Rising tennis star Angela Okutoyi overpowers 80-ranked Egyptian ace to win Kenya gold, book at berth Paris Olympics

Rising tennis star Angela Okutoyi overpowers 80-ranked Egyptian ace to win Kenya gold, book at berth Paris Olympics

Whatever the next few months hold, Okutoyi can be delighted with her efforts in Ghana – not least in recording her first Top 100 win in the semi-finals, where she defeated Mayar Sherif in an epic encounter lasting over four hours.

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With no major activities in Kenyan economy, there are questions about the rapid surge of shilling to the US dollar

With no major activities in Kenyan economy, there are questions about the rapid surge of shilling to the US dollar

The rise of the Kenyan shilling brings forth a wave of relief for its citizens, Kenyans have long been battling inflation as of late. President Ruto’s new economic reforms, the paper say, have been the driving force behind the recent strengthening of the shilling against the dollar.

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African currencies led by Kenya’s shilling are expected to hold steady against US dollar

African currencies led by Kenya’s shilling are expected to hold steady against US dollar

The shilling, which is up 18 per cent against the dollar this year, is close to a one-year high, and was last bid at 132.00 per dollar on March 30, 2023, according to LSEG data.

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Rugby: Stylish Kenya Sevens side seeks to redeem itself at breakdown before Munich round

Rugby: Stylish Kenya Sevens side seeks to redeem itself at breakdown before Munich round

The top four teams after the Munich leg will qualify for the final tournament in Madrid, Spain, where they will meet the bottom four teams in the World Sevens Series.

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Review panel finds UNRWA has mechanisms and procedures that ensure compliance with principle of neutrality

Review panel finds UNRWA has mechanisms and procedures that ensure compliance with principle of neutrality

The review group will now develop concrete and realistic recommendations on how to address these critical areas to strengthen and improve the agency.

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Red letter day: Trump races against time as deadline to pay $454 million fraud penalty nears

Red letter day: Trump races against time as deadline to pay $454 million fraud penalty nears

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee tried getting a bond for the full amount, which would have stopped the clock on collection during his appeal and ensured the state got its money if he were to lose.

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Kenyan doctors make good their threat to paralyse services at public hospitals as strike enters week two

Kenyan doctors make good their threat to paralyse services at public hospitals as strike enters week two

The striking doctors accuse the government of failing to implement a raft of promises, including a collective bargaining agreement signed in 2017 after a 100-day strike that saw people die from lack of care.

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Kenya raises growth forecast in current fiscal year to 6.3 per cent, but doubt persists about unemployment

Kenya raises growth forecast in current fiscal year to 6.3 per cent, but doubt persists about unemployment

The ministry had said in February that it expected growth for this year and 2023 would be 5.5 per cent, up from 4.8 per cent in 2022.

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Shipping companies worry about impact of return of Somali pirates in Indian Ocean waters on maritime trade

Shipping companies worry about impact of return of Somali pirates in Indian Ocean waters on maritime trade

More than 20 attempted hijackings since November have driven up prices for armed security guards and insurance coverage and raised the spectre of possible ransom payments, according to five industry representatives.

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Dry water taps in South Africa’s largest city spells danger to ruling ANC three months to polls

Dry water taps in South Africa’s largest city spells danger to ruling ANC three months to polls

The public’s frustration is a danger sign for the ruling African National Congress, whose comfortable hold on power since the end of apartheid in the 1990s faces its most serious challenge in an election this year.

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