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[From L; Air France-KLM Key Account Manager Kenya and Offline Markets, Elizabeth Muchai, walks Hildabeta Amiani, the Air France-KLM Country Sales Manager for Kenya and offline markets, and Abdul Bijur, the Chief Growth Officer at Verteil Technologies Pvt Ltd, through the New Distribution Capability (NDC) content on the Verteil travel platform. Photo/courtesy/March, 26, 2025].

70 Travel Agents introduced to Air France-KLM NDC integration

NAIROBI, KENYA-MARCH, 26, 2025—Over 70 travel agents and aggregators were on Wednesday introduced to a new partnership between Air France-KLM and Verteil, focusing on the New Distribution Capability (NDC), the…

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[Kenya's Former Attorney General and Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. He was on Wednesday fired by Kenya's President William Ruto. Photo/courtesy/March, 26, 2025].

Kenya’s Public Service CS Justin Muturi fired

NAIROBI, KENYA-MARCH, 26, 2025—President William Ruto on Wednesday fired his Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. The sacking follows a fallout between the two over the recent spate of abductions, forcible disappearance…

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[A photo of the one of the KQ fleet. The National carrier recorded a historic profit of 5.4 billion shillings in the year 2024. Photo/courtesy/ March, 26, 2025].

Kenya Airways reports historic 5.4B profit for the 2024 Financial Year

NAIROBI, KENYA-MARCH, 26, 2025—Kenya Airways PLC has announced an after-tax profit of KSh.5.4 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. This represents a remarkable turnaround from a loss…

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[LG Electronics (LG) newly-appointed Middle East and Africa (MEA) region CEO, Phil Won Jung. He is visiting Nairobi, Kenya to understand the East African market and strengthen partnerships in the region. Photo/courtesy/March, 26, 2025].

LG region CEO visits Nairobi to engage regional partners

NAIROBI, KENYA- MARCH, 26, 2025—LG Electronics (LG) newly-appointed Middle East and Africa (MEA) region CEO, Phil Won Jung, visited Nairobi, Kenya, as part of his strategic mission to understand the…

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[The accident scene where a British national Edgar Charles Frederick, 79 was killed by President William Ruto's motorcade, in Nairobi on Thursday, March, 2025. Photo/courtesy].

Briton killed by Ruto’s motorcade identified

NAIROBI, KENYA-MARCH, 14,2025—Kenyan Authorities on Friday revealed that the person killed in a tragic road accident that involved Kenya’s President William Ruto’s motorcade near Adams Arcade in Nairobi is a…

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[Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who lost the AU Chairmanship to Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssuf. He is set to join the Kenya Kwanza Government. Photo/Maxwell Ngallah/March, 04, 2025].

Consulting for who? Kenyans trash Raila’s nationwide ‘consultations’

NAIROBI, KENYA- MARCH 4TH, 2025- A section of Kenyans took it online trashing remarks and political actions by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga that he will engage Kenyans before making…

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[A make-shift cholera treatment centre in South Sudan. Photo/courtesy/CARE/February, 27, 2025].

South Sudan faces deadly cholera outbreak, funding shortfalls threaten response

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN – 27 FEB 2025 –South Sudan is facing an alarming cholera outbreak, with over 26,800 infections and 455 deaths across 39 counties in eight states. The crisis…

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[Some of the Somali nationals leaving their homes due to prolonged drought and hunger. Photo/courtesy/CARE SOMALIA/Feb' 26, 25].

Hunger catastrophe unfolding in Somalia

MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – FEBRUARY 25, 2025 –A staggering 3.4 million Somalis, nearly one in five, are struggling to find their next meal. This number could rise to 4.4 million by…

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[Pope Francis. The Pope has been suffering double pneumonia for the last ten Days according to The Vatican. Photo/courtesy].

Catholic faithful gather in St Peter’s Square to pray for Pope Francis

VATICAN, FERUARY 25, 2025—Hundreds of Catholic faithful among them Cardinals, Bishops, and members of the Roman Curia, gathered in St Peter’s Square to pray the Holy Rosary for Pope Francis.…

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[ADB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina ( right) and Interpol Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza, during the digning of the Leter of Intent at the Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan. Photo/ADB/Feb, 21, 2025].

