Maybe now it is, a little bit… Kenya’s national TV broadcaster, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Television has rebranded for the second time in two decades. The new look station now features veteran anchor, Catherine Kasavuli, who was the Belle of TV as I was growing up in the 1990s, Anchor-turned-PR…
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Al Kags
Okumbi’s Innovations vs Akhulia’s Dynamism: Battle of Wits Between ‘Giant Slayers’ Ends in Stalemate
When Bidco's Anthony Akhulia met Posta's Stanley Okumbi a spectacle was in the offing The post Okumbi’s Innovations vs Akhulia’s Dynamism: Battle of Wits Between ‘Giant Slayers’ Ends in Stalemate appeared first on Tisini….
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Haji Gora Haji and Prof Bhekizizwe Peterson, two of the most respected names in African letters, passed away recently. Haji Gora Haji Haji Gora Haji… The post Transition: Haji Gora Haji, Prof Bhekizizwe Peterson appeared first on James Murua's African Literature Blog….
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The Elephant
Musa Okwonga, Hanif Abdurraqib, Salena Godden, Courttia Newland, and Caleb Azuma Nelson are on the longlist for the Gordon Burn Prize 2021 announced today, June… The post Writers of African descent on UK’s Gordon Burn Prize 2021 longlist. appeared first on James Murua's African Literature Blog….
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The Government of Kenya and Korean investor Cha Bo Yong have unveiled a KSh85 million coffee factory in Baringo. Cha Bo Yong contributed KSh70 million, and the county government of Baringo contributed KSh15 million. The commissioned mill, Cha Coffee Factory, was licensed on a 2.5-acre farm in Tugen hills near…
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131 I stared at my dad’s elbows. They looked like a turtle’s chin. All aging people’s elbows look like a turtle’s chin. The wrinkles have wrinkles of their own. The bones look soft underneath. He was watering a bush of ……
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Biko Zulu
Egypt’s Trella has raised $42 million in a Series A funding round comprised of equity and debt. The round includes $12 million as debt financing and $30 million in equity investment. Investors who took part in the equity part of the round were Maersk Growth, Algebra Ventures, Raed Ventures, Next…
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Kenya Wallstreet
“I should have done my due diligence.” I mutter as I hit my forehead severally with my palm. Now my pillows will be tear soaked once again. How I hate the aftermath! Endless bouts of depression, semi-suppressed rage, self-blame and every other negative emotion. The post THE END OF THE…
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Nairobi-based affordable private schools financing company, Ed Partners Africa, has raised $1.9 million for expansion and enabling the unserved affordable private schools market access to credit. Investors who took part in the raise include Acumen, I&P and Zephyr, with participation from existing investors. According to the firm, they will use…
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Kenya Wallstreet
Kwame Dawes, Boris Boubacar Diop are the writers of African descent on the finalists list of the Neustadt International Prize for Literature 2022 revealed on… The post Writers of African descent on Neustadt International Prize for Literature 2022 finalists list appeared first on James Murua's African Literature Blog….
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The shortlist for the Palestine Book Awards 2021 was announced on Monday, June 14, 2021. The Palestine Book Awards were set up to honour the… The post Palestine Book Awards 2021 shortlist announced. appeared first on James Murua's African Literature Blog….
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Idza Luhumyo was announced the winner of the Short Story Day Africa Prize 2021 today, June 21, 2021. Second and third were Mbozi Haimbe and… The post Idza Luhumyo wins Short Story Day Africa Prize 2021 appeared first on James Murua's African Literature Blog….
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Uhuru Kenyatta’s refusal to fulfil his constitutional duty to appoint and gazette JSC-nominated judges is a tyranny against the judiciary. The post Cherry-Picking of Judges Is a Great Affront to Judicial Independence first appeared on The Elephant….
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The Elephant
The Kenya Bankers Association, Kenya Climate Innovation Center, and FSD Kenya have partnered to launch a blended finance project to finance Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya. Blended finance is when funds are invested in sustainable development projects and the projects provide financial returns to investors. The partnership between…
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Kenya Wallstreet
Illustration by Movin. The post The Reality of Hunger and Malnutrition in Kenya first appeared on The Elephant….
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The Elephant
Illustration by Movin. The post Kenya Budget 2021 Breakdown first appeared on The Elephant….
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Illustration by Movin. The post Why the Kenya Budget 2021 Concerns You first appeared on The Elephant….
