Overseas recruitment agencies at Kenyan coast push for recognition by government

Overseas recruitment agencies at Kenyan coast push for recognition by government

KAPEA Vice Chairman Patrick Mburu also appealed to the government to protect the association from interference, citing recent attempts by disgruntled individuals to forge minutes in a bid to stage a hostile takeover. Luckily, their efforts were thwarted by the Registrar of Societies.

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Kenya sets ambitious target of $780 billion tourism revenue through intra-Africa travel

Kenya sets ambitious target of $780 billion tourism revenue through intra-Africa travel

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the expo had matured into a continental platform that not only markets destinations but also accelerates investment flows.

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Crested crane, symbol of abundance for communities Kenya’s Rift Valley, is on the verge of extinction

Crested crane, symbol of abundance for communities Kenya’s Rift Valley, is on the verge of extinction

To save the endangered species, a group of 15 youths have launched an ambitious initiative to restore the swamp’s degraded marshes, replant reeds and protect the cranes’ breeding grounds. Leading the charge is Wilson Kiptum Saina, who says unchecked human activity has devastated the swamp.

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Kenyan university launches Ageing Studies Institute as country’s life expectancy peaks

Kenyan university launches Ageing Studies Institute as country’s life expectancy peaks

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the current average life expectancy for Kenya in 2025 is 64.0138 years of age. A 0.28 per cent rise from 2024 when the average life expectancy was 63.8344 years, from birth to death.

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Africa told to develop tourism industry for increased foreign exchange earnings

Africa told to develop tourism industry for increased foreign exchange earnings

More than 70 per cent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is under 30, giving countries like Kenya the chance to build youth-driven platforms such as booking apps, mobile phone payments and virtual tours that can connect local operators with global markets.

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Senior citizens bill gets backing of Kenyans on UN International Day for Older Persons

Senior citizens bill gets backing of Kenyans on UN International Day for Older Persons

Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs Principal Secretary Joseph Motari said that the bill will put in place policies that will promote inclusion and overall well-being of the older persons in society, whom he said form an important aspect of national heritage.

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Tea farmers in central Kenya appeal to state to cushion them against market volatility

Tea farmers in central Kenya appeal to state to cushion them against market volatility

Members of Parliament present warned that unless immediate action is taken, the country risks pushing farmers into poverty and undermining rural economies. The leaders noted that Murang’a, one of the country’s tea-growing strongholds, depends heavily on agriculture for its economic survival.

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Fifa launches technology-inspired official match ball of World Cup 2026 that sends precise data to VAR in real time

Fifa launches technology-inspired official match ball of World Cup 2026 that sends precise data to VAR in real time

Trionda boasts several key performance innovations. The four-panel construction incorporates intentionally deep seams, creating a surface that produces optimal in-flight stability by ensuring sufficient and evenly distributed drag as the ball travels through the air.

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‘You have no idea how many Israeli dogs came to this hospital and I sent them to hell’ comment lands Australian in trouble

‘You have no idea how many Israeli dogs came to this hospital and I sent them to hell’ comment lands Australian in trouble

Veifer is a right-wing activist from Israel who makes videos of conversations with random people from around the world to promote his English language courses. He has had some viral videos in which he tries to catch people making anti-Israel comments.

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How Museveni’s ‘garbage in, garbage out’ politics stunts Uganda’s knowledge industry

How Museveni’s ‘garbage in, garbage out’ politics stunts Uganda’s knowledge industry

In the case of the knowledge workers of Uganda (teachers, lecturers and professors) and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government since 1986, there has been a mismatch between the two contending entities regarding resolution of conflicts in the education system in general and the universities and schools in particular.

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