues africaines ? La Russie a le vent en poupe dans certains pays. Pour une petite minorité, oui, il y a une adhésion au discours géopolitique russe, mais c'est vraiment pour une toute petite minorité. La majorité sont des gens qui ne pensaient pas combattre dans cette guerre. Vous parlez d'offres d'emploi ou de formation « mensongères ». De quel type ? Très souvent, ils répondent à des propositions d'emploi dans le secteur civil ou parfois dans le secteur militaire, mais dans des domaines logistiques, ou [pour être, ndlr] cuisiniers, etc. Or une fois qu'ils arrivent en Russie, ils sont rapidement enrôlés de force, formés de manière tout à fait expéditive et ils sont ensuite envoyés en première ligne, dans des unités qui sont les plus exposées sur le front. Bref, ils sont à la fois dans les zones les plus risquées et ce ne sont pas de vrais combattants. À lire aussi«Les maisons russes en Afrique servent de centres de recrutement industriel et militaire» Est-ce qu'on a une idée du nombre d'Africains tués sur le front russe ou ukrainien ? Non, c'est très difficile d'avoir le nombre des morts. Il est extrêmement rare que les autorités russes informent les familles de ceux qui sont morts au combat. C'est donc très compliqué d'avoir des chiffres. On apprend dans votre étude que le recrutement russe cible aussi les femmes africaines, qui deviennent des ouvrières pour l'industrie d'armement. Cette fois de manière officielle, mais tout aussi trompeuse… Tout à fait. Et, là, c'est pour la zone économique spéciale d'Alabouga, au Tatarstan. Là-bas, il y a une usine de montage de drones pour laquelle les autorités [russes, ndlr] recrutent un peu partout dans le monde et recrutent uniquement des jeunes femmes. On a décompté à peu près une trentaine de nationalités africaines dans cette usine. Là, c'est en effet un recrutement tout à fait ouvert qu'on trouve sur les réseaux sociaux en Afrique, qu'on a même trouvé sur des sites de ministères de l'Éducation en Afrique, qu'on retrouve aussi sur les sites des ambassades russes en Afrique et qui est présenté comme une coopération pour la formation professionnelle de ces jeunes femmes. Sans préciser que, évidemment, il s'agit de monter des drones. Est-ce que les gouvernements africains des pays concernés, qui sont au courant, qui ont reçu des témoignages, des plaintes, réagissent ? Jusqu'à cet automne, ils n'avaient pas réagi. Mais là, il y a eu un certain nombre de scandales qui les ont forcés à réagir, notamment au Kenya, en Afrique du Sud et plus récemment au Botswana. Les autorités de ces trois pays ont dû reconnaître qu'ils avaient des citoyens qui combattaient dans cette guerre parce qu'ils ont maintenant un certain nombre de ces citoyens qui ont appelé à l'aide leurs familles parce qu'ils veulent s'enfuir et rentrer chez eux. Ils ont donc appelé leur famille qui a contacté les médias de ces pays et ça s'est transformé en scandale. Maintenant, ces trois gouvernements enquêtent sur ces filières de recrutement et ont demandé à Moscou le rapatriement de leurs concitoyens. À lire aussiAu Kenya, des diplomates s'inquiètent de recrutements forcés pour l'armée russe On a longuement parlé du recrutement russe en Afrique, objet de votre étude. Du côté ukrainien, est-ce qu'il y a des pratiques similaires ? Non, il y a des recrutements d'étrangers, mais qui viennent pour combattre effectivement. Il n'y a donc pas de recrutement avec de fausses propositions d'emploi. Les étrangers qui viennent combattre dans ce qu'on appelle la Légion internationale pour la défense de l'Ukraine le font volontairement et en toute connaissance de cause. ►Pour en savoir plus

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Today's episode is produced in partnership with the Global Challenges Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of global catastrophic risks and strengthening global governance to address them. Global Challenges Foundation's 2026 Global Catastrophic Risks report outlines five of the biggest risks facing humanity today, including ecological collapse, the topic of this episode. You can find this report at globalchallenges.org/gcr-2026.  Two of the authors of the chapter on ecological collapse are my guests today. David Obura is the director of CORDIO East Africa, a nonprofit research organization based in Kenya, and chair of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Eva Mineur is head of climate and sustainability at Global Challenges Foundation. We kick off by discussing what we mean by ecological collapse and examining examples of this phenomenon already underway around the world, before turning to a longer conversation about how to strengthen international cooperation and global governance to prevent ecological collapse—and the catastrophe it would entail.    

Our Camp: https://www.runcampkenya.com Even if you aren't planning to pack your bags for Iten, this episode is a masterclass in the Kenyan mindset and the science of high-performance running that you can apply to your own training right at home. Join us as host and coach Hugo pulls back the curtain on why this small village produces more champions than anywhere else on Earth, diving into the "We Culture" of community training and the specific mental tools elite athletes use to conquer the world stage. From the technical benefits of altitude to the simple, powerful lifestyle shifts that can make anyone a stronger runner, this conversation is packed with "Kenyen flat" wisdom and inspiration to fuel your next personal best. Whether you're a 15-minute miler or chasing a Boston qualifier, tune in to learn how to bring a piece of the "Home of Champions" to your local trails.Mindset Shifts: Learn why the Kenyan "community-first" approach to training beats the "lone wolf" mentality every time.Scientific Insights: Hugo explains how elite training methods can be scaled for everyday runners to improve efficiency and recovery.Cultural Immersion: Hear what life is really like in a town where world record holders pass you on your morning jog.Mental Toughness: Discover the "mental tools" Hugo teaches his athletes to help them push through the toughest miles of a marathon.CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE HTTPS://WWW.MARATHONJOURNAL.COM We are now on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns·  Our website: www.marathonmedia.us ·  Our Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/ ·  Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcastWhy You Should Listen:·  Join our Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/ ·  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast

