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Transforming Makueni’s Agricultural Landscape as the County Set To Welcome School of Agriculture Campus

Makueni County is poised to gain significantly in agricultural education with the proposed establishment of a Kenya School of Agriculture campus at Kwa-Kathoka. This is following a public participation meeting held on Monday by stakeholders drawn from Agricultural, Administrative, Business and Education sectors to discuss the project, which will be managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and…

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Trump Administration Halts Refugee Program, Leaving LGBTQ Refugees in Limbo

The U.S. State Department has abruptly canceled travel plans for thousands of refugees already approved to resettle in the United States. Persecuted LGBTQ refugees in East Africa are left in Limbo.

This decision follows an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump, suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), which has long served as a lifeline for persecuted individuals worldwide, including LGBTQ people fleeing violence and discrimination.

Refugees in camps across South Sudan and elsewhere, who had hoped to begin new lives in the U.S., now face an uncertain future. Some members of this vulnerable population had already reached the U.S., but many others remain stranded, their dreams of safety dashed by the new policy.

Refugee status cancelled over night

The New York Times reported that more than 10,000 refugees were in the final stages of resettlement when their flights were canceled.

The Trump administration's executive order has effectively frozen the multi-agency process of admitting refugees, pending a review to determine whether resettlement aligns with national interests.

The review period is set for 90 days, but advocates fear the program may never resume, given Trump’s track record of anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies.

The halt also impacts the Welcome Corps, a private sponsorship program launched in 2023 to allow Americans to assist refugees directly. Welcome.US, an organization dedicated to mobilizing support for refugees, confirmed that the suspension will take effect on January 27, except in rare, case-by-case exceptions.

Adding to the challenges, Trump has also terminated the CBP One app, which previously helped streamline legal migration and reduce unauthorized border crossings. This leaves refugees with even fewer avenues to seek safety in the U.S.

Protests from refugee organizations

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization, urges the Trump administration to reverse course, maintain the resettlement program and work with its partners around the world to maintain global resettlement slots:

"If the program is not restored, political dissidents, religious minorities, and the most vulnerable victims of war and disaster will pay the price, and so will the United States."

LGBTQ refugees in East Africa in jeopardy

The situation in refugee camps in Kenya and South Sudan can serve as an example of the severe negative consequences facing LGBTQ refugees.

Ugandan LGBTQ refugees are particularly vulnerable, facing severe discrimination not only in their home countries but also in refugee camps in Kenya and South Sudan.

We have reports of Ugandan LGBTQ refugees who left the UNHCR Kakuma camp in Kenya, because of reports of refugees getting help in one of the camps in South Sudan. Indeed, some of them had already been repatriated to the US, but many are left behind now that the US has closed its borders. Many are now exploring options to seek refuge in Canada, but their immediate prospects remain grim.

For now, these individuals are caught in a state of limbo, awaiting clarity on their futures.

As the Trump administration's policy shift draws widespread criticism, advocacy groups are exploring legal challenges to overturn the suspension and restore hope to those seeking safety.

Source: LGBTQ Refugees in East Africa

See also: The Life of an Ugandan LGBTQ Refugee in South Sudan

Vetted crowdfunding campaigns for refugees in Kenya and South Sudan:

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After a lifetime on the frontiers of the fight against HIV, Linda-Gail Bekker could finally see the end of the epidemic in sight. For decades, HIV experts had dreamed of an elusive vaccine to block the ongoing chain of infections, which still sees more than 1 million people worldwide contract the virus annually. Bekker, a 62-year-old medical professor from the University of Cape Town, had helped identify a drug that could do just that.

But now, thanks to the Trump administration’s executive orders, it’s unclear when—or possibly even ever—this breakthrough medicine will see the light of day.

At the AIDS 2024 conference held in Munich last July, Bekker had triumphantly unveiled the results of a momentous clinical trial she had led, called PURPOSE 1. It showed that lenacapavir, an antiretroviral developed by the pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, could prevent sexual transmission of HIV with 100 percent efficacy by disrupting the function of the virus’s capsid protein, which allows it to replicate.

Even more remarkably, compared with existing daily pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) pills, which do a similar job, injections are only required every six months. While not strictly a vaccine, lenacapavir promises to be the next best thing. It was named as 2024’s “Breakthrough of the Year” by the prestigious journal Science, and Gilead promptly committed to manufacturing 10 million doses by 2026, enough to treat 2.5 million people, ahead of anticipated regulatory approval later this year.

A collaborative effort between the medicines-financing initiative The Global Fund and PEPFAR, the US government’s global HIV/AIDS program, had pledged to procure 2 million of those doses over the course of three years, which would be directed toward countries with the highest incidence of HIV, most notably in sub-Saharan Africa. But with President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze all foreign aid funding, this plan has been left in tatters.

“There’s despondency and a sense of tragedy,” says Bekker. “Because just as we’ve had the breakthrough, we also see the taps turning off of resources. We had a laid-out map where the product would be supplied via PEPFAR and The Global Fund while we wait for generics [cheaper off-label versions of lenacapavir] to come online, which will take 18 months to two years. And at this moment, that plan is falling through in front of our eyes.”

While a temporary 90-day waiver has been issued for PEPFAR funding, this has only reinstated funding for life-saving antiretroviral treatments for HIV-positive individuals. Existing forms of PrEP are covered, but only for pregnant or breastfeeding women. There have been no indications that the planned purchase of lenacapavir will be fulfilled.

According to Kenneth Ngure, an HIV-prevention expert in Kenya and president-elect of the International AIDS Society, the loss of PEPFAR funding for prevention represents a major setback in the world’s ability to control HIV. “Even if The Global Fund partners with others, they will probably not be able to reach the number of doses they had promised,” he says. “We have this potential game-changer, which could accelerate the end of HIV as a public health threat, and yet it looks like access will be highly compromised.”

For Ngure and others, there is a sense of history repeating itself. The major limitation of PrEP is that adherence is notoriously poor, with studies showing that target groups often struggle to access or forget to take daily pills and feel stigmatized doing so. “We know that particularly for young people, taking a daily oral PrEP pill is challenging,” says Bekker. “We’ve tried all sorts of things, like sending text messages. São Paulo is even giving PrEP in a dispensing machine. But it’s sometimes very difficult to take something daily when you’re not sick and you’re doing it for prevention.”

Longer-acting injectables have long been viewed as a better way forward, and in 2021, the HIV field was galvanized by promising trial results for cabotegravir, a form of injectable PrEP that only needed to be administered every two months, with a trial demonstrating that people receiving this drug had 90 percent less risk of contracting HIV compared with oral pills. Yet access has been the major hurdle.

Last month a new study revealed that while regulators in 53 countries have approved cabotegravir, rollout has been painfully slow. Generic versions of the jab are not expected to become available until 2027. In Africa and Asia, where cabotegravir is most needed, the only access so far has been through so-called Phase 4 or implementation science studies, which attempt to understand more about the real-world challenges of offering a new drug by dispensing it to a few thousand people.

And also as a consequence of orders coming out of the White House, a number of these Phase 4 studies have abruptly ceased. “They’re very concentrated in East and Southern Central Africa,” says Bekker. “Some of them were PEPFAR supported, and with the stop-work order, these studies have ground to a halt.”

The frustration for researchers like Bekker is that while long-acting injectables are extremely effective at blocking HIV transmission, to end the epidemic, their rollout needs to be as rapid and as wide-reaching as possible. She points out that to prevent over a million new infections each year, these jabs need to be targeted at HIV hotspots and administered on a scale of millions—exactly as the plan with lenacapavir was proposing.

“We’ve seen with both cabotegravir and oral PrEP that if you get a new tool, but roll it out gently, that will not impact the epidemic,” says Ngure. “The number of new infections still outpaces the impact of the tool. You need something which is potent and to roll it out fast.”

With lenacapavir, things were supposed to be different. Gilead has partnered with six generic drugmakers, which have been licensed to produce enough of an off-label supply of lenacapavir to cover 120 countries. Estimates have suggested that if the global demand exceeded more than 20 million doses, the manufacturing costs could fall to just $35-40 per person per year. However, Bekker says that PEPFAR was expected to be a significant buyer, and without its financial clout the commercial viability of manufacturing generic lenacapavir at vast scales is in doubt.

“It requires a nice healthy demand to ensure that for each of the generic companies, it’s going to be worth their while,” says Bekker. “We are all hoping that governments [across sub-Saharan Africa] are writing the generic product into their budgets for the future, but the reality is that in the interim, we were relying on donor funding. Even my country, South Africa, which has a good GDP and funds 80 percent of its HIV response, is already purchasing antiretrovirals for 6 million individuals annually. I would imagine it will take them some years to be able to mobilize the money for lenacapavir as well.”

With PEPFAR seemingly now focused primarily on the treatment of existing patients, at the expense of prevention, clinicians like Nomathemba Chandiwana, a physician-scientist at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation in South Africa, are concerned that the infection rate will begin to rise rather than fall, something which will have a marked public health impact across the African continent and beyond.

