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Transport between Kiambu, Machakos paralysed as River Athi burst its banks: Business people and motorists using the road to transport food items and construction ...
standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001493846/transport-between-kiambu-machakos-paralysed-as-river-athi-burst-its-banks
Complaints over high cost, charging of electric vehicles: High prices and maintenance costs are the biggest hindrance to the country's transition from fuel ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493609/complaints-over-high-cost-charging-of-electric-vehicles
Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning, TikTok: Kenya's government has advised lawmakers against banning TikTok over concerns about content shared ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-government-recommends-regulating-not-banning-tiktok-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Southwest Airlines cuts jet delivery forecast from Boeing again: Southwest Airlines slashed its estimates for new aircraft deliveries from Boeing in 2024 for the ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/southwest-airlines-cuts-jet-delivery-forecast-boeing-again-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Southwest closing operations at 4 airports: Southwest is closing operations at four airports because of delivery delays for Boeing airliners ...
thehill.com/policy/transportation/4620933-southwest-closing-operations-four-airports/
Quick Glance: Southwest and American Airlines Face Financial Challenges
- Southwest Airlines, the largest carrier at San Antonio International Airport, will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.
- Southwest will also trim flights in Atlanta and at O’Hare International Airport to focus on more profitable locations, expecting to receive only 20 new 737 Max 8 jets from Boeing this year, down from the anticipated 46.
- CEO Robert Jordan stated Southwest was reacting quickly to address financial underperformance by slowing down hiring and asking employees to take time off.
- American Airlines, San Antonio’s second-largest carrier, reported a loss of $312 million as labor costs rose by 18%. The airline expects to return to profitability in the second quarter with earnings between $1.15 and $1.45 per share.
7 hidden Google Maps features and how to use them: Did you know you can go back in time using Google Maps?
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Quick Glance: Alphabet Revenue Surges Amid AI Boost and Staff Turmoil
- Alphabet's revenue rises due to artificial intelligence integration in products like Google Docs and Cloud services. The company exceeds investor expectations and issues its first dividend.
- Google recorded $80.5 billion in revenue for the first quarter of 2024 with earnings of $1.89 per share, marking a 15% year-over-year increase. Internal and external turmoil have impacted Google despite its financial success.
- Despite internal issues and protests, Google's parent company, Alphabet, continues to thrive in the stock market, reaching all-time highs and grappling with legal challenges such as an ongoing antitrust trial.
- Google faces various legal challenges, including lawsuits from European media companies and backlash over contracts with the Israeli government. Recent layoffs and internal restructuring reflect the company's response to ongoing controversies and protests.
The Last-Mile EV Delivery Truck Dream Is Hitting a Snag: UPS and FedEx are struggling to reach their goals as the cost of EVs goes up due to shortages ...
thedrive.com/news/the-last-mile-ev-delivery-truck-dream-is-hitting-a-snag
Explainer: How to apply for Youth Enterprise Fund: According to Barayan, the Youth Enterprise Development Fund aims to financially support youths operating ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493871/explainer-how-to-apply-for-youth-enterprise-fund
At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa : At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered ...
wionews.com/world/at-least-155-killed-in-tanzania-as-heavy-rains-lash-east-africa-714943
Inside the Kenyan cult that starved itself to death: During covid-19 a preacher lured thousands of people into a remote forest. Then he told them to stop eating
economist.com/1843/2024/04/19/inside-the-kenyan-cult-that-starved-itself-to-death
Flooding Inundates Kenya, Killing at Least 32 and Displacing Thousands: The rain also killed farm animals and destroyed thousands of acres of crops.
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/africa/kenya-flooding-nairobi-photos.html
Knec to pilot first Grade 9 assessment before October: The assessment will replace the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examinations.
nation.africa/kenya/news/education/knec-to-pilot-first-grade-9-assessment-before-october-4602582
Why Copper Shortages Could Threaten the Energy Transition: Avoiding a climate catastrophe is often portrayed as a question of political will ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/why-copper-shortages-could-threaten-the-energy-transition
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Getir, Gorillas close to pulling out of Germany, media report: Turkish grocery delivery company Getir is close to withdrawing from Germany almost a year and a ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/getir-gorillas-close-pulling-out-germany-media-report-2024-04-24/
Sergeant Rose Nyawira laid to rest: She was buried at an emotional ceremony in Kagio, Kirinyaga County.
nation.africa/kenya/videos/sergeant-rose-nyawira-laid-to-rest-4603140
Most Small SUVs Are Bad at Automatic Emergency Braking, IIHS Says: Most small SUVs graded poorly during the IIHS' new automatic emergency braking test ...