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NCBA Group has placed Kaluworks Limited under receivership, with effect from 27th May 2021, over non-payment of KSh4.3 billion debt. The bank has appointed Pongangipalli Rao as the receiver manager, seeking to either turn around the firm or protect its assets. The receivership comes only months after several lenders, like I&M…
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Kenya Wallstreet
After missing out on AWCON, and with the pandemic, the Makolanders midfielder had to think beyond. The post From Hobby to Income: Harriet Fakhir, Ex-Harambee Starlets Midfielder Who Missed AWCON, Ventured Into Salon Business appeared first on Tisini….
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Tisini Sports
Last week, many of us have discovered that we have been apparently being registered as members of political parties without our knowledge. This comes courtesy of data uploaded to the national ecitizen registry by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) I have apparently of the Jubilee Party…
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Bankelele
Sometimes we forget how much we matter to God… This can’t be happening, I told myself. Another disappointment. Another thing that I so desperately wanted to work out, Had gone wrong. I wanted everything to go right, To go my way. But it didn’t. I started to believe that…
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The Relationship Mirror
From Korogocho to covering the AFCON 2019 Final, World Of Towtow opens up on life. The post ‘I’m Fighting for the Game to be Played Under Favourable Conditions’: Francis Ngira, Man Behind Petition Against FKF, Govt appeared first on Tisini….
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Tisini Sports
MAASAI ARTIST SURPRISES IN LIVING COLOR By Margaretta wa Gacheru Lemek Sompoika is one Kenyan artist who is truly full of surprises, starting with his name. When we received the invitation from Red Hill Gallery to come to the opening of the Maasai artist’s first solo exhibition at the gallery,…
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Kenya Arts Review
PAINTING AS AN UNQUENCHABLE PASSION By Margaretta wa Gacheru Ever since her granny placed a paint brush in the seven-year-old’s hand, Geraldine Robarts has never stopped painting. It’s been three-quarters of a century since that fateful day, but her passion for painting has never waned. She may have slowed down…
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Kenya Arts Review
MAASAI CULTURE DOCUMENTED IN ART By Margaretta wa Gacheru Kenyatta University’s Department of Fine Art and Design finally got an art gallery of its own. Having gotten by without a permanent gallery since the mid-1960s when the art department was initially set up, it’s been regularly exhibiting students’ artwork, according…
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Kenya Arts Review
CAPTIVATED BY CON-MEN AND WOMEN WEARING MASKS By Margaretta wa Gacheru ([email protected]) Liquid Entertainment’s latest production, entitled ‘Masks Off’ and staged last weekend at Kenya Cultural Centre, was an entertaining romp that also sent out a mental health message meant to be taken seriously. Yet the mental health message was…
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Kenya Arts Review
GRAFFITI ART SPREADS ALL OVER NAIROBI By Margaretta wa Gacheru (posted June 20, 2021) TICAH (Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health) created a wonderful initiative a few years back when they launched Dream Cona at Uhuru Garden and invited local artists to come create communal art works that proved how…
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Kenya Arts Review
Kenya’s 12-year Eurobond in which the Government sought to raise $1 billion, attracted investments worth $5.4 billion after a three-day virtual roadshow with European investors. Here’s a peek at a draft 223-page prospectus Advisors to the National Treasury were Citigroup and J.P. Morgan Securities as book runners, co-managers were NCBA…
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Bankelele
june Week 3 To download the crafts, right-click on the click to download option under the image. JUNE 20th 2021 – Weekly Crafts unplugged craft (click to download) unplugged craft (click to download) unplugged craft (click to download) unplugged craft (click to download) […]…
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Mavuno Church
The Kenya Women’s Premier League culminates into a six team championship playoff starting on June 19 in Nakuru. Ulinizi Starlets who were promoted to the league this year is one of the sides that will be contesting for the title. They finished third in zone A, just a point behind fellow……
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Tisini Sports
Which Counties Have Been Affected by the Covid-19 Red Zone? For the second time this year, the government has halted sporting activities due to a spike in Covid-19 cases. This time though, the ban has been effected on a handful of counties in the Lake Basin region — considered Covid-19……
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Tisini Sports
The KCCB – General Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops implements and co-ordinates various Pastoral programs at the National level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission ……
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Published on: 2021-06-18
The food wasn’t half bad. Honestly, it was pretty good. Given that she had planned to hibernate over the weekend she had stocked up her pantry. And he had whipped up a pretty good breakfast. She was intentionally quiet and if he […]…
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Lelo Speaks
Kenya sent its largest ever delegation to the Games, with 89 athletes, 47 men and 42 women, competing across seven sports. Among the sports represented by the nation's athletes, Kenya marked its Olympic debut in rugby sevens (new to the 2016 Games) where it was represented in both the men’s…
