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Mar
09
TikTok Under Fire: Kenya Probes Platform Over Sexual Content Involving Minors

TikTok Under Fire: Kenya Probes Platform Over Sexual Content Involving Minors

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched a formal investigation into TikTok following allegations that the platform profits from
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Mar
09
Breaking Down the Ruto-Raila Handshake: What You Need to Know

Breaking Down the Ruto-Raila Handshake: What You Need to Know

President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga signed a groundbreaking coalition agreement at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)
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Mar
05
Kenya Leads Africa's Tech Revolution with $638M Investment Boom

Kenya Leads Africa's Tech Revolution with $638M Investment Boom

Kenya has emerged as Africa's leading tech investment destination, securing an impressive $638 million in startup funding during
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Mar
05
Kazi Majuu: An Attempt to Connect Workers with Global Jobs

Kazi Majuu: An Attempt to Connect Workers with Global Jobs

The government has launched Kazi Majuu, an ambitious initiative connecting skilled Kenyans with global job opportunities. The program begins with
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Mar
03
Wildfires Intensify as Nairobi National Park Burns

Wildfires Intensify as Nairobi National Park Burns

A devastating wildfire has ravaged Nairobi National Park, destroying 210 acres of vital habitat. The fire incidents were concentrated near
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Mar
03
Ruto-Raila Alliance: The Political Chess Move Shaking Kenya's Status Quo

Ruto-Raila Alliance: The Political Chess Move Shaking Kenya's Status Quo

President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga appear to be forging an unexpected alliance that has sparked intense debate
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Mar
03
Kenya's Food Crisis: 2.8 Million Face Acute Hunger as Drought Worsens

Kenya's Food Crisis: 2.8 Million Face Acute Hunger as Drought Worsens

Kenya faces an alarming food security crisis as 2.8 million people are projected to experience acute hunger from April
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Feb
19
KUSCCO Scandal: Sh13.3bn Missing as Top Officials Face Criminal Charges

KUSCCO Scandal: Sh13.3bn Missing as Top Officials Face Criminal Charges

In a shocking revelation that has rocked Kenya's cooperative sector, the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives
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Feb
19
After AU Loss, Raila Odinga Faces a Crossroads in Kenyan Politics

After AU Loss, Raila Odinga Faces a Crossroads in Kenyan Politics

Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship has ended in disappointment, marking a significant moment
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Feb
12
The Great Escape: How Kenya's Talent Migration Threatens Economic Growth

The Great Escape: How Kenya's Talent Migration Threatens Economic Growth

Kenya faces a looming economic crisis as half of its students express a strong desire to study abroad, signaling a
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