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Kenya’s economy booms as Tanzania softens borders
By LUKE ANAMI Tanzania’s ‘relaxed’ borders with Kenya, the reduction of non-tariff barriers and solutions to bilateral issues have led to business growth in both countries, ... -
Kenya set to host 2025 World Championships in Athletics
NNA | Update: 08 May 2022 23:38 STI Nairobi [Kenya]May 8 (ANI/Xinhua): Kenya is set to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships after President Uhuru Kenyatta ... -
Changes in Marital Behaviors Are Killing Marriages » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 6 – Several changes in marital behavior underlie the drop in the marriage rate. The first is that there has been an increase ... -
‘Do the right thing’ Kenyans petition Prince William over land evictions | royal | News
A group which has won UN support for its campaign against Britain’s actions under colonial rule wrote to Prince William yesterday saying they had asked him ... -
How a Kenya Airways Boeing 737 crashed in stormy conditions in 2007
On Saturday May 5, 2007, a Kenya Airways Boeing 737-800 registration 5Y-KYA crashed in stormy conditions after taking off from MD-Douala International Airport (DLA) in Cameroon. ... -
Kenya raises minimum wage as inflation bites – World – The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday announced a 12% rise in the minimum wage as the country faces a spike in the cost of living. Inflation ... -
New program aims to improve access to support for children with autism in Kenya
In Kenya, there are two licensed behavioral technicians certified to support children with autism. The lack of support can be extremely difficult for children and their ... -
Indianapolis healthcare workers treat patients in Kenya with blood disorders – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather forecast
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center is the nation’s largest treatment center and in mid-April a team of local medical professionals traveled to ... -
Police release name of Grand Rapids officer who killed Patrick Lyoya
Great Rapids – Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom released the name of the officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya on April 4 on Monday. ... -
UDA cancels Keter’s nomination ticket after opponent appeals » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya April 23 – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party’s Election Dispute Resolution and Nominations Committee has overturned the results of Nandi Hills’ parliamentary nomination. ... -
IEBC announces 418,000 vacancies, how to apply
The Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced 418,192 temporary vacancies to be filled by August 9, 2022. The IEBC is seeking to recruit 47 ... -
Kenya: You are already in power, solve problems, don’t just criticize – Kenyatta to Ruto
Nairobi – President Uhuru Kenyatta has hit back at leaders who quickly identify the country’s problems without providing substantive solutions. In an apparent reference to his ... -
Fiji, France, Wales and Kenya for Toulouse – FBC News
Fiji Airways’ Fiji Sevens team will face France, Wales and Kenya in the Toulouse Sevens group stages next month. Fiji are in Pool B after finishing ... -
Kenya cuts fisheries funding in new fiscal year
Kenya has cut the budget for its fisheries projects by 27% for the next fiscal year, even as the government seeks to complete key projects it ... -
Amazon to Launch AWS Local Zone Cloud Infrastructure in Kenya
Amazon Web Services and Amazon.com have announced plans to launch an AWS Local Zone in Kenya. The new zone will join 16 existing local zones across ... -
Horsetooth Half Marathon winner Dominic Korir of Kenya sets record
Two of the fastest runners to complete the Horsetooth Half Marathon pushed themselves to go even faster on Sunday, leading to a new record on the ... -
Exhibition Opening Saturday Features Artist from Kenya | Entertainment News
COOPERSTOWN — A reception will mark the opening of “Communities across Continents: Adam Masava/Kenya + Upstate Artists,” from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the ... -
Recycling plastics into fence posts, furniture – Kenya News Agency
In order to reduce the pressure on cutting down trees for various purposes, a group of young people from the Ruthigiti area of Kiambu County have ... -
Laikipia implements 1.16 billion shillings infrastructure bond projects – Kenya News Agency
Laikipia County has started using a 1.16 billion shillings infrastructure bond after the long-awaited approval from the national cabinet, said Boni Murungi, County Executive Committee Member ... -
Fitch revises Kenya outlook to negative on general election hiccups
Market News Fitch revises Kenya outlook to negative on general election hiccups Monday 04 April 2022 Vice President William Ruto addressing residents of Chavakali in Vihiga ... -
