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Cheers, hugs as Truphena finishes 72-hour tree-hugging challenge
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has finished her 72-hour continuous tree-hugging challenge, set for the new world record. The 22-year-old began…
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US Names 15 Kenyans in ‘Worst of the Worst’ Immigration Crackdown
At least fifteen Kenyan nationals have been named in a new US government initiative targeting criminal immigrants. The US Department…
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Consumer Lobby Challenges Ksh 200B Kenya–US Health Deal in Court
COFEK has taken legal action to challenge the governance and oversight terms of Kenya’s new Ksh 200 billion health partnership…
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The ‘Talking’ Doors of Lamu: Centuries-Old Craft Selling for Half a Million Shillings
Carved wooden doors in Lamu’s Old Town are more than just architectural features; they are vital symbols of cultural heritage,…
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McDonald’s Pulls AI Christmas Ad After Public Backlash
McDonald’s Netherlands has removed its AI-generated Christmas advert after it faced widespread criticism for its unsettling visuals and poor execution.…
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National Leaders Rally Behind Truphena Muthoni’s 72-Hour Tree-Hugging World Record Bid
A 22-year-old Kenyan environmental activist, Truphena Muthoni, is attempting to set a Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for…
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IEBC Stresses Shared Responsibility for Free and Fair Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised concerns about organised disruptions during the 27 November by-elections, with Chairperson…
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Senators Demand Action Over Abuse of Kenyan Migrant Workers in Gulf
Kenyan senators are demanding accountability for the treatment of the country’s migrant workers in Gulf states. Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa…
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Shanzu Court Extends Detention of Six Iranians in Sh8.2 Billion Meth Case
A Shanzu court has ordered six Iranian nationals to remain in custody for another month pending investigations into a major…
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Will Green Card and H-1B Visa Holders Be Affected by 18-Month EAD Validity Limit?
USCIS has reduced the validity period for Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) to 18 months for several categories of foreign workers,…
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Tanzania Placed Under Probation as Commonwealth Sets New Conditions for Suluhu
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) has placed Tanzania under heightened scrutiny following reports of democratic injustice and human rights…
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Ida Odinga Lectures and Chases Away Rowdy Mourners
Drama unfolded during the funeral ceremony for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s sister, Beryl Achieng, after a group of rowdy…
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