Sixty Chinese companies hold job fair in Dar to expose young Tanzanians to opportunities in diverse fields

Sixty Chinese companies hold job fair in Dar to expose young Tanzanians to opportunities in diverse fields

With more than 60 Chinese companies participating in sectors ranging from construction and manufacturing to information technology and finance, the fair offered a pathway to employment for job seekers eager to shape their futures.

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Human trafficking: ‘Day of the Africa Children’ exposes plight of children in north-eastern Kenya

Human trafficking: ‘Day of the Africa Children’ exposes plight of children in north-eastern Kenya

Speaking during the commemoration of the Day of the African Child in Garissa, sub-county Principal Education Officer, Nastea Sheikh called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders including the elders and religious leaders to protect the children from trafficking.

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Uganda president’s son and army chief arm-twists court to charge lawyer for jailed opposition leader with ‘concealing treason’

Uganda president’s son and army chief arm-twists court to charge lawyer for jailed opposition leader with ‘concealing treason’

Lawyer Erias Lukwago was charged with “misprision of treason,” a crime that the presiding magistrate said stems from his alleged failure to report acts of treason by others. He has denied the charges.

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Kakamega’s Finance Bill introduces new charges, targets emerging sectors to raise $17 million own-source revenue

Kakamega’s Finance Bill introduces new charges, targets emerging sectors to raise $17 million own-source revenue

According to the proposed budget estimates, Kakamega County projects total revenue of approximately Ksh16.76 billion, comprising Ksh13.24 billion from the equitable share allocation from the national government, Ksh1.32 billion from conditional grants and development partners and 2.2 billion from locally generated revenue.

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Kenya pushing to raise tourism earnings to $8.5 billion by 2027 but faces ecosystem degradation, threats to wildlife

Kenya pushing to raise tourism earnings to $8.5 billion by 2027 but faces ecosystem degradation, threats to wildlife

Tourism remains one of Kenya’s biggest foreign exchange earner and employer. Under the Kenya National Tourism Strategy, the government hopes to generate Ksh1.1 trillion ($8.5 billion) from tourism by 2027.

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Mt Kenya University trio raises Kenya’s profile as ICT talent centre after beating 220,000 students from around the world to win Huawei Award

Mt Kenya University trio raises Kenya’s profile as ICT talent centre after beating 220,000 students from around the world to win Huawei Award

Kenyan trio beats 220,000 participants to win Huawei global ICT crown as MKU signs another partnership with Nanjing Vocational College of Information Technology (NJCIT) and Nanjing Zhongxing Xinyanda Information Technology

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How President Ruto’s whistle-go, whistle-stop travels abroad impact Kenya’s tourism industry

How President Ruto’s whistle-go, whistle-stop travels abroad impact Kenya’s tourism industry

The steady rise in international visitor arrivals, increased tourism earnings and growing global interest in Kenya’s diverse attractions are clear indicators that our tourism industry is on a positive trajectory.

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Uzima University demands retraction and apology after credibility of its medical school is questioned

Uzima University demands retraction and apology after credibility of its medical school is questioned

Students Council President Allan Kato said the reports had dented the image of the university despite its strong performance in the latest East African Community assessment.

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Day of the African Child: Latest UNICEF report says climate crisis is fast becoming children’s rights issue

Day of the African Child: Latest UNICEF report says climate crisis is fast becoming children’s rights issue

Commemorating the Day of the African Child, Etleva Kadilli, UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa said the report is a timely reminder that the climate crisis is increasingly becoming a child rights crisis.

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Matatu Workers Union, PSV owners and traffic police department form liaison committee to spearhead road safety, sector reforms

Matatu Workers Union, PSV owners and traffic police department form liaison committee to spearhead road safety, sector reforms

Following a daylong meeting with the traffic police chiefs and Matatu Workers Union in Nairobi on Tuesday, the industry players resolved to forestall potential risks and make public transport a pleasant experience for travellers, vehicle owners and overworked traffic police – who often get the flak for runaway corruption on Kenyan roads.

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