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Michael Kwambo
Nominate a HRD Now INTRODUCTION Civic space in Kenya continues to be under pressure as a range of actions is being directed against the work of Human Rights Defenders (HRD) and Civil Society Organizations (CSO) in Kenya. Physical attacks, criminal and administrative actions, reprisals, legislative restrictions, negative rhetoric and…
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Defenders Coalition
The second edition of the ATU Africa Innovation Challenge was today launched by the African Telecommunications Union (ATU). ATU made the announcement in Nairobi-Kenya, in a virtual ceremony hosted with competition partner-the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Announcing the initiative, Secretary-General of the ATU, Mr John OMO said: “This initiative will…
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Published on: 2021-06-15
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Moses Kemibaro
My current fascination is the Bluetooth LED bulb that I shopped from my mother’s house a few weeks ago. Apart from the fact that it doesn’t say “Ze bluetoos dewice has been connected succesfuley!” and it is dimer than normal bulbs, it is a pretty dope invention. The post Adulting…
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92 The howling emptiness of the villa threatened to drown me. The beauty of the villa didn’t take away the throbbing solitude. It was luxurious, yes, but it was also excessive in its beauty if that’s possible. There was a ……
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Biko Zulu
After a long journey that began several years ago, CITAM Head Office and Hope Media have qualified for ISO 9001: 2015 standard certification. This is after going through thorough Quality Management Systems (QMS) preparations and subsequent rigorous audits by SGS audit firm. SGS is well known for offering a range…
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Preparations for the 2021 Family Discipleship Conference (FDC) are at advanced stages. The planning committee headed by Rev. Patrick Kuchio is working round the clock to ensure all goes well as planned. The conference which will take place from 20th to 24th July 2021 will be blended (In-person and Virtual)…
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21st May 2021 will remain etched in the hearts of CITAM and particularly PAC University community because, in an auspicious occasion, Bishop Calisto Odede was formally installed as the 3rd Chancellor of PAC University. It was a historic and joyous day for PAC University when Bishop Calisto was handed over…
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Sex is just physical. I have heard that a thousand times. You might have been familiar too with the sentiments that if done “right”, sex can be emotionless, no strings attached physical acts of pleasure. Infact, it’s become the predominant thinking among the singles and now, even among the married….
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Our Marriage Chronicles
Hope FM / Hope TV won several awards in the in the recently concluded Communications Authority – Kuza Broadcasting Awards 2021 that happened in a colourful ceremony held on Friday 21st May 2021. Hope FM gladly scooped three awards: Copyright Award for HOPE FM Compliance Award for HOPE FM Mzalendo…
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Mavuno Church
I was guest on the BBC World Service Health Check radio program on the 9th June. The main guests talked about two very interesting topics: The treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and the menopause. I highly recommend that you listen to the whole program as it was illuminating in many ways…
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Health Kenya
The covid-delayed Euro 2020 soccer tournament kicks off tomorrow, on June 11, a year behind schedule. Ahead of soccer tournaments in past years, several banks including Goldman Sachs, ING, Nomura, UBS and ABN Amro have all made predictions of who will win. There’s more attention and interest with global tournaments,…
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Bankelele
The valley of Sorek. In Proverbs 7:7, the man who lacked understanding traipsed along the paths of the strange woman. His footsteps led him to death. David was lounging at the wrong place at the wrong time when his eyes strayed and found himself in a sinful pursuit of Bathsheba.The…
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Our Marriage Chronicles
Rudisha's record was considered especially notable for the absence of pacemakers,which are not permitted at the Olympics or other major championships. The previous person to win an Olympic 800 m final with a world record was Alberto Juantorena, back in 1976. Rudisha also became the first reigning 800 m world…
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Michael Kwambo
On April 17th 2016, the Kenyan rugby fraternity was ecstatic. It felt good to be Kenyan. We had finally arrived. The impossible had been achieved. Kenya 7s had won the main Cup at HSBC finals at the Singapore Sevens, against the formidable Fiji, the most successful rugby sevens playing nation…
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Oyunga Pala
The last year or so has been when digital transformation permeated every industry and sector globally, including those in the least technologically advanced countries — they had no choice but to go digital. Ultimately, the key driver of this hyperspeed global digital transformation was the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone and…
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Published on: 2021-06-09
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Moses Kemibaro
