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Jussie Smollett Released from Jail Pending Appeal
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Jussie Smollett Released from Jail Pending Appeal

jussie just walked out of jail in Chicago ... and he was flanked by a bunch of security guards as he was whisked away into a waiting SUV and drove off into the night. There was a media circus Wednesday outside the Cook County Jail, with dozens of reporters and cameras waiting for Jussie to be released from custody ... and he walked right by without saying a word. Jussie's legal team talked, though, and they had quite a lot to say ... railing against the judge who sentenced him to jail time, claiming the sentence was unconstitutional and draconian. is going free -- at least for now -- while he tries to get his sentence for the hoax attack overturned. The appeals court ordered Jussie's release during the appeal process. He's being released from Cook County Jail on his own re...
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US Embassy Issues Measles Health Alert to Its Citizens in Kenya
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US Embassy Issues Measles Health Alert to Its Citizens in Kenya

Through an alert released on Wednesday, March 16, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised concerns about measles in Kenya and the whole of Africa. To protect its citizens from the highly infectious illness that spreads through contact or droplets in the air, the US Embassy issued health protocols to be adhered to by its citizens while traveling across Africa. Prior to traveling, the Embassy further directed its citizens to go for health check up together with their companions to ascertain if they are safe and free from the disease. "If you are not sure if you or your travel companions are fully protected against measles, schedule an appointment to see your healthcare provider at least one month before traveling so that you have enough time to get vaccina...
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Businessman Mzee Jackson Kibor dies
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Businessman Mzee Jackson Kibor dies

Jackson Kiprotich Kibor, a farmer and controversial politician from Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, is dead. His family confirmed that he died last night at St Luke's hospital in Eldoret. His daughter Loyce Kibor says he has been ailing for some time. He died at the age of 89 years. He was a prominent farmer and politician who once served as a Kanu chairman in Uasin Gishu during the regime of retired President Daniel Moi. He later differed with Moi and joined ODM. Kibor was a wealthy farmer owning more than 4,000 acres of land and other properties, including real estate in several parts of the country. He was popularly referred to as a veteran or prominent farmer-cum-politician but he had made headlines because of his polygamy, divorces and ugly battles with his sons...
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MODESTY IN THE FASHION WORLD
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MODESTY IN THE FASHION WORLD

Women & Entrepreneurship Featuring : Ameena Abdul Founder Of Moderne. Introduce yourself? My name is Amina Abdulrashid. I am an entrepreneur and content creator What do you do in terms of business? I have a modest fashion brand and a photography studio. What are some of the challenges you encounter in your business as a woman?  As a woman, I can't think of anything. As a business person, I face everyday challenges. Technical bits with our day to day operations has to be the main one. Covid has also been a challenge, as we all know. When did you realize you had a passion for fashion?  I have always liked fashion, even as a kid. Being well dressed has always been a big part of my personality. How has social media impacted you over the years?  Positively. I have...
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Russia bans officials among them US President Joe Biden from entering Russia
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Russia bans officials among them US President Joe Biden from entering Russia

Russia said it had put U.S. President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a dozen top U.S. officials on a "stop list" that bars them from entering the country. Alongside Biden, US officials on the list included Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, CIA chief William Burns, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and former secretary of state and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The ban was in response to sanctions imposed by Washington on Russian officials. The foreign ministry later added Trudeau to the list of sanctioned individuals. The measures appeared to be mainly symbolic, as the Foreign Ministry said it was maintaining official relations and if necessary would make sure that high-level contacts with the people on the list could take place.
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KRC Commences constructions of stations in Nairobi Estates
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KRC Commences constructions of stations in Nairobi Estates

