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From Kirinyaga to Michigan: Andrew’s Data Science Dream Andrew Maina Wanyeki from Kirinyaga County, Kenya is heading to the United States to join Grand Valley State University in Michigan for a Master’s in Data Science and Analytics. Andrew’s academic journey began at Dagoretti High School, where he graduated in 2018. In 2019, he enrolled at…
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Tragedy in Qatar: Uncovering John Njuguna’s Mysterious Death A cloud of grief and unanswered questions hangs over the Kenyan diaspora community in Qatar following the tragic and mysterious death of 34-year-old John Njuguna. His body was discovered on August 29, nearly three weeks after he disappeared, dumped in a filthy latrine at an illegal drinking…
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Top 10 Unique Facts About Optiven Limited Explained For many investors, Optiven Limited is more than just a real estate company, it is a trusted partner in wealth creation, financial freedom and ultimately generational security. The name Optiven derives from ‘Optimising Ventures‘, summarising the company’s core philosophy that maximises opportunities and value in every endeavour…
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Dr Wachiuri Honored as Philanthropist of the Year 2025 Dr. George Wachiuri, the visionary Founder and CEO of Optiven, has been awarded the Philanthropist of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Top Excellence Awards. This accolade comes in recognition of his outstanding and consistent contributions. His efforts in transforming lives and uplifting communities through the…
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Mary Muroki, who was trafficked to South Africa, shares her experience with Talk Africa Magazine on July 25, 2025. She has now taken up the role of an anti-trafficking campaigner at Awareness Against Human Trafficking (HAART) Kenya, where she spends her time and efforts in educating Kenyans on the dangers of human trafficking. Nairobi, Kenya:…
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Photo/ Business trumpet Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya has officially eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Kenya has become the tenth country in the world to achieve this milestone. The announcement, made on 8 August 2025, marks a major victory in…
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Twaweza Speakers Nairobi, Kenya: According to a recent survey, 52% of Kenyans are dissatisfied with how democracy has worked in Kenya during the previous three years. Kenyans polled cited bad governance, abductions of government critics, and a lack of respect for free expression as the primary causes for their discontent. Speaking at the Kenya Devolution…
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Homa Bay, Kenya: As Kenya gears up for the 9th Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County from August 12–15, 2025, the nation reflects on the journey of devolved governance since its inception in 2013. The conference theme, “For the People, For Prosperity: Devolution as a Catalyst for Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice,” underscores the need…
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Festus Bett, a coffee farmer from Kericho, moves with the practiced grace of someone who has spent eight years tending his land. He bends over a line of coffee bushes, his hand brushing across the green cherries. “This coffee takes more than six months before I can harvest it,” he says. “It’s not something you…
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Kitui County, Kenya: On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the office of Kitui County Governor Dr. Julius Makau Malombe released the following statement, as provided by Boniface Mulu: Kitui County Governor Dr. Julius Makau Malombe has forwarded the nominees for the positions of County Secretary, County Attorney, and County Public Service Board Secretary to the County…