Kelsey Timmerman is a journalist, speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of Regenerating Earth, Where Am I Wearing?, Where Am I Eating?, and Where Am I Giving?. His immersive storytelling takes readers, audiences, and listeners to the people and places behind the products they consume, exploring global issues through deeply human experiences. On this episode of Nature Revisited, Timmerman invites us to rethink the status quo of industrialized agriculture, recalling his global explorations of alternative farming methods. From the Amazon to Hawaii, Kenya to George, he describes farmers, activists and indigenous leaders who work with nature rather than against it. Their regenerative practices build soil, strengthen communities, and even help fight climate change. Timmerman reveals how the choices we make about how we grow our food can reconnect us to land, life, and one another —and offer purpose in a time of ecological crisis. https://kelseytimmerman.com/ Regenerating Earth book: https://www.patagonia.com/product/regenerating-earth-farmers-working-with-nature-to-feed-our-future/BK935.html?dwvar_BK935_color=000 Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps, on YouTube, or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Subscribe on Youtube Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bddd55v9 Podlink: https://pod.link/1456657951 Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur une vente d'armes des États-Unis à Taïwan et un prêt européen pour financer la guerre en Ukraine. Israël/Égypte : un accord sur le gaz pour apaiser les tensions politiques ?  Israël a signé avec l'Égypte un accord gazier historique estimé à 30 milliards d'euros, prévoyant l'exportation sur plusieurs années du gaz extrait des gisements israéliens vers les installations égyptiennes. En quoi consiste ce méga-accord ? Comment expliquer cette entendu alors que l'Egypte condamne la guerre à Gaza ? Avec Frédérique Misslin, correspondante permanente de RFI à Jérusalem.      Taïwan : Washington envoie un signal fort à Pékin avec un contrat de vente d'armes  Les États-Unis ont approuvé une nouvelle vente d'armes à Taïwan, destinée à renforcer les capacités de défense de l'île face à la Chine. Une décision immédiatement dénoncée par Pékin. Quels sont les intérêts de Donald Trump en signant ce contrat d'achat avec Taïwan ? Cette vente ne risque-t-elle pas d'envenimer la situation avec la Chine ? Avec Emmanuel Véron, géographe, spécialiste de la Chine contemporaine, chercheur associé à l'Inalco, membre de l'IFRAE.      Guerre en Ukraine : l'UE a-t-elle fait le bon choix en renonçant aux avoirs russes ?  L'Union européenne s'est accordée sur un prêt de 90 milliards d'euros en faveur de l'Ukraine, sans avoir recours aux avoirs russes gelés. Pourquoi les Européens ont-ils finalement choisi de ne pas utiliser ces avoirs ? Jusqu'où l'Union Européenne peut-elle soutenir financièrement l'Ukraine sans l'appui des États-Unis ? Avec Cyrille Bret, géopoliticien, maître de conférences à Sciences Po Paris, chercheur associé spécialiste de la Russie et de l'Europe orientale à l'Institut Jacques Delors.

There's a particular look that crosses someone's face when they realize they've just been understood. I've seen it on a bus driver from Kenya after I spoke a few words of Swahili. I've seen it on a CNA from Ghana caring for my wife in a hospital room. I watched a hospital housekeeper from Haiti light up when I spoke a few words in French to her. And I've seen it countless times on caregivers who quietly say, "You just said what I've been feeling." The response is almost always the same: How do you know my language? Caregivers live in a kind of isolation that's hard to describe. It isn't only physical exhaustion, emotional strain, or long-term uncertainty. It's deeper than that. Many of us are surrounded by people who care, who want to help, who offer words—but those words don't quite land. Not because they're cruel, but because they're untranslated. In this episode of Hope for the Caregiver, I reflect on what it means to speak the "language of the heart." While I learned a few words in several language, I speak "Fluent Caregiver" - and am committed to speaking the language of the caregiver's heart to as many as I can. I also discuss why music reaches us so powerfully, and why some voices connect immediately while others never quite do. I also look at what Christmas tells us about this kind of connection, and why the name Emmanuel isn't a seasonal phrase, but a profound reality. This episode moves through stories, music, suffering, compassion, and the gospel itself. It's about caregivers, yes—but also about anyone who has ever wondered what to say, or felt unseen because no one knew how to say it. If you're carrying something heavy this season, I hope you'll listen. After listening If you're walking with someone through addiction, disability, illness, or long-term suffering, you may feel pressure to say the right thing. This episode isn't about perfect words. It's about presence. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is simply stay, listen, and speak with the same compassion we ourselves have received. A resource for caregivers who need language   If this episode resonated, you may find help in my book, A Caregiver's Companion. It grew out of the same conviction behind today's program: caregivers don't just need encouragement. We need words that speak honestly to what we're carrying. The book brings together Scripture, hymns, and lived experience from decades of caregiving, written to sit beside you rather than talk at you. You can find it here:

En première partie, notre premier reportage nous emmène au festival, le Nyege Nyege, grand moment de la scène techno africaine qui a ses fiefs (le Sénégal avec ses soirées techno, le Kenya et ses festivals, ou Marrakech au Maroc...), là nous partons en Ouganda. En seconde partie, nous nous envolons vers les îles du nord de la Norvège, les Lofoten, splendides et dépaysantes, le spectacle est un peu gâché par le surtourisme. En Ouganda, le Nyege Nyege, le festival électro incontournable du continent africain C'est devenu l'un des plus grands rendez-vous musicaux d'Afrique de l'Est... Le festival Nyege Nyege. Au bord du Nil en Ouganda, il vient de fêter fin novembre 2025 ses dix ans d'existence, une grande fête de la musique électronique et alternative au sens large du terme. Objectif : célébrer et promouvoir les scènes dites «underground», expérimentales du continent africain. Là où liberté de création fait loi.  Dix ans de tous les sons et déjà une référence mondiale. Avec de grands DJs comme Skrillex… Et cela sans perdre de vue les valeurs d'origine. Un Grand reportage de Lucie Mouillaud qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix. Surtourisme aux Lofoten : mémoire et culture en résistance En Norvège, les îles Lofoten ont acquis avec l'essor d'Instagram et de Tiktok une notoriété inattendue. Chaque année, un flot de plus d'un million de touristes vient cohabiter avec une petite population locale de 25 000 personnes. Conséquences : dégradation des espaces naturels, excréments humains dans les jardins et les cimetières, mais aussi la perte d'identité. Le rorbur, la petite maison rouge typique des pêcheurs, est devenu le symbole par excellence d'Airbnb, effaçant peu à peu la grande tradition séculaire de la pêche. Un Grand reportage de Dánae Rivadeneyra qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.  

