Laikipia County and the Hindu Council of Kenya have joined forces to tackle the issue of water scarcity in the region. At a ceremony held in Rumuruti, the Council generously donated 50 water tanks, each holding 3,000 liters, to local women as part of the Jal Seva Water Project kick-off. …
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Raila Odinga, the opposition leader who departed the country on Wednesday, visited Rhodes House at Oxford University, UK. He was accompanied by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Jared Okello. ALSO READ: Hundreds Feared Dead After Landslide Hits Remote Papua New Guinea Village In a post on X, he expressed gratitude for …
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Tens of thousands of genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti in an effort to stop the spread of an invasive species that transmits malaria. Male non-biting Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes developed by Oxitec, a UK-based biotechnology company, carry a gene that kills female offspring before they mature. Only …
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Kitui County Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today unveiled the “Kitui County Transition Roadmap to a Sustainable HIV/TB Program 2023-2027.” In his speech, he acknowledged both the ongoing challenges and significant progress in the fight against HIV and tuberculosis (TB) at local and global levels. Dr. Malombe highlighted advancements in medical …
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Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe on Wednesday welcomed officials from the national Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to his office boardroom in Kitui for a strategic meeting. The discussions centered around the upcoming launch of the Day of the African Child (DAC), scheduled for June 9, 2024, at Ithookwe …
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Marcus Rashford paid for his poor season as the Manchester United forward was left out of England boss Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 on Tuesday. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and Chelsea skipper Reece James were among the other big names to miss out on the squad, …
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Over the past year, the government has offered digital training to more than 390,000 young people and has generated 139,000 online job opportunities, revealed Eliud Owalo, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and The Digital Economy. Addressing the audience at the inauguration of the Jitume ICT Hub in Ruiru town …
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Persistent rainfall in Makueni County over the past three months has taken its toll on crop production, with maize and beans experiencing a 30% reduction, according to Mr. Samuel Mburu, the County Crops Officer (CCO). Mr. Mburu reported that the county’s maize output stands at 420,000 bags, cultivated across 100,800 …
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In a bid to stall the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA), two Kenyan individuals have swiftly filed a case under urgent circumstances, requesting judicial intervention until the matter is fully heard and decided. Gwaragwara Nkosi and Khadija Ali, both employed by …
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By: Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden strongly defended Israel on Monday, saying Israeli forces are not committing genocide in their military campaign against Hamas militants in Gaza in a rejection of criticism from pro-Palestinian protesters.ALSO READ: President Ruto Embarks on Historic 4-Day State Visit to the United States “What’s happening …
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