New Visa Rules: Ruto Pledges Hassle-Free Entry for Cruise Ship Passengers

President William Ruto has unveiled plans to simplify visa and Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirements for visitors arriving at the Port of Mombasa, aiming to boost Kenya’s attractiveness as a tourist destination. During his visit to the luxury Norwegian Dawn cruise liner, which docked in Mombasa with over 2,000 tourists, Ruto stressed the need to eliminate cumbersome paperwork that discourages travelers from…

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Ending GBV to protect mothers and children – KBC

As the world prepares to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the spotlight turns to its profound impact on global health. Kadi Toure, Communications Lead at The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), the world’s largest alliance for women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health, shares insights into the critical links between…

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School appeals for assistance to expand facilities for special needs students – Kenya News Agency

A public school for mentally handicapped children in Ol Jororok Constituency is appealing for help to construct dormitories and classrooms, among other amenities, to meet growing demand for admission of mentally challenged pupils. The school that caters for learners with special needs in Nyandarua West Sub County intends to increase the capacity to hold the…

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CS Ogamba Warns Principals: Legal Action Looms for Withheld Exam Certificates

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has put school principals on notice: holding onto students’ national exam certificates over unpaid fees is not just a bad practice—it’s illegal. If principals don’t comply with the directive to release these certificates, they could face serious consequences, including disciplinary actions and potential imprisonment. Despite previous instructions, some principals continue…

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Kenya’s TikTok Talent: Dennis Ombachi and Other Stars Top 2024 Rankings

Former Kenyan rugby player turned food blogger Dennis Ombachi has been named one of TikTok’s top stars of 2024. The social media platform recognized individuals across East Africa who have inspired and entertained users with their unique content throughout the year. TikTok’s Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa, Boniswa Sidwaba, emphasized the platform’s commitment…

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Road upgrade paves way for trade, easy access – Kenya News Agency

Ongoing roadworks along the Gichocho–Ndumberi road are expected to enhance connectivity, drainage and economic activity in the area, with tangible progress already visible. The project, which involves grading, murraming, and compaction of a previously untarmacked section, is part of an infrastructure improvement plan aimed at boosting rural connectivity and improving road usability, especially during rainy seasons. In…

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Eight KDF Soldiers Released After State Fails to Charge Them in Ksh8.2 Billion Meth Case

Eight Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers arrested over the disappearance of part of a Ksh8.2 billion methamphetamine consignment seized in the Indian Ocean on October 19 have been released on strict conditions after the State failed to formally charge them. Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate Gladys Ollimo ruled that the prosecution had not provided sufficient grounds…

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