Earlier today I got an update from Appsflyer on their 2021 State of Finance App Marketing report. The report makes for an interesting read given that Kenya and Africa, in general, are largely mobile-first markets and financial services or fintech apps are incredibly popular with consumers. In addition, given that…
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Published on: 2021-06-09
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Moses Kemibaro
The story of Mama Furaha and her group (Kilifi County). There are people who live in Kenya but don’t exist. Mama Furaha is 40 years old this year – at least that is her estimate because she is not exactly sure which day she was born. She doesn’t look 40…
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Published on: 2021-06-09
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Al Kags
By Peris Gachahi Pauline Juma was just 16 years old when she was gang-raped as she walked to her home in Kibera. The rape had been organised by her then best friend who was jealous of her achievements in school. Her friend’s brother and his buddies threatened her with death…
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Africa Uncensored
People taunted her for being too plain at her wedding day.She wore no makeup, her hair had a plain up do, her nails were short and manicured, and her gown was a simple flowing satin. The “society”, whom we struggle to impress, expected her to present herself in a certain…
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Published on: 2021-06-09
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Our Marriage Chronicles
This blog is the third instalment of a series I am calling Recipes for Revival. We are looking at the necessary ingredients needed to bring about spiritual awakening. God desires that all people be saved and come to the saving knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:3-4). He does not…
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Pen Strokes
River sat on her toilet, head buried in her hands, eyes closed, head swarming with questions. How much time does she have before taking a morning-after pill becomes ineffective? Should she take a shower and head to the pharmacy? Shall she leave […]…
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Lelo Speaks
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced its series of annual meetings for 2021. The theme of the annual meetings which will take place from June 23-25 is “building resilient economies in post-covid Africa” and will include the 56th annual meeting of the governors of the African Development Bank…
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Bankelele
The first time I saw him, my earlobes turned red hot, my heart throbbed and my feet wobbled even though I had sat firmly on the wooden library seat.I definitely loved what I saw. He was simply my goo goo-gagaga type of a man. I was enamoured by his beauty,…
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Our Marriage Chronicles
191 “One time, a long time ago, we were drinking at this local in Buru when she started arguing with this other girl. I can’t recall what the argument was about but I was used to her sparkiness, especially when ……
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Biko Zulu
By Moffin Njoroge The announcement of lockdown by President Uhuru Kenyatta in 5 counties came as a surprise to the hospitality industry which had just started to see growth in their sales. The indefinite lockdown which was announced on March 26 affected the counties of Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Machakos and…
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Africa Uncensored
Earlier today I met with Oscar Pierre, the CEO of Glovo, the on-demand delivery app, and service that launched in Kenya almost 3 years ago. Glovo is a massive business globally with operations in Europe and increasingly in Africa. The business started out in Spain in 2015 and expanded quickly…
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Published on: 2021-06-07
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Moses Kemibaro
By Calvin Rock The irony is glaring as Dr. Lucianna Wahome narrates her ordeal with Covid-19. A medical practitioner in Mombasa, she contracted the disease in early November just at the onset of the second wave. She was panic-stricken and believed she was staring death right in the face. The…
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Africa Uncensored
Earlier today, Bolt introduced electric tuk-tuks, motorcycles, and bicycles on its for its food delivery service in Kenya as it expands further into greener transport options. Bolt introduced the Bolt Green Ride category in Nairobi in March 2021 which is comprised of electric and hybrid vehicles that ensure eco-friendly rides…
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Moses Kemibaro
Do I still trust God? Do you? The prophet Jeremiah had a tough life. His job was to go round telling the people that destruction was on its way and that if they did not surrender to the Babylonians, things would go badly for them. He was threatened with death,…
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The Relationship Mirror
june Week 1 To download the crafts, right-click on the click to download option under the image. JUNE 5th 2021 – Weekly Crafts unplugged craft (click to download) unplugged craft (click to download) unplugged craft (click to download) unplugged craft (click to download) […]…
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Mavuno Church
The Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, Bishop David Kamau, has called on Christians who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation to live according to the grace given by the anointing of Chrism oil. Bishop Kamau said this during a colorful Eucharistic celebration in which he administered the Sacrament…
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Kenya competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008 winning a total of 14 medals, 6 of the gold, its best ever performance at the Olympics. The Kenyans sent a total of 28 men and 18 women in…