thedrive.com/news/most-small-suvs-are-bad-at-automatic-emergency-braking-iihs-says
‘Just didn’t add up’: Could you survive without a car?: More and more of us are opting to go carless as the cost of owning a vehicle continues to rise.
theage.com.au/money/planning-and-budgeting/just-didn-t-add-up-could-you-survive-without-a-car-20240423-p5flxb.html
Utamaduni Day now Mazingira Day as October 10 holiday renamed again: Utamaduni Day, marked every Oct. 10, renamed Mazingira Day, President Ruto says after ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493862/utamaduni-day-now-mazingira-day-as-october-10-holiday-renamed-again
Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi: The UN says that at least 32 people have died and more than 40,000 have been forced from their homes.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68888110
If Britain is so bothered by China, why do these .gov.uk sites use Chinese ad brokers?
theregister.com/2024/04/24/ads_on_gov_uk_websites/
Tension in Kakuma as refugees protest reduced food ration: Tension remained high in the Kakuma refugee camp in the Turkana West sub-county following protests ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001493847/tension-in-kakuma-as-refugees-protest-reduced-food-ration
Bâle Gundeldingen : La Tellplatz sera partiellement interdite aux voitures en été
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Death of Colonel Duncan Keitany has robbed me of husband, father to my four children
nation.africa/kenya/news/death-of-colonel-duncan-keitany-has-robbed-me-of-husband-father-to-my-four-children-4602648
Ndaragwa: Nyandarua town whose lunch is eaten by others: Despite its rich history and heritage, the town finds itself at a crossroad.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/nyandarua/ndaragwa-nyandarua-town-whose-lunch-is-eaten-by-others-4602800
I'm into him, but he does not notice me: How can I catch his attention, and put the thought of romance into his mind?
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/relationships/article/2001493688/im-into-him-but-he-does-not-notice-me
Why Lamu's 200-year-old Witu town remains underdeveloped: Witu is one of the oldest Swahili settlements in Lamu, dating back over 200 years.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/lamu/why-lamu-s-200-year-old-witu-town-remains-underdeveloped--4602960
Azimio senators offer Sh50,000 to clinical officers in solidarity with strike: Senators Sifuna and Wambua said the amount would help the striking officers ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493849/azimio-senators-offer-sh50000-to-clinical-officers-in-solidarity-with-strike
Kenyans denied rights to life, justice and health: Report: The latest report by Amnesty International has implicated the Kenyan government for either committing ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493873/kenyans-denied-rights-to-life-justice-and-health-report
Lenders raise interest on loans despite CBK holding key rate: A steep rise in interest rates could see the cost of borrowing cross levels above 30 per cent ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493813/lenders-raise-interest-on-loans-despite-cbk-holding-key-rate
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Keep-fit in the Louvre: Museum offers Olympic sessions among masterpieces: The Louvre museum in Paris announced plans to organise yoga and sport sessions in its ...
thelocal.fr/20240424/keep-fit-in-the-louvre-museum-offers-olympic-sessions-among-masterpieces
KTB seeks to increase tourist numbers to 3 million: The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is pursuing initiatives to increase the number of international tourist ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493848/ktb-seeks-to-increase-tourist-numbers-to-3-million
Former CS Ukur Yatani's home raided in multi-billion graft probe: Detectives from EACC have this morning raided the homes of former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493857/former-cs-ukur-yatanis-home-raided-in-multi-billion-graft-probe
Recovering from the floods: All the roads and transport services that are accessible now in Dubai
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/recovering-from-the-floods-all-the-roads-and-transport-services-that-are-accessible-now-in-dubai-1.1713516881090
NCPB sets in motion plans to compensate farmers for fake fertiliser: NCPB has embarked on the process of compensating farmers who procured substandard fertiliser ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493864/ncpb-sets-in-motion-plans-to-compensate-farmers-for-fake-fertiliser
Governors reject revenue Bill, demand Sh439.5 billion allocation: CoG said counties will face major challenges in the delivery of the functions assigned to them ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493797/governors-reject-revenue-bill-demand-sh4395-billion-allocation
'You're fired!': Counties issue dismissal letters to striking doctors
nation.africa/kenya/health/-you-re-fired-counties-issue-dismissal-letters-to-striking-doctors--4602516
5 ‘Dream Bathroom’ Upgrades That Homeowners Tend to Regret: Luxe bathroom trends, from zellige tiles to vessel sinks, seduced these homeowners and interior ...
