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Kenya Launches Raila Odinga’s AUC Chairmanship Bid
Kenya has officially launched Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission’s (AUC) chairmanship with a high-profile ceremony at State House, Nairobi. This marks a significant moment as Odinga aims to succeed Moussa Faki and represent not only Kenya but the entire East African region in the upcoming February election. Broad Support for Raila Odinga’s AUC Chairmanship Bid East African Community (EAC) member states are showing strong support for Raila Odinga’s AUC chairmanship bid. Key figures at the event included South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu, Somalia’s President Hassan…
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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Hit with 12 Criminal Charges in France
French authorities arrested Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram, on charges including fraud, drug trafficking, and cyberbullying. Durov, 39, who has a net worth of about $15 billion, was detained at Le Bourget Airport near Paris after arriving on a private jet from Azerbaijan. The authorities extended his detention on Monday as they investigate criminal activities linked to Telegram. Accusations Include Fraud and Cyberbullying The charges against Durov originate from a case French prosecutors opened in July. The accusations also include child pornography distribution, money laundering, and refusing to cooperate with law enforcement. Telegram, known…
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Starlink to Revolutionize Mobile Connectivity with Direct to Cell Satellite Service
Starlink, the satellite company led by Elon Musk, is planning to launch a groundbreaking service that will provide Internet and mobile connectivity directly to phones via its satellites. This innovative service, known as “Direct to Cell,” aims to expand Starlink’s market share by offering seamless global coverage. Direct to Cell: Seamless Connectivity for 4G LTE Phones The “Direct to Cell” service will work with standard 4G LTE phones, requiring no extra equipment, special apps, or modifications to the phone’s hardware or software. This service will enable global connectivity for text, voice, and data services, as well…
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Two Astronauts Stranded on ISS Will Return to Earth in February 2025 with SpaceX
NASA has announced that two U.S. astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore, currently stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), will return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX shuttle. The astronauts were initially set to return via Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, but propulsion issues have caused significant delays. NASA Opts for SpaceX After Starliner Setback Originally planned to spend just eight days in orbit, Williams and Wilmore will now remain on the ISS for a total of eight months due to the Starliner’s thruster malfunctions. This unexpected delay is yet another challenge for Boeing,…
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Government Updates Plan to Evacuate Nationals from Lebanon Amidst Crisis
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has announced that the Kenyan government is actively monitoring the situation in Lebanon and preparing to evacuate nationals who wish to leave. In a statement released on Friday, August 9, the department highlighted that an Inter-Ministerial Committee is working diligently to ensure the safety of the 26,599 Kenyans currently in Lebanon. The committee is collaborating with Kenya’s Mission in Kuwait, which is accredited to Lebanon, and other partners to implement the evacuation plan. The department emphasized that evacuations will be conducted on a voluntary basis in accordance with the Constitution.…
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Kenya Hosts ‘Harmony For Haiti’ Concert to Support Peacekeeping Mission
The State Department for Foreign Affairs has organized a special concert to show solidarity with Haiti as Kenyan security forces lead a peacekeeping mission in the Caribbean nation. The “Harmony4Haiti Concert and Cultural Festival” is set to take place on August 24, 2024. In a statement released on Wednesday, August 7, Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei explained that the event is designed to foster a connection between Kenyans and Haitians, enhancing support for the mission. “In collaboration with Africa For Haiti, we developed this cultural event to generate grassroots solidarity and link Kenyans with the mission,” Sing’oei…
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Kenya Reports Full Recovery of Mpox Patient; Contact Tracing and Monitoring Ongoing
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that the first Mpox patient in Kenya, a truck driver, has fully recovered. Health PS Mary Muthoni confirmed this on Tuesday, August 6, noting that no new cases have been reported in the country. The patient, who initially presented with a generalized rash, was identified at Taveta One Stop Border Point on July 22, 2024. Having traveled through Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, the patient was initially suspected of having either chickenpox or Mpox at Taveta Sub-County Hospital. “Skin lesion samples were collected and confirmed as Mpox by the…
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Price Control Bill 2024: Government to Regulate Prices of Essential Goods
The Kenyan government may soon gain the authority to regulate prices for essential goods under the proposed Price Control (Essential Goods) (Amendment) Bill, 2024. This legislation is designed to stabilize the market and shield consumers from price exploitation. If enacted, the Bill will empower the government to set retail and wholesale prices for essential commodities, including maize, maize flour, wheat, wheat flour, rice, cooking oil, sugar, and certain pharmaceutical drugs. “This Bill proposes an amendment to the Price Control (Essential Goods) Act, 2011, to ensure that essential commodities are available at fair prices for all Kenyans,…
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President Ruto Announces Free Healthcare for All Kenyans Up to Age 18
President William Ruto has announced that healthcare will soon be free for all Kenyans from birth until age 18 with the launch of the Social Health Insurance Fund in the next three months. During a visit to Mathioya, Kìharù, and Gatanga constituencies in Mùrang’a County on Friday, Ruto revealed that the new initiative will offer comprehensive medical coverage for children and teenagers. The Social Health Insurance Fund will replace the existing EduAfya medical cover, which was limited to secondary school students, and will now extend to include primary school learners as well. “We are updating the…
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Kenya Shifts to German Printer for New Currency Notes After De La Rue Exit
Kenya has appointed a German firm to handle all banknote printing operations, according to Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge. The announcement was made during a post-Monetary Policy Committee (PMC) meeting on Wednesday. Thugge emphasized that the selected German firm is regarded as “one of the best” in the industry. This move comes after De La Rue, the previous banknote printer, exited the Kenyan market in 2023 due to declining demand. Thugge explained that the introduction of new banknotes aligns with Kenyan law and the need to replace aging currency. “It’s a standard procedure for…
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