Kenya and Tanzania announce they are on verge of completing border demarcation

Kenya and Tanzania announce they are on verge of completing border demarcation

Deputy head of public service Amos Gathecha disclosed that 558 out of the 758-kilometres to be covered, were already reaffirmed save for the remaining 150 kilometres to Vanga, approximately 42 kilometres river line section at Jipe area in Taveta and Lake Victoria section.

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Kenya secures market access in Africa, EU and US with potential to ramp up manufacturing

Kenya secures market access in Africa, EU and US with potential to ramp up manufacturing

Rotich said the Kenya-EU economic partnership agreement (EPA), the Kenya-UK EPA, the Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC) have opened up vast markets in globally.

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Kenya announces readiness for African soccer show that kicks off on August 2-30 in Nairobi, Kampala and Dar

Kenya announces readiness for African soccer show that kicks off on August 2-30 in Nairobi, Kampala and Dar

The principal secretary, who is also chair of the committee, said the committee handed over Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani Stadium on Monday to the Local Organising Committee and that the other facilities are also ready for the matches.

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Kenyan medics turn to blood separation to reduce maternal mortality during childbirth

Kenyan medics turn to blood separation to reduce maternal mortality during childbirth

Nick Kiptanui disclosed that currently they are able to collect about 250,000 units of blood annually and when combined with components such as fresh frozen plasma, red blood cells and platelets, the quantity increases to 300,000 units. 

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East African rulers face searing criticism for choking democracy as Uganda steals show  for ‘fatherirsm’ and longevity

East African rulers face searing criticism for choking democracy as Uganda steals show for ‘fatherirsm’ and longevity

In the past one year, Kenya has witnessed unprecedented incidence of extrajudicial killings, abductions and increased state repression as concerns emerge over contraction of democratic space.

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10,000 prisoners in Kenya enrolled in controversial government medical scheme

10,000 prisoners in Kenya enrolled in controversial government medical scheme

According to Muhia, the exercise of registering inmates, which started in May, is ongoing and so far, has 10, 000 captured inmates. The completion of the registration assures the inmates of quality healthcare as they target to register all the 60,000 inmates in the country.

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How wanton gold mining in Migori has degraded swathes of the county into wasteland

How wanton gold mining in Migori has degraded swathes of the county into wasteland

The massive vegetation clearing meant to pave the way for mining activities has resulted in increased surface runoff that largely contributes to water pollution, with chemicals such as mercury and sodium carbonate finding their way to the area water bodies.

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Uganda’s theatre of the absurd: How father and son’s ‘bicameral presidency’ threatens to fight corruption, then feeds it

Uganda’s theatre of the absurd: How father and son’s ‘bicameral presidency’ threatens to fight corruption, then feeds it

In an interview broadcast on October 17, 2022, and cited by Liam Taylor (2022), President Tibuhaburwa Museveni said that his son “should not and will not” tweet about partisan politics. The next day Kainerugaba tweeted that “I am an adult and NO ONE will ban me from anything”. Muhoozi talk has been weaponised. It could one day push the regime – and Uganda – to the brink.

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Five Ugandan peacekeepers killed in African Union mission crash in Somali capital

Five Ugandan peacekeepers killed in African Union mission crash in Somali capital

The African Union peacekeeping mission, known as AUSSOM, is helping Somali authorities to fight al-Shabaab, a rebel group that opposes the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation.

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Kenya’s economy grows by 4.9 per cent to remain on strong trajectory of sustained expansion

Kenya’s economy grows by 4.9 per cent to remain on strong trajectory of sustained expansion

he information and communication sector grew 5.8 per cent, down from 9.2 per cent a year earlier, while financial and insurance activities expanded by 5.1 per cent, compared to 9.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2024.

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