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WOMEN IN BUSINESS – FUND HER BIZ SUMMIT, WHAT DID IT ENTAIL?

The "Fund Her Biz" summit, hosted by TIE Events brought together women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry experts to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities in the world of women-led businesses. The event was a hub of knowledge-sharing and networking, with various critical topics covered that are essential for the growth and sustainability of women-owned enterprises. Below are the key themes that dominated the discussions: 1. Access to Funding One […]

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Highlights

PRESIDENT RUTO SWEARS IN NEW CABINET

On August 8, 2024, President William Ruto presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 19 newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries at State House, Nairobi. The event was attended by senior government officials, family members of the appointees, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. This marks a significant reshuffle and formation of a broad-based government aimed at addressing key national issues. In his address, President Ruto emphasized the expectations […]

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News

KENYA; THE OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS OF AFRICA

Kenya had a remarkable run at the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing with a total of 11 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze), making it the leading African nation in the medal standings and ranking 17th globally. 1. Gold Medals:    - Faith Kipyegon: She secured her third consecutive Olympic gold in the women’s 1500m, solidifying her status as one of the greatest middle-distance runners in history.    - […]

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Breaking News

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Resigns And flees country amidst Protests

On Monday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh resigned and fled the country following weeks of escalating protests. The demonstrations, which began over a controversial job quota system, intensified into widespread unrest demanding her resignation. The situation in Bangladesh has been marked by significant violence, with hundreds of fatalities reported as the government attempted to suppress the protests. The protests originated from discontent over the reinstatement of a job quota […]

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sports

Kenyan Athletes Make Their Mark at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Kenyan athletes have made impressive strides at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing significant achievements in various track and field events. Track and Field Events 1500m Men Heats: Timothy Cheruiyot, Brian Komen, and Reynold Kipkorir Cheruiyot have advanced to the semi-finals. Komen placed second in his heat with a time of 3:36.31, Cheruiyot finished fifth in his heat clocking 3:35.39, and Reynold Kipkorir secured fourth place in his heat with a […]

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What's Happnin

Sustainability

"Loftyinc capital on the Impact of Economic, Environmental, Social, and Governance (EESG) Factors on Investor Funding" Sustainability Connect Talk Show: Kevin Simmons on Investing in a Greener Future The Sustainability Connect talk show on Icon Radio featured Kevin Simmons, General Partner at LoftyInc Capital and Uwazi Advisors, who shared valuable insights on "Investing in a Greener Future."   Some key Highlights of the talk were: EESG Focus: "Businesses exist to […]

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Breaking News

Ruto’s Clean Sweep :Analyzing the Cabinet Shake-Up

President William Ruto has just dissolved his entire cabinet and the Attorney General in response to recent national unrest and criticisms of his administration's handling of various issues. The only exceptions to this dissolution are Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who have retained their positions This drastic move follows nationwide protests against the proposed tax measures in the Finance Bill 2024, which led to significant […]

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Highlights

Farah Maalim’s controversial remarks exploring the debate on Genz Slaughter

With the current ongoing protests in Kenya, Farah Maalim, the Member of Parliament for Dadaab in Kenya, recently made highly controversial remarks suggesting the slaughter of 5,000 "Gen Z" individuals. He stated that this slaughter would happen if he were president, citing the protests as a distraction to business and claiming that the protestors were children of the rich who were being dropped off to disrupt the government and overthrow […]

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Opinion

Generational Declarations Of Protest

TOMORROW HAS BEEN DECLARED A PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN KENYA!!! Yes, Digital Declaration by the GEN Z. What an interesting time to be alive!!!! So proud of our fellow Kenyans in the diaspora who are joining our hands. WE ARE ONE, KENYA NI YETU. But what exactly is this generational naming, what does it mean and how did we get here? Swali nyeti ni, the Gen Alpha who will be brought […]

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News

President William Ruto Launches ‘X’ Space Dialogue amid protests to bridge youth’s perspectives

On Friday the 5th of July 2024, President William Ruto engaged with Kenyans on social media  in an X Space session where he addressed several pressing issues affecting the nation. The discussion covered topics such as the controversial Finance Bill 2024-2025, the recent protests against the bill, and the arrests that occurred during the demonstrations. . The president's participation was part of a broader conversation that included over 129,000 Kenyans […]

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