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"I Gave My Son My Kidney, Then Lost My Family": Kenyan Pilot's Emotional Story of Love, Sacrifice and a Bitter Property Battle
For more than three decades, Captain Patrick Waweru built a career that took him across continents, flying aircraft into some of Africa's most challenging airspaces. His work demanded precision, discipline and composure under pressure.But the greatest turbulence of his life, he...
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The question of who controlled access to the holding cells at Nairobi Central Police Station took centre stage on Tuesday as the murder trial over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang continued before the High Court in Kibra.A protected prosecution witness, a police...
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View all Today in History →Understanding the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a significant initiative aimed at fostering economic integration across the African continent. Launched in 2021, AfCFTA is designed to create a single market for goods and services among its 54 member countries, thereby facilitating easier and more efficient trade. The agreement is expected to reduce tariffs on 90% of goods, which, according to estimates, could lead to an increase in intra-African trade by approximately 52% by 2022, potentially transforming the continent's economy. In addition to reducing tariffs, AfCFTA aims to enhance trade in services, promote investment, and boost economic growth by creating a more competitive environment for African businesses. This initiative is anticipated to attract foreign investment and support the development of regional value chains. By offering a unified platform, AfCFTA also seeks to address the challenges of trade barriers and varying regulations that have historically hindered economic cooperation among African nations. Ultimately, the goal of AfCFTA is to enable the continent to harness its vast resources, diversify its economies, and create job opportunities for its growing population.
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President nominates Ida Odinga as Kenya’s envoy to UNEP
President William Ruto has nominated Canon Dr Ida Betty Odinga for appointment as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), subject to parliamentary approval.
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22 Arrested in NTSA Crackdown on Pedestrians Skipping Footbridge
Twenty-two pedestrians have been arrested and taken to court after allegedly crossing a busy section of road instead of using the Allsops footbridge, as authorities step up efforts to curb pedestrian fatalities on Kenyan roads.The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)...
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Civil Servants Reject SRC Pay Review, Threaten First Nationwide Strike
NAIROBI — Kenya's largest civil servants' union has rejected the government's latest salary review, warning that it could organise the first nationwide strike in its history unless fresh negotiations are held.The Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) says the Salaries and...
PPP Steps Up Grassroots Consultations as Party Expands National Footprint
The People's Prosperity Party (PPP) has intensified its grassroots mobilization efforts after holding consultations with political aspirants from Kajiado and Migori counties as it seeks to strengthen its national presence ahead of the next General Election.During meetings held...
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In Ol Kalou lives a family I will call the Wanjikus.The grandfather was a squatter on the farm of the late Josiah Mwangi Kariuki (JM) in the early 1970s. During the 1975 by-election that followed JM's assassination, he voted for the opposition-backed candidate and returned home...
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Gachagua-backed candidate wins Ol Kalou by-election in setback for Kenya's ruling party
A candidate backed by former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, in a result that analysts say could reshape the political landscape in the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the...
Who Is Samuel Muchina Nyagah? Meet UDA's Candidate in the Ol Kalou By-Election
OL KALOU, Nyandarua– As voters head to the polls in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, one of the names on the ballot isSamuel Muchina Nyagah, the candidate representing the rulingUnited Democratic Alliance (UDA).Although he is a relatively new face in elective politics at...
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OL KALOU, Kenya— Among the candidates seeking to become the next Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou isSammy Douglas Kamau Waweru Ngotho, the candidate of theDemocracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).Although he is making his first major bid for a parliamentary seat, Ngotho has...