Kenya Pipeline issues statement on severe fuel shortage
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has released a statement on the current severe fuel shortage in most parts of the country. In the statement dated Saturday, ... -
5 Most Useful Farming Apps in Kenya
The World Bank says that to meet Kenya’s growing food demand and to reduce poverty in agricultural areas, technology must be at the forefront of all ... -
Port of Lamu in Kenya to cut shipping costs to East Africa
The Chinese-built Lamu Port on the Kenyan coast is expected to cut shipping costs to Ethiopia and South Sudan, the industry said on Monday. ... -
Belgian billionaire who offered college girlfriend Ksh102M sneaks out of Kenya
The Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) now claims that Belgian billionaire, Marc De Mesel, who is wanted for his involvement in money laundering allegations, has snuck out ... -
Sh157m Njoro Level 4 Hospital commissioned in Nakuru – Kenya News Agency
The Nakuru County Government has commissioned the Sh157 Million Njoro Tier 4 Sub-County Hospital giving a major boost to the provision of healthcare services in the ... -
Good Kid Aaliyah brings help from Kansas to Kenya
TOPEKA (WIBW) — Aaliyah Smith is a 16-year-old junior at Topeka West High School, she is an honors student and taking concurrent credit courses at Washburn ... -
DVIDS – News – More than 20 soldiers complete Justified Accord exercise in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 20 nations from around the world gathered in Kenya to exchange information and focus on peacekeeping operations during Exercise Justified Accord ... -
Wajackoyah says Canada is ready to buy marijuana from Kenya » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, March 18 – Presidential aspirant George Wajackoyah says Canada has assured him of a ready market for marijuana. Speaking at his official campaign launch ... -
Kenya Railways builds ten new stations to appeal to road commuters
Economy Kenya Railways builds ten new stations to appeal to road commuters Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Philip Mainga, Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Railways Corporation, ... -
How Russia-Ukraine war is forcing Kenyans to dig deeper into their pockets
Rubis attendant fueling a car along Koinange Street, Nairobi. September 16, 2021. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Russia-Ukraine war is forcing Kenyans to dig deeper into their ... -
KRA discusses strategies to strengthen tax compliance – Kenya News Agency
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is reviewing its tax collection strategies with the aim of improving customer satisfaction and facilitating tax compliance. Speaking in Mombasa at ... -
Kenya Power has capacity to charge electric cars, says CEO
Companies Kenya Power has capacity to charge electric cars, says CEO Friday, March 11, 2022 Rosemary Oduor, acting CEO of Kenya Power. PICTURES | JEFF ANGOTE ... -
Kenya: Sonko blasts US in travel ban fiasco, says Biden admin should focus on Russia
Nairobi – Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has chastised the United States for slapping him with a travel ban for alleged corruption. Sonko said the Joe ... -
Airtel Kenya Agrees to $30M Spectrum Settlement – IT News Africa
From Comms MEA Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications and mobile money service provider with a presence in 14 African countries, today announced that its Kenyan subsidiary, ... -
Wetangula questions Makau Mutua’s certificates
Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetangula, who is also a director of Kenya Kwanza, has questioned the academic credentials of Raila Odinga’s presidential campaign spokesperson, Professor ... -
Kenya: nearly 2.4 billion women in the world do not have the same economic rights as men
Nairobi — About 2.4 billion women of working age do not enjoy the same economic opportunities as men, according to the World Bank’s 2022 report on ... -
Kenya: WFP helps Kenya’s pastoralists adapt to climate change
Simon is the face of adaptation, resilience and triumph. Once a meager farm laborer, he is now the proud owner of a nutrient-dense food oasis in ... -
Kenyan Mcrae Kimathi finishes fourth in FIA Junior WRC
Nairobi — Sensational Kenyan rally driver McRae Kimathi and his navigator Mwangi Kioni finished fourth in the Junior World Rally Championship (WRC) category at Rally Sweden. ... -
Kenya’s ruling party backs opposition leader Odinga for presidency | world news
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s ruling Jubilee party has backed veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga in a presidential election scheduled for August, in a sharp rejection of ... -
