Half of Kenya’s population of 46,7000 street children does not know their parents – report

Half of Kenya’s population of 46,7000 street children does not know their parents – report

Speaking at the meeting, South Rift Regional Population Coordinator Janet Lunayo attributed the growing number of street children to rapid population growth across the country. She said the trend underscores the need for sustained investment in family planning, social protection and child welfare programmes.

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Kenyan surveyors concerns over appointment of commissioners to National Land Commission

Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has raised concerns regarding the exclusion of core land professionals in the recent appointment of commissioners to the national land commission ISK is the professional body that brings together professionals who provide services in the Land built sector. Speaking during a media briefing on...

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Dorothy in the rain: Sad story of Kitale magistrate transitioned from courtroom to rented room, friend’s couch before dying alone streets

Dorothy in the rain: Sad story of Kitale magistrate transitioned from courtroom to rented room, friend’s couch before dying alone streets

Then something cracked. Nobody knows exactly when it started. And the public is asking uncomfortable questions. How does someone move from the bench… to the pavement? Was it pressure? Politics? Isolation?

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Kenya scales up artisanal gold quarrying listing as it gets ready to start mining in its largest ever gold treasure in Kakamega

Kenya scales up artisanal gold quarrying listing as it gets ready to start mining in its largest ever gold treasure in Kakamega

Speaking Kisumu during a sensitisation workshop for Kakamega County Assembly Members (MCAs), Kimtai said artisanal miners must co-exist with commercial operations and remit royalties.

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How technology, culture and daily Olympic life powered China to astounding success at Milan-Cortina Olympic Games

How technology, culture and daily Olympic life powered China to astounding success at Milan-Cortina Olympic Games

A visit to the official Milan-Cortina 2026 website offers an immediate clue. It features Olympic AI, described as the first official large language model deployed at an Olympics. The system is built on Qwen, a foundation model developed by Chinese tech company Alibaba. 

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China claims two snow golds, Norway’s Klaebo extends Olympic gold record to ten at Milan-Cortina

China claims two snow golds, Norway’s Klaebo extends Olympic gold record to ten at Milan-Cortina

Shortly afterwards, five-time Olympian Xu Mengtao won China’s second gold and made history by becoming the first freestyle skier to claim consecutive Olympic aerials gold medals.

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Prices in steep fall as drought decimates livestock, people forced to depend on alms in Kenya’s Wajir County

Prices in steep fall as drought decimates livestock, people forced to depend on alms in Kenya’s Wajir County

The drought has also disrupted livestock markets, which are a key source of income for households in the arid and semi-arid region. At the Orahey livestock market, traders report a drastic reduction in the number of animals brought for sale as well as a sharp fall in prices due to poor body condition.

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Caroli Omondi: ODM’s stealth operator who understands that in political dance financing sets the rhythm to which others must shake

Caroli Omondi: ODM’s stealth operator who understands that in political dance financing sets the rhythm to which others must shake

When Caroli Omonfi served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister between 2008 and 2013, he became a keeper of secrets, a negotiator in dark rooms, and an unseen reservoir of calm when tempers flared.

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Libyan Presidential Council worry the murder of Muammar Gaddafi’s son dents national reconciliation

Libyan Presidential Council worry the murder of Muammar Gaddafi’s son dents national reconciliation

Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah said on Tuesday that the government is handling the investigation into the killing responsibly. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed in the western Libyan city of Zintan on February 3.

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Spiritual odyssey: Religious leaders pitch for peaceful coexistence during Ramadhan, Lent fasting

Spiritual odyssey: Religious leaders pitch for peaceful coexistence during Ramadhan, Lent fasting

Religious leaders in Kilifi County on Wednesday called on Kenyans to uphold peace and harmony during the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent. Led by Bishop Willybard Lagho of the Catholic Diocese of Malindi, clerics from both Christian and Muslim faiths emphasised unity and urged citizens to put aside religious...

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