Speaking at last week’s NCD Alliance Forum in Kigali, Chandiwana explained that the consequences of new infections are not solely related to HIV itself. Research is increasingly showing that people living with long-term HIV infections, even those controlled by antiretroviral treatment, are at a greater risk of developing metabolic conditions such as hypertension, obesity and type 2 diabetes, a disease burden which is already on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa. “HIV itself disrupts your metabolism, as do many of the antiretrovirals,” says Chandiwana. “We see the same chronic diseases in people living with HIV as we do in the general population, but at an earlier age and in an accelerated fashion.”

Because of this, there is also a need for a new generation of HIV treatments, and one concept being explored was to use lenacapavir as a foundation of future combination therapies for those already with the virus. As well as potentially alleviating some of the metabolic side effects, it was hoped that this could lead to treatment protocols that did not require HIV-infected individuals to take daily medication.

“Various ideas have been mooted,” says Bekker. “Could you combine bimonthly cabotegravir with a six-monthly lenacapavir injection [as a form of viral suppression], so you’d only come in six times a year for treatment, and it would all be injectable? There’s a weekly antiretroviral pill in the works, and could you combine that with a six-monthly injectable? This could be very liberating for people, as they tell us all the time how stigmatizing it is to need to take daily medication.”

Yet many of these studies are now in doubt, as Bekker says they were expected to be funded by US resources. “It’s not just PEPFAR; we’re also worried about restrictions being placed on other sorts of research funding, such as the National Institutes of Health,” she says. “It’s just going to get harder to innovate and move progress forward.”

According to Ngure, there is still hope that other donors may emerge who can support The Global Fund in procuring lenacapavir, while Bekker says she is exploring new options for funding HIV prevention and research through European agencies, and possibly donor funding from sources in Scandinavia, Japan, and Australia. At the same time, she believes that the events of the past month have illustrated that African countries need to become capable of funding more preventative efforts themselves.

“Somehow Africa needs to step up and contribute to the fight,” she says. “I think that’s the big question. How much we can also contribute on this continent through countries which haven’t necessarily been able to cover a big amount of research and development but in the future need to.”

At the same time, she is afraid that without the same resources coming from the US, the unique opportunity provided by lenacapavir could be lost.

“It’s incredible that this has happened just as we’ve had the breakthrough,” she says. “I think this is going to set us back many years and ultimately cost a lot more in public health spending. Because ultimately, if we can bring this epidemic under control more quickly, it’s going to save the planet more money in the long run, and save lives too.”

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Kirishima’s Mystique: Fun Times of the Chivalrous Stud Red Riot:The Cheetah Princess of Kenya

Now it was easy to forget especially with all the mayhem and what not that came their way during their first year alone, and heroics or no, but UA was still a high school. Festivals and sports events were the necessities for any regular fun highschool life after all, not to mention occassions such as when a new transfer student came along or the old classic, the foreign exchange program. One student from their own school and another from a school in a different country changing places for a period of time in the spirit of better co-operation and understanding of one another's cultures and differences. But of course UA was no exception to this especially when Minoru Mineta found himself selected (translation:Forced into volunteering) to attend a hero school all the way in Alaska, which left UA playing host to a splendid, perky and friendly young lady from Kenya by the name of Elena. She was a definite stunner in looks alone and the face she stood at an even 6 feet tall only enhanced that. It was like one had to wonder if Mina had a long lost twin of sorts in the girl, given their enthusiastic levels of energy and their social, affable personalities. To say nothing of the fact she was quite a dancer herself when it came to the brazilian art of Capoeria. But then of course there was her quirk, which was guaranteed to earn er a spot in the top 10 of her home country as a pro in terms of looks and ability. But one person was a little conflicted when it came to the exchange student and not for any negative reasons mind you. For our resident Red Riot, you see, the awkwardness was due to of course, his ever kinky girlfriends and their antics when it came to him and their loving,but by no means vanilla relationship as a trio.

Kirishima:*thinking to himself as he sat on the comfy mat in the campus gymnasium.*'There is no way these two didn't plan this? Midnight-sensei definitely had a part to play in it...'*the chivalrous hero thought to himself, as he looked out the window to see a view of the swimming pool. Mina and Maya of course hanging out with some of their lady friends/classmates, looking hot as all damn hell in the UA school swimsuits. Those one piece leotards left very little to the imagination,that was for sure,a playful toungue blep on his face directed at the cotton candy acid girl and the blue shapeshfter bombshell as they waved with cheeky smiles,blowing kisses his way. Damn he just couldn't stay mad at them.*

Elena:"Kirishima-kun, you alrighty? You seem distracted. Nothing serious I hope.."0w0^w^*The spikey haired redhead felt his brain hit the brakes as that ever peppy,melodic voice spoke up. Elena getting his attention as he found himself looking her way. Goddamn what a view to behold as the exotic Kenyan princess (Seriously, what were the odds they'd have an actual princess in their class!!), wearing nothing more than a white mid-riff baring tanktop and white spandex booty shorts,and her distinct jewellery accessories was doing her usual personal workout routine. Feeling his pulse racing as no doubt blood was rushing to a certain place at seeing this six foot African beauty perform stretches and yoga style twists and bends. Her flexibility on display as she practiced her chosen fighting style, reminding himself how much Mina and the excange student had bonded over their sense of rhythm and love of dance. Her dusky chocolate skin coated in a glistening sheen of perspiration which threatened to soak her workout wear as she casually,seemlessly shifted around like an eel swimming through grease. Currently looking his way as she did a handstand,one palm flat on the gym mat floor while her legs performed the splits. To say he was having ideas would be an understatement*

Kirishima:*managing to exert some sense of willpower and self control as he kept his libido tame and at bay, sending a modest friendly smile her way.*"Yeah, I'm good Elena-chan.no worries, just been thinking was all.."*Left unsaid was the fact Maya had been hosting the exchange student in her dorm room,or that the shapeshifting hottie and Mina had been having regular slumber parties. To which the teased and gave him ideas that Elena was, to say the least, more than into him and wanting to be "very good friends". Quirking a brow curiously as Elena giggled, her tone and body language just radiating such soothing energy. Before she ceased her handstand and her routine as she planted herself upright, standing on her feet as she walked over to him with a distinct bounce to her step. Those bright blue eyes twinkling as she stopped and bent over to face him. Her expression playful as she looked into his own crimson eyes and made him feel...a sort of sense of deja vu.*

Elena:^w0"Let me guess, was it about me naked? You and me doing some very adult things, of which I'm sure Ms.Midnight would certainly approve.0w0 How does she put it,ah yes, "Just two young heroes enjoying the spirit and energy of their youth together as they should."*the Kenyan beauty giggled cutely at the look on Eijiro's face, his jaw risking dropping at the words that came out of her mouth as she tilted his jaw shut, before gently cuppping and caressin his face.* "It's okay if you do and more of course. After all,you've been a very wonderful friend. And I certainly think it's time you and I became quite very good Friends,don't you?"*She quipped before capturing his lips in a sudden kiss. certainly not a chaste peck either,oh no, this was a full on sensual, erotic sort of kiss. Her tongue caressing his lips before making its way into his mouth to dance with and caress his own. Purring and smiling as she found him returning and giving in kind,as she felt him grasp her snow white shortcut hair as he deepened their liplock. The pair of heroes in training moaning as Elena found him probing her throat while she caressed and traced those sharp shark like teeth of his. he duo soon breaking for air as a little stand of saliva broke between them, panting as their faces were flushed with red blushes of arousal.*

Kirishima:*an amused deadpan smile on his face as the Kenyan princess playfully blepped and smiled at him in kind*"Let me guess,Mina and maya's idea? Makes sense why you asked me here...and why they got the view there..."*shaking his head in bemusement as Elena giggled,her tone not lacking any of its usual playfulness and feisty friendliness. Kissing him on the lips softly and sensually as she backstepped away a bit, striking a little pose for him that made thos toned,limber mscles of hers flex, standing out thanks to the sunlight and her glistening sheen.*

Elena:"Of all the boys here,you stood out to me the most at first sight when we met. They could tell soon as we got acquainted and insisted they were more than okay with it. And of course they were very detailed and descriptive singing your praises,you manly puppy you..." *soon as she’d finished saying that,the exotic African babe made the sturdy hero in training drop his jaw and widen his eyes,taking delight in having his attention as she began to strip. Peeling off her tanktop and shorts as she exposed and laid herself bare before him. Flexing and posing for him,her movements silky and graceful. Looking like some divine goddess as his red eyes drank her in from hewed to toe. Her long,strong,toned powerful legs, her firm arms and good lord her hips and thighs. To say nothing of her boobs and bubble butt. Before she shit him a wink and a smile,blowing a kiss his way as she flexe her muscles and begs to change. Her muscle mass boosting as f her hands and feet took on the traits of a feline,cat ears sprouting on her head and a tail forming from where her spine tailbone met the pelvis. Fur formed on her arms and legs up to her biceps and mid-thigh, showing the colour and pattern of a cheetah, another portion acting like a makeshift bikini. The transformation complete as she struck a pose, sending him a purr and meow a her tail wagged.*

‘Elena, home country:Kenya, birthplace:France. Quirk:We’re-Cheetah. A transformation type quirk that enhances Elena’s flexibility and senses while it also increases her strength and especially her speed as it provides her the traits and qualities of the African Cheetah, such as a set of sharp fangs an claw. Her affable charm,friendly personality and sensual charisma combined with the exotic appeal of her looks and quirk ensure this young lady has a bright future ahead in the pro hero circuit.’