ADB partners with Interpol to combat financial crime

ABIDJAN, FEBRUARY 21, 2025—The African Development Bank (ADB) Group has taken a significant step in fighting corruption and financial crime by signing a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal…

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[Ugandan opposition Leader Dr Kizza Besigye. he is being detained at the Luzira prison by Ugandan Authorities. Photo/courtesy/ February, 20, 2025].

Dr Besigye to remain in detention despite health deteriorating

KAMPALA, UGANDA, February, 20, 2025; Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye will be detained until later date February, when the judge will rule whether to release him or not. The…

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[Ugandan opposition Leader Dr Kizza Besigye. he is being detained at the Luzira prison by Ugandan Authorities. Photo/courtesy/ February, 20, 2025].

Dr Besigye to remain in detention despite health deteriorating

KAMPALA, UGANDA, February, 20, 2025; Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye will be detained until later date February, when the judge will rule whether to release him or not. The…

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[Bradley Marongo (Gen-Z Goliath in Dubai. He is seen crawling allowing lioness to climb his back as the Zam Zam brothers are enjoying the 'modern slavery' actions. Photo/courtesy/February, 17, 25].

Content creation or modern slavery? Kenyans criticize Gen-Z Goliath

Kenyan tallest young task Bradley Marongo, famously known as Gen-Z Goliath was forced to apologise after Kenyans strongly attacked him online over his recent actions in Dubai where he was…

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[African Leaders recently participating in the Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Photo/ADB/Feb' 17, 25].

CLIMATE CHANGE: ADB’s Climate Action Window channels $31m to boost climate resilience in 4 countries

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved over $31 million in funding under its African Climate Action Window (CAW) to strengthen climate resilience in Sierra…

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[L-R: Public Affairs Huawei Kenya Director, Maureen Mwaniki, Media Director Huawei Kenya, Khadija Mohamed, Ian Korir, Huawei Kenya, President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights Harriet Chiggai and Gloria Wawira, National Youth Council CEO during the event. Photo/MNgallah].

Stakeholders discuss mechanisms to advance inclusivity of women, girls in Science

To mark the International Day for Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS), Huawei Kenya hosted the UniTech Talk, an event dedicated to promoting the involvement of women and girls in…

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[A wheat farm in Kenya. Photo/MNgallah].

Cereal Millers Association refutes claims on local wheat purchases, calls for policy reforms

NAIROBI, KENYA-February 17, 2025- Recent claims suggesting that millers are unwilling to purchase local wheat, leaving farmers in Narok County with unsold stock worth Ksh.50 billion, are inaccurate and misrepresent…

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[L-R; Head of Finance and Strategy Faulu Bank, Stephen Ngugi, Vuyokazi Mabude, Head of Knowledge and Insights Old Mutual Africa region, and Anthony Mwithiga, Group Managing Director Old Mutual Investment group at the launch of the second edition of the Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor (OMFSM). The report revealed that 70% of Kenyans reported income declines in 2024, with half of the workforce experiencing stress. Photo/courtesy/Feb’ 15, 25].

70% of Kenyans report income declines, half of workforce depressed

NAIROBI, Kenya, February 15, 2025: A new report by Old Mutual reveals that 70% of Kenyans saw a decline in their incomes in 2024, with nearly half (47%) of the…

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[Mr. Dionnissius Elvan Swasiono, Deputy Director Indonesian National Counter Terrorism Centre (BNPT) makes his contribution during the peer-to-peer learning and exchange conference between Kenya and Indonesia held in Kenya. Photo/courtesy/Feb’ 14, 25].

Kenya, Indonesia partner to prevent and counter Violent Extremism

Kenya and Indonesia concluded a landmark peer-to-peer learning and exchange conference on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE), reinforcing their commitment to adopting holistic and inclusive strategies to tackle violent…

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[Youth spreading the AHF International Condoms Day message in the streets of Mathare in Kenya’s Capital, Nairobi on Feb’ 13, 25].

AHF calls for condom access reforms amid rising costs, unavailability

Despite over 1 million Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) being acquired globally each day, condom access in Kenya remains a pressing challenge, exacerbated by dwindling donor funding and high taxation on…

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