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, made waves just weeks ago with a candid appearance at the New York Times DealBook Summit on December 3, where he dissected his sprawling empire alongside Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold. According to the New York Times video transcript, Donaldson admitted newer YouTube videos havent hit the mark, vowing to refocus on gripping stories over spectacles amid a packed schedule of 27-to-28-day shoots. He revealed working every day, even holidays—if it ends in Y, its a workday—while his fiancée knew what she signed up for.Housenbold dished on Beast Industries three-pronged empire: media, now half the revenue with YouTube anchoring, TikTok shorts, Instagram, Beast Games season two dropping in January, fresh animation channels, and plans to diversify beyond Donaldsons face using replicable viral concepts. Consumer products shine with Feastables as the worlds largest ethically sourced chocolate brand, top-selling MrBeast Labs action figures, Lunchly snacks, Jack Links beef jerky collab, plus upcoming Beast Mobile phone service and a financial literacy platform. Philanthropy weaves through it all, from Kenya projects to making kindness viral for Gen Z and Alpha.They eyed a future IPO to let 1.4 billion unique viewers in 90 days own shares, boasting one billion global followers—70 percent outside North America—and Beast Games as the top show in 80 countries after building a contestant city. Donaldson stressed role-model vibes, skipping vice for positive inspo, while addressing lawsuits quietly post-season one.No major headlines in the past 24 hours, but this summit chatter underscores long-term shifts: scaling IP, global dominance, and blending profit with purpose amid legal hiccups—all verified, no speculation here.Thanks for tuning into this MrBeast episode of the podcast. Subscribe to never miss an update on MrBeast and search Biography Flash for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

What is a call? How does a person know if God is calling them to mission service? Join in a discussion as these and other questions are addressed.

It's December, so we catch up with the Queen of Sherehe, Muthoni DQ the brains behind Kenya's longest running and most successful festival Blankets and Wine, What went wrong and more importantly, what went right. What do event organizers actually go through? It's a dope conversation!!!

TWO WEEKS OF FREE WITH CODE "RUNEFFECT" : https://kaizen.app.link/TRESharon Lokedi set a Boston Marathon course record, ran a 65-minute half marathon, and stepped foot on another NYC Marathon podium.  She didn't just have a good year in 2025, she had the kind of season that rewrites expectations for the future of women's distance running, and her 2:17:22 course record at Boston can attest to this.Sharon's most recent success came at the New York City Marathon, where she came in second place with a time of 2:20:07; this was her third career podium finish at NYC, as she won the whole thing in 2022 during an impressive marathon breakout performance. The year 2025 also saw her win the NYC Half Marathon in an event record time, and then set a PR in the 13.1 distance with a 1:05:00 at the Copenhagen Half. She came in an impressive 4th place in the marathon during the 2024 Olympic Games in France, running a 2:23:14. Prior to that she was a stalwart in the collegiate ranks while running at Kansas, winning the 10,000m at the 2018 NCAA Outdoor Championships. After a Boston course record and a world-class season, she's stepping into the next chapter with more clarity, more confidence, and more momentum than ever before. Sharon Lokedi's story is unfolding in real time, and we are here to witness it. Tap into the Sharon Lokedi Special.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Comment the word “PODCAST” below and I'll DM you a link to listen. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz

We have reached the end of the year. The bells have stopped ringing, the wrapping paper is in the bin, and we are standing on the threshold of the "Morning After." In this final Thinking Out Loud of 2025, we explore the art of survival through three powerful metaphors: The Dance, The Drift, and The Lever. We travel to Argentina to see an orderly teach a paralyzed woman that she can still lead; we float down the Amazon to discover that being lost is sometimes the only way to be found; and we stand at a well in Kenya to learn why peace is physically heavy. We ask the difficult questions: Are we tourists in our own lives, or are we pilgrims? Does the music stop just because our legs do? And what happens when we realize that the handle of survival is too heavy to lift alone? Join me for one last reflection before we turn the page to 2026.

Chapters:0:00 Intro1:47 Brief history of Somaliland8:16 Flying from Kenya to Ethiopia and going to the Somaliland border33:07 Crossing the border from Ethiopia to Somaliland41:55 Arriving in Somaliland + first impressions47:25 The struggles of traveling in SomalilandFull-Length Somaliland Vlog - https://youtu.be/nTLF-ssPjhoMy website - https://smallbrainedamerican.tvBuy my merch or you're a racist https://www.smallbrainedamerican.storeSupport the show on Patreon to get access to unfiltered travel content. Early access to every video, extended cuts, and uncensored content. https://www.patreon.com/smallbrainedamericanMy gear: DJI Action 5https://amzn.to/44fJbZIDJI Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3KkYo4cFollow the show ⬇️ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realsmallbrainedamericanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/smallbrainedamerican/Twitter https://x.com/SBAmerican_Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-brained-pod/id1724261259

World BEYOND War hosted an Africa Peace Conference in November 2025 with representatives from many countries. Sellah King'oro joins our podcast to talk about emerging peace movements all over the continent, the philosophy of Ubuntu, Africa's legacy of neo-colonialism and corrupt leadership and her own experiences as a community peacebuilder in Kenya.

Retired agent William Peterson reviews two cases, his kidnapping investigation where two American businessmen in Kenya where held for ransom and his assistance in the capture and identification of terrorist Sajid Mir, a senior member of the Pakistan-based Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT). Mir is on the FBI Most Wanted list for his leading role in the planning, preparation, and execution of the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. These were just two of the significant investigations Peterson worked during his FBI counterterrorism and international law enforcement career. He served in the FBI for 23 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/381-william-peterson-kenya-kidnapping-most-wanted-terrorist-sajid-mir/       Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL        Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams     Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

The county government of Kenya's capital Nairobi is joining the growing movement which recognizes menstrual pain as a legitimate reason for paid time off. Women working for the city authorities will now be allowed to take two days of menstrual leave per month. Also, Namibia's first female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaks to the BBC about her country's new oil discoveries, and the fight against gender-based violence and inequality. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba and Daniel Dadzie Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Polly James wraps up the best of the action from an unbelievable day of darts at Ally Pally. Later in the pod, we'll hear about the greatest story in the history of this tournament, perhaps even in all of darts! But, we start with mighty Michael van Gerwen, because 'The Green Machine' survived a big scare on Thursday evening. We hear from MVG, Kenya's new sporting hero David Munyua and the number 21 seed, Dave Chisnall, who also made it through to round two. We'll be back with another podcast on Friday, rounding out the first round. Sky customers can watch all the darts at home or on the Sky Sports App. Non-Sky customers can stream the action with a flexible NOW day or month pass.Love The Darts is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/love-the-dartsYou can listen to Love The Darts on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Love The Darts".For all the latest darts news, head to skysports.com/dartsFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Democratising Golf In Kenya and The Region by Capital FM