Kirishima stared in awe,face blushing so red thst it made his hair look paler in comparison. If Elena was a 10 before,in her quirked form she was an absolute 11 as the Kenyan hero exchange student posed for him. Courting his attention as if she were a wild animal in mating season looking for a good time, fitting given the nature and appearance of her transformed state. Before the chivalrous hero in training shook his head steeling his nerves with a look of firm determination as he stood up, stripoing off his gym suit top. Elena licking her lips sensually at seeing his sculpted torso, a result of his hours of dedicated,rigorous training. Her silky tail swaying seductively as she watched the sturdy redhead continue to strip until he was as naked as she was. Silently oohing and aweigh at the sight of his exposed loins. Such smooth yet large heavy balls and of course his absolute unit of length and girth as it breathed freely in the open air. Rising to full mast erection as it stood stiff and firm as a flagpole, looking like he could hammer nails into solid wood with that meat stick of his. All without yet needing the added benefit and enhancement of his quirk as despite being a solid even statuesque six feet tall, the 5 foot 7 absolute unit of a young buck felt like an equal. A sensual smile and blush on her the were-cheetah girl’s face as her blue eyes twinkled with arousal as the young buck approached her. Looking as serious as he would on a mission, which in his mind was all the same,as a real man never left a woman waiting and wanting.

Elena:*softly gasped as Eijiro didn’t stop until their fronts were pressed together. His head level with her breasts as his face nuzzled the valley of her cleavage. Giggling and moaning as she felt her erection sandwiching between her thighs, his length and girth pressing against her slit and the crack of her juicy bubbly booty.* “Oh my, such a look in your eyes, Mina and Maya told me you really became quite the beast once you get in the mood. Well then, you Manly Man you, please show me what a real alpha male You can be….” *She playfully quipped, cupping Kirishima’s face in her hands as she tilted his head up, gasping delightfully as she found one of his hands clasp the back of her head and the other reach around to grab a nice handful of her ass. A melodic moan escaping her luscious milk chocolate lips as he gave a firm squeeze of that booty meat.*

Kirishima:”For you,Princess? I’m not gonna disappoint….”*not wasting anytime and leaving no hesitation or doubt, the shark teethed redhead pressed his lips to hers as they kissed once more. Elena’s moans and gasps music to his ears,as they made out with a deep passion to fuel the growing sparks of desire between them. Their hands exploring one another as Kirishima felt the silky spotted fur and her exquisite muscles while she used her own quite healthy thighs to massage and jerk off his magnum dong. Feeling her snatch gush and lube up that length and girth as she traced and memorised every detail of his physique. From his firm pecs to his washboard abs, he was on par with all those classical renaissance sculptures.*

it wasn’t long before their make out intensified as the two heroes in training truly ran with the spirit and energy of the pair youth in ways that would make Midnight proud. Rolling around the floor as they kissed and groped one another,their tongues dancing in a sloppy game of spit swapping and tonsil hockey before Kirishima sat on the matted floor, shuddering as Elena stroked his shaft. Her padded,furry pawed hands heavenly Especially as she would perform such stunning fellatio. Sucking snd blowing on his cock as it was clear Mina and Maya gave her their toys to practice on. Effortlessly deepthroating him as her blue eyes looked at his red ones with friendly sensuality. Twikling with glowing lust and admiration for her new “Alpha Male” who didn’t stay idle as she found him masaaajnf and smacking her swaying ass. Making that booty jiggle as his fingers teased and caressed her slit. Her nectar flowing with a steady stream of growing arousal as her tail wagged with erotic delight as she popped her mouth off of his cock, nuzzling her face against it as she smiled a catlike grin,tongue teasing his balls as she stroked that veiny womb hammer. Eyes glowing with lust as she awaited his next move.

Elena:”Ahhhn my alpha,you really do know yiur way with a girl’s body. Aah please, enjoy me to your hesrt’s content and have your fill. Keep this uo and we may become more than just very good friends…”*The Kenyan heroine in training melodically praised,as she found her body laying at a 90 degree piledriver angle. His hands grasping and massaging her spread thighs as his tongue lapped away at her snatch. The slithery muscle drinking up her love nectar as it probed her folds, the African jungle princess biting her lip sensual as her tail wrapped around his shaft. Idly stroking that length and girth as the primal animal instincts within her began to take hold, truly coming to imprint on Kirishima as her alpha male, her body entering a mating heat, awaiting to be claimed by him sexually.*

Kirishima:”Princess…you feel amazing…so Damn hot….”*Eijiro couldn’t help but feel like the first times he’d fallen for Mina and Maya as he found himself currently fucking Elena doggy, or rather kitty style. Balls deep inside her as heavy sacks smacked against her clit, making her juices splash against his pelvis and rain down on the floor beneath them. His muscles rippling and flexing as his cock pumped into her snatch like the pistons of a jackhammer drill. Elena’s smooth abs swelling from the thickness and reach piercing her welcoming, eager womb. The gym walls and ceiling echoing with the sexual rhythm of their mating, the cries of passion and skin slapping skin as he’d smack that stunning chocolate booty which was amazing to watch jiggle. Her tits swaying as her claws grasped and scratched the mat up,her tail wrapping around her designated alpha male’s waist as she looked over her shoulder at him with devotion.*

The exotic exchange student and her studly Alpha Male didn’t know how long they’d went at it but quite frankly all that mattered to them was to maintain the flow and rhythm of raw,primal passion and desire between them. Elena feeling orgasm hit her so swiftly that there was no way to keep count but ooh the sweet pornographic bliss whenever Kirishima came. Especially inside her, Maya and Mina were right on the money about forgoing condoms. A magnum dong like Kirishima could only be enjoyed raw as the cheetah Lycan beaut relished every intimate position they performed in their primal dance of man and woman. Sitting and bouncing on his lap as they kissed in the seated lotus, to rolling around playfully fighting for dominance in a mating and Amazon press. Hearts glowing her in sky blue eyes as she found herself held up in a full nelson, screaming yes over and over as Eijiro flexed his muscular form and pumped his cock into her over and over. Missionary, spread eagle, piledriver, a veritable kama sutra for their first time becoming animalistic friends with benefits was an absolute must for the duo as their momentum saw her laying flat on the floor. Kirishima mounted atop her as he fucked her prone bone, the primal part of Elena’s brain howling “get me pregnant” over and over like a mantra. Claws deep in the mat as his cock hammered into her overflowing, warm pussy. Her booty a lush meaty cushion jiggling with every impact of their loins. Shuddering as they came together, Elena purring as her tail caressed his back,turning her head as they kissed kissed one another softly and sensually. Breaking their liplock as they heard applause, turning to see the source and finding they weren’t alone anymore.

Mina:*grinning with erotic,Pervy delight,her golden eyes having a soar of mischief and lust to them as she and Maya stood over their boyfriend and roommate. Ceasing their clapping and beginning to strip off their swimsuit leotards.*”Well now,Maya-senpai I knew these two would get along famously. But if two is company and three is a crowd,what’s four?”

Maya:”ooh I’m sure we can make it work just fine Pinky. But first thing’s first,what’s say we stop watching and really make out like animals…”*the blue shapeshifter teased erotically as she and Mina and stood naked before their boyfriend and his new bestie with benefits. Their bodies radiating raw desire as their pussies fished with arousal.*

Kirishima stared,blushjng and wide eyes,his red hair wet frkm sweat and effort as he looked between at his girlfriends and Elena, the cheetah princess playfully blepping and smiling as she was clearly ready and willing for a four way. To which the sturdy hero could only roll his eyes and smile bemusedly before he set his face to a determined expression. MUscles flexing,tensing as he mentally prepared to use his quirk as need be. His little Red Riot was going to to need the extra boost and energy and A Real man would and should never leave his important ladies needing an wanting. As Elena’s alpha male especially, he knew that he needed to go, Plus Fucking Ultra…..

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Science and Nature - A One Health Perspective

With an open-ended blog prompt this week, I wanted to reflect on my evolving understanding of science as a means to understand our world’s issues. Science has always been an interest of mine. I’d always thought science was the key to understanding the world’s complex problems that we always hear about. Climate change, health crises, food insecurity, poverty, deforestation; I thought these issues could be solved with the proper understanding and application of science. We just needed to find those answers, and we needed scientific knowledge to do so.

I’m currently majoring in One Health, and by now, I have a good understanding of how interconnected human, animal, and environmental health truly are. Because of this, as much as I value science, I’ve also learned to recognize its limitations. The environmental crises we face today—from climate change to biodiversity loss—cannot be solved by scientific knowledge alone. We need holistic, multidisciplinary solutions that integrate different perspectives, including social, cultural, and ethical dimensions.

