Nairobi has been ranked as the fifth-best city in Africa by Trip Advisor in its Travellers’ Choice Awards. The top African destination, according to Trip Advisor, is Marrakech in Morocco, followed by Mauritius in second place. Zanzibar in Tanzania secured the third spot, while South Africa’s Cape Town Central placed …
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Two people were killed in a tragic accident on Saturday morning involving a miraa-laden pick-up van along the Kitui-Kibwezi Road at Kwa Toma area. Kyambati King’ondu, the senior chief of Kyatune in Ikanga Division, Kitui South Subcounty, was informed of the incident at 7 am. “I rushed to the scene …
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Erling Haaland, one of the world’s premier strikers, has committed his long-term future to Manchester City, signing a new 10-year contract.1 Since joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022, the 24-year-old Norwegian international has enjoyed remarkable success in his first two and a half seasons at the Etihad. …
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President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has merged with Amani National Congress (ANC) to create the United Democratic Party. Cecily Mbarire, UDA chairperson, announced that Lamu Governor Issa Timamy, who was ANC’s leader, will take on the role of deputy party leader in the new formation. As a result, …
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President William Ruto has appointed former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as the non-executive chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board. According to a Gazette notice dated January 17, the appointment will take effect immediately, and she will serve a three-year term. The notice, signed by President Ruto, cites his authority …
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Old Trafford, Stretford, UK – Manchester United pulled off a dramatic 3-1 victory against bottom-of-the-table Southampton at Old Trafford, thanks to a stunning late hat-trick from Amad Diallo. The match, played on Thursday, January 16, 2025, looked set to be a disappointing home defeat for United until Amad’s intervention. …
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at improving the safety of students during school pick-up and drop-off times. The measures, which are part of the Draft Traffic (School Transport) Rules 2025, respond to growing concerns over the safety of children commuting …
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The White House has just released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stresses that President Biden’s position on TikTok has been that it should be available in the United States, but under American ownership or ownership that addresses national security concerns. “President Biden’s position on …
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Kenya’s economy is expected to grow by 5.3% in 2025, as reported by the National Treasury. In the Budget Policy Statement for 2025, released in Nairobi on Wednesday, the Treasury indicated that this growth would be an improvement from 4.6% in 2024 and 5.6% in 2023. The economy shrank in …
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Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has reaffirmed that individuals who have defaulted on repaying part of the Sh60 billion disbursed under the Hustler Fund will be required to pay back the money. Oparanya explained that the fund benefited over 20 million borrowers, but only 2 million have made the required …
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