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Kenya’s President Ruto visits US as police deployment to Haiti takes shape

www.aljazeera.com

Kenyan officials say Haiti deployment is imminent as William Ruto to hold talks with US President Joe Biden this week.

Kenya hosts summit to shape Africa's future in agriculture

www.the-star.co.ke

The meeting is expected to generate concrete input on addressing existing challenges

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Kenya is badly prepared for floods: Four steps to reduce devastation and deaths

phys.org

Floods in Kenya in April/May 2024 led to the deaths of over 250 people and caused damage estimated at 4 billion Kenya shillings (US$35 million).

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Kenya: Extreme Winds Blow Off Roofs At the Coast

allafrica.com

NAIROBI -- The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has reported extreme winds in various parts of the Coastal region of Kenya linked to Tropical Storm IALY with roofs blown off and electric poles falling in some areas.

Kenya, US universities sign education partnership deals

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Ruto says Kenya and US stand to benefit immensely from programme

Kenya to employ 7 peace envoys at cost of Sh400m annually

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The funds will be part of the addition of Sh7.25 billion the department is asking from Exchequer

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We will rally behind you – Mt Kenya leaders tell Gachagua

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The leaders warned that the region risks being divided politically if they fail to rally behind Gachagua as region spokesperson.

World Bank to test Kenya’s fitness for new Sh158bn loan

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So far the country has successfully reduced its budget deficit to 4.4 percent.

How I plan to make Kenya top medical tourism hub – Mutua

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Mutua said the strategy is to enhance patient experience and offer affordable medical care.

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Kenya has developed policy to enhance products' quality – CS

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CS Miano said the policy will help enterprises access overseas markets

Gachagua to Mt Kenya: Don't let our enemies divide us

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"Mt Kenya people are wise and they can tell when politics are at play."

DP to Mt Kenya: Stop succession talks or fall in opposition

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"Only God knows who will become what so let's remain united."

Kenya ranked top three in Africa in conference tourism

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This year’s ranking is an improvement from the ninth place in 2022.

As U.S. influence in Africa wanes, Kenya bucks the trend

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William Ruto’s visit to Washington comes as a coups and wars, the use of Russian mercenaries, and Chinese loans have eroded Washington’s influence in Africa.

Kenya needs extra Sh2.1tn to widen social welfare net - ILO

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Notably, the unemployment segment lacks close to Sh75.5 billion (0.5% of GDP)

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Kenya, Israel strengthen medical ties with new collaborative initiatives

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The Israeli delegation pledged to donate state-of-the-art portable ultrasound equipment.

Top 5 Kenya's International Trade Partners in 2023

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China emerged as Kenya's major trading partners for Imports, with values of Sh459.0 billion.

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"Due to the floods in Kenya, we are operating at 15 percent of normal volumes"

www.freshplaza.com

Kenya has been grappling with heavy rainfall and numerous floods since March. This has also had significant repercussions for the fruit and vegetable (F&V) exports from the East African country. Belgian company Starfruit, which deals with…

Leaders angling for Mt Kenya leadership

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Opposition bigwigs from the region are plotting to make President William Ruto a one-term president.