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Tanzania signs major carbon credit deal covering national parks
Tanzania has signed a deal for one of East Africa's biggest land-based carbon credit projects. The project covers six national parks, spanning 1.8 million hectares (4.4 million acres). Tanzania, which has forest resources of nearly 48 million hectares, has emerged…
Traffic officers banned from carrying guns
Deputy Inspector General-Kenya Police Service Mirriam Muli directed all traffic police officers to refrain from carrying firearms while on duty. This decision was made in response to recent incidents of misuse of firearms by traffic police officers. Muli said in…
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Carol Sonnie drops Mulamwa’s surname ‘Oyando’ from their daughter
In what is turning out to be another intriguing chapter in keeping up with Mulamwa’s love life, his ex-fiancee Carol Sonnie has dropped the comedian’s surname from their daughter. Mulamwah was born Kendrick Oyando. His two year old daughter with Carol was born Keilah Oyando. Mulamwah recently did a traditional wedding with his new catch Ruth K and is building…
What is Manu Chandaria’s net worth
Manu Chandaria, a prominent figure in the Kenyan business landscape, is a true embodiment of resilience, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. Born on March 1, 1929, in Nairobi, Kenya, he has become a distinguished industrialist, philanthropist, and a symbol of success for many aspiring entrepreneurs in Africa. This article delves into Manu Chandaria's net worth, tracing his remarkable journey from humble…
US to return to the moon after 50 years in 2025 as new space race heats up
More than 50 years after the last Apollo mission, the United States will try once again to land a craft on the Moon on January 25, said the head of…
“It wasn’t me,” says Murkomen after being heckled in Baringo
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has denied being heckled during a football tournament in Baringo on November 26, 2023 despite a widely circulated video showing him being booed. The heckling…
South African Company to Start Making Vaginal Rings That Protect Against HIV
A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available. The Population Council announced Thursday that Kiara Health of Johannesburg will start making the silicone rings in the next few…
Liverpool beat Lask to top Europa League group
Liverpool reached the last 16 of the Europa League as group winners with a 4-nil victory over LASK at Anfield. Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo both struck in the space of three first-half minutes. Mohamed Salah then added a penalty after the break and Gakpo added a second late on for a straightforward win. Toulouse's failure to beat Union St-Gilloise ensures Liverpool cannot be caught at the top of Group…
Who is Yahya Sinwar? Hamas leader in Gaza
Yahya Sinwar has disappeared. Hardly surprising when thousands of Israeli troops backed by drones, electronic eavesdropping devices and human informants, are all trying to discover his whereabouts. Sinwar, who has…
Pope evicts critic American Cardinal from Vatican apartment, withdraws salary
Pope Francis has stripped conservative American Cardinal Raymond Burke of some of his Vatican privileges, including a large, subsidized apartment and his salary, a senior Vatican official said on Tuesday.…
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Inactive Gmail accounts to be deleted from Friday. How to save yours
If you've got an old Google account that you have not used for a couple of years then it could…
Govt flies boats to Garrisa as death toll from floods climbs to 136
The number of people so far killed by floods in the country has hit 136. This follows heavy rains experienced…
Kim Yo Jong says US and North Korea will never sit face to face again
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Kim Yo Jong on Thursday dismissed U.S. calls for a…
2023 is the hottest year on record
The U.N. weather agency said Thursday that 2023 is all but certain to be the hottest year on record, and…
Is there trouble in Karen Nyamu and Samido’s relationship? Looks like
Mugithi artist Samidoh, and his baby mama, Senator Karen Nyamu's relationship appears to have hit heavy turbulence as the two…
Itumbi differs with DCI on Nuru Okanga’s arrest. “Ruto is not interested in such drama”
One of President William Ruto's aides, digital strategist Dennis Itumbi has criticised the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over the…
Woman defies science to become mother to twins at 70
Safina Namukwaya, a 70-year-old Ugandan woman, has defied the odds and become a mother to twins after undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF)…
Kenya secures Sh12 billion loan from AfDB for economic recovery
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a Ksh12.3 billion (€73 million) loan to Kenya to support the country’s economic…
Speeding train runs over man in Nakuru
A man was crushed to death by a speeding train in the Mbaruk area, Nakuru County. The train did not…
Wakadinali are the only Kenyan artists on Spotify Africa’s most streamed list 2023
Sure, here is a rewrite of the article: Wakadinali Dominates Spotify's Wrapped 2023 Rankings for Kenya The Kenyan hip-hop group…
Govt announces plan to construct 100 dams in order to conserve flood water
The Government is planning to construct 100 mega dams and another 1,000 small water reservoirs as one way of harvesting…
Arsenal wins Champions League group after six goal rout of RC Lens
Arsenal reached the Champions League knockouts as group winners by thumping Lens at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners scored five in…
US to return to the moon after 50 years in 2025 as new space race heats up
