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Day: September 12, 2024

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World’s Biggest Cocktail Competition Names Keegan McGregor as World Class Global Bartender of the Year

Thousands competed in the 15th edition of World Class for the coveted title SHANGHAI, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Keegan McGregor from Canada has been awarded the coveted title of World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2024 at the world’s biggest cocktail competition, celebrated in Shanghai this year. Competing against finalists from 44 regions around […]

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Kakamega targets Sh5.8bn in revenue

Kakamega County plans to employ county marshals to assist revenue officers in enforcing the collection of Own Source Revenue.

Governor Fernandes Barasa said the county has the potential to raise Sh5.8 billion per financial year. Speaking during the …

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State to foot bills for Hillside Endarasha Academy fire victims

The government has promised to settle both medical and funeral expenses for the 21 pupils who perished in the Endarasha Academy fire tragedy last Thursday.

Nyeri County Commissioner and Acting Central Region Commissioner Pius Murugu has said this wi…

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Organisations partner to train children on abuse prevention

Children’s rights lobby group Save the Children International has entered into a collaboration with teacher organisation, Beacon Teachers Africa to train children on abuse prevention skills and reporting.

The move, according to NGO Project Coordinat…

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10,000 people to benefit from energy-saving stoves

More than 10,000 people in Turkana County are set to benefit from the supply of clean and energy-efficient cooking stoves, through a partnership between the County Government and the USAID-sponsored BOMA Project.

USAID BOMA Programmes Manager, Simon…

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Digital IDs comply with data protection standards: Govt

The new proposals on registrations of persons will not compromise with private data of individuals, Nandi County residents have been told.

Nandi Central Deputy Commissioner Alfet Hudulu, speaking in Kapsabet town, assured the residents that the gove…

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Govt officers asked to publicise new Maisha Card

Chuka Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner, Ms. Angela Wanyama, has called on the National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) and other departmental heads to publicise the importance of the new Maisha card.

Speaking during a sensitisation f…

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Wildlife census conducted at Lake Nakuru National

The second phase of the national wildlife census has kicked off at the Lake Nakuru National Park and Bird Sanctuary, whose results will inform retooling of conservation programmes for iconic species grappling with climate change and human-induced thr…

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Expect sunny, dry weather in Kiambu – Met

Magdaline Gateri, the Director of Meteorological Services in Kiambu County, has forecasted sunny and dry conditions for the next week.

The weather forecast for the week predicts a mix of sunshine and clouds in the morning, with clearer skies emergin…

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Govt projects assessment kicks off in Coast region

The National Government Coordination Secretariat (NGCS) has launched its Coast Region Field Verification Visits to assess the progress of various government-sponsored projects and ensure that the projects are being implemented effectively and in line…