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Celeste Saulo meets President of Kenya to champion Early Warnings for All
World Meteorological Organization
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July 17, 2025
The meeting occurred during a two-day official visit to Kenya, which hosts a WMO sub-regional office in Nairobi. “Accurate data and early warning systems are essential for building climate resilience and achieving sustainable development. We are...
Kenyan Gospel Star Tops Norway’s Country Music Chart With Surprise Hit
Switch TV
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July 17, 2025
A Swahili gospel song has done what few imagined possible – it’s reached the top of the country music charts in Norway. Samson Maombi, a gospel singer from Kenya, has struck a rare chord with international audiences. His song Nitauimbia Wimbo –...
Northern Corridor states pressure Kenya, Uganda to expedite railway
Zawya
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The Northern Corridor states have endorsed the annual plan along with a $4.5 million budget aimed at accelerating railway-related projects across the region. The countries which mainly use the Port of Mombasa and the Northern Corridor to import or...
I only ever pack one pair of shoes on holiday as they work for every occasion – and they’re on sale on Amazon
The Sun
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July 15, 2025
IT'S a running joke how lightly I pack for a trip abroad, no matter how long I'm away for or where I am going. You'll often only see me carting a backpack around, or at a push, a small hand luggage-sized suitcase (yes, even for 10 days travelling...
andBeyond opens Suyian Lodge in Kenya’s wild north
Breaking Travel News
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July 17, 2025
A bold new chapter in design, discovery and conservation unfolds as andBeyond Suyian Lodge officially opens its doors. Set on 44 000 acres of private wilderness in the heart of Laikipia, the lodge offers something rare - complete exclusivity on a...
ITB India 2025 focuses on curated travel experiences
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 16, 2025
ITB India 2025 returns in September, spotlighting experience-led travel, Indian film tourism, and strategic B2B engagement across key sectors. Under the new theme “The Business of Experience: Curated Travel for Targeted Growth”, ITB India is set...
Kenyans in U.S. on High Alert as Trump Resumes Deportation Flights
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 16, 2025
Kenyans living in the United States have been put on high alert once again after the U.S. government resumed its controversial immigration policy. This week, the Donald Trump administration confirmed the deportation of five migrants, originally...
Kenya Railways announces refund to passengers affected by SGR cancellation during Summertides weekend
The Standard
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A section of the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) Nairobi terminus [Wilberforce Okwiri/Standard] Kenya Railways has announced it will issue refunds to passengers affected by the cancellation of the 10 p.m. Madaraka Express train from Mombasa to...
UPDATED: Body of Missing Swimmer in Rehoboth Beach Saturday has been Located
WGMD - Delaware
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July 16, 2025
Image © TOD/Mark Giuliani Image © TOD/Mark Giuliani UPDATED – 07/16/25 – The body of man who went missing in the ocean off Olive Avenue in Rehoboth Beach Saturday evening has been located. Rehoboth Beach Police were called around 1:30pm Wednesday...
Readers’ Forum: Why two teens traveled to Kenya — and why we’re asking Utahns to watch our film
Deseret News - Utah
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July 16, 2025
A week ago, we released a short documentary about something most Americans haven’t heard of, but millions of lives depend on: PEPFAR, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Launched by President Bush in 2003, PEPFAR has saved over 25...
Kenyans to Have Say on First Park Fee Increase in 18 Years
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 15, 2025
The government, through the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, has invited Kenyans to provide comments on a proposal that might increase park entry fees. Through a newspaper notice on Tuesday, July 15, the ministry invited tourism and wildlife...
'These figures are not cooked' – GTA defends credibility of 2024 Tourism Report
GhanaWeb
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July 16, 2025
The Ghana Tourism Authority’s (GTA) research officer, Matthew Ackah Erzoah, has expressed disappointment over attempts by some industry players to discredit the 2024 Ghana Tourism Report. During a panel discussion on Joy FM on July 12, 2025, which...
Kenya gears up for international construction expo
The Standard
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July 15, 2025
The event will spotlight ground-breaking innovations in construction materials, lighting, mining, water systems, and more. [iStockphoto] Nairobi is set to host the 26th edition of Buildexpo Kenya 2025 from July 16 to 18 at the Kenyatta...
Areas that will experience power blackout today – Kenya Power
TV47
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July 15, 2025
Kenya Power will turn off electricity in parts of Nairobi, North Rift, Western, South Nyanza, and Mt. Kenya regions on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The planned maintenance is meant to upgrade power lines and ensure more stable service in the future....
A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...
Kenyan Drivers Warned Against Using Deadly Route After 4 PM
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 15, 2025
The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has warned long-distance truck drivers against travelling along the Nimule-Juba highway in South Sudan after 4 pm due to rising insecurity. The association, in a statement on Monday evening, said the curfew...
Lenacapavir: What you need to know about the future of HIV prevention in Kenya
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 15, 2025
Lenacapavir is an antiretroviral medication designed for people who are HIV-negative but at high risk of contracting the virus. In a major stride in the global fight against HIV, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended Lenacapavir...
Two villagers killed in IED explosion in Bodhai, Garissa, Kenya
Shabelle Media Network
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July 15, 2025
GARISSA, Kenya – Two people were killed in an explosion that hit their car in Bodhai, Madah Adon, Garissa County. The incident happened after an IED hit their car, police and locals said of the July 13 night incident. Those who died were...
Francis Doku calls for independent body to publish Ghana’s tourism report
Ghanaian Chronicle
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July 15, 2025
The Chief Executive Officer of Maestro Africa Group, Francis Doku, has called for Ghana’s annual tourism report to be produced by an independent institution rather than the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z with Kwame...
Three Irish hotels named among Europe’s best in Travel + Leisure awards
Irish Independent
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The ‘World's Best Awards’ saw over 180,000 readers name their top travel experiences Dublin’s The Westbury ranked 12th and The Merrion 14th on a list of Europe's best city hotels based on reader surveys, while Sheen Falls Lodge in Co Kerry placed...