L'Afrique du Sud a expulsé sept Kenyans employés par les États-Unis dans le cadre de leur programme d'accueil de la minorité blanche des Afrikaners. Et, ça ne risque pas d'arranger la relation déjà tendue entre Pretoria et Washington. Le journal kenyan Daily Nation revient sur ce contexte particulièrement électrique : « L'administration du président Donald Trump ambitionne d'accueillir des milliers de Sud-Africains blancs aux États-Unis dans le cadre d'un programme de réinstallation lancé cette année, en se fondant sur des allégations de persécution raciale. » Des allégations que réfute totalement l'Afrique du Sud. « Sur cette base, l'administration Trump a mis en place un programme offrant à certains Afrikaners un traitement prioritaire pour obtenir le statut de réfugié aux États‑Unis, comme en mai 2025 lorsqu'un premier groupe a été accueilli avec accompagnement pour leur insertion », commente la Nouvelle Tribune. Les sept Kényans expulsés étaient entrés dans le pays avec des visas de tourisme et avaient illégalement commencé à travailler, alors que des demandes précédentes de visas de travail leur avaient été refusées. Daily Nation analyse : « Durant son second mandat, Trump a proféré à plusieurs reprises de fausses accusations concernant le traitement réservé par l'Afrique du Sud à sa minorité blanche, s'en servant pour réduire l'aide au pays et exclure l'Afrique du Sud des réunions du G20. » Washington n'a en tout cas pas manqué de réagir aux expulsions : « Le département d'État américain a accusé Pretoria d'entraver ses opérations liées à l'accueil de réfugiés, qualifiant la situation d'inacceptable. De son côté, le gouvernement sud-africain affirme avoir engagé des démarches diplomatiques formelles avec les États-Unis et le Kenya afin de désamorcer le différend », conclut la Nouvelle Tribune. Au Kenya, 18 personnes prises au piège dans la guerre en Ukraine rapatriées Dix-huit personnes prises au piège dans la guerre en Ukraine ont été rapatriées dans le pays, révèle Daily Nation au Kenya. Le journal explique que ces 18 hommes ont été rapatriés de Russie, « certains souffrant de blessures graves ». Plus tôt dans la semaine, on a également appris qu'au moins 82 Kényans auraient été enrôlés de force aux côtés de l'armée russe dans la guerre en Ukraine. « La plupart, dépourvus de toute formation militaire, n'avaient jamais tenu une arme de leur vie avant d'être enrôlés. Après une formation express de cinq jours dans des camps d'entraînement, ils ont été envoyés sur la ligne de front », explique Le Monde Afrique. L'un des volontaires abusés, qui témoigne auprès de Daily Nation, raconte que « plusieurs agences de recrutement auraient trompé des candidats à l'immigration, leur faisant miroiter de faux emplois aux rémunérations alléchantes dans la transformation, l'emballage et le nettoyage de viande », tout en assurant prendre en charge les frais de transport, les examens médicaux et le logement sur place. Et « le Kenya n'est pas le seul pays africain de recrutement, explique le Monde Afrique. Les autorités ukrainiennes estiment que plus de 1 400 soldats du continent, issus de 36 pays, combattraient aux côtés de l'armée russe. La plupart sous la contrainte. » L'Afrique subsaharienne, par ailleurs, « constitue un vivier de recrutement vaste et facilement accessible en raison de taux de pauvreté élevés dans la plupart des pays de la zone » et de l'« important désir d'émigration », d'après l'Institut français des relations internationales (Ifri) dans une étude ce jeudi. Froid glacial, pluies diluviennes et fortes chutes de neige au Maroc « Le Maroc fait face à un épisode hivernal d'une rare intensité », commente Afrik.com. Mardi, les autorités ont annoncé le déploiement d'une aide d'urgence nationale. Objectif : venir en aide à des dizaines de milliers de familles. La province côtière de Safi est particulièrement touchée, raconte le média, des crues soudaines y ayant causé la mort de 37 personnes dimanche. « ​Safi panse ses plaies en quatre heures grâce à un élan de solidarité inédit, écrit notamment le journal marocain l'Opinion. Boulangers, pêcheurs, commerçants du port et professionnels de la pêche côtière se sont unis dans une collecte exceptionnelle, peut-on lire. Ce mouvement collectif, nourri par l'attachement profond à une ville meurtrie, illustre une capacité éprouvée à faire face à l'adversité (…) portée par la détermination et la cohésion de ses habitants », raconte le journal. Plus globalement, le Maroc connaît une variabilité climatique accrue, marquée par l'alternance entre sécheresses prolongées et épisodes pluvieux violents. Sans surprise, « l'intensification de ces phénomènes est liée au réchauffement climatique, qui modifie les régimes de précipitations et accentue les contrastes de température », souligne Afrik.com.

Aubrey Masango talks to International Relations Expert Donovan Williams about rising tensions between South Africa, Kenya, and the US after a raid on a centre processing US visa applications for white South Africans, leading to arrests and deportations of Kenyan workers. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Donovan Williams, Kenya, US, Department of Home Affairs, Asylum seekers The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mass atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region show alarming indicators associated with the risk of genocide, according to the United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Chaloka Beyani, who has completed a mission to Kenya.Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), alongside other armed groups, has plunged large parts of Sudan into a deepening humanitarian and protection crisis since April 2023.More than 11 million people are now internally displaced, while up to four million have fled to neighbouring countries and beyond.Mr. Beyani has completed a mission to Kenya and spoke to UN News's Stella Vuzo in Nairobi, where he met several Sudanese refugees. She began by asking about his main message to the Sudanese people. 

On the latest episode of "The Standard Formula," host Rob Chaplin is joined by associates Dev Jain and Richi Kidiata for a comprehensive tour of Africa's rapidly evolving insurance landscape. The team delves into the regulatory frameworks of South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria and Kenya — markets at the forefront of aligning with international best practices and standards such as Solvency II — and breaks down each jurisdiction's approach to capital and liquidity requirements, risk management and governance, while highlighting recent reforms, local challenges and the growing integration of African insurers into the global financial system.

