13 h. ago East African fashion life show opens in Kenya to boost textiles, apparels trade

East African fashion life show opens in Kenya to boost textiles, apparels trade  Xinhua

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61 h. ago Kenya unveils 2024–2030 disaster risk strategy to protect lives and boost resilience

Kenya unveils 2024–2030 disaster risk strategy to protect lives and boost resilience  The Eastleigh Voice

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4 d. ago Kuria’s intended swap from Ruto’s Advisor to Jubilee Party chief, puzzles miscalculating Kega

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 16 – East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega has laughed off a declaration by Moses Kuria, expressing interest in becoming the Secretary-General of the Jubilee Party. Kega, who serves as Secretary-General of a rival Jubilee faction, questioned why Kuria would quit being President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, for what he […] The post Kuria’s intended swap from Ruto’s Advisor to Jubilee Party chief, puzzles miscalculating Kega appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago The East African holiday hotspot that should be top of your travel wishlist — and where to stay

The East African holiday hotspot that should be top of your travel wishlist — and where to stay  Country Life

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8 d. ago Uhuru Kenyatta Scores Political Comeback After Court Victory

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has secured a major legal win, bringing an end to the long-standing leadership battle within the Jubilee Party. In a landmark ruling on Thursday, June 12, the High Court upheld the resolutions made during Jubilee’s National Delegates Conference (NDC) held in May 2023. The decision delivered a crushing defeat to the rival faction that had attempted to wrest control of the party from Uhuru’s leadership. The court also confirmed Saitoti Torome as the new National Chairman and reinstated Jeremiah Kioni as Secretary-General, officially ousting the opposing group led by East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini The post Uhuru Kenyatta Scores Political Comeback After Court Victory appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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8 d. ago Govt allocates billions to boost state surveillance using Spyware

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 – Kenyans digital privacy is under fresh threat as the government allocates billions to surveillance tools, police operations, and digital monitoring infrastructure with no sign of public consultation or legal safeguards. In the Supplementary Budget are significant increases to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) aimed at expanding state surveillance powers […] The post Govt allocates billions to boost state surveillance using Spyware appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Mutunga, Karua Demand Compensation, Passport Cleanse After Tanzania Deportation Ordeal

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, lawyer Martha Karua, and four activists have taken the Tanzanian government to court over their detention and deportation last month. The group, which includes rights defenders Gloria Kimani, Lynn Ngugi, Hussein Khalid, and Hanifa Adan, filed the case at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), accusing Tanzanian authorities of violating their rights as East African citizens. They had traveled to Dar es Salaam to observe the high-profile treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu but were barred from entering the country. Now, they’re demanding a public apology, compensation for emotional distress, reputational damage, and The post Mutunga, Karua Demand Compensation, Passport Cleanse After Tanzania Deportation Ordeal appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Mutunga, Karua Sue Tanzania at EACJ Over Detention, Deportation

NAIROBI, Kenya June 10 – A group of prominent Kenyan lawyers and activists, including former Chief Justice Dr. Willy Mutunga and Martha Karua, have filed a petition at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) against the government of Tanzania, accusing it of unlawful detention, denial of entry and deportation. The petitioners—Mutunga, Karua, Gloria Kimani, […] The post Mutunga, Karua Sue Tanzania at EACJ Over Detention, Deportation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Kenya Cuts Key Rate for Sixth Time in Row to Boost Its Economy

Kenya Cuts Key Rate for Sixth Time in Row to Boost Its Economy  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago Kenya launches Nakuru BPO hub to boost youth jobs, digital economy

Kenya launches Nakuru BPO hub to boost youth jobs, digital economy  Outsource Accelerator

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2 w. ago Kenya welcomes Invention Studios expansion to boost creative economy ahead of global conference

Kenya welcomes Invention Studios expansion to boost creative economy ahead of global conference  TV47 Digital

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2 w. ago Western Kenya taps adventure tourism to boost visitor numbers

Western Kenya taps adventure tourism to boost visitor numbers  Citizen Digital

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2 w. ago Kenya Wildlife Service Launches Rhino Translocation Project to Boost Conservation Efforts

Kenya Wildlife Service Launches Rhino Translocation Project to Boost Conservation Efforts  Atta Travel

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2 w. ago Kenya defends Kosovo recognition as Tanzania moves to deepen ties with Pristina

The PS pointed to the ongoing official visit by Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, to Kosovo as a clear indication of increasing African engagement with Pristina.

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2 w. ago World Bank urges 16 per cent VAT on meat, wheat flour, avocado, coffee to boost Kenya’s revenue

World Bank urges 16 per cent VAT on meat, wheat flour, avocado, coffee to boost Kenya’s revenue  The Eastleigh Voice

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3 w. ago World Bank urges Kenya to implement fuel carbon tax for Sh40.5 billion revenue boost

World Bank urges Kenya to implement fuel carbon tax for Sh40.5 billion revenue boost  The Eastleigh Voice

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3 w. ago East African economic dynamics: Rwanda and Kenya's path forward| The New Times

East African economic dynamics: Rwanda and Kenya's path forward| The New Times  The New Times

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3 w. ago Ruto announces Sh1.5B investment for new landing beaches on Lake Victoria to boost Nyanza economy

KISUMU, Kenya May 29 – President William Ruto has announced a Sh1.5 billion government plan to establish three additional landing beaches along the Lake Victoria region to unlock the blue economy and drive economic transformation in Nyanza. Speaking in Kisumu on Thursday at the start of his tour ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa […] The post Ruto announces Sh1.5B investment for new landing beaches on Lake Victoria to boost Nyanza economy appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Kenya begins translocation of black rhinos to boost conservation

Kenya begins translocation of black rhinos to boost conservation  news.cgtn.com

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3 w. ago Kenya begins translocation of black rhinos to boost conservation of iconic species

Kenya begins translocation of black rhinos to boost conservation of iconic species  Xinhua

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