Back to the Nile: How fishermen in Sudanese capital are recovering from ravages of war

Back to the Nile: How fishermen in Sudanese capital are recovering from ravages of war

Boats disappeared from river docks, markets shut down and thousands fled amid shelling and collapsing services. For months, Ali could not reach the river.

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Rising femicide incidence in institutions of higher learning in Kenya puts state on the edge

Rising femicide incidence in institutions of higher learning in Kenya puts state on the edge

Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga advised students to prioritize education and avoid relationships that could derail their academic progress. She warned that early pregnancies and unsafe relationships remain major barriers to completing education and achieving career goals.

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How free M-Pesa transactions at $322 billion are powering Safaricom growth

How free M-Pesa transactions at $322 billion are powering Safaricom growth

Pochi la Biashara also enables customers to grow their money by investing overnight balances in the Ziidi MMF. This consistent growth demonstrates Safaricom’s commitment to advancing digital financial services, deepening financial inclusion, and promoting economic empowerment across Kenya.

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United Nations community in Kenya appeals for concerted efforts to curb carnage on local roads

United Nations community in Kenya appeals for concerted efforts to curb carnage on local roads

Speaking during the launch of a multi-agency road safety walk in Nairobi, the UN Security Coordinator in Kenya Bob Ngobi said the campaign was aimed at reinforcing the importance of responsible road use and recognising victims of road traffic accidents.

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New long distance star is born as Kenya’s Diana Wanza wins women’s 10,000m gold at African Athletics Championships

New long distance star is born as Kenya’s Diana Wanza wins women’s 10,000m gold at African Athletics Championships

Coming up against 17 equally good athletes on the continent, Wanza won the gold medal in a time of 31 minutes and 33 seconds.

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Sports: Mt Kenya University towers over peers with outstanding performances in Nairobi North Conference League

Sports: Mt Kenya University towers over peers with outstanding performances in Nairobi North Conference League

Speaking after the competition Head of Sports, Creative and Performing Arts at MKU and Secretary of the Nairobi North Conference William Luta lauded the athletes for their dedication.

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Kajiado County in arid and semi-arid in southern Kenya records 2,000 teenage pregnancies in three months

Kajiado County in arid and semi-arid in southern Kenya records 2,000 teenage pregnancies in three months

The governor challenged local politicians and community leaders to be at the forefront in the fight against the vice, urging them to prioritize the lives of children over political prominence.

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Iran war ripple effect: How fuel scarcity and sky-high cost are giving a flip to electric bikes uptake in Nyanza and western Kenya

Iran war ripple effect: How fuel scarcity and sky-high cost are giving a flip to electric bikes uptake in Nyanza and western Kenya

Several companies, including Spiro Kenya, Roam Electric, Ampersand and Ecobodaa are rapidly expanding businesses around the country by establishing battery-swapping stations and introducing financing programmes specifically tailored for boda riders.

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Kenya seals AI deal with France to help forecast crop yield and fortify food security

Kenya seals AI deal with France to help forecast crop yield and fortify food security

Michel Benet, Chair of DIGINOVE hailed the partnership as a step toward stronger collaboration in food security.

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Magistrate in $1.2 million land fraud case orders suspect to be taken to hospital before taking plea

Magistrate in $1.2 million land fraud case orders suspect to be taken to hospital before taking plea

John Kigomo Mwaura and his co-accused Abdisalan Adan Hussein have allegedly been in hiding for months to escape facing charges of conspiracy to defraud, forgery, use of forged documents, creating documents without legal authority and obtaining land registration by pretence.

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