Heartbreak for Ngugi wa Thiong'o fans as French author bags Literature Nobel Prize
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Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning, TikTok: Kenya's government has advised lawmakers against banning TikTok over concerns about content shared ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law, ByteDance Forced to Sell
- After signaling his intention, President Joe Biden signs the foreign aid package including the TikTok ban bill into law.
- The U.S. Senate passes a bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban.
- ByteDance has nine months to sell TikTok to comply with the law.
- The U.S. government has been persistent in trying to ban TikTok due to national security concerns.
French air traffic control strike impacts some Dublin flights : Proposed strike action by French air traffic control workers on Thursday leads to travel ...
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Macron aims to cement French influence in EU, lift party fortunes with landmark speech
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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
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
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
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.
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Photo of men standing on rock sparks outrage: A group of young men have been branded “ignorant and disrespectful” after they were seen standing on top of a rocky ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/disrespectful-photo-of-three-men-standing-on-white-rock-in-ipswich-sparks-outrage/news-story/13291a150c13d9ec37857afc3586741f
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
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
Kenyans denied rights to life, justice and health: Report: The latest report by Amnesty International has implicated the Kenyan government for either committing ...
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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
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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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
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
'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
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
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
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
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 ...
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Paid articlePaid 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
150 jobs at risk as company faces $20m debt: A huge national company, which is a major supplier to the building industry, has fallen into voluntary ...
news.com.au/finance/business/manufacturing/major-roofing-manufacturer-in-voluntary-administration-with-20m-debt/news-story/2d786c668539a7768945c5a42fad8dfb
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
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
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
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
‘Run’: Warning note left at rental home: A former tenant has left a red handwritten note warning prospective renters to “run” from a mouldy ...
news.com.au/finance/real-estate/renting/run-warning-note-left-at-brisbane-rental-inspection/news-story/c85bf028b8e7ae12776b6fe34bdd3f85
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
Cruel mum and son killed French bulldog Gucci and left her body in bathtub: Mother and son Susan Shaw, 60, and Jack Wynne, 30, have been banned from keeping ...
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Quick Glance: Mother and Son Starve French Bulldog Gucci
- After a French bulldog in their care died of starvation, mother and son, Susan Shaw, 60, and Jack Wynne, have been banned from keeping animals for a decade.
- The cruel mother and her son faced legal consequences for their animal cruelty.
- French bulldog Gucci was discovered dead and partially decomposed in a bathtub, while another dog named Violet was severely dehydrated and malnourished.
- Shaw received a 26-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, and Wynne was given a three-month prison sentence, also suspended for 18 months. In addition to a fine of £154, they were both prohibited from keeping animals for 10 years.
Inside Sh5b NOC-Rubis deal to revamp cash-strapped oil marketer: Rubis hopes to benefit from the comparative advantage that NOC has but has been unable to ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493724/inside-sh5b-noc-rubis-deal-to-revamp-cash-strapped-oil-marketer
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
Kenyan agricultural traders eye market opportunities through CIIE: ompanies from 173 countries and regions have participated in the and achieved 424 23 billion ...
standardmedia.co.ke/farmkenya/crop/article/2001493779/kenyan-agricultural-traders-eye-market-opportunities-through-ciie
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
General Ogolla's simple lifestyle worth emulating by our legislators: General Francis Ogolla, was laid to rest last Sunday in a manner that even paupers ...
standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001493736/general-ogollas-simple-lifestyle-worth-emulating-by-our-legislators
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
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/
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
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
Brands prefer WhatsApp for customer help: WhatsApp is the top digital channel for conversational marketing in absolute numbers, driven by new features that ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493814/brands-prefer-whatsapp-for-customer-help
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
Kakamega Court quashes transfer of two teachers to PSC: The Labour and Industrial Relations Court has declared the transfer of teachers from the Teachers Service ...
standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001493795/kakamega-court-quashes-transfer-of-two-teachers-to-psc
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
Inside the fake academic papers menace that is eroding trust: EACC is investigating 161 cases on falsification of academic documents by state officers.
standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001493733/inside-the-fake-academic-papers-menace-that-is-eroding-trust
Cabinet approves changes in guidelines for board members, state corporations staff
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493806/cabinet-approves-changes-in-guidelines-for-board-members-state-corporations-staff
Passengers in Mombasa Road drama plead guilty to charges of endangering lives: They pleaded for mercy saying they had learnt their lesson.
nation.africa/kenya/news/passengers-in-mombasa-road-drama-plead-guilty-to-charges-of-endangering-lives-4600914
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
UN forum crafts guide to boost crisis response: A forum aimed at addressing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) risks in Eastern Africa ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493777/un-forum-crafts-guide-to-boost-crisis-response
Ottawa’s noble plan to fast-track francophone immigrants seems doomed to fail: Rising separatist sentiment in the province is unlikely to be quelled by the ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-ottawas-noble-plan-to-fast-track-francophone-immigrants-seems-doomed/
Paid articlePaid 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
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
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.
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Jon Rahm names PGA Tour events he'd still 'love to play' should rules change: Jon Rahm, ahead of the 2024 LIV Adelaide event, revealed the PGA Tour events he'd ...
golf.com/news/jon-rahm-pga-tour-events-love-play-liv-merger/
Blame cabals for military air deaths: Political undercurrents witnessed during CDF Ogolla funeral revealed a disgusting culture.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/opinion/blame-cabals-for-military-air-deaths-4599792
Golf Betting Tips – Zurich Classic, LIV Adelaide and more…: From team events, to stroke play, to 54 holes, there is something for everyone in professional golf ...
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No more ‘bonjour-hi’? Montreal mayor calls for French only greetings | Globalnews.ca
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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 ...
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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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'Serious talent' Fraser-McGurk bonds with Warner to light up IPL: Jake Fraser-McGurk went unsold at auction but the young Australian was snapped up by Delhi ...
thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/serious-talent-fraser-mcgurk-bonds-warner-light-ipl-3594161
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 ...
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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.
'Huku ni dunia ingine': Woman who never left village documents first Nairobi visit
nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/lifestyle/-huku-ni-dunia-ingine-woman-who-never-left-village-documents-first-nairobi-visit--4602100
At least 32 dead as flash floods sweep through half of Kenya: Neighborhoods submerged and residents stranded on roofs as downpours intensify.
cnn.com/2024/04/24/africa/kenya-flash-floods-intl-latam/
Biden keeps needling Trump as he walks a tightrope over his rival’s trial: President Joe Biden might not be saying much about his Republican challenger’s ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/biden-campaign-trail-trump-criminal-trial/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
KPLC to pay Sh500 million for Nakumatt fire tragedy: KPLC will pay the owner of a building that housed Nakumatt Downtown supermarket more than Sh500 million for ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493801/kplc-to-pay-sh500-million-for-nakumatt-fire-tragedy
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