wsj.com/style/design/bathroom-upgrades-homeowners-regret-1d921e72
Firm linked to fake fertiliser calls for arrest of Linturi, NCPB boss: KEL Chemicals has written to DCI Amin Mohammed Ibrahim seeking the arrest of the Linturi ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493800/firm-linked-to-fake-fertiliser-calls-for-arrest-of-linturi-ncpb-boss
Paid articlePaid Death and destruction as floods ravage the country: More than 10 people feared dead in Nairobi as President Ruto directs the formation of response team.
nation.africa/kenya/news/death-and-destruction-as-floods-ravage-the-country-4602660
Former CS Ukur Yatani's home raided in multi-billion graft probe: Detectives from EACC have this morning raided the homes of former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493857/former-cs-ukur-yatanis-home-raided-in-multi-billion-graft-probe
Scented success: Passion for cologne birthed my venture: As the owner of Harps Scent, Kihara developed a taste for scents and appreciated them ...
standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001493811/scented-success-passion-for-cologne-birthed-my-venture
Governor Natembeya threatens to hire doctors from Uganda to replace striking medics
nation.africa/kenya/counties/trans-nzoia/governor-natembeya-threatens-to-hire-doctors-from-uganda-to-replace-striking-medics-4601708
Protective hairstyles to try this rainy season: A rogue downpour can wreak havoc on your meticulously styled hair. Your defense? A stylish protective hairstyle ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/fashion-and-beauty/article/2001493852/protective-hairstyles-to-try-this-rainy-season
Robert Alai moves to court to overturn decision to remove him from two committees
nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/robert-alai-moves-to-court-to-overturn-decision-to-remove-him-from-two-committees-4602688
Harvest, conserve rainwater: Kenya should move to water harvesting as a means of food production and livestock farming throughout the year.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/harvest-conserve-rainwater-4599816
Prisons’ bronze shows Kenyan clubs can conquer Africa, but let’s fix our league first
nation.africa/kenya/sports/talkup/prisons-bronze-shows-kenyan-clubs-can-conquer-africa-but-let-s-fix-our-league-first-4602446
The service provider from Ulm is defying the tense economic situation. Things are going particularly well in contract logistics. (Subscription) Show more
FIVB, KVF partnership comes to a sudden end: KVF failed to sign the MoU to continue the partnership.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/fivb-kvf-partnership-comes-to-a-sudden-end-4603148
Doctors' deal-breaker: In a dramatic turn of events, negotiations between the government and striking doctors hit a dead end ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493815/doctors-deal-breaker
UAE's first vertiport for flying vehicles gets operational approval - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/uaes-first-vertiport-for-flying-vehicles-gets-operational-approval
How to tell what kind of a lover he is: There are some signs you should watch for that say what sort of lover a new date is likely to be
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/relationships/article/2001493695/how-to-tell-what-kind-of-a-lover-he-is
How Tanzanian traders made coconut dishes too posh for Kenyans: Coconut milk is used to make tasty dishes ranging from fish and beans to cassava.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/kilifi/how-tanzanian-traders-made-coconut-dishes-too-posh-for-kenyans-4601896
It’s raining everywhere, no place to hide, Kenyans told to brace for tougher times
nation.africa/kenya/news/it-s-raining-everywhere-no-place-to-hide-kenyans-told-to-brace-for-tougher-times-4601208
TSMC unveils 1.6nm process technology with backside power delivery, rivals Intel's competing design
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/tsmc-unveils-16nm-process-technology-with-backside-power-delivery-rivals-intels-competing-design
MPs put KPC on spot over destroyed land sale papers: Parliamentary team probes how land worth sh697m was sold at sh7.9m.
nation.africa/kenya/business/mps-put-kpc-on-spot-over-destroyed-land-sale-papers-4602190
Fire in Wiesbaden school: several streets closed: The new Elisabeth Selbert School building burns in Wiesbaden. Due to the deployment of the fire brigade ...
fr.de/rhein-main/wiesbaden/feuer-in-schule-in-wiesbaden-mehrere-strassen-gesperrt-93032488.html
Cheap imports stifling growth of local manufacturing industry in construction sector
nation.africa/kenya/business/cheap-imports-stifling-growth-of-local-manufacturing-industry-in-construction-sector-4602246
Crystal Rivers Mall, Mombasa Road, marooned by floodwater from River Athi after heavy rains
nation.africa/kenya/videos/crystal-rivers-mall-mombasa-road-marooned-by-floodwater-from-river-athi-after-heavy-rains-4601554
Police probe 18-year-old’s mysterious death after stepdad’s caning: Girl reportedly dressed down for frequent truancy to cohabit with boyfriend.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/nyeri/police-probe-18-year-old-s-mysterious-death-stepdad-s-caning-4600696
The Danish logistics group closed the first quarter of 2024 with a decline in EBIT. The company is sticking to its forecast for the full year. (Subscription) Show more
Kenya bans use of plastic bags for organic waste | Africanews: The National Environment Management Authority says organic waste will have to be segregated and ...
