Nyeri in central Kenya reels under livestock theft as local security teams accused of abetting crime

Nyeri in central Kenya reels under livestock theft as local security teams accused of abetting crime

Mwiwawi called for concerted efforts between the residents and the security team to help stem the vice before farmers lose their livelihoods. He also vowed to deal sternly with individuals colluding with the gangs to steal livestock from others.

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Ratings agency Moody’s warns Kenya’s debt costs are sky-high as government leans of domestic money market

Ratings agency Moody’s warns Kenya’s debt costs are sky-high as government leans of domestic money market

Kenya will hold another round of talks with IMF officials in September in a bid to clinch the programme, the central bank chief Kamau Thugge said last month.

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Rattled by violent unemployed youth protests, Kenya moots NYOTA programme to pre-empt restiveness

Rattled by violent unemployed youth protests, Kenya moots NYOTA programme to pre-empt restiveness

Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya also announced that NYOTA will be fully rolled out during the International Youth Week in August, noting that by then, many applicants will have been certified to begin receiving support.  Fikirini echoed the cabinet secretary’s sentiments and urged youth to make use of the available opportunities.

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Kenya edges closer to cross-disciplinarity in education as minister pitches STEM for Africa’s industrialisation

Kenya edges closer to cross-disciplinarity in education as minister pitches STEM for Africa’s industrialisation

The cabinet secretary said the Ministry of Education is working closely with the National Treasury to ensure full release of capitation funds to both primary and secondary schools, which is crucial in meeting STEM learning targets.

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Surge in ‘Japanese First’ popularity hands PM Ishiba poll drubbing, media say he plans to quit

Surge in ‘Japanese First’ popularity hands PM Ishiba poll drubbing, media say he plans to quit

Among them is the “Japanese First” Sanseito far-right group, which surged in Sunday’s vote, growing its representation in the 248-seat upper house to 14 from one. The party has attracted voters with pledges to curb immigration, slash taxes and provide financial relief to households squeezed by rising prices.

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New York teachers fired for refusing Covid vaccines take case to US Supreme Court

New York teachers fired for refusing Covid vaccines take case to US Supreme Court

Several lower courts, including the Second US Circuit Court of Appeals in November 2024, ruled against the teachers. The New York City Department of Education, its Chancellor, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, and New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan are among the defendants named in the combined lawsuit.

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Tsiswa weather forest: Indigenous climate  knowledge used in western Kenya said to provide accurate predictions than modern meteorology

Tsiswa weather forest: Indigenous climate knowledge used in western Kenya said to provide accurate predictions than modern meteorology

Furthermore, the synergy between indigenous and scientific knowledge is already saving lives as ICPAC facilitates forums where satellite data and indigenous forecasts are discussed together, creating consensus-based outlooks broadcast through local radio networks in vernacular languages.

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Lake Victoria pollution at tipping point as study exposes how 44 towns in East Africa poison world’s second largest freshwater mass

Lake Victoria pollution at tipping point as study exposes how 44 towns in East Africa poison world’s second largest freshwater mass

Speaking during the release of the findings in Mwanza Tanzania, Eng Otoung, said the study provides a layered snapshot of the lake’s physical, chemical and biological condition.

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It’s all systems go as Kenya confirms readiness for August 2 kick-off of CHAN soccer tournament

It’s all systems go as Kenya confirms readiness for August 2 kick-off of CHAN soccer tournament

The visibility and public awareness of the tournament were also commended, with CHAN 2024 branding prominent across the city and a growing sense of excitement on the continent.

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Nairobi like a local: When foreigners touch down in Kenyan capital, they forfeit desire to return to Europe or American

Nairobi like a local: When foreigners touch down in Kenyan capital, they forfeit desire to return to Europe or American

The easiest way to get around is by Uber or Bolt – cab rides start at around 200 Kenyan shillings ($1.50). If you are pressed for time or money, you can book a motorcycle taxi (known as a boda boad) but road accidents are common; wear a helmet.

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