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Nairobi's slum residents pay a high price for low quality services2018-10-21
MENA FN: About 56% of Kenya's urban population currently lives in slums. Nairobi even hosts one of the largest slums in Africa, Kibera. In Kenya, settlements are classified into two type... ......
Kenya to host Omani Products Expo2018-10-21
MENA FN: (MENAFN) The Kenyan capital of Nairobi was announced to be hosting Omani Products Exhibition (Opex 2018) a week from now.A meeting was held between the Organizing Committee of the ... ......
2018 Omololu Falobi Award for Excellence in HIV Prevention Research Community Advocacy Celebrates a "Real ...2018-10-21
Longview News-Journal: MADRID, Oct. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gcobisa Madlolo, an activist, a writer, a proud mother of twins and a fresh, inspiring and powerful voice for young women in her native South Africa and beyond is the recipient of the fifth Omololu Falobi Award for...
UA : l'opposant kényan Raila Odinga nommé envoyé spécial pour les infrastructures2018-10-21
All Africa: Le leader de l’opposition kényane Raila Odinga a été nommé samedi Haut Représentant de l’Union africaine pour le développement des infrastructures en Afrique. Selon Moussa Faki Mahamat, le président de la Commission, cette décision...
Sun rises anew: Abe stakes out new regional role for Japan2018-10-21
The Keene Sentinel: TOKYO — Japan’s Prime MinisterShinzo Abe stood before African leaders in Nairobi two years ago and outlined his vision for a vast stretch of the globe — from the Pacific to the Indian oceans — united by trade and a common political worldview. It was also a...
Kenya Opposition Leader Appointed AU Commission Envoy2018-10-21
All Africa: Nairobi -The African Union Commission on Saturday announced the appointment Kenya's Opposition leaderRaila Odinga as High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa. ......
DCI, EACC to Be Streamlined As Government Intensifies Graft Purge2018-10-21
All Africa: Nairobi -The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations are set to be streamlined as the war on corruption intensifies. ......
Uhuru Orders Sh2.6 Billion Payment to Sugarcane Farmers After Audit2018-10-21
All Africa: Nairobi -Sugarcane farmers can finally afford a smile after PresidentUhuru Kenyatta directed the Ministry of Agriculture and the Treasury to come up with a framework to pay outstanding debts. ......
Sharon Otieno to Be Buried in Homa Bay Friday2018-10-21
All Africa: Nairobi -Sharon Otieno, the 28-year-old woman who was killed while seven months pregnant will be buried at her Homa Bayhome on Friday. ......
Kenya ex-sports minister Hassan Wario charged for embezzling Olympics fund2018-10-21
Business Day Online: Former Kenyan sports minister HassanWario was charged in court on Friday with abuse of office. The charge was related to the alleged mishandling of funds meant for athletes who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Kenya enjoyed its most successful Olympics ever...
Namibia, Kenya call for reform of UNSC2018-10-21
Xinhua: WINDHOEK, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Namibia and Kenya called for reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), said a statement on...
2018 Omololu Falobi Award for Excellence in HIV Prevention Research Community Advocacy Celebrates a "Real Powerhouse" Young PrEP Advocate2018-10-21
PR Newswire: MADRID, Oct. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gcobisa Madlolo, an activist, a writer, a proud mother of twins and a fresh, inspiring and powerful voice for young women in her native South Africa and beyond is the recipient of the fifth Omololu Falobi Award for...
East Africa bloc lauds appointment of Kenya's Odinga as AU special envoy2018-10-21
Xinhua: NAIROBI, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The East African bloc on Sunday welcomed the appointment of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga as the African UnionHigh Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa. Mahboub Maalim, Executive Secretary of the...
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan taps Ford Fund exec as new president, CEO2018-10-21
Crains Detroit Business: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan is tapping a Ford Motor Co. Fund executive to lead the organization as it seeks to freshen the relevance of its programs, step up collaborations and stabilize its finances. Shawn Wilson, who has led...