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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...
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...
What is proposed in parks, conservation fees review
Star
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The Kenya Wildlife Service has proposed a review of park and conservation fees aimed at balancing value with accessibility. The proposed changes include a 30–70% fee increase, tiered by park type and visitor category, with affordable rates for...
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...
US-based Kenyan man laments as wife dupes him into building house at her mum’s...
TUKO
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July 4, 2025
A Kenyan man based in the United States claimed his wife deceived him into building an apartment at her mother’s property The man, who works as a medic in Minnesota said they had jointly agreed to purchase land in Kikuyu, Kiambu county for the...
(Hello Africa) From Kenya to China, youth coding program sparks digital dreams
Birmingham Star - Alabama
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Pauline Wahura's public school, nestled in the rolling plains of southern Kenya's Kajiado County, may seem unnoticeable at first glance. Yet, it has become a thriving hub for nurturing the next generation of coders. NAIROBI, July 5 (Xinhua) --...
East Africa’s investment potential: Why leaders need to tackle corruption
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 29, 2025
Corruption remains the single biggest barrier to unlocking East Africa’s full economic potential. While countries like Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania offer attractive investment opportunities, the persistent "who do you know?" culture continues to...
Feature: From Kenya to China, youth coding program sparks digital dreams
Xinhua News Agency
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NAIROBI, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Pauline Wahura's public school, nestled in the rolling plains of Kenya's southern Kajiado County, may seem unnoticeable at first glance. Yet, it has become a thriving hub for nurturing the next generation of coders. In...
Feature: From Kenya to China, youth coding program sparks digital dreams
Xinhua News Agency
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NAIROBI, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Pauline Wahura's public school, nestled in the rolling plains of Kenya's southern Kajiado County, may seem unnoticeable at first glance. Yet, it has become a thriving hub for nurturing the next generation of coders. In...
Transport in Kenya contributes to 40% of their air pollution
Global Fleet
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July 4, 2025
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is a major economic and transport hub in East Africa, but 40% of its air pollution, a leading risk factor in the country, stems from their transport. Nairobi’s prime source of PM.2 concentrations come from its...
New virtual reality experience allows visitors to 'meet' whales and gorillas
Andover Advertiser
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July 28, 2025
Using state-of-the-art headsets, you can experience the animal kingdom, taking you closer than ever to many of the planet's animals in their natural habitats. The VR experiences are part of Marwell's first exhibit of this kind, running throughout...
Shakahola survivors reveal their experiences and what pastor Paul Mackenzie did to them
TV47
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July 29, 2025
Two young witnesses took the stand in the ongoing manslaughter case against controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 94 co-accused. The first witness, a 16-year-old identified in court only as SBB for protection, described before Chief Magistrate...
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10 Things a Travel Writer Will Never Pack in a Checked Bag on an International Trip, and What to Pack Instead
Travel + Leisure
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In 2017, I sold a tell-all to a magazine titled “Tales from Tindering in 25 Countries.” I visited all 25 countries, spread out over five continents, in less than 12 months. Nearly a decade later, I’m no longer dating like the Tasmanian devil. But...
The real price of picking fruit in Britain: Ben’s story from Kenya
The Scottish Farmer
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July 3, 2025
Ben is one of a strong contingent of Kenyans working on the farm this year, along with citizens of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgizstan, Poland, Bulgaria and Romania, Ukraine and Latvia. Some of them have settled status and are able to travel freely...
More Kenyan schools to join China-UNESCO coding program as phase 2 launches
China Daily Global
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By SHARON NAKOLA in Nairobi Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-07-04 20:12 More Kenyan's primary and junior secondary schools are set to take part in a global youth coding and artificial intelligence or AI program, following the launch of...
‘I'll make you proud or I won’t come back’: Ali's vow ahead of rise to UAE team
The National News
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As he tries to work out how to apply for extra luggage allowance on the return trip from Entebbe, Haider Ali might be moved to reflect on just how far he has come in life. After his first tour with the UAE national team, to Uganda, the spin bowler...
In its Kenya comeback, Luno targets crypto users who feel left out of risky P2P platforms
TechCabal
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July 4, 2025
Luno, the UK-based crypto company which operates in South Africa, Nigeria—and recently, Uganda—now has a fourth horse to back in its Africa race: Kenya. On June 23, the company announced its re-entry into the East African country after a 2014...
China deepens ties with Kenya's devolved units
China Daily Global
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By VICTOR RABALLA in Nairobi Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-07-04 20:00 More than one million people from western Kenya are expected to benefit from an ambitious integrated urban development initiative -- from having access to clean...