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KENYAN HIGHWAY TAXES PROPOSAL BY KENHA

Kenyans may soon have to pay toll fees on several major highways, including the Thika Superhighway, Nairobi Southern Bypass, Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway, and others, as part of a new proposal by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). This policy aims to fund the maintenance and rehabilitation of these roads, potentially freeing up the Road Maintenance Levy (RML) for other new infrastructure projects. However, this proposal has been met with widespread criticism and resistance from the public. Many Kenyans feel that […]

todayAugust 19, 2024 89

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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 of the most significant challenges faced by women entrepreneurs is […]

todayAugust 13, 2024 57

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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 placed on the new Cabinet, stressing the need for integrity, […]

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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.    - Beatrice Chebet: Achieved an extraordinary double by winning gold in […]

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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 system that reserved civil service positions for relatives of veterans […]

todayAugust 6, 2024 49

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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 time of 3:37.12. 800m Women Heats: Mary Moraa and Naomi […]

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"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 serve customers and generate profits, but they must also integrate […]

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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 unrest, destruction, and public dissatisfaction. President Ruto acknowledged the need […]

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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 it, labeling it an attempted coup. These statements were made […]

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