africanews.com/2024/04/23/kenya-bans-use-of-plastic-bags-for-organic-waste/
Audit reveals KRA’s Sh1.7trn in uncollected taxes: Taxpayers are staring at about Sh1.7 trillion losses in contentious and uncollected taxes.
nation.africa/kenya/business/audit-reveals-kra-s-sh1-7trn-in-uncollected-taxes--4602526
Residents of Supa Care Apartment, Ruaka, salvage belongings after rain water floods their homes
nation.africa/kenya/videos/residents-of-supa-care-apartment-ruaka-salvage-belongings-after-rain-water-floods-their-homes-4600516
Why Gen Zs are less interested in clubbing than their Millennial counterparts: Explore how Gen Z's values and experiences differ from those of Millennials
nation.africa/kenya/audio/why-gen-zs-are-less-interested-in-clubbing-than-their-millennial-counterparts-4600610
Flashy pastor, a Sh600m jobs scam and debt-stricken victim: More than 4,000 job seekers paid fees of over Sh100,000 each.
nation.africa/kenya/news/flashy-pastor-sh600m-jobs-scam-and-debt-stricken-victim--4600078
A secret love affair, a dead university student and a 60-year prison term: Joseph Ayomo jailed for 40 years for killing university student Beverly Akinyi.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/kisumu/a-secret-love-affair-a-dead-university-student-and-a-60-year-prison-term-4600434
The six-year wait for State compensation that ended tragically: Sombwana Mohamed Omar dies as he awaits pay from the government.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/lamu/the-six-year-wait-for-state-compensation-that-ended-tragically-4601596
How court, prosecution errors freed defilement suspect from 20-year sentence: Justice Nixon Sifuna was allowed an appeal by Wilson Githaiga Muriithi.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/muranga/how-court-prosecution-errors-freed-defilement-suspect-from-20-year-sentence-4601750
Thank you for making Kip Keino Classic a success: The Ministry of Sports, under the guidance of CS Ababu Namwamba, walked with the organisers throughout the ...
nation.africa/kenya/sports/talkup/thank-you-for-making-kip-keino-classic-a-success-4602444
Have better disaster response system, not reactive Band-Aid: In an ideal situation, the arrival of the rainy season should portend good news to farmers.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/have-better-disaster-response-system-not-reactive-band-aid-4599808
Appeals Judge shortlist: Wafula Chebukati fails to make cut : Chebukati, along with 82 other applicants applied for the position of judge in the Court of Appeal.
nation.africa/kenya/news/appeals-judge-shortlist-wafula-chebukati-fails-to-make-cut--4601354
Paid articlePaid Kenya Power to spend Sh250m on electric vehicles, charging stations: Utility firm is seeking to boost uptake of electric vehicles across the country.
nation.africa/kenya/news/kenya-power-to-spend-sh250m-on-electric-vehicles-charging-stations-4600128
Kaparo: Birth of URP and the creation of Jubilee Alliance: In the final instalment of Francis Ole Kaparo's memoirs, 'Calming the Storm,' he reveals how URP came ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/-kaparo-birth-of-urp-and-the-creation-of-jubilee-alliance-4601372
Paid articlePaid Francis Ole Kaparo: When curtains came down on my position as House Speaker: I lost to a new entrant, Kenneth Marende, by just four votes.
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68652286
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
The chef José Andrés on Thursday eulogized seven World Central Kitchen workers who were killed in Gaza on April 1 when their well-marked convoy was hit by ...
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Kenyan military deployed as East Africa floods kill dozens: Kenya's military was deployed on Thursday to rescue victims of heavy rains that have killed dozens of ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-military-deployed-east-africa-floods-kill-dozens-2024-04-25/
Flash floods kills at least 155 people in Tanzania: Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people and left at least 236 injured, the country’s Prime Minister Kassim ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/africa/flash-flooding-kills-at-least-155-people-in-tanzania-intl/
Biden says meeting with 4-year-old girl orphaned and held hostage by Hamas a reminder of work needed to free remaining hostages
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