Of course, science provides essential tools for understanding and addressing environmental issues. It helps us monitor pollution, assess biodiversity loss, and develop conservation strategies. However, science often focuses on facts, data, and technological solutions, assuming that if people have the right information, they will act accordingly. Research on environmental education (EE) challenges this assumption, suggesting that people’s actions are influenced by broader worldviews, social structures, and belief systems—not just scientific facts (Wals et al., 2014). This pattern can be seen everywhere, and if you ask me, the state of the environment today makes this a more pressing issue than ever before. Ecosystems are collapsing, biodiversity is declining, and communities are facing worsening climate disasters and human health crises, yet many people—even those who hold an immense amount of power and influence in today’s society—refuse to accept and feel responsible for these crises because of the values they already hold. This means that simply presenting climate data to skeptics won’t necessarily change their minds, and as you can imagine, this makes it very difficult to instill lasting, sustainable change to mitigate these issues.

As I’ve learned throughout my degree, the most powerful way to ignite change is not just through facts and figures, but through shared values, storytelling, and hands-on experiences. One Health is an interdisciplinary field that recognizes the deep, inescapable ties between humans, animals, and the environment, embracing both scientific and non-scientific approaches to solving the world’s most pressing challenges. Take environmental education and citizen science, for example. These programs don’t just teach people about conservation; they invite them to be a part of it. They foster a sense of belonging, connection, and responsibility—transforming passive observers into active advocates of the world around them (Wals et al., 2014).

An example: Farmers planting trees in Tsavo, Kenya (IFAW, 2023)

I also believe in the undeniable power of early experiences in nature. Young people are the future of the planet, and if they grow up not only understanding nature but truly feeling a part of it, their love for the earth will shape the way they walk through the world. It will spark inspiration, curiosity, and ultimately, change. I’d like to end this post with a quote, which I think perfectly embodies the importance of education to inspire connection to nature:

“In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.” – Baba Dioum, Senegalese forestry engineer, 1968 in New Delhi at the General Assembly of the IUCN.

If we want a better future, we must start by inspiring the hearts and minds of those who will create it.

References:

Wals et al. (2014). Convergence between science and environmental education. Science, 344(6184), 583-584. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1250515 

International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). (2023). Planting trees to safeguard elephant habitats in Tsavo, Kenya. https://www.ifaw.org/journal/planting-trees-elephant-habitats-tsavo

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Entrepreneur creates career pathways with MIT OpenCourseWare

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Entrepreneur creates career pathways with MIT OpenCourseWare

When June Odongo interviewed early-career electrical engineer Cynthia Wacheke for a software engineering position at her company, Wacheke lacked knowledge of computer science theory but showed potential in complex problem-solving.

Determined to give Wacheke a shot, Odongo turned to MIT OpenCourseWare to create a six-month “bridging course” modeled after the classes she once took as a computer science student. Part of MIT Open Learning, OpenCourseWare offers free, online, open educational resources from more than 2,500 courses that span the MIT undergraduate and graduate curriculum. 

“Wacheke had the potential and interest to do the work that needed to be done, so the way to solve this was for me to literally create a path for her to get that work done,” says Odongo, founder and CEO of Senga Technologies. 

Developers, Odongo says, are not easy to find. The OpenCourseWare educational resources provided a way to close that gap. “We put Wacheke through the course last year, and she is so impressive,” Odongo says. “Right now, she is doing our first machine learning models. It’s insane how good of a team member she is. She has done so much in such a short time.”

Making high-quality candidates job-ready

Wacheke, who holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Nairobi, started her professional career as a hardware engineer. She discovered a passion for software while working on a dashboard design project, and decided to pivot from hardware to software engineering. That’s when she discovered Senga Technologies, a logistics software and services company in Kenya catering to businesses that ship in Africa. 

Odongo founded Senga with the goal of simplifying and easing the supply chain and logistics experience, from the movement of goods to software tools. Senga’s ultimate goal, Odongo says, is to have most of their services driven by software. That means employees — and candidates — need to be able to think through complex problems using computer science theory.

“A lot of people are focused on programming, but we care less about programming and more about problem-solving,” says Odongo, who received a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and an MBA from Harvard Business School. “We actually apply the things people learn in computer science programs.”

Wacheke started the bridging course in June 2022 and was given six months to complete the curriculum on the MIT OpenCourseWare website. She took nine courses, including: Introduction to Algorithms; Mathematics for Computer Science; Design and Analysis of Algorithms; Elements of Software Construction; Automata, Computability, and Complexity; Database Systems; Principles of Autonomy and Decision Making; Introduction to Machine Learning; and Networks. 

“The bridging course helped me learn how to think through things,” Wacheke says. “It’s one thing to know how to do something, but it’s another to design that thing from scratch and implement it.”

During the bridging course, Wacheke was paired with a software engineer at Senga, who mentored her and answered questions along the way. She learned Ruby on Rails, a server-side web application framework under the MIT License. Wacheke also completed other projects to complement the theory she was learning. She created a new website that included an integration to channel external requests to Slack, a cross-platform team communication tool used by the company’s employees.

Continuous learning for team members

The bridging course concluded with a presentation to Senga employees, during which Wacheke explained how the company could use graph theory for decision-making. “If you want to get from point A to B, there are algorithms you can use to find the shortest path,” Wacheke says. “Since we’re a logistics company, I thought we could use this when we’re deciding which routes our trucks take.”

The presentation, which is the final requirement for the bridging course, is also a professional development opportunity for Senga employees. “This process is helpful for our team members, particularly those who have been out of school for a while,” Odongo says. “The candidates present what they’ve learned in relation to Senga. It’s a way of doing continuous learning for the existing team members.”

After successfully completing the bridging course in November 2022, Wacheke transitioned to a full-time software engineer role. She is currently developing a “machine” that can interpret and categorize hundreds of documents, including delivery notes, cash flows, and receipts.

“The goal is to enable our customers to simply feed those documents into our machine, and then we can more accurately read and convert them to digital formats to drive automation,” Odongo says. “The machine will also enable someone to ask a document a question, such as ‘What did I deliver to retailer X on date Y?’ or ‘What is the total price of the goods delivered?’”

The bridging course, which was initially custom-designed for Wacheke, is now a permanent program at Senga. A second team member completed the course in October 2023 and has joined the software team full time. 

“Developers are not easy to find, and you also want high-quality developers,” Odongo says. “At least when we do this, we know that the person has gone through what we need.”

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Two absolutely insane things happened today...

1) I was talking to my supervisor today, the director of the academic program that I work for, and she told me that she's trying to create an Associate Program Director position to take over some of her responsibilities, and she asked if I would be interested in the role... if this pans out, I could be the associate director of our grad program y'all 😭🥹

2) she THEN told me that she's in the works of starting a healthcare education course in underserved countries, and she asked if I would want to go to KENYA with her when it gets up and running. Like what!

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Reblogging to show the temperature maps that are featured in the original study (and the Guardian article about it), because the visual difference really is so striking and so encouraging.

As you look at these maps of forests vs. temperature trends, remember that the temperature map is showing large-scale, very long-term averages, especially on the temperature map. Because of that, the map data doesn't reflect how very, very big a difference it can make on a local scale, e.g. those 9°F summer temperature conditions. And those local scale changes are the changes that people actually live in.

This is hugely

Forest Age vs. Warming Maps

Pictured: Guardian graphic. Source: Barnes, et al, 2024, ‘A Century of Reforestation Reduced Anthropogenic Warming in the Eastern United States.’ Note: Forest age data from North American Carbon Program. Age estimates as of 2019 at 1km resolution. Temperature data from Delaware Air Temperature & Precipitation Dataset.

Source: The Guardian, February 17, 2024. And the original study is here, from the journal Earth's Future, first published February 13, 2024.

(Also, btw, for any non-US and/or non-geography people, don't worry about the fact that there aren't any forests in the middle of the country. That's the Great Plains. Like we definitely did turn most of it into cropland, but it's not supposed to have forests.)

This is huge.

Even the small pockets of new reforestation elsewhere in the country are usually correlated with small pockets of cooling. (And of course correlation by itself does not equal causation, but that's what the rest of the study is for.)

This is genuinely strong evidence that the massive tree planting campaigns of the last 25 years are going to pay off dramatically much sooner than we thought.

The study found that the coolest forests were ones planted planted 20 to 40 years ago.

That means that trees planted in the 90s through 2004 are in that stage and causing the most cooling right now.

It also means that the ongoing, absolutely massive recent reforestation efforts are going to pay off a lot between now and 2050.

That means campaigns like China's 2022 pledge to plant or conserve 70 billion trees by 2030. Or India's annual tree-planting drive, which in 2021 saw 250 million trees planted in just one day. Or Kenya's new tree-planting holiday, started in 2023, to plant 100 million trees each year.

This study also gives strong evidence that newer forests don't have vanishingly few benefits compared to old growth forests - they do have benefits (if not as many), just different ones. It also, I would argue, suggests that tree planting efforts don't have to be ecologically perfect to make a real difference. They certainly were not nailing native plant biodiversity and ecological best practices in the US in the 1930s!

And as we learn (and actually implement) more and more about how to do reforestation right - more biodiversity, native plants only, actual forests and not just tree plantations - the benefits of reforestation will only increase.

