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Kenya’s colorful public transport buses capitalize on partying foreign tourists

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Kenya’s public service vehicles, known locally as “matatus,” are one of the East African country’s most distinct modes of transportation. Matatus are also a key part of the culture. These vehicles, mostly 33-seater buses, start as chassis…

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Wetin dey cause teachers strike for Kenya as schools plan to resume

Getty Images Teachers for Kenya dey divided ova dia plan to go on strike wey...

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Kenya: Kenyan Citizen Threatens Legal Action Over Health Ministry Insurance Fund

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Nairobi -- A Kenyan citizen has threatened to take legal action against the Health Ministry within 14 days should it fail to address issues raised on the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

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Kenya: Doctored Photo Falsely Claims Kenyan News Anchor Olive Burrows Won 'Miss Uda' Title Linked to Ruling Party

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IN SHORT: A doctored photo on Facebook falsely claims that the Citizen TV journalist has won a title backed by the ruling party. Olive Burrows has faced accusations of government bias in her interviews, which the fake photo seeks to…

Bolt Kenya increases fares by 10% amidst driver concerns, following Uber’s lead

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Bolt Kenya has announced a 10% increment to its base fares across all its ride categories, one week after Uber Kenya raised fares in response to drivers’ frustrations.

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Kenya Police Bullets shoot Simba Queens to reach CAF Champions League qualifiers finals

The local champions came from behind to stun Tanzanian giants Simba 3-2 on Monday morning.

Kenya: Nyamira County Students Shine At Young Scientists Kenya 2024 Awards

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Nairobi -- Students of Nyamira County Menyenya Secondary School, Bradford Nyangiri and Felix Makori have emerged the overall winners of the 7th Edition of the Annual Young Scientists Kenya [YSK] National Science and Technology Exhibition.

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Kenya: Mbadi Changes Tune On JSS Teacher Employment, Says Money Available

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Nairobi -- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi now says there is money available to employ Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers on permanent and pensionable terms.

Kenya: Destructive Hyena Captured in Migori

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Migori -- Residents of Lichota-Suna West Sub County have thanked Kenya Wildlife Services for capturing a hyena that has been causing them sleepless nights.

Kenya: Bolt Announces 10 Percent Pay Hike for Drivers Following Concerns

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Nairobi -- Ride-hailing platform Bolt has increased earnings for drivers by 10 percent to cushion them from rising operational costs.

Kenya: NYS to Oversee Youths Recruited Under Climate Works Mtaani

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Nairobi -- President William Ruto has directed the National Youth Service to oversee the youth recruited under the Climate Works Mtaani initiative for managing Kenya's environmental sustainability.

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Getting to Know Kenya Through a Local Hiking Club

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The author sought an authentic experience, and found it in Lets Drift, “an exuberant Kenyan-centered enterprise” of people living in and near Nairobi.

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Kenya: Former Director of Press Service in Mudavadi's Office Salim Swaleh Asks for Forgiveness

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Nairobi -- Former Director of press Service in the office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary Salim Swaleh is now asking for forgiveness.

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EXPLAINER: What to know about Kenya's G7 strategy

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The strategy is made up of seven women governors in the country.

Kenya: DCI Seizes 73.6KG of Marijuana Worth Sh2.2mn Along Migori-Sirare Highway

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Nairobi Kenya -- Police have seized 73.6kg of Marijuana worth Sh2.2million on the Migori-Sirare highway.

Kenya: Salaries of Kenyan Police in Haiti to Be Paid This Week, Multinational Security Support Mission Says

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Nairobi -- The agency overseeing the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti says the salaries of Kenyan police in Haiti will soon be paid.

“Sunken Cooking Jacket” Wins Young Scientists Kenya 2024 Awards

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“Sunken Cooking Jacket,” under the Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences category beat over 1780 submissions of young innovators, to win the Young Scientists Kenya 2024 Awards earning them this prestigious accolade. The multi…

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Why Maize prices have soared in Kenya - Economists

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Kenya has consistently been a net importer of maize due to the large population.

Kenya: U.S. Military Delivers 24 Armored Vehicles to Kenyan Police in Haiti

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The United States Military has delivered 24 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) MaxxPros armored vehicles to the Kenyan police in Haiti.

Kenya: DP Gachagua Highlights Wins in War Against Illicit Brews

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Nairobi -- The Government's fight against illicit brews and drug abuse is bearing fruits due to stringent measures rolled out to curb the menace and effective coordination of the exercise by the National Government Administration Officers.