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Sunday, Aug 25

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CAF Confederation Cup: Kenya Police FC basks in continental glory

Police FC will now face off with Egyptian Giants Zamalek in the next round of the African Confederation Cup set to be staged in Egypt.

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Kenya to Build East Africa’s First Nuclear Power Plant by 2034 Amid Local Opposition

Set to open in 2034, Kenya seeks to construct East Africa’s first nuclear plant by 2034 despite local opposition. The plant is set to open ... Read more

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Reading Festival 2024: Kenya Grace on her massive rise and embracing her “darker” side

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Off the back of her fun and high-octane Reading & Leeds Festival debut, the DJ and singer talked to NME about new music and her debut EP

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Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have soared, but Tanzania’s haven’t: economists explain why

theconversation.com

Kenyans and Malawians are paying high prices for maize: regional markets aren’t working well.

Gachagua: Protecting traditions is key to Kenya’s unity

www.the-star.co.ke

He praised Maa community for firmly protecting their identity and promoting their culture locally and globally.

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AI Curiosity Explodes: South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya Embrace the Technology

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During the first half of 2024, Google Search trends revealed a significant rise in interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Interest in AI grew by 150% in Kenya, 130% in Nigeria, and 120% in South…

Football Kenya Federation prepares for elections after successful Special General Meeting

Key items discussed included the adoption of decisions by the National Executive Committee, approval of the newly constituted Electoral Board.

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Kenya Power Adds More Electric Vehicles To Its Fleet

cleantechnica.com

There is a growing number of utility companies on the African continent that are now adding electric vehicles to their fleet. Fleet operators have some of the best use cases for electrification. A lot of their operations revolve around…

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Excitement as FESTAC Africa Festival kicks off in Kenya

punchng.com

With excitement at a feverish pitch, the well-anticipated fifth edition of FESTAC Africa Festival begins today, August 24, 2024, in Kisumu (a port city on the popular Lake Victoria), Kenya. The festival, which will run from August 25 to…

Saturday, Aug 24

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Bird species are disappearing at an alarming rate in Kenya, study finds

phys.org

Sub-Saharan Africa has a vast amount of uncultivated, arable land—about 2 million km2, accounting for about 50% of the global total. This land is a critical habitat for many animal species, including birds.

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Bien… harmonies from Kenya

guardian.ng

The weather is the coolest I have ever seen in Lagos, he says. It’s another regular day in Nigeria’s commercial hub for Bien-Aimé Baraza, Grammy-winning Kenyan bard and one-third of the celebrated boy band sensation Sauti Sol. As he muses…

Kenya's Username crowned at continental real estate summit

www.the-star.co.ke

The firm was recognized for its contribution to easing two million housing deficit in the country

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Gachagua's Diary: DP fires warning, affirms grip on Mt Kenya

www.the-star.co.ke

The DP told his rivals in the region that they risk falling by the wayside in 2027

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Kenya: Govt to Implement Police Salary Hikes in 3 Phases - Interior Ministry

allafrica.com

Nairobi -- The government will implement the 40 percent salary increment for uniformed officers, recommended by the reform task force led by former Chief Justice David Maraga, in three phases.

Kenya: MOH Confirms Second Mpox Case, Clears Contacts to First Case

allafrica.com

Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has reported the second case of the Mpox disease at the Malaba One Stop Border Post-Busia County.

Kenya's hockey boys inch closer to recapturing East African crown

St Anthonys, Musingu face off in a repeat of national hockey final.

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Kenya: 10,000 Appeals Lodged As Students Contest New Funding Model

allafrica.com

Nearly 10,000 aggrieved students have so far registered appeals through the Higher Education Financing (HEF) portal contesting the new university funding model.

Kenya on high alert after second case of Mpox

www.the-star.co.ke

The trucker had travelled to Congo, to an area currently battling the deadly Clade 1B strain

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Electric Motorcycle Sales Were Close to 4% of All Motorcycles Sold in Kenya in 2023

cleantechnica.com

There are over 2 million internal combustion engine motorcycles in Kenya. Motorcycles are mainly used as public transport vehicles in Kenya. These motorcycle taxis are popularly known as boda bodas. The motorcycle taxi industry is a vital…