Global news on the topic of Indigenous rights. In this edition, news from the U.S,  Canada, Kenya, Nepal, Cambodia  Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, and more. Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar). Music: 'Burn your village to the ground', by The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group says it will retreat from the captured town of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Rebel leader Corneille Nangaa says his fighters will withdraw from Uvira at the request of the US. Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had said the capture of Uvira by rebel forces violated the Rwanda-DR Congo peace deal signed in Washington on 4th December. And in Kenya, three siblings born deaf are challenging stereotypes by dominating the race track as they gear up towards winning medals on the global stage.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine and Daniel Dadzie Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

In This Special Bonus Episode From Christian Parent, Crazy World: What if the greatest gift you give your kids this Christmas is a heart of generosity—and the chance to change someone else’s world? Catherine Segars goes beyond stockings and wrapping paper to tackle one of the most pressing questions for believers during the holiday season: How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime—and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference? Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe. Browse the catalog and get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org/parent. Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God’s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Transformative Giving - The Samaritan's Purse Christmas Gift Catalog: Learn how families can open a new kind of catalog—one offering goats, honeybees, water filters, heart surgeries, and more—to provide desperately needed gifts to people across the globe. Real Stories, Real Impact: Kristy recounts emotional, hope-filled stories: families in Iraq whose lives are remade by a simple beehive; a mother shattered by tragedy in need of purpose and dignity, restored by a brood of baby chicks; and the power of a $9 donation to feed a hungry infant and spark the hope of the Gospel for a mother who feels forgotten. Generosity That Changes Hearts—Including Our Own: Discover practical ways to involve your kids in picking out gifts, writing cards for teachers in someone’s honor, or pairing a meaningful donation with something tangible. Biblical Parallels: Kristy and Catherine share how the work of Samaritan’s purse brings to life the stories of Ruth, who gleaned what benevolent benefactors left for those less fortunate, and Hagar, who met the God who saw her need. Seeds of the Gospel: Every gift given through Samaritan’s Purse meets physical needs—and intentionally opens doors for the life-changing message of Christ. Whether it’s a water well, a jar of honey, or a vital medical procedure, these gifts become vehicles for sharing hope and introducing recipients to the God who truly sees them. Call to Action: This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home?Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: “How can we be part of God’s story of hope this Christmas?”Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity. Episode Links: Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog: www.samaritanspurse.org/parent On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse Podcast Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God’s faithfulness through the ministry’s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve—always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan’s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina. Parents, what new tradition will you start this year to show your children the joy—and eternal impact—of generosity? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

US clarifies only Epidemiological Data will be shared in Health Cooperation Pact with Kenya by Capital FM

For the final episode of this season's Wraparound Roundtable, we're joined by Chris Kibui — the creator behind Hockey Tutorial, one of hockey's most respected and widely‑watched channels. From humble beginnings making “how to hockey stop” videos to producing gear reviews, expert tutorials, and international documentaries, Chris has spent over a decade bridging the gap between gear tech, on‑ice performance, and global hockey culture.Lee and Chris dive deep into:

Our guest today is here all the way from Kenya! Vickie Odundo, founder of Victorious Children's Home, joins us to talk about what it was like growing up homeless with her family of 10 in Kenya. She shares how God saved her life on the day she planned to end it all and how it eventually lead her to start a children's home that currently cares for 150 kids full time.To support Victorious Children's Home with a one time donation visit here (100% of every donation goes directly to VCH) : https://servingorphans.org/kenya-victorious/To sponsor a child at Victorious Children's Home, send an email to office@cctri.org

“Too far, too fast?”In this sixth episode, Sarah Harrison, Director of the MHPSS Hub, and Dan Amias, Senior Innovation Learning Adviser at Elrha, speaks with Mercy Githara, MHPSS Manager at the Kenya Red Cross Society, and Anne de Graaf, Technical Officer at the World Health Organization (WHO) about two chatbots: STARS, a non-AI chatbot developed by WHO, and Chat Care, an AI chatbot being deployed in Kenya by the Red Cross.Key resources for practitioners:Kenya Red Cross Society: Chat Care, AI Powered Mental Health Chatbot  WHO: Doing What Matters in Times of Stress evidence based self-help guide WHO: STARS chatbot for more information contact psych_interventions@who.int Red Cross Digital MHPSS pledge: Leveraging and facilitating technology-empowered pathways  MHPSS Hub resources on Suicide prevention:Find infographics, videos, podcasts, guides and tools on suicide prevention Read more about the research:STARS chatbot (non-AI): de Graaff A.M, et al. Evaluation of a Guided Chatbot Intervention for Young People in Jordan: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial JMIR Ment Health  Keyan, D., et al.  The development of a World Health Organization transdiagnostic chatbot intervention for distressed adolescents and young adults.  Akhtar, A., et al. Scalable Technology for Adolescents and Youth to Reduce Stress in the Treatment of Common Mental Disorders in Jordan: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Karim Chatbot: Madianou, M. Nonhuman humanitarianism: when “AI for good” can be harmful. Information, Communication & SocietyTorous, J. et al. Assessing generative artificial intelligence for mental health, The Lancet.Spencer SW, Masboungi C. Enabling access or automating empathy? Using chatbots to support GBV survivors in conflicts and humanitarian emergencies, International Review of the Red Cross. Developing digital MHPSS resources:Reach out to the MHPSS Hub: mhpsshub@rodekors.dk or Elrha: info@elrha.org for collaboration on developing digital MHPSS approaches.Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis-Affected Contexts is a six-episode mini-series produced in collaboration between the MHPSS Hub and Elrha, designed for practitioners working in humanitarian and crisis contexts, the series highlights impactful interventions and practical insights from experts in the field. 

The World Health Organisation recommends all pregnant women should have at least one ultrasound before six months. However, only half of women do in sub-Saharan Africa. This week we visit Kenya to see how portable ultrasound devices are flagging up any issues early. And how AI could overcome the barrier of not having enough trained midwives on the ground.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producers: Calvin Manika, Claire Bates Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills(Image: A midwife gives a pregnant woman an ultrasound scan, BBC/Davis Ojiambo)

SummaryIn this podcast episode, Clayton Cuteri explores a range of topics, including the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Federal Reserve's economic policies, AI regulations, support for farmers amid trade wars, international health aid, fraud in the Somali community, media mergers, and a unique environmental event in Rio de Janeiro. The conversation explores the implications of these issues for society and the economy, highlighting the importance of awareness and action.Clayton's Social Media LinkTree | TikTok | Instagram | Twitter (X) | YouTube | RumbleTimecodes 00:00 - Intro02:38 - U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan08:45 - Federal Reserve and Economic Policies12:17 - AI Regulations and Developments19:07 - Support for Farmers Amid Trade Wars23:12 - International Health Aid and Its Implications27:28 - Fraud in the Somali Community29:45 - Media Mergers and Monopolization32:31 - Nature's Wonders in Rio de JaneiroIntro/Outro Music Producer: Don Kin IG: https://www.instagram.com/donkinmusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44QKqKsd81oJEBKffwdFfPSuper grateful for this guy ^NEWSLETTER - SIGN UP HEREBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/traveling-to-consciousness-with-clayton-cuteri--6765271/support.Official Traveling to Consciousness Website HEREALL Indigo Education Podcasts HEREMy Book: The Secret Teachings of Jesus HERE

