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KQ resumes flights to Eldoret airport after 10-year hiatus: CS Murkomen says the Kenya Airways' route expansion will open up Kenya and allow trade and ...
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Holi Festival celebrations in Nairobi: People daubed with color powders take part in the Hindu Holi Festival celebrated as the Festival of Colors, Love ...
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Rita Tinina's girlfriends fulfil her wish : Before Rita Tinina passed away, she and her friends—Judy, QZ, Njambi, and Njeri—had planned a road trip for her ...
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Prepare early for planting season, agency urges farmers: Farmers in the country have been urged to prepare early for the planting season as rains start pounding ...
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Kenya ranked 114 in World Happiness Report: Finland has been ranked as the world's happiest country, for the seventh year in a row. In contrast ...
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Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
- For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.
- The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.
- This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.
- Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
Kenya starts to hand over to relatives the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult
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Kwesta and his wife Yolanda celebrate their wedding anniversary: Fourteen years down and a lifetime to go - Kwesta and his wife celebrate their union.
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Brighton student wins grant to build nightclub in Kenya: Jesse Mugambi will receive €50,000 to build a nightclub and music studio in his native Kenya.
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Quick Glance: Brighton Student Secures Grant for Nightclub in Kenya
- Jesse Mugambi, a University of Brighton student, has won a grant to build a nightclub and music studio in his native Kenya.
- The project, named Studio Can-V, will receive €50,000 from Jägermeister to support the venues made from decommissioned shipping containers in Nairobi.
- The mobile sound studio will be constructed by local artisans in Nairobi from repurposed shipping containers, aiming to promote youth cultural identities through local vernacular designs.
- Mr. Mugambi is one of two winners of Jägermeister's Save The Night competition, which backs nightlife projects globally. His Studio Can-V project triumphed over 300 submissions from 50 countries.
Olunga on the hat-trick as Harambee Stars win Four Nations tourney: Olunga crowned man-of-the-match after guiding Stars to convincing win.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/football/olunga-on-the-hat-trick-as-harambee-stars-win-four-nations-tourney-4569772
People in West and Central Africa are experiencing internet problems with Ivory Coast being badly affected.
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Africa Live this week: 11-17 March 2024 - BBC News: Updates from across the African continent.
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Quick Glance: Mbeki Criticizes Zuma's MK Breakaway & FNB's License Fee Slash
- Former President Thabo Mbeki criticizes Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe breakaway party for being led by individuals who previously tried to dismantle the South African Revenue Services.
- FNB reduces the fee for vehicle license disc renewal through the app to 69 Rand and offers a cashback incentive.
- The collaboration with the Road Traffic Management Corporation facilitates a seamless vehicle license disc renewal process without paperwork; users can easily scan their license disc with a smart device and securely renew it within the app.
- Jolandé Duvenage, FNB's lead innovator, emphasized the increasing popularity of the service, with a variety of vehicles on the platform and a significant number of completed license renewals in the past year.
At least 14000 new customers set for electricity boost in six counties: The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) is set to connect over ...
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Mzee Mjegeje, famous for 'Kata Simu Tupo Site,' dies in Dar es Salaam : He became famous for his viral video "Kata simu tupo site" ...
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We have hit some good Vision 2030 milestones but missed key targets: The Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (Beta) has finally crystallised with the launch ...
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Kenya housing levy: President Ruto signs controversial law paving way for monthly deductions
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Quick Glance: Affordable Housing Levy Bill Boosts Ruto's Key Project
- President William Ruto examines the progress of constructing 220 affordable housing units in Bomet County.
- The potential impact of the Affordable Housing Levy Bill, expected to be implemented by President William Ruto, suggests that the government could gather up to Sh90 billion annually by the fourth year after its enactment.
- The enforcement of the legislation faced initial challenges and legal disputes, making it unlikely to meet the current year's target.
- The Affordable Housing Programme is viewed as an economic incentive to create jobs and deliver housing solutions while simultaneously reducing construction expenses.
"It's about bringing an economy... that has growth potential". @idriselba is currently leading the construction of a smart city in Sierra Leone with an ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 11-17 March 2024 - BBC News: Updates from across the African continent.
