September 15
Africa: Kenya to Revise Nutrition Module As Bill Gates Highlights Urgency of Combatting Malnutrition in Africa
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Kenya has launched a review of its Community Nutrition Module 8 in response to the evolving nutrition landscape in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Mt. Kenya Is Watching, Gachagua Says Amid Rising Political Tensions
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned critics of the Mt. Kenya region, warning them not to misinterpret the community's silence as a sign of weakness. Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Urges Priority for IEBC Reconstitution As National Assembly Resumes
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As the National Assembly resumes on Tuesday after a month-long recess, Speaker Moses Wetangula is calling for the urgent reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Defends Relocation of Wakulima Market Traders to Kangundo Road for Safety, Decongestion
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the relocation of Wakulima Market traders to Kangundo Road, citing safety concerns and the need to decongest the busy Haile Selassie… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says First Recruitment for Kenyans to Work in Germany On Sep 27
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President William Ruto has announced that the first recruitment of Kenyans for skilled labour migration to Germany will take place on 27th September, responding to critics who have… Read more »
Kenya: Germany Refutes Claims of 250,000 Job Opportunities for Kenyans Under New Labour Deal
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Germany's Federal Ministry of Interior and Community has dismissed reports claiming that the country signed a labor agreement with Kenya to accommodate 250,000 Kenyan workers. Read more »
Kenya: 'Shake Off the Snake', Ichung'wah Urges President Ruto As Rift With Gachagua Deepens
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National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah escalated political tensions on Sunday by urging President William Ruto to "shake off the viper on your hand," a thinly veiled… Read more »
Kenya: Percy Tau Double Drags Dagger Down Gor Mahia's Champions League Hopes
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South African international Percy Muzi Tau struck a brace as holders Al Ahly thrashed record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia 3-0 at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday evening to put… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Calls for Immediate Halt to JKIA Takeover Deal With Adani
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Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined the opposition against the proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Holding Limited, urging the government… Read more »
September 14
Africa: Zamalek and RS Berkane Begin Strongly in TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup
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The second preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup kicked off with exciting matches on Saturday, 14th September. Read more »
September 13
Kenya: Violence At the Kenya-Ethiopia Border - What's Driving Insecurity in the Region [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Communal conflict is endemic in the vast arid region on both sides of the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Fresh alarm has been sparked in both countries following a kidnapping and armed… Read more »
Kenya: CAF to Host Its Executive Committee Meeting in Nairobi
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that it will hold an Executive Committee meeting in Nairobi next week, a probable massive step towards the hosting of next… Read more »
Kenya: Lixil and Unicef Extend Partnership to 2027, Aiming to Expand Access to Safe Sanitation in 6 Countries
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TOKYO/GENEVA, Sep 13 - LIXIL and UNICEF have announced the extension of their partnership until 2027, aiming to expand efforts in six countries to provide more communities with… Read more »
Kenya: Acting IG Masengeli Handed 6-Month Jail Term for Contempt
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The High Court has handed acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli a 6-month jail term for contempt. Read more »
Kenya: KWS, WRTI Seeking to Create Wildlife Migration Corridors
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Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) in collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service and other stakeholders are seeking ways of creating migration corridors between… Read more »
Kenya: Metropolitan Sacco Assets Plummet Following Sh12bn Audit Loss
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Metropolitan National Sacco's assets plummeted by 89.3 percent to Sh1.07 billion in 2023, according to a new report. Read more »
Kenya: Former NTV Journalist Nasibo Kabale Falls to the Streets Amid Battle With Depression
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Nasibo Kabale, once a prominent journalist known for her in-depth health reporting on NTV, now finds herself living on the streets, a stark contrast to her former life. Read more »
Kenya: Suspected Home Invasion Robber Lynched in Kisii
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A suspected robber was burnt to death in his car while escaping from angry residents while attempting to rob a home and a petrol station at Kegati location, Kisii country. Read more »
Kenya: Mounting Pending Bills Put Counties in a Crisis
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Counties have continued to grapple with pending bills which set them up for debt crisis with the devolved units staring at Sh181.98 billion as at June 30, a new report has shown. Read more »
Kenya: 6 Students Killed in a Hit-and-Run Accident At Wiitu Shopping Center On the Kitui-Kibwezi Road
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Six students have been killed in a hit and run accident at Wiitu shopping center on the Kitui-Kibwezi road. Read more »
Kenya: Loresho Residents Raise Alarm Over Grabbing of Public Land Meant for Recreation
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Residents of Loresho in Nairobi have pledged to lodge a complaint to the National Land Commission(NLC) over alleged grabbing of public land meant for recreational activities. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Germany Sign Pact to Promote Exchange of Digital Skills
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Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany's Friedrich Naumann Foundation to promote the exchange of digital skills, labor, and digital jobs creation. Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Vows to End Illegal Logging
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Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has vowed to end illegal logging of public forests and ordered criminals involved in forest illegalities… Read more »
Kenya: JKIA Adani Deal Only Covers Aeronautical, Commercial Development - CS Chirchir
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Transport and Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir had a challenging time on Friday responding to inquiries from senators on the government's deal with Adani Limited concerning… Read more »
Kenya: Integrate Technology Collaboratively to Boost Learning Outcomes, Belio
Business Day Africa
Stakeholders in the education sector have been urged to join forces in the integration of data-driven and technology-enabled learning to boost the overall outcome. Read more »