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Day: October 12, 2024

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KCB teams up with KINAP to restore forests

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), in partnership with Kambu National Polytechnic (KINAP), joined this week’s clean-up exercises and planting of trees as the county celebrated Mazingira Day by planting trees on KINAP grounds.

The event led by KCB Kiambu Br…

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EU CommissionerJutta Urpilainen to Visit Ethiopia, AU

Addis Ababa: European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen will visit Ethiopia and the African Union Commission (AUC) on 14 October, 2024 to reaffirm the two Unions’ shared commitment to sustainable prosperity, promote effectiv…

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Governor Ntutu commissions 15 projects in Nkarretta ward

Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu has commissioned 15 projects put up in Nkarretta Ward in the financial year 2022/2023 at a cost of Sh100 million.

The projects include two maternity wings, a dispensary, Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classr…

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President Xi Jinping Congratulates President Taye Atske Silassie

Addis Ababa: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Taye Atske Selassie on taking office as president of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

President Xi expressed China’s sincere wish to push together China and Ethiop…

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Samburu school reopens following enhanced security measures

A primary school in Samburu North sub-county, which was closed due to incessant banditry attacks and killings, has been reopened after the government beefed up security and restored calm and normalcy in the area.

Speaking during a tour of the school,…

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Ethiopia’s Quest for Sea Outlets Imperative to Maintain its Economic Growth

Addis Ababa: Over the past two decades, Ethiopia has emerged as one of Africa’s most dynamic economies. With focus on agriculture, manufacturing, and services, the country has made remarkable strides, reducing poverty and improving living standards.

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Kenya Innovation Week to unlock creativity, innovation

The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) has marked the official closure of the 2023-2024 Presidential Innovation Challenge and Awards while launching a call for innovations for the 2024-2025 edition to occur from the 25th to 29th of November 2024…

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Mombasa County staff at entry points transferred over Muguka regulation laxity

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has directed the Deputy Governor and County Secretary to immediately effect transfers of county employees abetting the entry of Muguka in the county despite an existing ban.

Governor Nassir’s administration imposed…

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New data: FGM cases decline in Kenya

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases in Kenya are on a steady decline.

According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022, the prevalence of FGM went down from 21 per cent in 2014 to 15 per cent in 2022.

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School heads: Delayed capitation may affect KCSE practicals

Secondary school heads have called upon the government to release at least part of the delayed capitation, saying delays in funding might disrupt the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) science practicals.

Kenya Secondary School Heads Ass…