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Three Kenyan fishermen, initially reported missing during a fishing expedition plagued by an outboard engine malfunction and a rogue wave, have safely returned home. Welcomed by Mr. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy, at Mbaraki Wharf in Mombasa County, they spent 22 days stranded at sea …

Oil prices stabilized on Thursday following a notable decline in the preceding session, as concerns about disruptions in Red Sea transport routes eased despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures saw a marginal increase of 10 cents, reaching $79.75 per barrel by 0424 GMT, while U.S. WTI …

On Tuesday, Ethiopia officially became the third African nation to default in the past three years, as it failed to fulfill a $33 million “coupon” payment on its sole international government bond. The country, which is the second most populous in Africa, had previously announced its intention to declare formal …

The Iteso community is actively adopting Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) courses as a strategic initiative to combat high levels of poverty and unemployment. This initiative aligns with government policies and supports Vision 2030, aiming to equip youths with practical skills for self-sufficiency, in line with the ‘Buy Kenya, …

On Tuesday, Israel’s military reported that a Greek Orthodox Church in northern Israel, situated in the abandoned Palestinian Christian village of Iqrit, was struck by an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon, resulting in the injury of a civilian. The village’s residents were compelled to leave during the 1948 war and …

Athiriver Deputy County Commissioner Patrick Mwangi is urging parents of Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates to ensure a 100 percent transition to high school in January. While distributing food items to the less fortunate at St Paul’s Primary School in Athiriver Sub County, Mwangi cautioned parents against excessive …

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has dissolved the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) board due to public dissatisfaction with frequent power rationing. Former board chair Major General Paul Kisesa Simuli now serves as Tanzania’s ambassador to Uganda, while Dr Rhimo Nyansaho takes over as the new board chair.   This change …

By: Nicholas Wambua Dr. Vincent Munyoki, from the non-governmental organization “Vincent Munyoki Foundation,” shared his joyful moments today at Muthale Mission Hospital with the expectant mother. Vincent emphasized that the journey toward motherhood is not just a personal endeavor but a collective celebration of life. “I want to emphasize the …

Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, responsible for Internal Security and National Administration, is encouraging the Maasai community to enroll their children in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) courses across the country. Dr. Omollo highlighted government efforts, including the construction of TVETs, to provide students with skills that will be valuable …

Mukiria Technical Training Institute in Meru County is gearing up to provide virtual welding courses in collaboration with partners from Poland, represented by Toolkit and Dig In Vision. The School Principal, Mr. Michael Maina, anticipates that this collaboration will usher in a groundbreaking era in welding training early next year. …