Kenya: Kakamega spends 10.2 billion shillings to upgrade roads
Kakamega – Kakamega County Commissioner John Ondego said the national government has since 2013 spent 10.2 billion shillings under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) alone ... -
British journalist who reports in 6 languages sparks conversation in Kenya
A multilingual journalist who went viral for speaking six different languages. [Courtesy] A video of a multilingual journalist live from Ukraine in six different languages has ... -
Kenyans use social media and protest against rising food prices
Kenyans blamed the government for failing to curb the steady rise in commodity prices. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Angry Kenyans have taken to social media to complain ... -
News: Germany grants €20 million to FAO’s response to drought in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia
Bukhari Aden, 10, chases after her family’s camels after the animals found water near Beda’as kebele, Shebele Zone in the Somali region of Ethiopia. © UNICEF/UN0583967/ ... -
Kisumu to use drone technology to deliver medicine – Kenya News Agency
The Kisumu County government has signed an agreement with world leader in instant logistics, Zipline, to deliver blood products and medical supplies using drones. The deal ... -
Emirates News Agency – Mohamed bin Zayed receives President of Kenya
ABU DHABI, 15th February, 2022 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the ... -
Kenya set to receive 550,000 Covid-19 vaccines from Thailand via COVAX
The donation which was approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday February 11 will be sent to five other countries; Ethiopia, Burma, Laos, Vietnam ... -
Ladies European Tour: Linnea Strom leads after first round of Magical Kenya Ladies Open season opener | Golf News
The Ladies European Tour is underway with Sweden’s Linnea Strom setting the tone at Vipingo Ridge; the 25-year-old is two strokes ahead of four under par ... -
Kenya Rugby Union Federation joins IRL with observer status
You viewed more than 50 articles in the last 12 months. Keep Olympic News Free Support insidethegames.biz for just £10 For nearly 15 years now, insidethegames.biz ... -
Kenya: Campaigning heats up as nation gears up for August general elections
Johannesburg – President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared the start of the Jubilee campaigns, after months of uncertainty within the ruling party which has no plans to ... -
Ruto Steps Up Coastal Campaigns » Capital News
Nairobi, Kenya, February 5- Vice President William Ruto on Saturday led the Kenya Kwanza Alliance brigade on a vote-hunting mission to the coastal city of Mombasa ... -
Kenya: Celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Loreto Schools
Procession during mass Celebrations were held on the grounds of Loreto School, Msongari, Nairobi on Saturday 29th January to mark the centenary of Loreto in East ... -
Could Kenya increase inbound travel for surrogacy?
There is an opportunity to increase surrogacy travel to Kenya as legislation shuts down competing markets such as India. Several Asian countries have adopted stricter surrogacy ... -
UDA has no legal pact with ANC, Ford Kenya » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya 31 January – The United Democratic Alliance now says there is no legal agreement with the Amani National Congress (ANC) and Ford Kenya. Party ... -
Kenya Kwanza loyalists urge Kirinyaga voters to reject ‘Raila project’ » Capital News
KIRINYAGA, Kenya, January 29 – Leaders allied to the UDA, ANC and Ford-Kenya have urged voters to reject candidates forced upon them ahead of general elections ... -
France warns of imminent terrorist attack in Kenya
The French Embassy in Kenya has urged people to exercise “extreme vigilance” over the coming days, saying there is an imminent threat of terrorist attacks against ... -
Kenya: Autopsy of Yala bodies scheduled for Wednesday, government pathologist to oversee
Nairobi – A post-mortem exercise for the Yala River bodies is set to start on Wednesday after failing on Tuesday. HAKI Africa chief executive Hussein Khalid ... -
Varsity partners with KNCCI to support business growth – Kenya News Agency
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) to support ... -
Sixth grader from North Platte helps students in Kenya | Nebraska News
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — A TeamMates mentoring relationship inspired sixth-grade McDaid student Ben Hankla to help students in Kenya. Local optometrist Dr. Kim Baxter mentored ... -
Mombasa to host major innovation week forum – Kenya News Agency
Mombasa and other coastal counties will host the 3rd Edition of the Pwani Innovation Week (PIW) to create a culture of widespread innovation in the region. ... -
‘Silicon Savannah’ Kenya targets loan apps abusing customer data
