Sydney Woman Becomes First in Australia to Be Buried in Mushroom Coffin
A Loop Living Cocoon, made from mushroom mycelium and hemp fibres, is designed to biodegrade naturally and return nutrients to the soil. The coffin was used in Australia’s first mushroom-coffin burial in the Blue Mountains.
Living Costs Rise Again Monthly
Kenya’s cost of living has gone up for the second month in a row, hitting 6.6 percent in August becoming a burden to Kenyans in this difficult economic season. Fresh data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics released on Monday shows…
Rise Of Counterfeit Alcohol And Cigarettes
Kenya is facing a growing illicit trade in alcohol and cigarettes, with illegal products taking a significant share of the market and raising concerns over lost government revenue, unfair competition and public health risks. A 2025 report by Euromonitor…
Guardian Angel Harvests Huge Onions
Gospel musician Guardian Angel has turned heads after showing off a massive onion harvest from his Waingo Farm in Machakos County. The 20-acre farm sits in a semi-arid area many thought would not produce much. Further more the singer invested in a…
UK Bans TPO In Gel Nails
The UK has confirmed a ban on TPO, a chemical used to help gel nail polishes cure under UV and LED lamps, citing potential reproductive health risks. Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide, or TPO, is a photoinitiator found in many gel systems. It was…
Nature’s 20-Minute Fix
Spending just 20 minutes in nature could help reduce stress and support overall wellbeing, with research showing that even short periods outdoors can trigger measurable changes in the body. Scientists say exposure to green spaces can help lower blood…