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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Trump fails to convince Russian President Putin to strike deal end war with Ukraine

Trump fails to convince Russian President Putin to strike deal end war with Ukraine

Within hours of their concluding the call, an apparent Russian drone attack sparked a fire in an apartment building in a northern suburb of Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said, indicating little change in the trajectory of the conflict.

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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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Elephant kills two female tourists from UK, New Zealand in Zambian national park

Elephant kills two female tourists from UK, New Zealand in Zambian national park

Female elephants are very protective of their calves and can respond aggressively to what they perceive as threats.

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Diogo Jota’s deftness on the ball dazzled and puzzled fans, which is why his cruel death in burning car has hurt Liverpool

Diogo Jota’s deftness on the ball dazzled and puzzled fans, which is why his cruel death in burning car has hurt Liverpool

Jota was beloved not just because of his prowess as a striker, but because of his warmth and friendliness as a human being. Darwin Nunez, his fellow Liverpool forward, said he would always remember his “smile, as a good companion on and off the field” and he wasn’t alone.

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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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