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Sammy Kioko: Comedy Star Who Turned Talent into a Brand
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Sammy Kioko: Comedy Star Who Turned Talent into a Brand

Sammy Kioko is a stand‑up comedian, actor, and content creator who has established himself as a recognized figure in Kenya’s entertainment industry. He is known for his sharp humor and strong stage presence, qualities that have earned him…

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Meet Obed Muriungi, Kenya’s Youngest Newly Appointed Catholic Bishop
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Meet Obed Muriungi, Kenya’s Youngest Newly Appointed Catholic Bishop

Obed Muriungi Karobia has been appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Nairobi by the Holy Father, becoming the youngest newly appointed Catholic bishop in Kenya. Born on 29 June 1979 in Meru, Kenya, Bishop-elect Muriungi is 46…

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From KTN to Kibaki and Uhuru’s Cabinets: The Rise of Raphael Tuju
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From KTN to Kibaki and Uhuru’s Cabinets: The Rise of Raphael Tuju

Raphael Tuju has lived a public life that few Kenyans experience, starting out as a television news anchor, later moving into politics, and going on to serve in the Cabinet under two presidents. Over the years, he has remained a familiar…

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From Deputy Governor to Firewood Vendor: The Story of Caleb Amaswache
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From Deputy Governor to Firewood Vendor: The Story of Caleb Amaswache

In a striking turn of supposedly daily doings, Caleb Amaswache, once the Deputy Governor of Vihiga County in Western, has been spotted selling firewood in Luanda town. Amaswache, who served under former Governor Moses Akaranga, now…

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Mwenda Thuranira: From a Dishwasher to Real Estate Billionaire
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Mwenda Thuranira: From a Dishwasher to Real Estate Billionaire

As the CEO of Myspace Properties, a premier real estate company focusing on property development and management, Mwenda Thuranira is testament to the transformative power of hard work and determination.

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Meet Zena Nyambu, a Serial Entrepreneur and Jack of All Trades
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Meet Zena Nyambu, a Serial Entrepreneur and Jack of All Trades

One of the new housewives joining The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2, Zena Nyambu describes herself as a serial entrepreneur and a jack of all trades. “I am the real definition of a hustler: a boss mum and I can get my hands dirty too. I am…

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Mission Critical Magazine’s 25 Women in Technology for 2024 awards
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Mission Critical Magazine’s 25 Women in Technology for 2024 awards

Gallatin Project Managers Brea Bailey and Paola Morales who have been named as part of Mission Critical Magazine’s 25 Women in Technology for 2024. This recognition from the data center industry’s leading publication honors women making a…

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New technologies for mine operators and upskill their labour force
Construction ReviewPeople

New technologies for mine operators and upskill their labour force

Victaulic first disrupted the piping industry as far back as 1919, bringing about the concept of joining pipes with a mechanical bolted coupling in order to rapidly deploy fuel and water to the Allied Forces during World War I. This…

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