More than 50 years after the last Apollo mission, the United States will try once again to land a craft…
Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit over Binance ads
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a class action lawsuit in the US over his promotion of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency…
Wetangula bans Kaunda suits in Parliament
Kenya's parliament has banned the wearing of a suit, named after the late Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, within the building.…
Ex-KERRA employee to surrender Sh265m houses
In a landmark ruling, Justice Esther Maina has mandated Margaret Wanja Muthui, a former Kenya Rural Roads Authority employee, to…
Police officer shoots wife dead in domestic squabble
A police officer was Tuesday night arrested after the body of his wife was found in his house with gunshot…
Shame as water being rationed in Nairobi despite ongoing heavy rains
Despite ongoing rains, Nairobi residents will still experience water rationing due to limited production capacity. The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage…
Haaland sets Champions League goal record as City knock out Leipzig
Erling Haaland obliterated a Champions League goalscoring record at Etihad Stadium as Manchester City fought back from two goals down…
Death toll rises to 120 in Kenya floods
At least 120 people have died, and the members of almost 90,000 households have been displaced by flooding in Kenya,…
Newcastle denied win at PSG by controversial stoppage time penalty
Kylian Mbappe scored a controversial late penalty to deny Newcastle an impressive win at Parc des Princes but the draw…
Lebron James sets another league record in Lakers defeat
LeBron James set the record for most minutes played in the NBA on the same night he suffered the heaviest…
EU, Arab leaders say two state solution only answer to Israel-Palestinian conflict
A two-state solution would be the answer to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, officials of Arab states and the European Union agreed…
Pope evicts critic American Cardinal from Vatican apartment, withdraws salary
Pope Francis has stripped conservative American Cardinal Raymond Burke of some of his Vatican privileges, including a large, subsidized apartment…
1 in 5 jobs in the US can be taken over by AI, says report
Almost all U.S. jobs, from truck driver to childcare provider to software developer, include skills that can be done, or…
Aldrine Kibet fires Kenya past Rwanda into U18 CECAFA Semi Finals
In a thrilling encounter at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mambo Leo, Kisumu, Aldrine Kibet emerged as the hero, scoring the lone…
High Court declares Housing Levy Unconstitutional
The High Court of Kenya has declared the Housing Levy unconstitutional. The levy which was introduced in July 2023, required…
KNTC chief executive Pamela Mutua arrested over Sh17 billion edible oil scandal
Heads have started to roll in the controversial Sh17 billion edible oil scandal after detectives arrested and questioned key officials…
Uganda seeks $150 million loan from China after World Bank freeze
Uganda's finance ministry has announced plans to borrow a $150m (£118m) loan from China's Exim bank to develop the country's…
Primary school teacher dies while trapping grass hoppers for his parents
A primary school teacher lost his life when he was electrocuted while trapping grasshoppers to take to his parents. James…
MP Peter Salasya on the run after threatening female Magistrate
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya is currently on the run after allegedly threatening Kakamega magistrate Gladys Kiama. The incident transpired…
China’s Top Diplomat Wang Yi to Visit UN For Israel-Hamas Talks
China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit New York this week to hold a United Nations Security Council meeting on…
Tyrese bashes ex-wife over $20k (Sh3 million) a month child support demand
Hollywood actor and singer Tyrese has stood steadfast in his assertion that his ex-wife, Samantha Lee, married him solely for…
Pilot flies passengers to wrong city, refuses to apologize
A politician who was on a plane that landed in the wrong city in Nigeria has told BBC Igbo that…
Scientists, youth urge African leaders to reject more production of fossil fuels at Cop 28
At least 50 Scientists and a group of over 2000 youth across 30 African countries have called on African leaders…
Temporary reprieve as High Court halts new health insurance fund
The high court has halted the implementation and enforcement of the Social Health Insurance Fund Act 2023, the Primary Health…
Virgin Atlantic makes history with first ever intercontinental flight using 100% green fuels
The first transatlantic flight powered only by sustainable fuels is due to take off on Tuesday morning. Operated by Virgin…
Cristiano Ronaldo convinces referee to cancel a penalty he had won
Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his goalscoring exploits but on Monday night the Al-Nassr forward convinced the referee not to…
ICC terminates cases against six Kenyans including Ruto, Uhuru
The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Monday that it is closing its investigations into six Kenyan suspects accused of…
Lessons from Xi Jinping’s book ‘The Governance of China’ for African leaders
As a direct beneficiary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation platform, I got the privilege to have first-hand experience of…
“It wasn’t me,” says Murkomen after being heckled in Baringo
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has denied being heckled during a football tournament in Baringo on November 26, 2023 despite…
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