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Quick Glance: Current Events in Kenya and Haiti - BBC News
- A pro-Iranian Shia group in Nigeria has organized demonstrations advocating for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
- Water scarcity and power outages in Johannesburg are attributed to the heatwave and low reservoir levels.
- Chad's government has declared plans to provide free water and electricity to households until the end of the year.
- Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has agreed to meet with his counterpart Felix Tshisekedi from the Democratic Republic of Congo to address the crisis in eastern Congo.
What would you do with Sh500,000?: Postgraduate degree? Starting a Business? Investing?
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Why public secondary schools may close early: Institutions face crisis due to delayed release of capitation money. Kepsha official says it is getting difficult ...
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State to press murder charges against DJ Joe Mfalme over officer's killing: Prosecutor said investigations will determine whether DJ Joe Mfalme and six ...
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Why Brian Chira will be buried in a graduation gown : The late Brian Chira will be buried in a graduation gown. This is according to content creator Baba Talisha ...
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Which way Luo Nation if Raila exits local scene?: Without staking a claim to a national scene for a political slot, the Luo Nation will undoubtedly be diluted as ...
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PHOTOS: Grade 8 pupil laid to rest as family demands justice: Wesley Njiru, a 13-year-old pupil at Joy Gardens Primary School in Umoja-Tena was buried today at ...
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Tea growers eye mini bonus at the end of the month: Tea growers in the Mount Kenya region have received a boost after the boards of factories approved a ...
standardmedia.co.ke/central/article/2001491826/tea-growers-eye-mini-bonus-at-the-end-of-the-month
About 420 families face eviction from disputed 63-acre prime land: Families are split, with half supporting society officials and the rest raising money to ...
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Irony of 'prayerful', cushioned and greedy leaders rocking the masses: ‘Churchiness’ has replaced godliness. National leaders walk up to the altar in ...
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Stevo Simple Boy, not so simple : Stevo Simple Boy is okay with being the butt of jokes, but it seems the joke is on those laughing at him as he continues to ...
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Carrol Sonie credits Nasra Yusuf's support during tough times : In response, Nasra shared Carrol's message on her own social media ...
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Kalonzo woos Raila backyard as he steps up efforts to fill Raila's big shoes
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001491834/ruto-adding-more-burden-on-suffering-taxpayers-says-kalonzo
Baba Talisha: Do not use Chira's death to chase views: “YouTubers are looking for witness statements about Chira’s death and some are even saying he was ...
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Decades old controversy surrounding 5,000 acre Ndabibi land: The history of Ndabibi ranch dates way back to colonial times when the land totaling over 40 ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001492115/decades-old-controversy-surrounding-5000-acre-ndabibi-land
Grief as KU hosts memorial service for 11 crash victims: Mourners who spoke gave heartfelt eulogies, sharing fond memories of the period they shared with the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492084/grief-as-ku-hosts-memorial-service-for-11-crash-victims
Kenya's Talanta Hela teams shine bright in Spain's Costa Daurada Cup debut
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/article/2001492131/kenyas-talanta-hela-teams-shine-bright-in-spains-costa-daurada-cup-debut
Easy recipe: Swahili coconut chicken curry: Tired of eating the same boring food every day? Then this Swahili coconut chicken curry recipe is exactly what you ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/food/article/2001491995/easy-recipe-swahili-coconut-chicken-curry
It's time to honour the late Kiptum with Olympic medals: French sports envoy Ducroquet says Miramas is yearning to welcome Team Kenya.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/athletics/article/2001492098/its-time-to-honour-the-late-kiptum-with-olympic-medals
Medical fraternity mourns loss of renowned psychiatrist, Dr Edith Kwobah: Kenya’s medical community is mourning the loss of Dr Edith Kwobah, a renowned ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001491984/medical-fraternity-mourns-loss-of-renowned-psychiatrist-dr-edith-kwobah
Forgive us: DP Gachagua now apologises to Mama Ngina Kenyatta: DP apologised for what he termed “political madness.”
