Kenya secures riparian land along Nairobi River

Kenya secures riparian land along Nairobi River

Simon Osumba said Nairobi Rivers Commission will be giving out notices to owners of buildings along the Ngong River to enable the Commission implement the Regeneration plan and projects smoothly. 

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Nine people die, 45 reported missing after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

Nine people die, 45 reported missing after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

The latest tragedy is one of several deadly accidents reported along Djibouti’s Red Sea coastline.

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Seven Chldren-3: Slavery reduced people to property regardless of blood ties, genetic connections in a world ruled by skin colour

Seven Chldren-3: Slavery reduced people to property regardless of blood ties, genetic connections in a world ruled by skin colour

But workers nearing 50 depreciated like equipment wearing out, their value declining steadily toward whatever they might fetch in a final sale. Samuel understood this calculus with perfect clarity. He had watched it play out with other ageing field workers whose treatment shifted as their usefulness declined. Yet Samuel occupied a peculiar position that complicated these typical patterns.

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Insurance regulator goes hunting for investors at grassroots in Kakamega via workshops for media, PSV operators and public servants

Insurance regulator goes hunting for investors at grassroots in Kakamega via workshops for media, PSV operators and public servants

According to Ms Wanjala, the four-day Bima Mashinani will see stakeholders brought on board through a vigorous engagement to deepen the understanding of trends in the insurance industry but also lure more members into signing for various insurance policies besides demystifying the long perceived notion that insurers are thieves.

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Letter from Mideast: Why cancer treatment has become another casualty of war and numbers are rising

Letter from Mideast: Why cancer treatment has become another casualty of war and numbers are rising

Like Abu Foul, hundreds of patients rely on leaving Gaza to receive treatment. The Rafah crossing, Gaza’s main link with Egypt, has been mostly closed since Israeli forces took control of the area in May 2024. It occasionally reopens for medical evacuations but departures remain limited.

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State warns motorists Ahero Bridge in Kisumu is a deathtrap following torrential rains

State warns motorists Ahero Bridge in Kisumu is a deathtrap following torrential rains

Relentless rainfall in the highlands has caused River Nyando to swell, overflowing onto the roadway above the critical bridge and adjacent land at Ahero market in Nyando Sub-County.

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Kenya’s national rugby sevens team blows hot and cold in second leg of HSBC Challenger Series Montevideo

Kenya’s national rugby sevens team blows hot and cold in second leg of HSBC Challenger Series Montevideo

Kenya finished the Montevideo leg campaign strongly with a solid win over hosts Uruguay. Shujaa built a 12-7 lead by halftime after a fast-paced opening half. In the second half, Kenya extended their advantage with additional tries, showcasing improved execution and composure.

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Seven Children-2: Incredible story of how plantation slave sired 7 children with master’s wife, his carbon-copy elder son inherits him

Seven Children-2: Incredible story of how plantation slave sired 7 children with master’s wife, his carbon-copy elder son inherits him

By 1851, as Robert’s health began failing, Samuel had been carrying this knowledge for 18 years. Eighteen years of watching his children grow. 18 years of knowing the oldest Thomas would soon inherit him as property. That his own son would legally own him.

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Tracking mistrust between Washington and Tehran that could prolong US-Israel-Iran war

Tracking mistrust between Washington and Tehran that could prolong US-Israel-Iran war

Iran’s state media has denied that Iran has engaged in any peace talks with the United States. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said no negotiations have occurred with the United States, and that “fake news” has been used to “manipulate” the oil markets.

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Mt Kenya University’s drive to become ‘Africa skills supermarket’ sees 27 nursing apprentices depart for Germany

Mt Kenya University’s drive to become ‘Africa skills supermarket’ sees 27 nursing apprentices depart for Germany

MKU Vice-Chancellor Deogratius Jaganyi said the institution is also in the process of becoming an approved TELC (The European Language Certificates) examination centre, a move that will allow students to undertake German proficiency exams locally and enhance MKU’s language training ecosystem.

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