"A century of gradual reforestation across the American East and Southeast has kept the region cooler than it otherwise would have become, a new study shows.

The pioneering study of progress shows how the last 25 years of accelerated reforestation around the world might significantly pay off in the second half of the 21st century.

Using a variety of calculative methods and estimations based on satellite and temperature data from weather stations, the authors determined that forests in the eastern United States cool the land surface by 1.8 – 3.6°F annually compared to nearby grasslands and croplands, with the strongest effect seen in summer, when cooling amounts to 3.6 – 9°F.

The younger the forest, the more this cooling effect was detected, with forest trees between 20 and 40 years old offering the coolest temperatures underneath.

“The reforestation has been remarkable and we have shown this has translated into the surrounding air temperature,” Mallory Barnes, an environmental scientist at Indiana University who led the research, told The Guardian.

“Moving forward, we need to think about tree planting not just as a way to absorb carbon dioxide but also the cooling effects in adapting for climate change, to help cities be resilient against these very hot temperatures.”

The cooling of the land surface affected the air near ground level as well, with a stepwise reduction in heat linked to reductions in near-surface air temps.

“Analyses of historical land cover and air temperature trends showed that the cooling benefits of reforestation extend across the landscape,” the authors write. “Locations surrounded by reforestation were up to 1.8°F cooler than neighboring locations that did not undergo land cover change, and areas dominated by regrowing forests were associated with cooling temperature trends in much of the Eastern United States.”

By the 1930s, forest cover loss in the eastern states like the Carolinas and Mississippi had stopped, as the descendants of European settlers moved in greater and greater numbers into cities and marginal agricultural land was abandoned.

The Civilian Conservation Corps undertook large replanting efforts of forests that had been cleared, and this is believed to be what is causing the lower average temperatures observed in the study data.

However, the authors note that other causes, like more sophisticated crop irrigation and increases in airborne pollutants that block incoming sunlight, may have also contributed to the lowering of temperatures over time. They also note that tree planting might not always produce this effect, such as in the boreal zone where increases in trees are linked with increases in humidity that way raise average temperatures."

-via Good News Network, February 20, 2024

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Short Term Phaco Training in India: Accelerate Your Cataract Surgery Skills

In today’s fast-paced ophthalmic world, mastering advanced cataract surgery techniques like phacoemulsification is no longer optional—it’s essential. For ophthalmologists with limited time but a strong desire to upgrade their skills, short term phaco training in India offers the perfect solution.

India, known for its high surgical volume, experienced mentors, and cost-effective programs, is a global hotspot for cataract surgery training. Whether you’re transitioning from MSICS to phaco or seeking international-level exposure, short term phaco training in India can deliver expert instruction in just a few weeks.

✅ Why Choose Short Term Phaco Training in India?

Time-Efficient: Complete your training in as little as 1 to 4 weeks

Hands-On Experience: Perform surgeries under expert supervision

Personalized Mentorship: One-on-one guidance tailored to your skill level

Modern Equipment: Practice with advanced phaco machines and instruments

Global Trainee Network: Join a community of ophthalmologists from around the world

Whether you're a beginner or a practicing surgeon, short term phaco training in India is designed to make you confident and competent in the operating room—quickly.

🔍 What Does the Training Include?

Most short term phaco training in India programs cover:

Basics of phacodynamics and machine settings

Corneal incisions, capsulorhexis, and hydrodissection techniques

Nucleus management and emulsification

IOL insertion and wound closure

Complication prevention and management

Postoperative care and follow-up protocol

Courses often combine wet lab practice, live surgery observation, and real patient surgeries, providing a well-rounded learning experience.

🏥 Top Centers for Short Term Phaco Training in India

Several reputable institutions offer short term phaco training in India, including:

🌟 Mahendra Eye Hospital

Renowned for its high-volume surgical exposure and personalized teaching, Mahendra Eye Hospital offers a top-tier short term phaco training in India experience. Surgeons receive one-on-one mentorship and opportunities to perform surgeries independently under supervision.

🌟 Aravind Eye Hospital

Offers structured short courses with world-class faculty and an extensive range of cases.

🌟 LV Prasad Eye Institute

Known for integrating academic excellence with real-time surgical exposure.

🌟 Sankara Nethralaya

Equipped with the latest technology and experienced trainers for intensive short courses.

🌟 Shroff Eye Centre

Ideal for both beginners and advanced surgeons looking for quick upskilling.

👨‍⚕️ Who Should Enroll?

Short term phaco training in India is ideal for:

Practicing ophthalmologists upgrading from MSICS to phaco

Recent postgraduate students looking for practical exposure

International surgeons needing compact, certified training

Surgeons restarting clinical practice after a break

💬 Testimonials

“The short term phaco training in India at Mahendra Eye Hospital was incredibly effective. I gained the confidence to operate independently in just 2 weeks.” — Dr. Anjali M., Pune

“India offers unmatched surgical exposure in a short span. Highly recommend for any ophthalmologist wanting quick skill enhancement.” — Dr. James K., Kenya

📌 Final Thoughts

If you’re short on time but big on ambition, short term phaco training in India is your fastest route to surgical excellence. With expert mentorship, real patient surgeries, and flexible durations, these programs deliver powerful results in a compact format.

For an efficient and enriching experience, institutions like Mahendra Eye Hospital stand out as ideal destinations for short-term phaco training, combining quality instruction with real-world practice.

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Is Ukraine Issuing Study Visas Now in 2025?

Yes, Here's the Full Guide If you're planning to study abroad and asking, "Is Ukraine issuing study visas now?" - the answer is a solid YES in 2025! Despite recent global and regional challenges, Ukraine has reopened its doors to international students and resumed issuing Study Visa (Type D) to applicants from around the world.

In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Ukraine's student visa process in 2025, including how to apply, who’s eligible, and why now might be the best time to start your academic journey in Ukraine.

1. Good News: Ukraine is Actively Issuing Study Visas in 2025 Ukraine officially resumed the student visa process in 2023, and by 2025, it has become more streamlined, digitized, and student-friendly. The Visa Type D (Long-Term Visa) is now being issued regularly for students accepted into recognized Ukrainian universities.

Currently accepted applicants include students from: 🇮🇳 India | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 🇳🇵 Nepal | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 🇹🇿 Tanzania and many more.

2. Who Can Apply for a Ukrainian Study Visa? Anyone who has received an official invitation letter from a Ukrainian university or institution authorized by the Ministry of Education & Science of Ukraine.

Basic Requirements,

Completed 10th & 12th grade (or equivalent)

Valid passport (minimum 1-year validity)

Medical fitness certificate

Bank statement or financial proof for tuition and living expenses

Translated & legalized academic documents

No criminal record

No IELTS or TOEFL? Most universities don’t require them if you're applying to English-medium courses and can pass an online interview.

3. Step-by-Step: How to Apply for a Ukrainian Study Visa (2025) Step 1: Apply and receive your Invitation to Study from a Ukrainian university (takes 7–10 working days). Step 2: Prepare your documents,

Passport

Invitation letter

Education certificates (translated & notarized)

Medical report (HIV-free certificate)

Birth certificate (if under 18)

Sponsor/guardian affidavit (if required)

Step 3: Schedule a visa appointment at your nearest VFS Global or Ukrainian Embassy.

Step 4: Pay the visa fee and submit your documents with biometrics. Step 5: Get your Visa D in approximately 10–15 working days.

4. Visa Processing Time & Validity Processing time: 10-15 working days

Validity: Visa D is issued for 90 days, after which students must apply for a temporary residence permit in Ukraine (valid for 1 year and renewable annually).

You can travel to Ukraine 30-45 days before your classes begin to complete university registration and residence formalities.

5. Where Is the Visa Being Issued From? Ukraine is issuing study visas through its embassies and consulates in over 80 countries including:

India (Delhi, Mumbai)

Nigeria (Abuja, Lagos)

Egypt (Cairo)

Pakistan (Islamabad, Karachi)

Bangladesh (Dhaka)

Morocco, Kenya, Ghana, Jordan, Sri Lanka and many more.

For countries without a direct embassy, VFS Global or authorized agencies handle the visa process.

6. Is It Safe to Travel to Ukraine Now? Yes, students are only admitted to universities in safe zones, including:

Lviv

Ternopil

Ivano-Frankivsk

Vinnytsia

Uzhhorod

Chernivtsi

Safety measures include:

Campuses with emergency shelters

Health insurance mandatory for all foreign students

24/7 emergency contact support

Student monitoring through local embassies

7. Visa Cost & Other Expenses Item Estimated Cost (USD) University Invitation Letter $150 – $250 Visa Application Fee $65 – $100 Health Insurance $100 – $150

8. FAQs: Ukrainian Study Visa 2025 Q: Is Ukraine issuing visas for MBBS and Engineering students? Absolutely. MBBS, Engineering, Nursing, and IT are among the most applied programs in 2025.

Q: What if my visa is delayed or refused? If documents are incomplete or incorrect, delays happen. Always apply through a verified university agent and ensure documents are notarized and translated properly.