NAIROBI: The 14 days given to John Bigingi to repay a loan of 8,200 Kenyan shillings (RM302) had barely passed when he started receiving text messages ... -
The directors of Uhuru, Raila and OKA during a late night meeting at the State House
President Uhuru Kenyatta met with Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga and One Alliance Kenya (OKA) leaders on Monday (January 17) at a banquet held ... -
Kenya: Aakif Virani Named Motorsport Personality of the Year 2021
Nairobi – Division 1 champion Aakif Virani beat closest challenger Carl ‘Flash’ Tundo to be crowned Kenya Motorsport Personality of the Year 2021 in a colorful ... -
Hungarian President Janos Ader in Kenya on Sunday for a four-day visit
Hungarian President Janos Ader is expected in Kenya on Sunday. [Courtesy] Hungarian President Janos Ader is expected in Kenya on Sunday January 16 for a four-day ... -
Kenya’s active role in Global South program is bearing fruit ”Capital News
The rise of southern countries has been attributed to increased trade and investment, accelerated regional integration, and better sharing of knowledge and technology among low- and ... -
Kenya Police Add Mahindra Scorpio Pickup To Fleet
The Mahindra Scorpio Single-Cab is primarily offered as a utility vehicle and special application vehicle. See the pictures The Mahindra Scorpio Single-Cab is primarily offered as ... -
Kenya: Deep data analysis reveals scale of uneven water supply in Nairobi
Many African cities are struggling to provide safe drinking water to their inhabitants. One of the main reasons for this is urbanization; the population of cities ... -
Ethiopia grants amnesty to prominent political detainees
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – The Ethiopian government on Friday announced an amnesty for some of the country’s most prominent political detainees, including opposition figure Jawar Mohammed ... -
Kenya: Ruto MPs vow to block parties’ amendment in court if passed
Nairobi – MPs loyal to Vice President William Ruto have vowed to block implementation of the bill to amend the Political Parties Bill of 2021 if ... -
Ruto tells Kenyans to choose wisely, warns of imposed rulers »Capital News
TRANS NZOIA, Kenya January 3 – Vice President William Ruto urged Kenyans to reject the rulers imposed on them. He said no one should sell fear ... -
Kenya’s economy grows 9.9% in third quarter
FILE PIC: Patrick Njoroge, Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), speaks at a past event. / Getty Images FILE PIC: Patrick Njoroge, Governor of ... -
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is due to visit Kenya for a key visit next week ”Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya December 31 – Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi is due in Kenya next week, further cementing relations between the two countries ... -
Red Rock Resources PLC expects Kenya to be a key target in 2022
Quotes are also planned for the quotations of Elephant Oil and New Ballarat Gold. Red Rock Resources PLC (AIM: RRR) said its Kenyan asset will be ... -
I received my cabinet appointment on TV – CS Sicily Kariuki
Water Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki spoke about the surprising nature of her appointment to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s cabinet. Speaking in an interview on Citizen television, the ... -
Zambian currency under pressure, Kenya stagnates
The Zambian currency is expected to come under pressure against the US dollar next week, while Kenyan and Nigerian units hold steady. Zambia The kwacha is ... -
Kenya lifts ban on Ugandan poultry products after trade talks in Nairobi
Kenya has agreed to lift the ban on imports of poultry and poultry products from Uganda imposed at the end of the year, the two countries’ ... -
Joy as two new dispensaries open for residents – Kenya News Agency
A month after Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru opened two new clinics, residents of Kiamwathi and Kianjiru in Gichugu constituencies have affordable health care right on their ... -
Daily COVID cases in Kenya cross 2,000 mark as Omicron strain is observed
The Kenyan Ministry of Health announced on Saturday that COVID-19 infections in the country had passed the 2,000 mark, further confirming 27 sequences belonging to the ... -
4 other Omicron cases – 3 patients from Kenya and 1 Indian – Count to 7
Hyderabad: The number of Omicron cases increases in Telangana. Four more cases of the latest variant of SARS-CoV-2 were reported in Hyderabad on Thursday, bringing the ... -
Kenya: KNCHR monitors electoral process to ensure fairness and tackle rights violations
Nairobi – Kenya’s National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC) has said it is monitoring activities before, during and after next year’s elections as part of a broader ... -
