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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....

KEKE PALMER FILES FOR FULL CUSTODY OF SON… After Split

10Nov

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KEKE PALMER FILES FOR FULL CUSTODY OF SON… After Split

Image by Getty Image KeKe has also reportedly filed for a temporary restraining order against Darius. In the docs, Keke alleges there have been "many instances of physical violence" with Jackson, including one on November 5 Keke says she has on video. Keke Palmer is gunning for full legal and physical custody of her 8-month-old child … another development in the apparent relationship breakdown with Darius Jackson.

10Nov

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International news

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...

Kenya Railways increases fare Following Increase in Fuel prices

1Nov

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Kenya Railways increases fare Following Increase in Fuel prices

Kenya Railways company has increased fares across all routes in the country by 50 per cent. In the latest review, a passenger travelling to Mombasa will now pay Sh1,500 effective January 1, 2024, up from the current Sh1,000. Tickets purchased before then will, however, not be affected. For those who wish to travel with first class, they will have to pay Sh4,500, up from Sh3,000. “This increase is informed by changes in that energy and petroleum sector where prices of fuel have significantly increased thus increasing the cost of operations,” Kenya Railways said. Passengers will be charged Sh1,430 from Athi River to Mombasa; Emali to Mombasa will attract a fare of Sh1,100. Fares from Kibwezi to Mombasa will cost Sh890 while Voi to Mombasa will be at Sh440. Mtito An...

Canada withdraws 41 Diplomats from India

20Oct

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Canada withdraws 41 Diplomats from India

Forty-one Canadian diplomats have recently left India amid a rift over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil. India asked Canada two weeks ago to withdraw dozens of its diplomatic staff and threatened to remove their immunity if they remained. Canadian officials called the threat a "violation of international law". Relations have been tense after Canada accused India of being behind the 18 June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has denied the allegations, calling them "absurd". On Thursday, Canada's foreign minister, Melanie Joly, confirmed that many Canadian diplomats and their dependents in India have now left the country. She said India had said that immunity for "all but 21 diplomats" will be "unilaterally removed" by 20 October. The BBC...

Zarika, Kimario To Lead Team Kenya In Ultra Fight Series Boxing

9Oct

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Sports

Zarika, Kimario To Lead Team Kenya In Ultra Fight Series Boxing

Kenyan boxers are among the participants at the Ultra Fight Series boxing slated for October 27 at the Broadwalk Mall in Parklands. After being out of the ring for close to three years, Fatuma ‘Iron Fist’ Zarika will be back in action to defend her World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Super Featherweight title against Tanzanian pugilist Fatuma Omari. Zarika is among three Kenyan women boxers who have won a WBF title alongside Conjestina ‘Hands of Stone’ Achieng and Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng. The two-time World Boxing Council (WBC) World Super Bantam champion defeated Patience Mastara of Zimbabwe to lift the coveted title in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in November 2020 and now will defend the title in a ten-round duel against the decorated Tanzanian. Another Kenyan Albert Ki...

Over 60 Students From Eregi Girls’ School Hospitalised Over Unknown Illness

3Oct

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Over 60 Students From Eregi Girls’ School Hospitalised Over Unknown Illness

More than 60 students from Eregi Girls High School in Kakamega County have been admitted to various hospitals following an outbreak of an unknown illness. 30 students were admitted to the Kakamega Level Five Hospital, 20 to Shibwe Hospital and 10 to Iguhu Hospital. The students have shown similar symptoms, where they are having trouble walking. Reports indicate that more students are being rushed to various health facilities in the county. Sources indicated that initial laboratory tests had revealed that the students had elevated electrolytes, an indication that their bodies had lost fluids. Medical personnel from KEMRI are expected to visit the School on Tuesday to assess the situation.

Kenyans Among 1000 Blind People Who Can See Again Thanks To YouTube Star MrBeast

31Jan

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Kenyans Among 1000 Blind People Who Can See Again Thanks To YouTube Star MrBeast

YouTube star MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, has in his recent video taken his fans through the heartening journey of how he sponsored cataract surgeries for 1,000 people around the world, among them Kenyans. Cataract surgery involves replacing the cloudy lens inside your eye with an artificial one. It has a high success rate in improving one's eyesight. It can take 2 to 6 weeks to fully recover from cataract surgery with medical experts assuring permanent results. The 24-year-old YouTube pro, in the video posted on Sunday, worked with a surgeon who conducted the first round of surgeries in Jacksonville Florida, United States. Jeff Levenson, as identified by CNN, is an ophthalmologist and surgeon who has coordinated the “Gift of Sight” program for over 20 years, which pro...

JEFFREY DAHMER Show’s Only Causing Pain<br>

3Oct

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JEFFREY DAHMER Show’s Only Causing Pain

The niece of glenda cleaveland neighbor played by in the Netflix series -- says the show's brought nothing but trauma to the victims' families, and a physical memorial would only make things worse. A potential memorial dedicated to Dahmer's victims would just be too tragic for the families. She even notes she's avoided local spots related to his killing spree at all costs until recently.As we reported, there's been a recent swell of support for building a tribute in Milwaukee ... where Dahmer lived and killed most of his victims. Mayor cavalier Johson is on board with the concept of honoring the victims in some way, but he's worried a memorial might be viewed as a shrine that would draw fans of the murderer. She's echoing what other relatives of victims have said -- the Net...

businesses given deadline to deploy new machine or face Sh1 million fine

28Jun

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Business

businesses given deadline to deploy new machine or face Sh1 million fine

The Kenya Revenue Authority has given businessmen and traders only one month to purchase and install the new upgraded electronic tax register machines on their premises. Businesses and traders who fail to comply by July 1, risk a Sh1 million fine or three years of jail time. “If a VAT registered taxpayer does not comply within the specified period then we invoke section 53 of the VAT Act which says that you will either be fined Sh1 million or three years imprisonment or both if you don’t comply within the specified timeline,” said Hakamba Wangwe the chief manager in charge of Tax Invoice Management System (TIMS) operations. KRA has given 16 suppliers to offer the new gadgets which will also require the installation of new software. According to one of the approved supplier...