Q: Can I begin online and travel later? Yes, many universities allow hybrid learning - start your classes online while your visa is being processed.

Q: Do I need police clearance? In most cases, no police clearance is needed for study visas, but it’s recommended to check embassy requirements.

Conclusion:

Study Visas to Ukraine Are Open - Don’t Miss Your Chance! With modern campuses, globally recognized degrees, and some of the lowest tuition fees in Europe, Ukraine remains a top destination for international students. And the best part? Study visas are being issued quickly in 2025.

So, if you’ve received your university invitation, it’s time to act fast, apply for your visa, and prepare for a life-changing study experience in Ukraine.

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The Future of Drug Manufacturing in Kenya: Can Local Pharma Reduce Dependency on Imports?

Kenya imports more than 70% of its pharmaceutical products, making the country highly vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions, foreign exchange fluctuations, and soaring drug prices. This dependency on imported medicines poses a significant challenge to healthcare affordability and access, particularly in low-income and rural communities.

Amid these concerns, Kenya’s local pharmaceutical industry is gaining momentum. With rising demand for essential drugs, growing health needs, and supportive policy frameworks, domestic production is now seen as a critical pillar of healthcare resilience.

At the center of this transformation is Jayesh Saini, founder of Dinlas Pharma, a company that has rapidly scaled up its manufacturing capacity to meet Kenya’s growing pharmaceutical demand. This case study examines the status of local drug manufacturing, Kenya’s regulatory and infrastructure challenges, and whether the country is positioned to reduce its reliance on imports through domestic production.

1. The Current Landscape of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Kenya

1.1 Market Overview

Kenya is the largest producer of pharmaceutical products in East Africa, supplying both the domestic market and neighboring countries.

The pharmaceutical sector comprises more than 30 registered manufacturers, though most operate on a limited scale, focusing on a narrow range of generics.

Imported medicines account for approximately 70–80% of the total market value, primarily from India, China, and Europe.

1.2 Key Drivers for Local Production

High import costs are passed on to patients, impacting affordability.

Global disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, exposed the fragility of import-reliant systems.

Kenya aims to support universal health coverage (UHC) by ensuring stable supply of essential, affordable medicines.

2. Dinlas Pharma: A Model for Scalable, Localized Production

Founded by Jayesh Saini, Dinlas Pharma is a leading example of what efficient local manufacturing can achieve.

2.1 Production Capacity

Dinlas Pharma produces:

140 million tablets per month

25 million capsules per month

1 million bottles of syrups and suspensions per month

0.8 million tubes of creams and ointments per month

This large-scale output supports hospitals, retail pharmacies, and public healthcare programs across all 47 counties.

2.2 Impact on Access and Affordability

Reduces the cost of treatment by avoiding high import duties and shipping costs.

Ensures availability of essential generics, including antibiotics, painkillers, and chronic disease medications.

Strengthens Kenya’s supply chain stability for both public and private healthcare providers.

2.3 Investment in Research and Compliance

Dinlas Pharma invests KSH 100–130 million annually in R&D, focusing on affordable generics.

Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and works closely with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) for quality assurance.

Continuously upgrades its facilities to meet regional and global regulatory standards.

3. Challenges Facing Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Despite progress, Kenya’s local pharma sector faces several constraints:

3.1 Regulatory Hurdles

Lengthy drug registration processes delay time-to-market for new products.

Limited harmonization across EAC member states restricts regional market access.

Inconsistent enforcement of quality standards can undermine consumer confidence.

3.2 High Cost of Inputs and Infrastructure

Most active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and packaging materials are still imported.

Fluctuations in currency and global supply chains affect production costs.

Electricity, transport, and logistics expenses remain relatively high in Kenya.

3.3 Workforce and Skills Gaps

There is a shortage of highly skilled professionals in industrial pharmacy, biotechnology, and regulatory affairs.

Few training institutions offer specialized courses in pharmaceutical manufacturing or quality control.

4. Opportunities for Growth and Export Potential

4.1 Regional Market Access

Kenya can become a regional pharmaceutical hub, supplying affordable generics across East and Central Africa, especially under:

East African Community (EAC) integration

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Harmonizing standards and regulatory approvals across these blocs will enable Kenyan pharmaceuticals to scale regionally.

4.2 Government Support and Policy Frameworks

Supportive actions include:

Tax incentives for local manufacturers.

Fast-track approvals for essential drug registrations.

Procurement preference for local suppliers in public tenders.

These measures can make local manufacturing more competitive and sustainable.

4.3 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

Pharmaceutical companies like Dinlas Pharma can collaborate with:

Ministry of Health to ensure medicine supply to public hospitals.

NHIF to expand access to affordable medications under insurance cover.

Research institutions and universities for clinical trials and formulation innovation.

5. Is Kenya Ready to Reduce Its Dependency on Imports?

What’s Working:

Dinlas Pharma and others have shown scale, quality, and nationwide distribution are achievable.

Government recognition of pharma as a strategic sector aligns with Vision 2030 and Big Four Agenda goals.

Infrastructure development (e.g., industrial parks, SEZs) is creating favorable manufacturing environments.

What Needs Strengthening:

Incentives for API manufacturing and raw material processing.

Skilled technical workforce pipelines.

Faster and more efficient regulatory systems.

Increased investment in pharmaceutical innovation and product diversification.

With sustained effort, Kenya has the potential to cut import dependence significantly within the next decade.

Conclusion

The future of drug manufacturing in Kenya lies in scaling local capacity, improving regulatory efficiency, and fostering innovation. The example set by Jayesh Saini’s Dinlas Pharma proves that it is possible to produce quality, affordable, and widely distributed medicines locally.

To unlock this potential, Kenya must continue to:

Support domestic producers with policy and financial incentives

Streamline regulatory processes

Invest in skills and infrastructure

Promote public-private partnerships

By doing so, Kenya can move from an import-reliant pharmaceutical market to a self-sustaining and export-oriented pharmaceutical economy—securing health access for its citizens while creating jobs and boosting industrial growth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is Jayesh Saini? Jayesh Saini is a healthcare entrepreneur and the founder of Dinlas Pharma, Lifecare Hospitals, and Bliss Healthcare. He is recognized for his contributions to local pharmaceutical manufacturing and expanding healthcare access in Kenya.

Why is Kenya dependent on pharmaceutical imports? Due to limited local production capacity, high costs of inputs, and underdeveloped industrial infrastructure, Kenya imports over 70% of its medicines.

How is Dinlas Pharma helping reduce dependency? Dinlas Pharma produces millions of tablets, capsules, syrups, and creams monthly—serving all counties in Kenya and reducing the need for foreign-sourced medications.

Can Kenya become a regional pharmaceutical hub? Yes. With the right policies, investment, and regional harmonization, Kenya can expand exports across the EAC and Africa through initiatives like AfCFTA.

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From Educator to Entrepreneur: Launching Your Own Training Institute Franchise in Kenya

Kenya is undergoing a profound shift in how education is delivered and received. With the rapid adoption of technology and the increasing demand for job-ready skills, the traditional classroom is giving way to hybrid, skill-based learning environments. For educators, trainers, and professionals passionate about knowledge-sharing, this change presents a powerful opportunity to evolve from being a teacher to becoming a business owner.

Launching a training institute franchise in Kenya is not just a smart financial decision—it’s a chance to create meaningful social impact by upskilling the workforce and bridging education gaps. Whether you're a veteran educator or a first-time entrepreneur, Kenya’s current economic and educational climate is ideal for investing in a reputable training institute franchise.

Why Choose a Training Institute Franchise in Kenya?

1. Rising Demand for Future-Ready Skills

With the global economy becoming increasingly digital, there's a growing appetite for skills in data science, artificial intelligence, business analytics, digital marketing, and cybersecurity. In Kenya, this demand is magnified by a tech-savvy youth population and a thriving startup ecosystem. Traditional education is no longer enough—today’s learners want practical, industry-aligned skills.

2. Government Support for Skill Development

Kenya’s government has prioritized skill development through its Kenya Vision 2030 agenda, focusing on transforming the country into a middle-income economy. Programs like Ajira Digital and support for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions show a clear commitment to upskilling the population. A training institute franchise in Kenya is perfectly aligned with this national mission.

3. Growing Middle Class and Increased Education Spend

A growing middle class means more families are investing in quality education for their children and in continued learning for adults. The shift toward lifelong learning opens a vast market for training institutes that offer globally relevant, certified courses.

4. Franchise Support Reduces Risk

Unlike starting a training institute from scratch, investing in a franchise gives you a proven business model, structured curriculum, brand recognition, and operational support. This significantly reduces risk—especially for first-time business owners.

Benefits of Owning a Training Institute Franchise in Kenya

For professionals making the leap from educator to entrepreneur, franchising offers an ideal pathway. Here’s why:

Low Barrier to Entry

Modern training franchises, especially those with hybrid or online models, require lower startup capital compared to traditional brick-and-mortar schools.

Established Curriculum and Certification

Franchisors provide globally accredited course materials, certifications, and structured learning paths, saving you years of development work.

Marketing and Branding Support

Franchisees benefit from brand recognition, national campaigns, and access to promotional materials—eliminating the need to build trust from scratch.