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Okong'o bags gold at African Games: Okong’o plays for former champions Kenya Defence Forces in the local league championships.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/boxing/article/2001492097/okongo-bags-gold-at-african-games
‘Ireland is a home for my children. They wouldn’t know Kenya, they know Ireland’: New to the Parish: Margaret Ndiritu came to Ireland from Kenya in 2019
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/03/19/ireland-is-a-home-for-my-children-they-wouldnt-know-kenya-they-know-ireland/
Plan to elevate Thika to a city gets new impetus: Several projects to improve the town’s infrastructure are underway.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/kiambu/plan-to-elevate-thika-to-a-city-gets-new-impetus-4567502
How to reduce mortality on your new poultry farm - FarmKenya Initiative: he most important disease control strategy on a new poultry farm is having ...
standardmedia.co.ke/farmkenya/article/2001491956/how-to-reduce-mortality-on-your-new-poultry-farm
Afraha Stadium set to stage KECOSO Games: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) are the overall defending champions.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/unique-sports/article/2001491907/afraha-stadium-set-to-stage-kecoso-games
How TikTokers disrupted the sleepy village where Brian Chira was buried: The burial ceremony drew a huge crowd of online content creators who called themselves ...
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Court dismisses businesswoman Anne Njeri's Sh17b diesel claim against KPC: Judge says diesel consignment never arrived and was not aboard motor tanker ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492133/court-dismisses-anne-njeris-sh17b-diesel-claim-against-kpc
Chepngetich tops 10,000m in a tough African show: Finals including 1500m and men’s 5000m were run last night.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/athletics/article/2001491985/chepngetich-tops-10000m-in-a-tough-african-show
NHIF payments now on e- citizen through paybill 222222: NHIF has made efforts to simplify the payment process for its members. The new e-citizen payment method ...
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Investors cheer as NCBA, DTB and Family Bank issue Sh7b dividends: Tier one lenders NCBA Group, DTB Bank Kenya, and Family Bank grew their annual profits and ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001492241/investors-cheer-as-ncba-dtb-and-family-bank-issue-sh7b-dividends
Doctors' diagnosis fuels doubt about suitability of Nakhumicha to lead: Health CS Susan Nakhumicha has recently been the centre of controversy ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001492009/doctors-diagnosis-fuels-doubt-about-suitability-of-nakhumicha-to-lead
Chinese schools are considered the promise of a bright future: In Chinese schools, children can learn Mandarin and socialize more with other communities ...
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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) faces probe over pregnancy, HIV tests for recruits: The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says the medical tests were necessary for the ...
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The downside of the Sh1 billion per day boda boda industry in Kenya: It costs a boda boda rider between Sh1,680 and Sh2.8 million to treat motorcycle-related ...
standardmedia.co.ke/enterprise/article/2001491737/the-downside-of-the-sh1-billion-per-day-boda-boda-industry-in-kenya
Threats from authorities and steep fines will never end road accidents: Threats and bluster from authorities do not prevent road accidents. Nor are steep fines ...
standardmedia.co.ke/leonard-khafafa/article/2001492152/threats-from-authorities-and-steep-fines-will-never-end-road-accidents
How colonialism prepared ground for Mount Kenya's alcohol disaster: Colonial powers would ensure that they set up a highly successful brewery business in ...
standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001492109/how-colonialism-prepared-ground-for-mount-kenyas-alcohol-disaster
Nowruz, festival that marks the Persian New Year and the beginning of spring: Nowruz translates to ‘new day’ in English and serves as a celebration of springtime ...
standardmedia.co.ke/letters/article/2001491875/nowruz-festival-that-marks-the-persian-new-year-and-the-beginning-of-spring
Chakava cherished village life, Maragoli culture: Chakava was described as a village boy who dared to dream as the elite eulogised him as a father of the Kenyan ...
standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001492201/chakava-cherished-village-life-maragoli-culture
Murkomen, Cherargei war exposes soft underbelly of Rift Valley politics: The desire to stand tall and attract President William Ruto’s eye and the angling to ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001491882/murkomen-cherargei-war-exposes-soft-underbelly-of-rift-valley-politics
Counties urged to finalise their energy plans: The energy plans map out their sources and utilisation, and will also form a solid basis for investment and ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001492145/counties-urged-to-finalise-their-energy-plans
Help us bury loved ones at home, kin of Shakahola victims plead: Majority say they have no money to transport bodied of their loved ones to their birthplace.
standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001492181/help-us-bury-loved-ones-at-home-kin-of-shakahola-victims-plead
President William Ruto has this morning held a meeting with Parastatal Heads and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) at the State House. Show more
Kenyan youth prefer to be own boss, only 13 per cent want to be hired: Access to credit is a major barrier to actualising dream.