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Published on: 2021-06-03
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Michael Kwambo
A few weeks after retiring a bond issue e early, Family Bank has launched a new medium-term notes (MTN) program. Family Bank has got approval from the Capital Markets Authority to borrow up to Kshs 8 billion over the next five years to go towards growing its capital base, launch new…
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Published on: 2021-06-02
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Bankelele
The following vehicles are up for disposal. We therefore invite Bids from interested members of the public. Details of the vehicles are as indicated on table below. KBV 854M Vehicle Registration KBV 854M Make/Model Nissan Xtrail Engine No. QR20-633367A ……
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River unpacked the grocery bags her friend had brought and placed them on the kitchen counter – whiskey, gin, beer, nachos, more beer, another bottle of whiskey and a couple of tonics. She knew her friend, Janice, was still irritated by the […]…
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Lelo Speaks
I have finally, officially, launched my podcast. She will be very happy to meet with you all – my podcast, that is. Her name is Laura’s Briefs. I chose June 1 to launch it because it had to be at the start of something, a month, almost mid-way through the…
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Laura Walubengo
62 Hey Gang, I know, I know. You did not wake up thinking you’d be reading from Biko’s protégé but in life you don’t always get what you want. Just ask Arsenal fans. Now now, it is Madaraka Day (Happy ……
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Biko Zulu
As part of strengthening its institutional operations, KI is keen on the development of a Gender Policy aimed at providing gender transformation and sound project design. KI intends for the Gender Policy to assist it in achieving the following objectives: to reduce gender disparities in KI’s programming through identifying, monitoring…
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Published on: 2021-05-31
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Katiba Institute
James 1:8A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. This type of a man reminds me of a song that stood out for me about a decade ago or more. It was the theme song to one of the most hilarious family comedy show that aired then –…
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Published on: 2021-05-31
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Our Marriage Chronicles
While we may acknowledge the reliability of many principles, we only internalize those we deem important. When that happens, the principle has become a value that serves as the internal map we use to direct our lives….
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All Saints’ Cathedral – Nairobi
…be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you….
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All Saints’ Cathedral – Nairobi
Becoming an agent of change did not require that I have thousands of Kenyan shillings, I simply paid attention to……
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All Saints’ Cathedral – Nairobi
51 hikers composed of 46 adults and 5 children led by the Provost assembled on that chilly morning at the park gate ready to take up the challenge of hiking…
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All Saints’ Cathedral – Nairobi
“No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you”…
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All Saints’ Cathedral – Nairobi
May Week 5 To download the crafts, right-click on the click to download option under the image. MAY 29th 2021 – Weekly Crafts unplugged craft (click to download)…
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Mavuno Church
By Naipanoi Lepapa Commissioning parents who venture into the legal minefield of surrogacy in Kenya also risk losing their money, children, or both – either to the state who might intervene by taking the child away, or to surrogates who later backtrack and decide they want to keep the child….
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Published on: 2021-05-29
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Africa Uncensored
Commercial surrogacy agencies market Kenya as a safe, affordable and welcoming surrogacy destination to desperate and guileless foreign couples via dozens of websites. They mostly operate legally under Kenyan laws. Some operate quietly out of private houses in the Nairobi suburbs. In one case, the actual ownership trail disappears into…
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Published on: 2021-05-28
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Africa Uncensored
Court holds that parastatal appointments must be fair, open, and competitive to give all Kenyans a fair chance. Court also finds that the 2018 posts were not advertised or interviews conducted. Gender, ethnicity, and disabilities not considered. Court also nullified post-2010 statutes (like the NSSF Act) which do not require…
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Published on: 2021-05-28
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Katiba Institute
The backstory on the story about how Saalt is impacting the lives of girls in Migori County, one menstrual cup at a time. #MenstrualHealth #WorldMenstrualHygieneDay The post Saalt + Wiser School : Partnering for Menstrual Health appeared first on ….
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Clicking With Purpose
For the first time ever, women outnumbered men in the Kenyan contingent to Greece which was comprised of 46 athletes ( 22 men and 24 women) taking part in four disciplines namely Athletics, Rowing, Volleyball and Swimming. Kenya was not represented in boxing for the first time since 1964….