Training and Operational Assistance

You don’t need prior business experience. From setting up your center to recruiting students and managing day-to-day operations, franchisors guide you at every step.

Flexible Delivery Models

Run your training institute physically, online, or in a hybrid model depending on your location, target market, and resources.

Who Should Consider a Training Institute Franchise?

A training institute franchise in Kenya is perfect for:

Teachers and lecturers seeking financial independence

Corporate trainers ready to scale their expertise

Entrepreneurs entering the education sector with a lower risk profile

Working professionals looking to diversify income streams

Social entrepreneurs passionate about closing the skills gap

If you fall into any of these categories, you're well-positioned to succeed in Kenya’s evolving education landscape.

Boston Institute of Analytics: A Leading Training Franchise Model

One global brand making a powerful impact in Kenya and other emerging markets is the Boston Institute of Analytics (BIA). With a focus on job-relevant skills and industry collaboration, BIA has quickly established itself as a leader in the training franchise space.

Here’s what sets BIA apart—and why it’s widely seen as the best training institute franchise in Kenya:

Global Certification and Recognition

BIA offers globally recognized certifications in high-demand fields like:

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Data Science & Analytics

Business Intelligence

Digital Marketing

Cybersecurity

Financial Technology

These certifications make your institute instantly appealing to students looking to boost their career prospects.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Every course is built in collaboration with industry experts and is continuously updated to reflect the latest trends and technologies. Students gain practical, hands-on skills they can apply immediately in the job market.

Training for Franchise Owners

You don’t need to be a tech expert to own a BIA franchise. The team provides comprehensive training on:

Course delivery

Student engagement

Business operations

Marketing strategies

Center management

This makes it easy for anyone to run a successful education business.

Flexible Setup Options

Whether you want to launch a fully online model, a physical training center, or a hybrid setup, BIA offers tailored support. This flexibility is especially important in a diverse market like Kenya.

High ROI with Low Investment

Compared to traditional schools, a BIA franchise requires minimal infrastructure and staff. With high student demand and low overheads, franchisees often see excellent returns within the first year.

Community and Brand Trust

Boston Institute of Analytics has a strong global alumni network and corporate hiring partners. As a franchise owner, you leverage this reputation to build trust and grow faster in your local market.

Steps to Launching Your Own Training Institute Franchise in Kenya

Ready to start your journey from educator to entrepreneur? Here’s how to go about it:

Step 1: Research Your Market

Understand your target audience—students, job seekers, working professionals—and the skills they’re looking for. Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret are fast-growing education hubs, but rural areas are also ripe for digital learning models.

Step 2: Contact the Franchisor

Reach out to Boston Institute of Analytics to understand the franchise model, investment options, and expected ROI. The team will guide you through requirements, course offerings, and operational setup.

Step 3: Secure a Location or Online Platform

Depending on the model you choose (offline, online, hybrid), find a suitable venue or digital infrastructure. BIA helps you design a learning space or virtual portal that aligns with their global standards.

Step 4: Undergo Training

Attend the official franchisee training to learn how to manage your center, market your programs, and enroll students. You’ll also receive ready-to-use teaching materials and student engagement tools.

Step 5: Launch and Promote

Leverage BIA’s brand assets, social media templates, and digital campaigns to attract students. Start small and scale steadily with the help of continuous support.

Why Now Is the Right Time?

Kenya is at the cusp of an educational transformation. With youth unemployment rates still high and digital transformation accelerating, demand for practical, job-focused education will only continue to rise.

As an aspiring entrepreneur, launching a Latest Franchise Opportunities in Kenya lets you play a vital role in empowering the next generation of professionals—while building a sustainable, rewarding business of your own.

Final Thoughts: A New Path Begins with the Right Partner

Becoming an entrepreneur doesn't mean abandoning your identity as an educator—it means expanding it. When you launch a training institute franchise, you multiply your impact, reach more learners, and contribute to Kenya’s knowledge economy in a meaningful way.

And when you partner with a globally recognized institution like the Boston Institute of Analytics, you don’t just start a business—you build a legacy. With world-class programs, ongoing support, and a mission-driven model, BIA offers the perfect springboard for first-time entrepreneurs in education.If you’re ready to turn your passion into purpose and profit, launching a training institute franchise in Kenya could be your next big move. The time is now.

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The Future of Drug Manufacturing in Kenya: Can Local Pharma Reduce Dependency on Imports?

Kenya imports more than 70% of its pharmaceutical products, making the country highly vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions, foreign exchange fluctuations, and soaring drug prices. This dependency on imported medicines poses a significant challenge to healthcare affordability and access, particularly in low-income and rural communities.

Amid these concerns, Kenya’s local pharmaceutical industry is gaining momentum. With rising demand for essential drugs, growing health needs, and supportive policy frameworks, domestic production is now seen as a critical pillar of healthcare resilience.

At the center of this transformation is Jayesh Saini, founder of Dinlas Pharma, a company that has rapidly scaled up its manufacturing capacity to meet Kenya’s growing pharmaceutical demand. This case study examines the status of local drug manufacturing, Kenya’s regulatory and infrastructure challenges, and whether the country is positioned to reduce its reliance on imports through domestic production.

1. The Current Landscape of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Kenya

1.1 Market Overview

Kenya is the largest producer of pharmaceutical products in East Africa, supplying both the domestic market and neighboring countries.

The pharmaceutical sector comprises more than 30 registered manufacturers, though most operate on a limited scale, focusing on a narrow range of generics.

Imported medicines account for approximately 70–80% of the total market value, primarily from India, China, and Europe.

1.2 Key Drivers for Local Production

High import costs are passed on to patients, impacting affordability.

Global disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, exposed the fragility of import-reliant systems.

Kenya aims to support universal health coverage (UHC) by ensuring stable supply of essential, affordable medicines.

2. Dinlas Pharma: A Model for Scalable, Localized Production

Founded by Jayesh Saini, Dinlas Pharma is a leading example of what efficient local manufacturing can achieve.

2.1 Production Capacity

Dinlas Pharma produces:

140 million tablets per month

25 million capsules per month

1 million bottles of syrups and suspensions per month

0.8 million tubes of creams and ointments per month

This large-scale output supports hospitals, retail pharmacies, and public healthcare programs across all 47 counties.

2.2 Impact on Access and Affordability

Reduces the cost of treatment by avoiding high import duties and shipping costs.

Ensures availability of essential generics, including antibiotics, painkillers, and chronic disease medications.

Strengthens Kenya’s supply chain stability for both public and private healthcare providers.

2.3 Investment in Research and Compliance

Dinlas Pharma invests KSH 100–130 million annually in R&D, focusing on affordable generics.

Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and works closely with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) for quality assurance.

Continuously upgrades its facilities to meet regional and global regulatory standards.

3. Challenges Facing Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Despite progress, Kenya’s local pharma sector faces several constraints:

3.1 Regulatory Hurdles

Lengthy drug registration processes delay time-to-market for new products.

Limited harmonization across EAC member states restricts regional market access.

Inconsistent enforcement of quality standards can undermine consumer confidence.

3.2 High Cost of Inputs and Infrastructure

Most active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and packaging materials are still imported.

Fluctuations in currency and global supply chains affect production costs.

Electricity, transport, and logistics expenses remain relatively high in Kenya.

3.3 Workforce and Skills Gaps

There is a shortage of highly skilled professionals in industrial pharmacy, biotechnology, and regulatory affairs.

Few training institutions offer specialized courses in pharmaceutical manufacturing or quality control.

4. Opportunities for Growth and Export Potential

4.1 Regional Market Access

Kenya can become a regional pharmaceutical hub, supplying affordable generics across East and Central Africa, especially under:

East African Community (EAC) integration

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Harmonizing standards and regulatory approvals across these blocs will enable Kenyan pharmaceuticals to scale regionally.

4.2 Government Support and Policy Frameworks

Supportive actions include:

Tax incentives for local manufacturers.

Fast-track approvals for essential drug registrations.

Procurement preference for local suppliers in public tenders.

These measures can make local manufacturing more competitive and sustainable.

4.3 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

Pharmaceutical companies like Dinlas Pharma can collaborate with:

Ministry of Health to ensure medicine supply to public hospitals.

NHIF to expand access to affordable medications under insurance cover.

Research institutions and universities for clinical trials and formulation innovation.

5. Is Kenya Ready to Reduce Its Dependency on Imports?

What’s Working:

Dinlas Pharma and others have shown scale, quality, and nationwide distribution are achievable.

Government recognition of pharma as a strategic sector aligns with Vision 2030 and Big Four Agenda goals.

Infrastructure development (e.g., industrial parks, SEZs) is creating favorable manufacturing environments.

What Needs Strengthening:

Incentives for API manufacturing and raw material processing.

Skilled technical workforce pipelines.

Faster and more efficient regulatory systems.

Increased investment in pharmaceutical innovation and product diversification.

With sustained effort, Kenya has the potential to cut import dependence significantly within the next decade.