423: Zatopek:10 2025 | Australian World XC Team announced | European XC Championships  This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Christmas Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15xmas  and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount! Brad starts off looking good then has to hold it back. Julian adjusts to life with the twins. Brady begins to pick up the pace and a thing or two about trail running. RP Partner Offer: Saily have teamed up with Inside Running Podcast to offer an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! It's an eSIM service app that lets you choose from a huge range of affordable data plans in over 190 countries and 8 regions Visit: https://saily.com/insiderunning This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Lauren Ryan went back to back, winning Zatopek:10 in 32:06.66, kicking home ahead of Georgie Grgec and Leanne Pompeani who had led much of the race. Seth O'Donnell dominated the field to win Zatopek:10 in 27:59.65, with only Stewy McSweyn going with Seth for much of it. Ed Marks placed second ahead of the defending Jack Rayner. Scarlett Robb kicked down to take the win in the Ondieki U20 3000m from Imogen Baker right at the line, with Eliza Lawton in third. Alexander Cameron-Smith won the de Castella U20 3000m in 8:04.77 ahead of Lucas Chis and Kieran Shepherd. Abbey Caldwell was dominant in the Open 3000m, winning in 9:14.47 ahead of Zoe Melhuish and Jaylah Hancock-Cameron. Aths Vic Results Hub Australian team announced for the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida on the 10th January. Womens Leanne Pompeani Holly Campbell Caitlin Adams Bronte Oates Lauren Ryan Maudie Skyring Mens Seth O'Donnell Morgan McDonald Haftu Strintzos Ky Robinson Isaac Heyne Ed Marks Mixed 4x2km Relay Oli Hoare Cameron Myers Jess Hull Linden Hall Australian Athletics Press Release   Sinclaire Johnson takes out the Kalakaua Merri Elite Mile in Hawaii in 4:21, while Josh Hoey continues his hot form to win in 3:55. Results Nadia Battocletti of Italy won the European Cross Country Championship held over a 7.5km course in Lagoa, Portugal ahead of Megan Keith and Yasmine Can. Belgium were the winning team ahead of the UK and France. Thierry Ndikumwenayo of Spain held off Jimmy Gressier to take the title in a sprint finish with Dominic Lobalu in third. Spain were the winning team ahead of Ireland and France. Official Results Grand Slam Track files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, unable to pay millions of dollars owed to competing athletes, such as Jess Hull. Nine Wide World of Sports Article   Hillary Kipchirchir Chepkwony of the NN Running Team in Kenya has been sanctioned by the Athletics Integrity Unit for biological passport violations. Athletics Illustrated   Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   Whispers allude to a high profile withdrawal from Zatopek, while Brady gives a training tip for the Christmas break.   This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration.   What running watches do you use/recommend? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

In this episode of The Sweat Elite podcast, hosts Luke and Matt dive into marathon statistics for the year 2025, analyzing the strongest nations and the fastest races. They discuss the sub-2:10 performances for men and sub-2:25 for women, highlighting the dominance of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Japan. Alex Yee's impressive 2:06:38 at the Valencia Marathon is also examined, with an in-depth look at his training from Strava. The episode touches on the concept of elite versus sub-elite marathon times, the role of shoe brands in elite performances, and the recent challenges faced by the Grand Slam Track League. Additionally, the hosts mention the surge in Olympic Trials qualifiers from the California International Marathon. Be coached by Matt: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/coaching-2025 Join the Shareholders Club / Private Podcast Feed: https://www.sweatelite.co/shareholders Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/ Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/ Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359 Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co   Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:36 Strongest Countries in the Marathon 202510:38 Deepest Marathon Events 202517:56 Defining Elite and Sub-Elite Marathon Standards24:20 Olympic Trials Qualifying at CIM25:20 Debate on Olympic Standards 29:11 Alex Yee - Valencia Marathon Training Analysis 43:26 Grand Slam Track League Bankruptcy 49:21 Conclusion

Episode #450: Over three days, Insight Myanmar led a Digital Storytelling Workshop with academics and activists, where we explored how presence, curiosity, and the simple invitation “tell me more” can open real dialogue in a polarized Myanmar. What they created was tender, courageous, and deeply human — conversations that welcome not only each other, but also the unseen listener they hope to reach. This is the second of three episodes in this series. Sarah, a former international relations student, describes how the coup abruptly ended her studies and forced her from academic ambition into survival mode. Realizing she might never return to university, she fled Myanmar for Thailand, where initial safety gave way to fear once she became undocumented. Repeated police harassment and bribery threats left her anxious and isolated, struggling with unstable finances and the emotional strain of living alone. She relies on counseling to cope, yet continues supporting Myanmar's revolution however she can. Despite everything, she hopes to someday return home, resume her studies, and urges exiles to show kindness to one another. Alex, an academic advisor with the online Parami University, traces her path into humanitarian and transcultural education through formative experiences in multicultural and miultilingualsettings. Working with children in India and later in a refugee camp in Athens showed her how education can create trust and stability, even in crisis. She now advises Burmese students in Chiang Mai, many of whom face displacement and legal insecurity, and has also visited Kenya's Kakuma camp. Her long-term commitment is centered in her students: their determination, cultural pride, and efforts to build community. Elsa, a student from Yangon now living in Thailand after fleeing the coup, reflects on the foods she grew up loving—especially sweet and spicy Burmese dishes and the many regional versions of mohinga she cannot easily find in Thailand. She notes the overlap between Thai and Burmese flavors and imagines creative blends using coconut cream. Her long-held dream is to open a Burmese tea shop that recreates Myanmar's communal, welcoming atmosphere with simple wooden furniture, shared spaces, and small acts of hospitality. Although she anticipates challenges with Thai regulations and staffing, she remains committed to building a place that shares culture and kindness through food.