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Mudavadi pleased with growth of Esports: Fast rising esports sensation Harry Kappa beat defending champion Eric 'Demon' Ngige 3-1 to clinch the title.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/unique-sports/article/2001491843/mudavadi-pleased-with-growth-of-esports
Emotions high as man receives 4 bodies of Shakahola relatives: The family, who lost seven relatives in the massacre, was the first to have four identified bodies ...
nation.africa/kenya/counties/kilifi/emotions-high-as-man-receives-4-bodies-of-shakahola-relatives--4569436
Why State plans to close down children's homes: The idea is remove vulnerable children and orphans and transition them to family and community-based care ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492086/why-state-plans-to-close-down-childrens-homes
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi hints at forming new political party: ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed nominated MP John Mbadi to wrestle the seat from Omondi ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492066/suba-south-mp-caroli-omondi-hints-at-forming-new-political-party
14 years on, Kenya's oil dream still a mirage amid mounting Tullow woes: Kenya is yet to export its first barrel of commercially produced oil and the events ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001491691/14-years-on-kenyas-oil-dream-still-a-mirage-amid-mounting-tullow-woes
783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says
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The Rock catchment system is revolutionizing water access in Makueni county in Kenya | Africanews
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Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
- Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.
- Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.
- From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.
- Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
Kenya pauses police deployment to Haiti after PM's resignation
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Quick Glance: Understanding Haiti’s Armed Gangs: Origins and Demands
- Armed groups have long rocked daily life and politics in Haiti.
- The rivalry between the two major gang coalitions - G9 and GPep - dominates Port-au-Prince.
- The origins of the gangs are closely associated with political parties and elites in Haiti.
- The armed groups have become autonomous entities and seek political power.
Kenya releases first starvation cult bodies to families: A year after the exhumation of victims of a starvation cult in Kenya, authorities handed over the first ...
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Kenya to set up embassy in Hungary: Mudavadi officially invited Hungary to attend the IDA 21 replenishment Summit in Nairobi.
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492272/kenya-to-set-up-embassy-in-hungary
Safari Rally: Series leader Neuville ready to leave rivals choking in dust: Series leader Neuville energised ahead of World Rally Championship action.
standardmedia.co.ke/sports/motorsport/article/2001492095/safari-rally-series-leader-neuville-ready-to-leave-rivals-choking-in-dust
Stick to marketing yourself, Karua tells Kalonzo: Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua asks Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to campaign for himself and leave the decision ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001491946/stick-to-marketing-yourself-karua-tells-kalonzo
Mourners pay glowing tributes to Chakava: Henry Chakava was laid to rest at his home in Vokoli in Vihiga county.
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492032/mourners-pay-glowing-tributes-to-chakava
State to construct 6000km of roads in the next five years: The government has announced plans to construct 6000km of roads in the next five years across the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001491889/state-to-construct-6000km-of-roads-in-the-next-five-years
Ways to cope with sudden loss: The sudden death of a loved one is a devastating event that can leave us feeling lost, disoriented and overwhelmed by grief
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/wellness/article/2001492047/ways-to-cope-with-sudden-loss
Staycation ideas you should try this Easter Holiday: Doing nothing is also a way to relax, but why not try something different this Easter? If you have the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/leisure-and-travel/article/2001492204/staycation-ideas-you-should-try-this-easter-holiday
KRA in tough race to collect Sh1.1 trillion in four months: Between July 2023 and February 2024, tax collections by the KRA were just 55 percent of the revised ...
businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/kra-in-tough-race-to-collect-sh1-1-trillion-in-four-months--4562510
Khaligraph Jones outraged after netizens report account before Rick Ross Instagram live
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Jacque Maribe addresses speculation in birthday message to Dennis Itumbi: Maribe's message acknowledged their long-standing friendship and also addressed ...
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