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Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition Dismisses Ruto’s Ksh.10K Offer To Flood Victims

The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition strongly criticized President William Ruto following his pledge to provide Ksh 10,000 to flood victims for securing alternative accommodations. During a visit to Mathare flood victims on Monday, Ruto assured each of the 40,000 affected families of Ksh.10,000 support, emphasizing the urgency of finding temporary housing solutions. Additionally, […]

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Air India Express Sacks 30 Employees Over Mass Sick Leave

Air India Express has terminated the employment of at least 30 staff members, primarily cabin crew, following a wave of mass sick leave occurrences coinciding with flight cancellations. This action unfolded in the wake of nearly 300 employees from private airlines reporting sick and unresponsively turning off their phones, leading to significant disruptions in flight […]

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NTV news anchor Olive Burrows Quits NTV After 6 Years

After a year-long tenure as an NTV news anchor, Olive Burrows bid farewell to Nation Media Group. Reflecting on her six-year journey at the Kimathi Street-based TV station, she expressed gratitude for the invaluable experiences and friendships forged during her time there. In a lighthearted moment amidst farewell messages from colleagues, Burrows jokingly anticipated tears, […]

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TikTok Takes The US Government To Court Over The Looming Ban Of App in United States

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has taken legal action in the United States, filing a lawsuit in federal court to challenge a bill signed by President Joe Biden. The bill mandates ByteDance to either sell TikTok or face a ban. Filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, […]

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Four traffic police officers Arrested For Extorting Money From Motorists In Embu

Four traffic police officers were apprehended by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for engaging in extortion along the Embu-Siakago Road. Transported from their duty station at Embu’s Itabua Police Station, they were processed at the EACC Integrity Centre Police Station before being formally booked at Kilimani Police Station, where they presently remain […]

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Kenya National Highways Authority Closes A Section Of Kenol-Sagana Highway

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of a portion of the Nairobi-bound lanes along the Kenol-Sagana road due to the impact of intense rainfall. According to a public notice issued by KeNHA, the decision to close the affected section stems from the significant rainfall, which has resulted in debris falling […]

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Safaricom breaks record with profit of Ksh140 billion

Safaricom PLC made a significant announcement on Thursday, May 9, 2024, revealing a remarkable profit achievement. The company reported a substantial profit of Ksh.139.9 billion in earnings before interest and tax for the period ending March 31, 2024. This surge represents a notable 20% increase in profit, marking Safaricom as the pioneering company in East […]