Kenya Railway Corporations has commenced on new stations in estates in Nairobi. The new project is being developed within the existing railway corridors to enhance commuter rail services to Nairobi Railway Station. Some of Nairobi estates set to benefit from the new project include Kibera, Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Mutindwa, Satellite, Kenyatta University, and other satellite areas in Lukenya and Konza in Machakos County. Other areas set to benefit from the new project by Kenya Railways Corporation include Dagoretti Market, Thogoto, Aviation, Gitaru, Kariobangi South, Mutuini, Membley and Madaraka around the Strathmore area. At the moment, KRC has trains plying Nairobi- Imara Daima-Syokimau route, Githurai-Mwiki – Kahawa – Ruiru route, Nairobi-Embakasi route, and Nairobi – Kibera...
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1.1 million condoms, mosquito nets, and tuberculosis drugs have gone missing in Fresh KEMSA Scandal
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1.1 million condoms, mosquito nets, and tuberculosis drugs have gone missing in Fresh KEMSA Scandal

In the latest scandal at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), 1.1 million condoms, 908,000 mosquito nets, and tuberculosis drugs worth Ksh.10 million have gone missing. According to the Global Fund, a Switzerland-based organization that funds governments to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, the supplies are suspected of being stolen and resold to private chemists. KEMSA also overstated the value of medicines by Ksh.640 million, according to the organization's audit. Global Fund, whose main donors are the US, France, Germany and Japan, has granted Kenya over $1.4 (Ksh.159.6) billion since 2003. The organization now wants a fresh investigation launched into the case. KEMSA was in 2020 caught in another corruption scandal, with the Ethics and Anti-Corrup...
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Nyeri court has issued Arrest Warrant For Governor Wambora Over Contempt Of Court
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Nyeri court has issued Arrest Warrant For Governor Wambora Over Contempt Of Court

The Labor and Employment Relations Court in Nyeri has issued a warrant of arrest against Embu Governor Martin Wambora and three other county officials. This is after Governor Wambora, County Secretary County Jason Nyaga, the Finance and Economic Planning Executive John Njagi and his Chief Officer Ruth Ndirangu failed to appear before the court on Tuesday for sentencing. A ruling issued on Thursday, March 10, found them in contempt of court for failing to remit the Kenya County Government Workers' Union statutory fees despite a court order issued on December 1, 2020 instructing them to do so. The Embu county government has failed to remit statutory fees to the county government workers union since 2020. Judge John Njagi Marete has now instructed the OCS for Nyeri Police sta...
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Nine KDF soldiers killed, five injured in IED attack in Somalia
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Nine KDF soldiers killed, five injured in IED attack in Somalia

At least nine Kenya Defence Forces troops were killed when a vehicle they were traveling in was hit by an explosive in Gherille in Gedo in Somalia. Officials said five others were injured in the incident that happened Monday afternoon. This was after the lorry carrying the troops ran over an Improvised Explosive Device that had been set on the roadside by al-Shabaab militants operating in the area. The lorry was in a convoy that had drawn water from a point inside Kenya and was crossing into Somalia for use when it happened at about 1 pm. Details of the incident were scanty and the military at the Department of Defence headquarters did not comment on the same immediately. Images of the affected lorry showed it had been badly damaged. Officials said the Kenya Army tro...
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Absa Bank Kenya Plc doubled its 2021 earnings with profit into Billions.
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Absa Bank Kenya Plc doubled its 2021 earnings with profit into Billions.

Absa Bank Kenya Plc has doubled its 2021 full year earnings with profit rising by 160 per cent in the calendar year to Ksh.10.9 billion from Ksh.4.2 billion a year prior. The rise in the lender’s profitability is anchored on falling expenses and a steady growth in income streams across the 12 months. Absa’s total operating income for instance has grown by seven per cent to Ksh.36.9 billion on the backdrop of an 8.1 and 5.4 per cent growth in net interest income and non-interest funded income (NFI) to Ksh.25.3 billion and Ksh.11.7 billion respectively. At the same time, the bank has trimmed its total operating expenses by 16.7 per cent from Ksh.25.7 billion to Ksh.21.4 billion. This is after trimming its cover for potential loan defaults by 47.8 per cent to Ksh.4.7 billion ...
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