Kenya and Ziti Enrique Foundation team up to freshen up school re-entry policy for adolescent moms

Kenya and Ziti Enrique Foundation team up to freshen up school re-entry policy for adolescent moms

Despite the existence of studies on the implementation of school re-entry policy and guidelines, most research is silent on the wellbeing of the child born of an adolescent mother.

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Kenya and Uganda anti-counterfeit agencies unveil cutting-edge technology to combat crossborder counterfeit trade

Kenya and Uganda anti-counterfeit agencies unveil cutting-edge technology to combat crossborder counterfeit trade

ACN-Uganda’s Milka Singh said they have used a new technology called deep trace AI technology, the first hybrid platform under the sky which has started using deep trace AI technology. He added that the BLEEP sticker has a hybrid technology that has multiple features including six layers of ink spray this means heavy investment has been made in the manufacturing of these stickers.

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From chasing criminals in streets and bushes, Kenyan police officer turns focus on deforestation in arid areas

From chasing criminals in streets and bushes, Kenyan police officer turns focus on deforestation in arid areas

Beyond tree planting, Justus Mwendwa has also ventured into waste management and reduction of carbon emission. He designed a 50 kilogrammes smokeless incinerator at the Machakos Police Headquarters. The incinerator burns waste in a lower chamber, compresses smoke in an upper chamber, and releases vapour instead of harmful emissions. 

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Kenya: Narok County governor quashes fears of conflict of interest as court awards brother local land ownership

Kenya: Narok County governor quashes fears of conflict of interest as court awards brother local land ownership

In a press statement, Governor Ntutu clarified the legal battle between Kunini and the County Government of Narok is not a legal dispute between our collective family and the county government.

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From statelessness to new Kenyan tribe, Nubians to consolidate gains from century in wander land

From statelessness to new Kenyan tribe, Nubians to consolidate gains from century in wander land

On matters of resettlement, it was noted that some Nubians have already begun relocating from riparian land in compliance with government directives. Lowoi confirmed that the government has pledged to identify and support individuals with a history of struggle to ensure they are fully integrated into national development efforts.

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Experts champion investments in agroecology instead of traditional industrial agriculture

Experts champion investments in agroecology instead of traditional industrial agriculture

Last year in October, Balay noted that AFSA and other CSOs launched EU-AU Civil Society Engagement Mechanism as a platform to engage the EU-AU partnership engagement and whose one of the focus is finance that comes to Africa.

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Down, but not out: How Kakamega locksmith who dropped out of school and lost leg in road accident towers over peers

Down, but not out: How Kakamega locksmith who dropped out of school and lost leg in road accident towers over peers

Despite the challenges, Amateshe says another opportunity came his way when he diversified to a hardware shop on Outerring Road, in Donholm, in Nairobi’s Eastlands, in addition to the “mitumba shoes” business.

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Karachuonyo ‘happy’ monkeys in Kenya’s Lake Victoria Basin carve a reputation as wildlife that sneak into kitchens for cooked food

Karachuonyo ‘happy’ monkeys in Kenya’s Lake Victoria Basin carve a reputation as wildlife that sneak into kitchens for cooked food

Beside monkeys, some villages in Homa Bay are also invaded by hyenas that kill domestic animals. Officers from KWS are setting up traps to capture them and relocate them to their natural habitat,” Kibor said.

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Kenyans with policies with insurance firms under liquidation told to claim compensation

Kenyans with policies with insurance firms under liquidation told to claim compensation

Garissa Township Deputy County Commissioner Sebastian Okiring on his part urged the boda-boda riders to acquire driving licenses in respect to the Traffic Act and ensure that their property is insured so as to guarantee their safety and the safety of their customers.

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Catholic faithful in Nairobi flock churches to welcome Lenten season as countdown to Easter starts

Catholic faithful in Nairobi flock churches to welcome Lenten season as countdown to Easter starts

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the penitential season of Lent where Catholics continued to express sorrow for their sins, and desired to draw closer to God through prayer, fasting and alms giving for 40 days.

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