In this soul-expanding episode of the Conscious Living Podcast, I sit down with the luminous and multi-dimensional Renee Blodgett — novelist, curator, journalist, conscious business leader, photographer, humanitarian, and what I lovingly call a modern mystic.Renee has lived more lives in one lifetime than most of us can imagine. From riding elephants in the Indian jungle to photographing polar bears in northern Canada… from teaching English to girls in Kenya to exploring glaciers in Iceland… from living in the Gaza Strip to teaching skiing and dance in Greece, South Africa during Apartheid, and selling kilims in Turkey — her life has been a masterclass in curiosity, courage, and conscious living.Here's what you will discover in this new podcast episode: 1. Living consciously in rapidly changing times 2. Navigating technology without losing humanity 3. Choosing presence over constant acceleration 4. Redefining success beyond productivity 5. Community as a path to healing and empowerment 6. The rise of divine feminine leadership 7. Integrating science and spirituality 8. Consciousness as a catalyst for global changeThis conversation is rich, grounded, and deeply nourishing — an invitation to slow down, tune in, and remember the wisdom already alive within you.Take a breath… and enjoy this heart-opening conversation with Renee Blodgett.

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka nchini Kenya kwake Afisa Habari wa UN Stella Vuzo ambaye kandoni mwa mkutano wa UNEA-7 uliokunja jamvi mwishoni mwa wiki, alizungumza na Frida Amani, Mchechemuzi wa UNEP wa masuala ya mazingira.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Duniani, WHO, linasema aina mpya ya virusi vya mafua inaenea kwa kasi duniani, ikiwa imeripotiwa katika zaidi ya nchi 30. WHO wanasema licha ya aina hiyo kutosababisha ugonjwa mkali zaidi wa mafua, chanjo bado ni kinga bora zaidi dhidi ya madhara makubwa na kulazwa hospitalini na inawahimiza wananchi, hasa makundi yaliyo hatarini, kupata chanjo mapema huku ikionya kuwa msimu huu wa likizo unaweza kuongeza maambukizi ya magonjwa ya njia ya hewa.Tuelekee Bujumbura Burundi ambapo maelfu ya wakimbizi kutoka Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia Congo wamepatiwa hifadhi baada ya kukimbia machafuko nchini mwao. Innocent Chubaka kutoka shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia wakimbizi UNHCR aliyeko katika kambi ya muda ya Mugara katika jimbo la Rumonge nchini Burundi anasema “tumepokea idadi kubwa ya wakimbizi wa Congo ambao wamefika kupitia njia ya ziwa wakiwa na mitumbwi kuu kuu.Na kwa mara nyingine tena Kamishna Mkuu wa Haki za Binadamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Volker Türk amezisihi pande zote katika mzozo nchini Sudan na Mataifa yenye ushawishi kuhakikisha mapigano yanasitishwa mara moja na kuzuia ukatili. Turk amelaani vikali mauaji ya raia zaidi ya watu 104 pia mauaji ya walinda amani sita wa Umoja wa Mataifa katika mashambulizi ya ndege zisizo na rubani kwenye kambi ya Umoja wa Mataifa huko Kaduguli, Kordofan Kusini, mnamo Desemba 13.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

In this episode, Becca from Good Natured Learning shares how her work has expanded from Colorado to Kenya, piloting Outdoor Learning Collaborations in two schools within Nairobi's informal settlements. She breaks down the Spaces–Systems–Skills model, the power of co-creation with teachers and communities, and the vision to bring this work to 12+ Kenyan schools in 2026.

Bloc d'actualités. Ako sa mâche? rubrique mensuelle présentée pas Kristina Balikova et Louis Fabre; Noël au sein de la famille de Daria Kimuli au Kenya.

Season 2, Episode 19Guests: Jen Oldham & Jeff Kallio — Forge Fencing Academy (North Carolina); Jen also coaches at Cleveland StateWhat we coverHow the Kenya initiative began: an international coaching program connection and a promise to “do something”Working with Coach Eliakim (“Coach Jack”), a Kenyan Taekwondo coach and sports protection coachWhat fencing looks like in Kenya: blank slate in Kakuma; early club development in Nairobi and East AfricaThe logistics: gathering donations, packing equipment, and getting it across the worldTrust and teaching: adapting communication, consent/check-ins, and collaborating with local organizersKakuma realities: why sport matters when basic needs and stability are under pressureStaying connected after returning: WhatsApp, videos, online support, and rapid learner progressCreative problem-solving: homemade training weapons, limited resources, and surprising ingenuityPerspective shift: how the trip changed how they view complaints, effort, and empathy back homeHow listeners can help: gear drives, coaching support, donations, and creating new bridge connectionsLinksForge Fencing blog post:https://forgefencing.com/global-connections-forge-fencing-initiative-in-kenya-and-kakuma/Timestamps0:00 — Why fencing matters when it's brand new in a community1:12 — The Kenya initiative: where it came from3:24 — What fencing looks like in Kenya vs. the U.S.5:02 — Getting started on the ground: teach, adapt, connect6:27 — The equipment challenge: donations, packing, logistics8:26 — Early moments and why fencing “fit” socially10:05 — Staying connected through tech: videos and feedback loops11:26 — Homemade training weapons and creative problem-solving12:53 — Culture shock: water, shoes, safety norms, and perspective14:04 — “Empathy scale” after returning home15:43 — Trust-building and the refugee camp tour17:40 — Kakuma context and why sport is a lifeline24:14 — How listeners can help right now27:15 — Doing this as a couple: teamwork and logistics30:58 — Lessons brought home for athletes and students32:21 — Leadership, gratitude, and widening perspective through sportQuotable“They don't get down when there's an obstacle—they get excited and creative.” — Jeff Kallio“This thread is far greater than one person. It's a huge connector.” — Jen OldhamCall to actionWant to help? Read the full story and updates here:https://forgefencing.com/global-connections-forge-fencing-initiative-in-kenya-and-kakuma/And if you have a relevant connection (schools, nonprofits, adaptive sport, international programs), reach out—bridges are built one introduction at a time.CreditsHost: Bryan Wendell • Guests: Jen Oldham & Jeff Kallio --First to 15: The Official Podcast of USA FencingHost: Bryan WendellCover art: Manna CreationsTheme music: Brian Sanyshyn

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Haki ni msingi wa Kila siku, hiyo ndio ilikuwa kaulimbiu ya siku ya Haki za binadamu mwaka huu iliyoadhimishwa wiki iliyopita. Lakini kila uchao haki za binadamu zinaendelea kukiukwa kuanzia nyumbani hadi kwenye mtandao. Kwa kutambua umuhimu wa kushirikisha vijana katika kupambana na ukiukwaji wa haki hasa mtandaoni, Ofisi ya Umoja wa Maataifa ya Haki za Binadamu (OHCHR) jijini Nairobi Kenya umewakusanya vijana kujadiliana nao na kuwapa mafunzo ya kumakinika hasa mtandaoni. 

