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Tanzanian Human Rights Defender Abducted In Kenya

Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian media personality and human rights defender, has reportedly been abducted in Nairobi. According to a report by Amnesty Kenya, Tsehai was picked up by three armed men at Chaka Place in Kilimani on Sunday at around 3:15 pm. “Ms Maria S Tsehai, Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender kidnapped by three armed men in a black Noah from Chaka Place, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya […]

todayJanuary 12, 2025 8 4

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KAWU WORKERS SET TO STRIKE FOUR DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS THREATENING DISRUPTION AT JKIA AND OTHER AIRPORTS.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a strike notice, signaling a looming crisis in the country's aviation industry. In a statement released on Wednesday, December 18, the union expressed concerns over claims of discrimination and unfair treatment, as well as dissatisfaction with their current wages. According to KAWU, the management has been subjecting workers to low payments, leaving them with no option but […]

todayDecember 19, 2024 6

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The KNBS REPORT HIGHLIGHTS 7 WAYS KENYANS LOST MONEY IN 2024.

A photo highlighting the vibrant Kenyan currency, the heartbeat of the Nation's Economy. In 2024, Kenyans experienced a significant rise in financial fraud, with the country seeing an increase in losses through Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs), according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The report, published by Finaccess, revealed that internal fraud within SACCOs accounted for the largest portion of the losses, with […]

todayDecember 13, 2024 10

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KIZZA BESIGYE FILES A LAWSUIT AGANIST THE GOVERNMENTS OF KENYA AND UGANDA OVER HIS ABDUCTION IN NAIROBI.

Ugandan Opposition leader Kifefe Kizza Besigye Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye, together with his political associate Hajj Obeid Lutale, has filed a lawsuit against the governments of Kenya and Uganda at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) following their abduction in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16. In the legal action filed on December 4, according to Uganda's Daily Monitor, Besigye claimed he was forcibly abducted and sent back to […]

todayDecember 9, 2024 18 2

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Ruto has ordered an investigation into femicide and has set aside Ksh 100 million for a 16-day campaign.

  President William Ruto has unveiled a 16-day initiative aimed at combating gender-based violence, particularly in light of recent incident of femicide in the nation. Speaking to the media at State House in Nairobi on Wednesday, November 20, President Ruto introduced the campaign called Safe Homes, Safe Spaces, which is set to kick off on Monday, November 25. In his commitment to the campaign, Ruto declared that the Government will […]

todayNovember 20, 2024 12

Business

Kenyan named 2024 SDG Pioneers winner by United Nations Global Compact at UNGA

Nairobi, 25 September 2024:Kenya’s Kevin Getobai of Ololo Farm and Lodge has been recognized as a 2024 SDG Pioneer winner by the United Nations Global Compact for his transformative work in sustainable agriculture.                              Kenya’s Kevin Getobai (seated, second from right) receives the 2024 SDG Pioneers award in the Africa SMEs Category at the Leaders Summit during […]

todaySeptember 25, 2024 39

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MPOX VIRUS IN KENYA, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS

The World Health Organization has declared MPOX, formerly known as Monkeypox, a global health emergency. Kenya confirmed its first case of monkeypox in late July 2024. The patient was detected at the Taita Taveta border point with Tanzania. This individual was traveling from Uganda to Rwanda through Kenya, and the Ministry of Health has issued advisories for vigilance and preventive measures to mitigate further spread. Monkeypox, caused by the monkeypox […]

todayAugust 19, 2024 30 1

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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 […]

todayAugust 19, 2024 18

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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 […]

todayAugust 13, 2024 21

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