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Chris Kirubi's daughter tapped to lead Kenya's tourism image rebrand
TUKO
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August 17, 2025
The daughter of the late industrialist Chris Kirubi has been appointed to chair a 23-member task force to rebrand Kenya’s global tourism image Tourism CS Rebecca Miano said the rebrand will contribute to strengthening the national brand identity,...
Bodo Möller Chemie appoints Jason Blyth as Managing Director for South Africa and Kenya
chemeurope.com
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August 18, 2025
With effect from July 1, 2025, Jason Blyth has taken over the position of Managing Director of Bodo Möller Chemie in South Africa and Kenya. In this role, the experienced chemical distribution specialist will be responsible for all of the...
Farmers, Environmentalists Differ On Risks, Rewards Of Tree Crops For Carbon Finance
Daily Independent
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August 18, 2025
1 LAGOS – With carbon finance gaining global attention, there are mixed reactions on whether to promote tree crop farming especially by smallholders and homesteads as a way to earn carbon credits or not. While some stakeholders see an...
How Kenya Pipeline is helping deaf students in Kwale thrive
Star
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Kwale School for the Deaf students Rose Matano, Mary Matano and Mariam Shaban / JOHN CHESOLIA narrow, dusty road curls gently downhill from the heart of Kwale town, leading to a modest compound that hums with a quiet but powerful energy. Inside...
Toxic plastic chemicals are exposing workers and consumers alike, study shows
Environmental Health News
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August 18, 2025
A new international study finds that toxic chemicals in plastics are seeping into the bodies of both waste pickers and office workers, regardless of where they live or work. Liza Gross reports for Inside Climate News. In short: Researchers from...
Kenya’s Defence Chief Criticizes AU Troop Reduction in Somalia, Warns of Security Risks
Shabelle Media Network
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August 17, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Defence Forces Commander, General Charles Kahariri, has condemned the decision to reduce the number of troops in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUMIS, formerly AUSSOM), describing it as a setback that undermines...
Gasping for air: How asthma is suffocating Kenya's most vulnerable
The Standard
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How asthma is suffocating Kenya’s most vulnerable. [Courtesy/GettyImages] Mathews Kizito from Busia County has lived with asthma since childhood. He believes the condition is hereditary, as his late father, Jacob Wafula, also suffered from it....
CHAN: Thousands flock fan zones to watch Kenya vs Zambia after Kasarani hits ticket limit
The Standard
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With tickets capped at 27,000, many fans have been forced to watch the match at Fan Zones (photo courtesy) As excitement peaks ahead of the highly anticipated African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) clash between Kenya and Zambia, many football...
Kenyans lend govt over KSh 95b in oversubscribed August CBK Treasury bond
TUKO
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August 15, 2025
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) invited bids for the reopened 15-year and 19-year infrastructure bonds in August 2025 CBK sought to raise KSh 90 billion from the subscription of the bond, promising returns of up to 12.96% per year However, Kenyans...
NGODA: Include voice of Non-State Actors in Africa’s climate agenda at Addis Summit
Star
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Dismas Ngoda is the head of research and data analyst at Green Communication Institute African states are gearing up for the second African Climate Summit (ACS-II), which will take place two years after the inaugural gathering held in Nairobi in...
“Tusichome game” – Sakaja urges fans to embrace fan zones ahead of Kenya vs Zambia clash
TV47
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August 17, 2025
With excitement building ahead of the much-anticipated clash between Kenya and Zambia, Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has called on football fans to avoid attempting to force their way into the already full Kasarani Stadium. Instead, he urged...
3 Kenyans shine during Africa Fashion Week in London
TV47
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August 17, 2025
This August, London played host to the 15th Edition of Africa Fashion Week London, a spectacular two-day celebration of African creativity and heritage. Held at Space House, London, England, the event brought together designers, models and fashion...
No Kenyan left behind: KEMSA’s bold push for assistive technology
TV47
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August 17, 2025
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to anchoring inclusion in the country’s health supply chain by prioritizing access to assistive technology and rehabilitation services. Speaking at the 2025 Devolution...
Two Rivers Mall: Nairobi’s Lifestyle Hub Redefining Urban Living
Capital FM Kenya
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August 17, 2025
Aug 17 – On any given weekend, Nairobians stream into Two Rivers Mall — some to shop, others to dine, and many more simply to soak in the atmosphere of East Africa’s largest lifestyle destination. For Centum Investments CEO James Mworia, the...
Ethiopia to Copy Kenya's Tax Tricks to Increase Revenue
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 17, 2025
Ethiopia is turning to regional peers such as Kenya to guide its sweeping tax transformation plans as the country grapples with a sharp decline in domestic revenue collection. According to a recent report on Ethiopia’s tax-to-GDP ratio, the...
Kenya set to host FilmAfrica, new global stage for African storytellers
The Standard
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Minister for tourism and wildlife Hon.Rebecca Miano, flanked by PS tourism John Ololtuaa and Chadwick Pelletier Founder and CEO DaVinci International Film Festival,during the launch of Film African on August 14th 2025 at Holiday Inn,Two Rivers...
Chester Zoo unveils first look at new luxury wildlife lodges with giraffes and zebras
Birmingham Live
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August 17, 2025
Chester Zoo has unveiled the first glimpse of its magnificent safari-style lodge resort. The Reserve, a brand new luxury 51 lodge resort, is poised to welcome its inaugural guests next week. Nevertheless, before that moment arrives, enthusiastic...
Nairobi Hospital moves to reassure insurers after pricing saga
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 15, 2025
The hospital explained that the price changes on some medical products and services were necessary due to rising costs of both imported and local medical supplies. However, the facility has also been embroiled in publicized boardroom disputes....
Kenyan designers shine at Africa Fashion Week London 2025, showcasing sustainable style and global creativity
The Standard
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Designers Jamie Bryan Kimani, the founder of Sevaria, Sharon Wendo of Epica Jewellery, and Kevin Abwova of Kisero. [Courtesy] Three Kenyan design houses showcased their designs at Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2025 at Space House, London...
Kenyans to governors: Find something better to do with your time
The Standard
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President William Ruto addresses the 2025 Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County. [PCS] The just-concluded Devolution Conference in Homa Bay has been another display of extravagance and opulence, with no tangible results expected in terms of...