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US Direct Flights Plan to Create 150 Jobs at Kenya Airways
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US Direct Flights Plan to Create 150 Jobs at Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways says its direct flights plan to the United States will see more than 150 new jobs created in additional to other economic benefits. The airline on Thursday began selling advance tickets to passengers for…

Jan 12, 2018
US Travel Magazine Ranks Nairobi as Third Best World Destination for 2018
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US Travel Magazine Ranks Nairobi as Third Best World Destination for 2018

A United States travel and restaurant magazine, Trip advisor has ranked Kenyan capital city, Nairobi among top 10 world destinations for 2018. Popularly referred to as the green city in the sun, the Kenyan capital was…

Jan 12, 2018
Four Night Clubs in Nairobi – Kiza, Space, B-Club & Jiweke - Closed Down by Nema Over Noise Pollution
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Four Night Clubs in Nairobi – Kiza, Space, B-Club & Jiweke - Closed Down by Nema Over Noise Pollution

Four nights clubs located in Nairobi have been closed down by the National Environmental Management Authority (Nema) over noise pollution. The four -Kiza Lounge, Space Lounge Bar and Grill, Jiweke Tavern and B-Club -…

Jan 11, 2018
Kenya Airways Announces Ticket Prices for its Direct Flight to the US
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Kenya Airways Announces Ticket Prices for its Direct Flight to the US

Kenya Airways has from Thursday (today) began selling advance tickets for its inaugural direct flight to the United States slated for October 28th. The airline's Chief Executive Officer Sebastian Mikosz on Thursday an…

Jan 11, 2018
Kenya Airways Begins Selling Advance Tickets for its Maiden Direct Flight to the US
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Kenya Airways Begins Selling Advance Tickets for its Maiden Direct Flight to the US

Kenya Airways (KQ) will from Thursday start selling advance tickets for the airline's inaugural direct flight to the United States. KQ has confirmed that daily direct flights between Nairobi and New York will commence…

Jan 10, 2018
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Maize Flour Prices Shoot Up as Government Subsidy Ends
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Maize Flour Prices Shoot Up as Government Subsidy Ends

The price of maize flour has increased to an average of Sh115 for a two kilogramme packet following the end of subsidy introduced by government mid last year. Major supermarkets in the country including Naivas, Uchumi…

Jan 8, 2018
US Pledges More Funds to Support Devolution in Kenya
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US Pledges More Funds to Support Devolution in Kenya

The United States has pledged more funds to support devolution in Kenya. Speaking when he met Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka and leader of Majority Kipchumba Murkomen at Parliament buildings on Thursday, Ambassador Robert…

Jan 5, 2018
Agency Drops Plans to Split M-Pesa from Safaricom
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Agency Drops Plans to Split M-Pesa from Safaricom

The decision by Communications Authority (CA) to drop an earlier controversial proposal to split Safaricom from its mobile money service, M-pesa has been met with opposition. Safaricom's rival Airtel, which is the cou…

Jan 4, 2018
Residents Loot Stock as Nakumatt is Evicted from Mall
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Residents Loot Stock as Nakumatt is Evicted from Mall

It was double woes for struggling retail chain Nakumatt after residents looted its stock following its eviction from Nanyuki Mall on Tuesday. Police were forced to shoot in the air to scatter a crowd of area residents…

Jan 3, 2018
Inaugural SGR Cargo Train Ferries 104 Containers from Mombasa to Nairobi
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Inaugural SGR Cargo Train Ferries 104 Containers from Mombasa to Nairobi

A maiden Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) cargo train on Monday evening arrived at the ultra-modern inland container depot in Nairobi carrying 104 containers. President Kenyatta said the SGR cargo service will significant…

Jan 2, 2018
Government to Issue PSV Drivers with Smart Driving Licences
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Government to Issue PSV Drivers with Smart Driving Licences

The government through Ministry of Transport has announced it will start issuing digital driving licences to public service vehicles (PSV) drivers in a bid to curb the increased road carnage that has claimed more than…

Jan 1, 2018
US Travel Magazine Names Kenya's Angama Mara as World's Best Safari Lodge
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US Travel Magazine Names Kenya's Angama Mara as World's Best Safari Lodge

Kenya’s Angama Mara has been named as the world’s best safari lodge for year 2017 by a United States travel Magazine. Jetsetter, a magazine linked to the TripAdvisor travel portal, placed Angama Mara at the top of its…

Dec 28, 2017
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Government to Halt Provision of Sh90 Subsidized Unga at the End of December
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Government to Halt Provision of Sh90 Subsidized Unga at the End of December

The maize flour subsidy program is set to halt an the end of this month, with the government upbeat that maize imports as well as harvest from this year’s season will maintain the price of unga at current rates. Agric…

Dec 21, 2017
50 People Extradited Back to China from Kenya Jailed for Up to 15 Years
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50 People Extradited Back to China from Kenya Jailed for Up to 15 Years

50 people, including 22 from self-ruled Taiwan extradited back to China from Kenya over telecoms fraud were on Thursday sentenced for up to 15 years by a Beijing court. However, Taiwanese government has castigated Chi…

Dec 21, 2017
Canadian Immigration Minister Pays a Courtesy on President Uhuru, Pledges to Strengthen Ties with Kenya
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Canadian Immigration Minister Pays a Courtesy on President Uhuru, Pledges to Strengthen Ties with Kenya

President Kenyatta has on Wednesday held discussions with Canadian Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen, who paid him a courtesy call at his Harambee House office in Nairobi. During the talks, H…

Dec 20, 2017
McDonald's Says its Not Opening Outlet in Nairobi
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McDonald's Says its Not Opening Outlet in Nairobi

World's leading fast-food chain, McDonald’s has refuted reports that there were plans to open its first outlet in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. Earlier reports said that the US-based chain was planning to open a restau…

Dec 20, 2017
President Uhuru's Kin Loses Ownership of Sh3 Billion Shilling 443-Acre Land
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President Uhuru's Kin Loses Ownership of Sh3 Billion Shilling 443-Acre Land

President Kenyatta’s cousin Ngengi Muigai has lost the ownership of 443 acres of land estimated to be worth more than Sh3 billion. This is after he lost an appeal seeking to bar Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) from auctio…

Dec 17, 2017
Kenyans to Export Products to American Market in New US-Kenya Deal
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Kenyans to Export Products to American Market in New US-Kenya Deal

Kenya has inked a deal with the United States that will allow more than 2,0000 small businesses in counties of Nairobi, Mombasa and Vihiga sell their products to the expansive American market by December 2018. A Memor…

Dec 17, 2017
Mike Sonko Riding On My Projects, Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero Says
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Mike Sonko Riding On My Projects, Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero Says

Former Nairobi County Governor Dr. Evans Kidero has accused his successor Mike Sonko of taking credit for projects he initiated before leaving office. Kidero claims that Governor Sonko is taking credit for programmes…

Dec 17, 2017
Kenya Scoops World's Leading Safari Destination Award
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Kenya Scoops World's Leading Safari Destination Award

Kenya has been named the world’s leading safari destination by the World Travel Awards for the fourth time, after scooping the same prize in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Kenya garnered the highest votes to scoop the coveted a…

Dec 13, 2017
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