12 h. ago CS Ruku urges Northern Kenya Residents to register for National IDs in large numbers

CS Ruku said the government has removed all barriers that previously hindered residents from acquiring IDs and other essential documents.

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15 h. ago Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate

Thika town is steadily moving closer to city status, with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi leading the charge in the Senate. The Senate Devolution Committee, chaired by Wajir Senator Abass Mohamed, has already begun hearings on the proposal. During the hearings, Governor Wamatangi described Thika as one of Kenya’s fastest emerging industrial hubs with a thriving manufacturing sector that is still attracting investors. Formerly called the “Birmingham of Africa” due to its good climate, farming fertility, town planning, cultural heritage, and industrial growth, Wamatangi said Thika nows offers tremendous potential for development with available land and its location along the Trans-Africa The post Thika’s Road to City Status: Wamatangi Makes Strong Case in Senate appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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31 h. ago Trump’s call for Kenyans to help resettle white Afrikaner ‘refugees’ hits visa snag

Trump’s call for Kenyans to help resettle white Afrikaner ‘refugees’ hits visa snag  The Africa Report.com

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3 d. ago Eldas MP Keynan says Northern Kenya has been treated like ‘second

Keynan accused some individuals of perpetuating harmful stereotypes and questioning government policies meant to foster equality.

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5 d. ago Kenya's "White Elephant" Port Begins to Receive Large Boxships at Last

Kenya's "White Elephant" Port Begins to Receive Large Boxships at Last  The Maritime Executive

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5 d. ago Energy PS calls for tighter security to surge in Power Vandalism

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 10 – Security officers have been urged to step up efforts in tackling electricity vandals, particularly those targeting critical infrastructure like power transformers. Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira has said that electricity vandals were on the rise thereby causing economic sabotage in the country disrupting services and endangering communities and hence called […] The post Energy PS calls for tighter security to surge in Power Vandalism appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Malala in Trouble Over Helicopter Stunt That Disrupted National School Games

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala is staring at criminal charges after allegedly landing a helicopter without clearance at Mumias Sports Complex during the national secondary school games finals. The dramatic landing occurred during halftime of a high-stakes match between Musingu High School and St. Joseph’s Kitale, stunning thousands of students, teachers, education officials, and spectators as the chopper descended onto the pitch mid-event. Western Region Police Commander Issa Muhamoud stated that Malala and the pilot of the helicopter will be charged. They will prosecute them on different charges, including endangering public safety, creating a public nuisance, The post Malala in Trouble Over Helicopter Stunt That Disrupted National School Games appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Hope Beyond the Hijab as Muslim Women Rise to Defend Girls’ Health and Choices.

KISII, Kenya, Aug 5 – While early marriage rates are still high in northern Kenya, Nyanza and Rift valley regions, this practice still affects young girls in urban such as Nairobi particularly in poorer ,low-education and some Muslim communities. In Nairob’s informal settlements such as Kibera, Korogocho adolescent girls often engage in sexual activity as […]

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1 week ago ‘Hatred and frustration’: Banned Kiwi runner’s nightmare in a Kenyan jail cell

‘Hatred and frustration’: Banned Kiwi runner’s nightmare in a Kenyan jail cell  Stuff

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4 w. ago Kenya says efforts to save northern white rhinos from extinction at advanced stage

Kenya says efforts to save northern white rhinos from extinction at advanced stage  MorungExpress

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4 w. ago Endangered northern white rhino egg cells flown to Italy for fertilization

NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 18 – The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), in collaboration with international partners in the BioRescue consortium, is exploring Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART) using the only two remaining female northern white rhinos in the country to save the species from the brink of extinction. The unprecedented scientific rescue mission will involve the only […] The post Endangered northern white rhino egg cells flown to Italy for fertilization appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago Northern Corridor states pressure Kenya, Uganda to expedite railway

Northern Corridor states pressure Kenya, Uganda to expedite railway  ZAWYA

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4 w. ago &Beyond opens luxury safari lodge on private conservancy in northern Kenya

&Beyond opens luxury safari lodge on private conservancy in northern Kenya  Karryon

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last month (WATCH)Whale deaths mystery – Second carcass found north of Buenos Aires in same week, scientists baffled

A second whale was found dead on the shores of the Río de la Plata, off the North Coast of Buenos Aires, on Wednesday. The specimen is a young Sei whale, an endangered species, and the discovery comes less than a week after another cetacean appeared dead on the shores of nearby Vicente Sanchez. The […] The post (WATCH)Whale deaths mystery – Second carcass found north of Buenos Aires in same week, scientists baffled appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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last month Strange Illness Leaves Mombasa Estate on Edge as 4 Neighbours Die in a Week

Fear has taken hold of Migadini estate in Changamwe, Mombasa, after four residents died in mysterious circumstances between July 9 and July 15. County health officers have cordoned off parts of the neighbourhood while pathologists work to pin down what, if anything, links the deaths. Officials insist they are treating the matter as “sudden deaths” until laboratory results arrive. Bodies, neighbours say, appeared swollen and covered in pus-filled sores. “Ule mwili vile ulivyo unafura fura kama majipu vile alafu uko na white white vile,” said resident Michael Nyamai. Another neighbour, Maulid Hassan, echoed the concern: “Mtu anafura hivi anakuwa kama The post Strange Illness Leaves Mombasa Estate on Edge as 4 Neighbours Die in a Week appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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