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Published on: 2021-05-27
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Michael Kwambo
Today Morning Her head was pounding. Last night’s decisions were not the wisest. She willed her eyes open and instantly regretted it. Despite her room being in darkness, she had underestimated the effort it would take to keep them open. The pounding […]…
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Published on: 2021-05-26
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Lelo Speaks
127 He sleeps with his Fitbit on. That’s how he knows it’s 3:52am when he stirs awake. He’s monitoring his weight, his sleep, his food, his moods, his ambitions, his shortfalls, how fast his hair grows… everything that a Fitbit ……
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Published on: 2021-05-25
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Biko Zulu
UDPK PRESS STATEMENT ON RELENTLESS ATTACKS ON HON SEN MWAURA BASED ON HIS DISABILITY. This statement is made on behalf of the United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK). UDPK is the umbrella federation of Disabled Persons Organizations in Kenya. Our mandate is to advocate for the rights of persons with…
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United Disabled Persons of Kenya
May Week 4 To download the crafts, right-click on the click to download option under the image. MAY 23rd 2021 – Weekly Crafts Age 2-5 yrs (click to download) Age 6-7 yrs (click to download) Age 8-9 yrs (click to download) Age 10 […]…
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Mavuno Church
Today’s blog is a testimony by a married man who went through the recent cohort of Powerhouse. He will remain anonymous in this write-up. He asked me to publicly share a summary of his testimony so that many can hear and be free. May it encourage anyone out there that…
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Published on: 2021-05-20
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Pen Strokes
DAVID NDII & OTHERS……………………..……….………PETITIONERS VERSUS ATTORNEY GENERAL & OTHERS……………………..RESPONDENTS JUDGMENT I. HISTORY OF THE LITIGATION 1. On 18th March, 2018, President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mr. Raila Odinga had what is now famously known as the “Handshake”. The President and Mr. Raila Odinga had just come off a hard fought and…
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Published on: 2021-05-20
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Katiba Institute
Kenya returned to Australia for the first time since making a debut at the 1956 games in Melbourne, only difference is that the first games of the new millennium were taking place in Sydney. Kenya was represented by a team sport for only the second time, and the first time…
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Published on: 2021-05-20
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Michael Kwambo
Leaders from Caritas Self Help Programme have been urged to go back to the drawing board and formulate new strategies that will aid in sustainable economic development during the on-going Covid-19 pandemic. This call was made by Bishop David Kamau during the 29th Leaders Annual General Meeting (LAGM) held at…
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Published on: 2021-05-19
Hi old man! Remember how I used to pick your phone calls saying “Hi dad?” How are you dear? Are they kind to you where you are? Do they compliment you whenever you get a new hair cut? Wait do you guys even have a barber there? Do they serve…
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Published on: 2021-05-18
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Agitah
DEFENDERS COALITION SOLIDARITY STATEMENT ON THE 2021 IDAHOBIT CELEBRATIONS 17th May 2021 The 2021 IDAHOBIT celebrations have come at a time where SOGIE HRDs and organizations are mourning and alarmed of their safety and security. Defenders Coalition is concerned about the recent killing of a respected human rights defender in…
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Published on: 2021-05-17
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Defenders Coalition
What do you do when nobody wants anything to do with you? Rejection is something that we have all faced at one point. And you know what? It hurts!!! It’s not easy to reach out to someone and they ignore you or want nothing to do with you. Rejection from…
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Published on: 2021-05-16
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The Relationship Mirror
POWER OF MERCY- CHALLENGES FOR BENEFICIARIES What factors should be considered prior to release of an offender through the power of mercy? Introduction. When offenders leave penal institutions on any ground, whether through completion of sentences or through power of mercy; they face important challenges. The following presentation focuses on…
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Published on: 2021-05-14
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Defenders Coalition
I was a guest on the BBC World News health check program, presented by Laura Hammond on the 28th April. The main guests talked about Covid19 in India and fitness. I talked about the new malaria vaccine – designed by the same group at Oxford University that came up with…
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Published on: 2021-05-11
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Health Kenya
In the mid-90s, my mother paid a visit to an aunt who had emigrated to Scandinavia and settled in Stockholm, Sweden, for over two decades. Of the many memories she held on to from that trip abroad, her most notable was the culture shock she suffered at a lunch that…
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Published on: 2021-05-10
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Oyunga Pala