Girls in Kenya ‘live and work’ in landfills after schools close to Covid
Girls in Kenya are trying to make a living in landfills following school closures triggered by the pandemic, a charity has warned. Action Aid, a leading ... -
Tanzania and Kenya to swap wild animals to boost breeding
FILE PHOTO: A roan antelope is seen in a meadow. / Getty Images FILE PHOTO: A roan antelope is seen in a meadow. / Getty Images ... -
TVET to open regional offices across country – Kenya News Agency
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVET) has pledged to expand its services at the local level by establishing regional offices across the country. ... -
Biden appoints Meg Whitman ambassador to Kenya
Meg Whitman, CEO of Quibi speaks in Laguna Beach, California, October 22, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters President Joe Biden has chosen top political donor and ... -
Mantis signs its first property in Kenya | New
Accor is expanding its presence in East Africa with the opening of the first Mantis property in Kenya. The Eco-Lodge Mantis Masai Mara is fast becoming ... -
Olunga: Kenya and Al Duhail SC star named Qatar Super League best player in October / November
Kenya captain and Al Duhail SC forward Michael Olunga has been named the best player in the Qatar Super League for the months of October and ... -
Construction begins on South Haven rotary project in Kenya
Work has started on a South Haven Rotary project in Kenya. Art Ayers of Rotary told WSJM News that they are building a 600,000-liter concrete water ... -
Embu farmers get modern coffee processing machine – Kenya News Agency
Thousands of coffee farmers affiliated with the Gakungu Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Embu County are expected to benefit from the donation of a Ksh 6.5 million ... -
Hass Petroleum Group brings Papa John’s to Kenya and Uganda
Kitchen Express, a subsidiary of Hass Petroleum, plans to open 60 restaurants and use the retail fuel footprint. © MOZCO Szymański Rug – stock.adobe.com Papa John’s ... -
Unfiltered founder dies in Kenya: “I had never met someone like Jake Millar”
Jake Millar, founder of Unfiltered and Oopher startups, has died in Kenya at the age of 26. Both companies were formed when Millar was still a ... -
Inside two factions of Mount Kenya billionaires controlling state power
Deep state and system are two words that have become synonymous with Kenya’s elections as the country prepares to go to the polls in eight months. ... -
Engin Fırat is not interested in renewing his contract with Kenya
Coach Engin Firat has explained why he cannot extend his contract as head coach of the Kenya senior national team at the moment. Jacob “Ghost” Mulee ... -
Kenya to request proof of Covid vaccination
Published on: 11/22/2021 – 1:24 PMAmended: 22/11/2021 – 13:22 Nairobi (AFP) – Kenyans will need to prove that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to gain ... -
Many fear death as 4 vehicles ignite on the highway
Several people are believed to have died after four vehicles caught fire in Ntulele in Narok County. Vehicles traveling on the busy Narok – Mai Mahiu ... -
Kenya: new law prohibits dual citizens from holding diplomatic posts
By IBRAHIM ORUKO Kenya has enacted a new law that prohibits people with dual citizenship from serving in the foreign service. President Uhuru Kenyatta’s assent to ... -
How ‘community conservations’ and safari tourism devastate lands and lives in northern Kenya
Despite claims that conservatories are community-run, the report exposes how NRT and Kenya Wildlife Services have dispossessed pastoralist communities of their ancestral lands for conservation dollars. ... -
Netball team sends Kenya to finish in style
BY MAGRETH RUZVIDZO Zimbabwe’s senior netball team ended their African Cup netball campaign on a good footing after claiming a 57-46 victory over Kenya yesterday. The ... -
Kenya-Tanzania border demarcation exercise underway – Kenya News Agency
The governments of Kenya and Tanzania are hosting a series of awareness forums for members of the public living along the shared border as the two ... -
Kenyans Albert Korir and Peres Jepchirchir win New York City Marathon: NPR
Women’s division winner Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya crosses the finish line in the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon in New York City on November 7, ... -
Kenya’s COVID-19 infections reach 253,737
A resident uses a hand washing and disinfection station at Mbagathi Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. / Getty Images A resident uses ... -
UK ready to extradite soldiers to face murder charge in Kenya »Capital News
NANYUKI, Kenya November 3 – The British government says it is ready to extradite its soldiers accused of the murder of a Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru ...
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