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Company giving elderly, patients, PWDs their mobility back
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Company giving elderly, patients, PWDs their mobility back

A specialist appointment across town. A long-dreamed-of safari. A grandmother who hasn’t left her compound in months, because the only vehicle available to her is a matatu she cannot climb into. For millions of Kenyans living with…

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PCEA Asks Members to Clear KSh700 Million Debt of Luxury Hotel It Owns
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PCEA Asks Members to Clear KSh700 Million Debt of Luxury Hotel It Owns

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has appealed to its members to help clear a KSh700 million loan owed by the church’s luxury hotel, Milele Beach Hotel. In a video seen on August 27, one of the Reverend ministers appealed to…

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George Ruto’s Remarks About Marrying Viral Primary School Teacher
The Kenya TimesHuman Interest

George Ruto’s Remarks About Marrying Viral Primary School Teacher

President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, has addressed the viral social media marriage saga linking him to Kenyan primary school teacher and content creator Teacher Cillah. Teacher Cillah started sharing videos expressing interest in…

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First woman to become Archbishop of Canterbury enthroned
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First woman to become Archbishop of Canterbury enthroned

A former nurse made history when she was enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to lead the centuries-old mother church of the world’s 85 million-strong Anglican community. Sarah Mullally, 63, formally steps into the role…

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Uganda’s cricket grannies
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Uganda’s cricket grannies

Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called “cricket grannies” are bound together by a…

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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off to conserve fuel
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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off to conserve fuel

Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a holiday for public institutions to conserve fuel as the island nation grapples with possible shortages in the wake of the US and Israel’s war with Iran. “We must prepare for the worst, but hope for…

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Eric Omondi calls for Nairobi cleanup on Saturday
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Eric Omondi calls for Nairobi cleanup on Saturday

Comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has called on the people of Nairobi to join him on Saturday for what he calls “Fagia Nairobi.” The rallying call has been prompted by the recent flooding that has displaced 2,624 families and resulted…

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Opinion: Women key to Kenya’s agricultural future
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Opinion: Women key to Kenya’s agricultural future

In honour of International Women’s Day, Susan A. Oduor, the Gender, Safeguarding & Inclusion Manager at Africa Harvest, wonders why Kenya continues to overlook women in the Agricultural sector. As the global community marks International…

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Opinion: Women deserve recognition, equity for their contributions
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Opinion: Women deserve recognition, equity for their contributions

In honour of International Women’s Day, Polly Mwangi, HR and Leadership Development Expert with over 20 years of experience across Africa, reflects on the unseen work of women in families, farms, and workplaces and argues that recognition,…

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Opinion: Honouring the legacy of Wangari Maathai
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Opinion: Honouring the legacy of Wangari Maathai

In honour of International Women’s Day, Abigail Arunga, a writer and activist with notable credits on shows like “Pepeta”, “Fourplay” and a play based on Dr Wangarĩ Maathai set for April, reflects on the Nobel laureate’s legacy and what we…

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