Conclusion

The future of drug manufacturing in Kenya lies in scaling local capacity, improving regulatory efficiency, and fostering innovation. The example set by Jayesh Saini’s Dinlas Pharma proves that it is possible to produce quality, affordable, and widely distributed medicines locally.

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Short Term Phaco Training in India: Accelerating Surgical Excellence

Phacoemulsification, commonly known as phaco, is a modern cataract surgery technique that has revolutionized ophthalmology with its minimally invasive approach, quicker recovery, and improved patient outcomes. As cataract remains a leading cause of preventable blindness globally, mastering phaco surgery has become essential for aspiring and practicing ophthalmologists. For professionals seeking a rapid yet effective learning curve, short term phaco training in India has emerged as a popular, practical, and highly beneficial solution.

The Importance of Short Term Phaco Training

A number of ophthalmologists in the world wish to learn phacoemulsification but are bound by time, travel, or finances. Not all surgeons might be able to enroll themselves in long term fellowship programs. This is where short term phaco training in India becomes highly significant. The courses are specially designed to impart intensive, hands-on training for a few weeks or days and thus suit best for working individuals.

India, with its vast population, high volume of cataract surgeries, and renowned eye care institutions, provides the perfect environment for such specialized training.

What to Expect from Short Term Phaco Training in India

The structure of short term phaco training in India varies slightly between institutes, but most programs cover all the essential components required to perform independent phaco surgeries. Here’s what participants can typically expect:

Phaco Machine Orientation: Familiarization with contemporary phaco machine usage, fluidics, and machine settings.

Wet Lab Practice: Practice on goat eyes or simulation models to develop hand-eye coordination and surgical confidence.

Live Surgical Observation: Observing skilled surgeons performing phacoemulsification in a live clinical setting.

Hands-on Surgery: Participants, guided by skilled mentors, conduct actual phaco operations, developing proficiency and confidence.

Complication Management: Acquiring skills to manage intraoperative complications, switch to manual methods if the situation arises, and achieve safe patient outcomes.

These factors ensure that short term phaco training in India is a focused and intensive learning experience that delivers immediate results.

Who Should Opt for Short Term Phaco Training in India?

Short term phaco training in India is especially helpful for:

Young ophthalmologists who wish to upgrade their skills rapidly after completing residency.

Experienced practicing surgeons who perform manual small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) and want to switch to phaco.

International eye doctors seeking low-cost, high-volume exposure within a brief period of time.

Eye care professionals interested in establishing their own phaco-based eye clinics or working for high-end eye hospitals.

The intensive and flexible nature of training makes it universally available to various professionals.

Advantages of Short Term Phaco Training in India

There are a few interesting reasons why short term phaco training in India is becoming popular:

Time Efficiency: Master the fundamentals and higher-order concepts of phaco within 1–4 weeks.

Cost-Effectiveness: India provides cheaper training compared to Western nations without any compromise on quality.

Clinical Volume: With large volumes of patients, trainees get to witness and assist in hundreds of cases within a short period.

Expert Faculty: Decades of surgical expertise of top ophthalmologists guide trainees step by step.

Global Recognition: Indian institution certificates are globally accepted, boosting career prospects.

International Surgeons Selecting Short Term Phaco Training in India

India welcomes ophthalmologists from nations such as Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh, Nepal, and the Middle East for short term phaco training in India. The varied patient population, mixed case complexity, and mentorship during surgery make it a perfect place for international professionals to hone their skills within a short period of time.

Evolution of Training Methodologies

In response to increasing demand, most institutes have made changes to their teaching styles. Short term phaco training in India is now typically provided in hybrid formats, where there are online modules for theory and intensive in-person practice of surgery. This enables trainees to learn when they want and spend more time practicing hands-on surgical skills when they are there.

Advanced training software, virtual wet labs, and AI-based training modules are also being incorporated in some programs to improve learning outcomes.

Career Impact of Short Term Phaco Training in India

Following a short term phaco training in India, ophthalmologists report improved surgical confidence, increased patient satisfaction, and improved job opportunities. Most go on to create successful private practices or secure positions in multispecialty hospitals on the strength of their enhanced surgical skills and credentials from well-known Indian institutions.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're embarking on your surgical path or seeking to advance your cataract surgery expertise, short term phaco training in India is the perfect way forward. Balancing cost-effectiveness, excellence, and efficiency, such programs are training the next world class phaco surgeons.

A short term phaco training in India is investing in a better future—for yourself and for the many patients whose vision you will restore.

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The discipline of nursing, just as is the case with all other disciplines that exists within the human social context has its background. For instance, in the African context, old nursing practices would be defined through the analysis of the traditional birth attendants, witch doctors, medicine men, herbalists as well diviners. A characteristic feature with the nursing was that they had no knowledge of science concerning testing and cause-effect treatment of diseases but on the contrary, they used magic as well as forms of religious sacrifices to cure diseases. Nevertheless, there has been great evolution in the advent of scientific discoveries and the adoption of the modern medical practices. This has therefore enabled the African medics to be in a position to attend to infections by protozoa, bacteria as well as fungi besides other parasites (Mule, 1986). Political History and Development of Nursing Education The two countries exhibit variations in the modern nursing frameworks as introduced by the foreigners who despite their settling there had differences in political orientations from their countries. A good example in China is the PUMC nursing school, which provided the tertiary nursing solely before 1952 after which the communist government had to restructure the education system. In Kenya, the government, in partnership with missionaries established nursing schools from 1929 for the nursing professions. The two countries further increased the nursing institutions with China increasing specializations of training fresh nursing students or working nurses for further education (Xu& Zhang, 2000). Such an institution in China was ‘Beijing Second Medical College’ started in 1961while in Kenya, the government started such institutions all over with Kenyatta National Hospital presenting such a strategic institution to enroll nursing students though with specific requirements is past midwifery experiences (Mule, 1986). Government and Nursing Organizations Influencing Nursing Education The nursing institutions played a very specific role in facilitating and delivering training to nursing students through which the industry was nurtured from its infancy level. For example, the Kenyan ministry of health collaborated with Nairobi university medicine faculty through which a nursing college which had relatively entry requirements for the courses in midwifery as well as registered nurse training. Yale mission, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), PUMC as well as baccalaureate programs played a critical role in nursing the nursing training within the country through funding and subsequent improvement of the learning curriculum. They also integrated the professional curriculum with philosophy and skills, which included dietary therapy as well as acupuncture therapy (Xu& Zhang, 2000). Read the full article

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How English Became an International Language?

English is everywhere! It’s the main language of business, science, flying planes, pop music, and more. Over 1.5 billion people speak it, but only about 400 million speak it as their first language. So how did a language from a small island become so popular around the world?

Let’s look at the important moments in history that helped English grow and spread.

1. Where English Came From

English started around the 5th century when three groups—Angles, Saxons, and Jutes—came from Europe to what is now England. The word “English” actually comes from the Angles.

Later, other groups added words to English:

Romans brought Latin through religion and education.

Vikings brought words like “sky,” “egg,” and “window.”

French added many words after they took over England in 1066.

Because of all this, English has a mix of words from many places. By the time of Shakespeare, modern English was ready to go global.

2. The British Empire: Spreading English Around the World

From the 1600s to the 1900s, the British Empire ruled many countries. In these places, English was used in schools, government, and business.

Some countries where English spread include:

India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa

Australia and New Zealand

Jamaica and other Caribbean islands

Even after these countries became independent, many kept using English because it was already part of their systems.

3. The United States: English in Movies, Music, and Brands

After World War II, the United States became a superpower. English spread through:

Hollywood movies

Pop music

Famous brands like McDonald’s and Coca-Cola

Technology companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Google

The U.S. also helped create big global groups like the United Nations, and English became the main language there too.

4. English in Schools and Science

English is now the main language in many international organizations, like the UN and the Olympics.

In science and education:

Most research papers are written in English.

Universities around the world offer classes in English.

Global events and conferences use English.

To do well in school or science careers, learning English is often a must.

5. The Internet: English Online and in Tech

The internet started in the U.S., so early websites were mostly in English. Today:

Most programming languages use English words.

Online tutorials, videos, and help forums are usually in English.

Websites like YouTube and online courses often use English.

Even as more websites use other languages, English is still the main one for technology.

6. Learning English for a Better Future

In over 100 countries, kids learn English in school. In places like India and Nigeria, English is an official language. In others, it helps people find good jobs, travel, or study abroad.

Many students take English tests like IELTS and TOEFL to study in other countries.

Different types of English are also developing, like “Singlish” in Singapore or “Indian English.” These are called “World Englishes.”

7. Will English Always Be the #1 Language?

Other big languages are also growing:

Chinese (Mandarin) has the most native speakers.

Spanish is growing fast, especially in the U.S.

Hindi, Arabic, and French are also widely spoken.

But English is often used as a neutral or shared language between people from different countries. A simple form of English, called “Globish,” is often used in business.

In the future, we might speak many languages, but English will still be one of the most useful.

Final Thoughts

English didn’t become a global language by accident. It spread because of empires, movies, music, science, and the internet. It keeps changing and growing as more people use it around the world.

Whether you speak it as your first language or are learning it as a second one, English is a powerful tool that connects people everywhere.