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The Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya has suffered immense damage due to recent severe flooding. This natural disaster has caused significant ecological and economic disruptions. The flash floods have wreaked havoc on the reserve's ecosystem leading to the deaths of numerous wild animals and…
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A nationwide power outage on Thursday plunged major Kenyan cities including Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Murang'a into darkness. The state-owned electricity provider Kenya Power has attributed the disruption to a malfunction within the power grid. This latest incident adds to a growing chorus of…
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The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs has formally proposed to Speaker Mike Johnson to extend an invitation to Kenyan President William Ruto to address a joint session of the US Congress. This prestigious platform could provide President Ruto with an opportunity to articulate his vision on the…
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The recent opinion poll conducted by TIFA Research offers a comprehensive assessment of the performance of various Cabinet Secretaries (CS) in Kenya. The nationwide survey, involving 2,912 respondents from across the country, evaluates the ministers on parameters such as public trust, visibility,…
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Kenyan authorities have apprehended a suspect believed to be part of a complex gold-trading fraud. The arrest is based on a complaint filed by a Georgian national who alleges he was swindled out of over $6 million in a deceptive deal involving a massive quantity of gold. The Directorate of Criminal…
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President William Ruto has announced a series of key appointments and promotions in a move designed to revitalize the Kenyan military's leadership. The most notable change sees Lieutenant General Charles Muriu Kahariri assume the mantle of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). General Kahariri, previously…
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In a speech during the 59th Labour Day celebrations held at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, President William Ruto addressed the controversial likening of himself to the biblical figure, Zacchaeus, a renowned tax collector. The comparison gained traction on social media following the introduction of new…
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President William Ruto has announced plans to raise Kenya's minimum wage, marking the first increase since his predecessor implemented a raise in 2022. During a Labour Day speech, President Ruto directed the Labour Cabinet Secretary to convene a committee to review the minimum wage and recommend an…
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The severe flooding in Kenya has left a trail of destruction and claimed over 200 lives. In light of this devastating natural calamity, Pope Francis has extended his heartfelt prayers and expressed spiritual solidarity with the Kenyan people as they grapple with these challenging circumstances. The…
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Australian mining company Avira Resources Ltd has reported encouraging findings of copper and gold deposits in Meru County, Kenya. Based on this discovery, the company draws comparisons to the historically rich Okiep copper mine in South Africa. Local farmers first identified signs of copper…