How vestiges of colonialism survive in Kenya through mispronounced English names and words

How vestiges of colonialism survive in Kenya through mispronounced English names and words

Names are part and parcel of Kenya’s collective culture, literature history and heritage with history as the common denominator. Some names of Kenyan towns and places, were inspired by economic activities, wars or contact with the colonialists.

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Tourism minister Miano promises better pay and housing for wildlife rangers

Tourism minister Miano promises better pay and housing for wildlife rangers

The minister said no ranger should be left to serve without adequate support, promising closer attention to housing and other welfare needs of officers deployed across Kenya’s conservation areas.

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Stanbic Kenya Foundation launch digital learning centre at ACK Kiamuringa School in Embu

Stanbic Kenya Foundation launch digital learning centre at ACK Kiamuringa School in Embu

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Head of Stanbic Kenya Foundation, Mercy Githanji emphasized the critical role of technology in bridging the educational and economic divide in the country.

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How ‘poor senator’ is taking the war to Kenya’s corrupt regime and bourgeoisie ‘eating like gluttons’ and ‘vomiting on the shoes’ of citizens

How ‘poor senator’ is taking the war to Kenya’s corrupt regime and bourgeoisie ‘eating like gluttons’ and ‘vomiting on the shoes’ of citizens

Critics contrast Ruto’s claptrap with Sifuna’s polished and suave delivery in Kiswahili and English: “By the grace of God and with your (Kenyans) support, we must fight corruption because this is an ill that is gnawing at the very heart and soul of the nation; Kenya’s economic and political stability.”

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Governor of corruption-prone Bungoma County warns officials against frustrating state audit

Governor of corruption-prone Bungoma County warns officials against frustrating state audit

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has warned county officials against withholding documents or frustrating ongoing compliance audit by the Office of the Auditor-General. Lusaka said failure to cooperate with auditors will result in disciplinary action. Consequently, Lusaka has directed finance officers, accountants, economists, internal auditors, chief officers and all accounting officers...

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Fraud: 4,600 Kenyans accuse KWS of defying court orders for full inspection of Nairobi National Park

Fraud: 4,600 Kenyans accuse KWS of defying court orders for full inspection of Nairobi National Park

Co-petitioners in an environmental case seeking to halt developments within Nairobi National Park have accused the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) of failing to comply fully with a court-ordered site inspection by allegedly restricting their participation. The petition, filed by more than 4,600 Kenyans, seeks to stop what the petitioners describe...

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Anti-corruption agency takes ‘unknown’ grabbers to court to recover eight acres of prisons land valued at Ksh790 million

Anti-corruption agency takes ‘unknown’ grabbers to court to recover eight acres of prisons land valued at Ksh790 million

Speaking in Kisumu on Tuesday, EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi A. Mohamud said the disputed land forms part of a 16-acre parcel originally reserved for Kenya Prisons Service staff housing and regional offices.

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Anti-corruption agency takes ‘Unknown’ grabber to court to recover eight acres of prisons land valued at $6 million

Anti-corruption agency takes ‘Unknown’ grabber to court to recover eight acres of prisons land valued at $6 million

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has moved to court to recover 7.6 acres of land belonging to the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) in Kisumu`s Milimani estate valued at approximately Ksh790 million ($6.09 million), which was allegedly acquired illegally and converted into private ownership. Speaking in Kisumu on Tuesday, EACC Chief...

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National Council of Churches of Kenya warn influence of religion and money is corrupting democracy and civic duty

National Council of Churches of Kenya warn influence of religion and money is corrupting democracy and civic duty

Speaking during the release of the findings at PEFA Church in Kwale, NCCK Coast Region Chair Bishop Peter Mwero said financial inducements and religious influence continue to shape electoral decisions in many parts of the country, often at the expense of accountability and good governance.

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How Somali woman and mother of 12 children defied culture to venture into football coaching at Daadab refugee camp in north-eastern Kenya

How Somali woman and mother of 12 children defied culture to venture into football coaching at Daadab refugee camp in north-eastern Kenya

On several occasions, some critics approached her family, including her elderly mother and husband, hoping they would persuade her to stop coaching, arguing that football is not an appropriate sport for women. But Adhan remained focused on her mission of using sports to keep young people engaged and away from crime and substance abuse.

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