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30Nov

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Ruto To Grace Hustler Fund Anniversary

President William Ruto is today, Thursday 30, 2023, expected to grace the Hustler Fund anniversary event in Nairobi. The fund was launched on November 30, 2022, by Ruto's government with the aim to directly empower the Micro and Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The fund was initially set to give eight million Kenyans a second chance to access credit at the lowest interest rate. It offered much-needed relief and a new lease of life to millions of Kenyans who could not access credit after having been blacklisted by various credit rating agencies, by offering them loans from as minimum as Ksh.500 to as high as Ksh.50,000 at 8 per cent pro-rated basis or a daily rate of 0.002 per cent. Hustler Fund's acting CEO Elizabeth Nkuku says that as of November 28, 2023, a total of 21....

Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies At 96

20Nov

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Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies At 96

Former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who President Jimmy Carter called "an extension of myself" owing to his wife's prominent role in his administration even as she tirelessly promoted the cause of mental health, died on Sunday at age 96, the Carter Center said. Rosalynn Carter, who in recent days had entered hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia, died with her family by her side, according to a statement released by the Carter Center, a nonprofit organization founded by the couple. Jimmy Carter, a Democrat, served as president from 1977 to 1981. He and his wife were the longest-married U.S. presidential couple, having wed in 1946 when he was 21 and she was 18. After his single term as president ended, he has also enjoyed more post-White House years than any president b...

11 Dead, 51 Hospitalised In China Building Fire

16Nov

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11 Dead, 51 Hospitalised In China Building Fire

Eleven people have died and 51 have been sent to hospital after a fire tore through a building in northern China's Shanxi province on Thursday, state media said. The fire started at a four-floor building belonging to the Yongju coal company in Lishi District, Luliang City, Shanxi Province at around 6:50 am (2250 GMT on Wednesday), state media said, citing local authorities. "Eleven people have been confirmed dead and the specific number of casualties is still being counted," state broadcaster CCTV said. "A total of 63 people have been evacuated so far, 51 of whom were sent to the Luliang First People's Hospital for treatment", it added. "Rescue work is still in progress and the cause of the fire is under investigation," it added. Video footage posted on social media sit...

Radio Africa Group mourns East FM radio host Aleem Manji

13Nov

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Radio Africa Group mourns East FM radio host Aleem Manji

Radio Africa Group has eulogised Aleem Manji as a passionate radio host with an indelible contribution. Group Human Resource Manager Jemima Ngode said Manji's professional legacy and vision will be carried forward. "As we mourn Aleem Manji today, let's remember his professional legacy, his indelible contributions, his unmatched passion. And let's carry forward his vision, his dedication, and his pursuit of excellence. For, that is the best tribute we can offer him, the most fitting farewell to our esteemed colleague," she said. Radio Jambo's Ghost Mulei said: I am saddened and shocked. We spoke last week at the parking and you wished me a nice weekend. Rest in peace humble respectful soul. Life is short for sure! Aleem Amin Abdul Manji died on November 12...

Equity Bank takes on Fuliza with a mobile overdraft facility

13Nov

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Equity Bank takes on Fuliza with a mobile overdraft facility

Equity Bank has unveiled a real-time overdraft facility that will see borrowers top up to Sh100,000 in a charm offensive against Safaricom's Fuliza and Faraja products. The product, according to the insider with detailed knowledge, says it is part of the lender's move to stir financial inclusivity and boost the conventional market due perceived high level of risk. Although details of the facility, including specific terms and conditions are yet to be made clear, an insider at the bank revealed to the Star that the plan comes with a flexible repayment plan of up to 30 days. "The solution allows customers to top up any amount between Sh100 to Sh100,000. Borrowers can opt to repay the borrowed amount before the 30-day term concludes,'' the source told the Star. On the w...

Travellers spend night in cold after trailer blocks highway

13Nov

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Travellers spend night in cold after trailer blocks highway

Tens of travellers spent their Sunday night in the cold along the Mombasa highway following an accident involving a trailer This is after a trailer, involved in an accident blocked the busy highway at the Makindu-Kiboko area, police said. Efforts by officials to clear the scene did not bear any fruits after road users overlapped causing more chaos at the scene, police said. Choppers heading to an official event in the area overflew the site and communicated the mess there, officials said amid calls for more resources to address it. Mombasa highway is a crucial link as it handles thousands of vehicles including those headed for Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, South Sudan and Burundi. The Sunday night- Monday morning snarl-up was witnessed ahead of President William Ruto’s visit to ...

10Nov

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President Ruto In Saudi Arabia

President William Ruto arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday morning. Ruto was welcomed to Saudi by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Riyadh. He is scheduled to attend the inaugural Saudi-African Summit scheduled to take place at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre. According to the event organisers, the summit will host 50 leaders from the Middle East and Africa. The rest of the delegation from Africa comprised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, Gabonese interim President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, Mauritius President Prithvirajsing Roopun, Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassa...

Russia strikes civilian ship in Black Sea port of Odesa – Ukraine

9Nov

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Russia strikes civilian ship in Black Sea port of Odesa – Ukraine

At least one person has been killed after a Russian missile struck a civilian ship entering the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa, Ukrainian officials say. According to the southern defence forces, the Liberian-flagged vessel was struck by an anti-radar missile. A 43-year-old harbour pilot died, while three Filipino crewmembers and a port worker have been injured. There was no immediate comment from Russia on the incident. According to Odesa's Regional Prosecutor's Office, which is investigating, the attack was launched at 16:45 local time (14:45 GMT) on Wednesday. The ship was reportedly moored at the time it was struck. One of the injured workers was hospitalised. Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said on social media that the ship was supposed t...

6Nov

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KCSE Exams Begin Countrywide

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) main examinations officially began on Monday morning. Officials from the Ministry of Education arrived at various exam collection centres early in the morning to oversee the distribution of exam materials. Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang led the exercise at the Westlands DCC centre, while Teachers Service Commission (CEO) Nancy Macharia oversaw the exam distribution at the Mvita centre in Mombasa County. Our focus should be on value addition to our students. Whatever results that our children will get is from the input of our teams in schools,” Kipsang said in a media address on Monday. After sitting practical exams, the candidates will now attend to main subjects, an exercise that will com...

8 Dead After Matatu And Truck Collide On Nakuru-Eldoret Highway

6Nov

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8 Dead After Matatu And Truck Collide On Nakuru-Eldoret Highway

Eight people have been confirmed dead after a matatu and trailer collided on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway on Monday morning. The 3.00 am incident involved a 14-seater matatu which was heading towards Nakuru direction and the truck that was heading towards the Eldoret direction. The accident occurred at the Ngata stretch, and those injured were rushed to the Nakuru level 6 hospital. “We have now established that 8 people have died, 5 others, including children were seriously injured. The lorry driver escaped after the accident, we are looking for him. The matatu driver is among those who died," Nakuru county police commander Samuel Ndanyi said on Monday morning.