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia kilichojiri katika Mkutano wa COSP11 kuhusu ufisadi mjini Doha Qatar, haki za kibinadamu na vijana nchini Kenya, afya ya akili ikimulika upweke na jinsi unavyoweza kuepukana nayo.Mkutano mkubwa zaidi duniani wa kupambana na rushwa au ufisadi umeanza leo Desemba 15 mjini Doha nchini Qatar kwa wito wa kutumia teknolojia zinazoibuka katika mapambano dhidi ya rushwa na kushughulikia uhusiano wake na uhalifu wa kupangwa na makosa mengine ya kifedha.Haki ni msingi wa Kila siku, hiyo ndio ilikuwa kaulimbiu ya siku ya Haki za binadamu mwaka huu iliyoadhimishwa wiki iliyopita. Lakini kila uchao haki za binadamu zinaendelea kukiukwa kuanzia nyumbani hadi kwenye mtandao. Kwa kutambua umuhimu wa kushirikisha vijana katika kupambana na ukiukwaji wa haki hasa mtandaoni, Ofisi ya Umoja wa Maataifa ya Haki za Binadamu (OHCHR) jijini Nairobi Kenya umewakusanya vijana kujadiliana nao na kuwapa mafunzo ya kumakinika hasa mtandaoni.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya duniani WHO linaendelea na mfululizo wa programu ya kuiunganisha jamii au Social Connection ikiwa na lengo la kusaidia watu kutojitenga na kujihisi wapweke, mmoja kati ya walionufaika wa programu hiyo ni Roz, binti mwenye umri wa miaka 21 raia wa India, aliyehisi upweke mkubwa wakati baba yake alipokuwa akipambana na ulevi.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Send us a textTehis week I am absolutely over the moon to be joined by Cathlene Miner.Cathlene  is a bestselling author, and the founder of Hopefull Handbags Global Non-Profit (HHG), a worldwide organization empowering survivors of domestic abuse and their children toward safety, health, wellness, and long-term financial stability. Cathlene founded Hopefull Handbags Global Non-Profit (HHG) in 2017, which began as a single act of kindness filling handbags with essentials to restore dignity and hope to survivors of domestic abuse. Under her leadership, HHG has grown into a thriving international nonprofit and sustainable business model operating in six countries: the United States, Kenya, Northern Ireland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean. We are talking about everything to do with abusive relationships, Cathleen tells her story and talks about her own, and her grandmother's experience. What made her start Hopeful Handbags, the wonderful work that they do etc.And, most importantly, she talks about how getting out of a domestic abuse situation is about MUCH more than "just leaving". Staying out requires work, it requires a plan, it requires help and support and guidance. And for everyone the journey, and the assistance required will be different.This is where Hopeful Handbags is different from some other organisations.This is an episode you definitely don't want to miss.You can find Cathlene everywhere online;Her website, where you can find out more about all the amazing things she does (including her books)Hopeful handbags website.  InstagramFacebookJust a  reminder that HPNB only has 5 billing cycles!So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation! BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS!This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3!None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid!This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value.Remember to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the competitions, wisdom and cute videos. And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :) Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS. Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments    If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform (especially Apple) that would be a big help.   Playing us out "I love it" by Clancie

A pop-up cafe in Tokyo is giving people with dementia a place to volunteer as well as a sense of community. Its owner Toshio Morita has become something of a local celebrity. At Orange Day Café, muddled orders, long pauses and gentle confusion aren't mistakes — they're the point.Also:A Northern Irish man who suffered a cardiac arrest had his life saved after his golden retriever, named Polly, alerted his wife after he stopped breathing. Polly the dog has been hailed a hero by the charity, the British Heart Foundation.A revolutionary gene therapy has successfully treated patients with aggressive and previously incurable blood cancers. In Kenya, the Rare Gem Talent School has been set up specifically to teach dyslexic children. A condition that is believed to impact around 10% of people globally.A woman in Kerala, India, has started a camp to help women who are going through a divorce. And a French man in London has become the face of a homelessness charity after his virtuoso piano playing at a train station went viral. Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.

In This Special Bonus Episode From Christian Parent, Crazy World: What if the greatest gift you give your kids this Christmas is a heart of generosity—and the chance to change someone else’s world? Catherine Segars goes beyond stockings and wrapping paper to tackle one of the most pressing questions for believers during the holiday season: How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime—and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference? Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe. Browse the catalog and get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org/parent. Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God’s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Transformative Giving - The Samaritan's Purse Christmas Gift Catalog: Learn how families can open a new kind of catalog—one offering goats, honeybees, water filters, heart surgeries, and more—to provide desperately needed gifts to people across the globe. Real Stories, Real Impact: Kristy recounts emotional, hope-filled stories: families in Iraq whose lives are remade by a simple beehive; a mother shattered by tragedy in need of purpose and dignity, restored by a brood of baby chicks; and the power of a $9 donation to feed a hungry infant and spark the hope of the Gospel for a mother who feels forgotten. Generosity That Changes Hearts—Including Our Own: Discover practical ways to involve your kids in picking out gifts, writing cards for teachers in someone’s honor, or pairing a meaningful donation with something tangible. Biblical Parallels: Kristy and Catherine share how the work of Samaritan’s purse brings to life the stories of Ruth, who gleaned what benevolent benefactors left for those less fortunate, and Hagar, who met the God who saw her need. Seeds of the Gospel: Every gift given through Samaritan’s Purse meets physical needs—and intentionally opens doors for the life-changing message of Christ. Whether it’s a water well, a jar of honey, or a vital medical procedure, these gifts become vehicles for sharing hope and introducing recipients to the God who truly sees them. Call to Action: This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home?Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: “How can we be part of God’s story of hope this Christmas?”Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity. Episode Links: Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog: www.samaritanspurse.org/parent On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse Podcast Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God’s faithfulness through the ministry’s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve—always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan’s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina. Parents, what new tradition will you start this year to show your children the joy—and eternal impact—of generosity? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.