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Kenya Airways soars as Africa’s Leading Airline in prestigious World Travels Awards
TV47
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June 29, 2025
Kenya Airways was crowned ‘Africa’s Leading Airline’ on Saturday night, June 28, 2025 at the esteemed World Travel Awards held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, cementing its place as the continent’s aviation powerhouse. The national carrier went ahead...
Feature: Nairobi City Marathon gains momentum amid quest for healthy lifestyles
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
NAIROBI, July 6 (Xinhua) -- With his face glowing with pride, Antonio Bundi relished the thrilling moment of crossing the finish line during the fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon that took place on Sunday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. The...
Saba Saba protests: Total shutdown of Nairobi CBD has protesters declaring win over government
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 7, 2025
The government seems to have shot itself in the foot in a rather pedestrian attempt to curtail movement, block protests, barricade demonstrators and seal off the city. Worried over a potential torrent of protesters flooding the streets on Saba...
Raila Rallies Kenyans to Mark Saba Saba at Kamukunji as Government Urges Calm
Capital FM Kenya
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July 6, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 6 – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has called on Kenyans to gather at Kamukunji Grounds on Monday, July 7, to commemorate the anniversary of the historic Saba Saba protests. Addressing the press on Sunday,...
China deepens ties with Kenyan counties
China Daily Global
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This photo taken on Feb 18, 2025, shows a lakeside view of Lake Victoria. [Photo/Xinhua] More than 1 million people in western Kenya are expected to benefit from an ambitious urban development initiative that promises clean water, well-lit streets...
108 Eritreans arrested at Kenya-Uganda border
The Standard
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Authorities in West Pokot are investigating a suspected case of human trafficking after 108 Eritrean nationals were found abandoned in the Lokitonyala area at the Kenya–Uganda border on Saturday. The group, which comprises women, men, and 13...
Outrage after police allegedly block hundreds of youth traveling to Nairobi from Diani
The Standard
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A storm of public outrage erupted after multiple reports surfaced of police allegedly blocking hundreds of young Kenyans from traveling back to Nairobi from Diani, Mombasa County, over fears they would participate in the Saba Saba protests....
Kenya to play its CHAN Group A match in Kasarani
Switch TV
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June 28, 2025
NAIROBI – Kenya will host all of its African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A matches at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, according to the official fixtures released Friday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The...
Raila invites Kenyans to mark Saba Saba at Kamukunji rally
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 6, 2025
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga. (Photo by AFP) Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has rallied Kenyans to converge at Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi on Monday to mark the anniversary of the historic...
Kenyan student drowns while swimming in Germany, family seeks help to repatriate...
TUKO
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June 27, 2025
Three students, among them two Kenyans, recently drowned during a swimming spree with friends One of them was Victor Ondimu Rangi, a 22-year-old student who had recently relocated after losing their father Victor's family has set up a GoFundMe...
Kenyan woman earns Oxford PhD without Master’s, credits campus boyfriend for...
TUKO
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June 28, 2025
Gladys Ngetich got her PhD immediately after completing her undergraduate studies at a Kenyan university She told TUKO.co.ke that her then-campus boyfriend inspired her to dream bigger and apply for scholarships, as she had not thought about...
FM visits Kenyan orphanage
Cyprus Mail
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July 6, 2025
Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos was in Kenya on Sunday as part of a series of visits to Africa in 2025 with the aim of further strengthening relations with the countries of the continent. On Monday he will meet his Kenyan counterpart Musalia...
Kenyans Plan Nationwide March to Honor Victims of Past Protests
Times News Global
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June 28, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyans are set to march nationwide on Wednesday, marking the first anniversary of the protests that stormed Parliament last year, leading to multiple fatalities. Activists and families of those killed and missing want to honor...
A $14,520 visa burden: The cost of a divided Africa
Business Day
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July 21, 2025
As we count down to the start of the Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign, we face a sobering reality. Our team of 12 Ghanaians, four of whom are media crew from Ghana Television, will spend $11,520 in visa fees to travel across 39 African...
Tourism players welcome policy delay, but insurance concerns persist
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s tourism industry has cautiously welcomed the government’s decision to delay implementation of the proposed mandatory $44 travel insurance charge for foreign visitors. However, stakeholders warn that key concerns remain...
Stakes high as thousands hunt for glory at Nairobi City Marathon
The Standard
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Athletes in action during the second edition of Nairobi City Marathon at Nyayo National Stadium in 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] It's all systems go as the fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon (NCM) gets underway in the Kenyan capital this...
Tourism ministry targets hospitality credit to boost revenue
Switch TV
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June 27, 2025
Tourism Ministry Targets Hospitality Credit to Boost Kenya Visitor Numbers Nairobi – The Ministry of Tourism is working to expand access to credit for hospitality businesses in a renewed effort to drive growth in Kenya’s tourism sector. The move...
The Luxury Hotels Making Travel Fun Again
Robb Report
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July 5, 2025
Remember when traveling was actually enjoyable? Haven’t you missed it? If your answer is yes, you’re in luck. Luxury hospitality has a youthful glow right now. Florida’s Boca Raton Resort just overhauled its beach club, sinking millions into the...
KAA Issues Notice to Passengers Travelling to JKIA
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 5, 2025
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has issued a notice to passengers planning to head to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Wilson Airport, warning them of potential disruptions to their flights if they do not heed their advisory....
More than a meal: Making African food the heart of our tourism story
Graphic
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July 5, 2025
What is Ghana’s staple food? This is a question I find surprisingly difficult to answer every time I travel and someone asks me. It’s not because we don’t have delicious meals — we absolutely do. The problem is that I don’t think we can agree on...