Erick Kariuki

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Tourism Featured image for Kwale initiates Sh20 million project for tourism infrastructure upgrade
Wed 26 Jun, 2024 18:40
Kwale initiates Sh20 million project for tourism infrastructure upgrade
Featured image for Kwale initiates Sh20 million project for tourism infrastructure upgrade

The initiative includes upgrading transportation networks and developing new tourist attractions, aligning with the county's broader vision to enhance its road infrastructure.


ngong road to be closed Featured image for Section of Ngong Road to be closed Sunday for footbridge installation
Wed 26 Jun, 2024 15:54
Section of Ngong Road to be closed Sunday for footbridge installation
Featured image for Section of Ngong Road to be closed Sunday for footbridge installation

Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) urges motorists from the Prestige Plaza direction and the Daystar roundabout to seek alternative routes.


yoga Featured image for Eastleigh, Majengo residents embrace harmony while celebrating International Yoga Day

Loan Featured image for Ethiopian parliament approves Sh35 billion loan for urban water projects
Fri 21 Jun, 2024 12:57
Ethiopian parliament approves Sh35 billion loan for urban water projects
Featured image for Ethiopian parliament approves Sh35 billion loan for urban water projects

This project forms an integral component of the government's comprehensive approach to tackling the nation's water and sanitation issues.


News Featured image for Tenants in Addis Ababa protest over landlord's rent increases
Thu 20 Jun, 2024 16:23
Tenants in Addis Ababa protest over landlord's rent increases
Featured image for Tenants in Addis Ababa protest over landlord's rent increases

There were hopes that the landlord-tenant agreement would stabilise rent costs, but instead, landlords are putting more pressure on tenants to pay higher rents.


tuberculosis Featured image for Ethiopia obtains more than $600m in grants to combat TB, HIV, and Malaria
Thu 20 Jun, 2024 11:47
Ethiopia obtains more than $600m in grants to combat TB, HIV, and Malaria
Featured image for Ethiopia obtains more than $600m in grants to combat TB, HIV, and Malaria

Ethiopia's Health Minister, Mekdes Daba, emphasised the crucial role of community-based and innovative strategies in combating tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria.


National Featured image for After successes, Health ministry develops new 5-year strategy to fight malnutrition
Tue 18 Jun, 2024 11:54
After successes, Health ministry develops new 5-year strategy to fight malnutrition
Featured image for After successes, Health ministry develops new 5-year strategy to fight malnutrition

This follows successes in reducing malnutrition via the KNAP 2018–2022, "that resulted in significant progress in reducing malnutrition, particularly the prevalence of stunting which reduced from 26 p...


Regional Featured image for Ethiopian Airlines launches flights to new Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport
Mon 17 Jun, 2024 18:27
Ethiopian Airlines launches flights to new Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport
Featured image for Ethiopian Airlines launches flights to new Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport

"Our joy is doubled as we celebrate the completion of the new Gudina Tumsa Airport project and the commencement of a new service."


National Featured image for Finance Bill, 2024: Finance Committee mulls scrapping Motor Vehicle Tax, excise duty on bread
Mon 17 Jun, 2024 12:54
Finance Bill, 2024: Finance Committee mulls scrapping Motor Vehicle Tax, excise duty on bread
Featured image for Finance Bill, 2024: Finance Committee mulls scrapping Motor Vehicle Tax, excise duty on bread

MPs from the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration have assured Kenyans that their opinions would be taken into account.


Melaku Alebel Featured image for Ethiopia's Tamirt programme saves $2.2bn through import substitution
Sat 15 Jun, 2024 19:29
Ethiopia's Tamirt programme saves $2.2bn through import substitution
Featured image for Ethiopia's Tamirt programme saves $2.2bn through import substitution

In the past 10 months, 129 heavy industries have been operational after new investments were made in the sector. The program played a vital role in the realisation of this programs.


Ethiopia Featured image for Ethiopia halts foreign bids for Ethio Telecom stake
Fri 14 Jun, 2024 23:06
Ethiopia halts foreign bids for Ethio Telecom stake
Featured image for Ethiopia halts foreign bids for Ethio Telecom stake

The government's initial plan to sell 45 per cent of Ethio Telecom to foreign investors was cancelled in November after Orange SA withdrew its bid.


Sports Featured image for Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga optimistic despite setbacks in World Cup qualifiers
Fri 14 Jun, 2024 21:56
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga optimistic despite setbacks in World Cup qualifiers
Featured image for Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga optimistic despite setbacks in World Cup qualifiers

Kenya registered back to back draw against Burundi and Ivory Coast in 2026 World Cup qualifiers


World Bank Featured image for World Bank's IFC refuses compensation to victims of harm in African schools
Fri 14 Jun, 2024 08:30
World Bank's IFC refuses compensation to victims of harm in African schools
Featured image for World Bank's IFC refuses compensation to victims of harm in African schools

The investigation focused on IFC's oversight of Bridge International Academies regarding systems to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse, as outlined in Sustainability Policy and Performance Stan...


wash wash cartels Featured image for DCI chief declares major victory over "wash wash" cartels
Fri 14 Jun, 2024 07:19
DCI chief declares major victory over "wash wash" cartels
Featured image for DCI chief declares major victory over "wash wash" cartels

The fight against the "wash wash" intensified after Kenya was grey-listed in February 2024 by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)


rental Featured image for Govt to purchase properties for Kenyan embassies abroad, aims to reduce rental expenses
Mon 10 Jun, 2024 17:44
Govt to purchase properties for Kenyan embassies abroad, aims to reduce rental expenses
Featured image for Govt to purchase properties for Kenyan embassies abroad, aims to reduce rental expenses

The Committee on Defence and Foreign Relations warned that rental expenditures for diplomatic properties were rising.


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