Nairobi news

2022 - 8 - 10

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Hospital Clears the Air After Monday Night Blast in Nairobi's South B ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

A hospital along Dar es Salaam road in South B, Nairobi has refuted reports claiming that the explosion that rocked the estate emanated from its premises.

- Explained9 August 2022 - 7:39 pm - Released9 August 2022 - 9:28 pm "Confirming an explosion along Dar es Salaam road near the hospital, South B. All is well and no casualties reported from the incident.

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Property destroyed after fire breaks out at a go down in Nairobi (The Standard)

Social media was awash with images of the smoke billowing from the site with some alleging that the fire was from the Mater Hospital.

Firefighters from Nairobi County arrived on time to contain the fire that was spreading fast. No casualties were reported from the incident. Earlier on, social media was awash with images of the smoke billowing from the site with some alleging that the fire was from the Mater Hospital.

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After weeks of encouraging peace, Kenyan sisters cast their votes ... (Global Sisters Report)

A religious sister casts her ballot at the Karen Kenya Medical Training College polling station Aug. 9 in Nairobi, Kenya, during Kenya's general election.

Photo 7.jpg In the weeks leading up to the election, Catholic sisters nationwide have conducted peace campaigns and civic education to avert violence before, during and after the election. NAIROBI, Kenya — On Tuesday, Aug. 9, Kenyans cast their votes for the country's next president as well as other government officials.

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Bishop Wanjiru wins hearts as she helps her mum vote (Pulse Live Kenya)

In her quest to become the next Senator of Nairobi county, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has warmed the hearts of Kenyans on social media after photos surfaced of ...

“Everyone has a right to be listened to, please let’s stop this,” he called out. “I deserve respect, we are both leaders here in Nairobi,” Wanjiru demanded amid shouts from the crowd. In her quest to become the next Senator of Nairobi county, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has warmed the hearts of Kenyans on social media after photos surfaced of the politician helping her mother exercise her right to vote.

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Nairobi-Mumbai flight lands in Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad Mirror)

Heavy rain and bad ...

The flight was later cleared to fly to Mumbai after 3.5 hours, said officials at Ahmedabad airport. Upon checking a technical fault was found in the aircraft. There flight with 170 passengers landed at Ahmedabad airport around 4.30 am.

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Rosalyn Mugoh: I used to be a hawker at the Nairobi Bus Station (The Standard)

Sometimes, Rosalyn Mugoh will buy something from a hawker even if she doesn't need it as she understands how hard it is to spend hours in the sun without a ...

It forces you to be self-aware, which in turn forces you to self-regulate. That is a secret to working with people. Comparison inflicts the wrong emotions, and it robs you of the opportunity to just be grateful for where you are and what you have. You need people, and the key to having a good relationship with your people is to be authentic. Those are the things that help you not give up. Those are the things that help you stay on course. Another mistake I made is that I listened to too many people. It is a trickle-down effect. If family is important to you, then make time. “I felt like it was an appreciation, a recognition of the blood, sweat, and tears and everything that we had put in. You should give yourself permission to make mistakes. “When I was in it I figured things should be different.

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Lower cost of living, Nairobi residents urge incoming government (The Star, Kenya)

Many say they are yet to see the subsidised Sh100 unga, some supermarkets still selling at high price.

The government subsidised the cost of flour but I have never seen the said subsidised flour… “People are tired of where the country is heading to. If I take them back next week, they will be told to come back home because of unpaid school fees,” she said. “We were told that the government subsidised unga but till today, I have never bought one. When I go home in the evening, my family expects me to put food on the table,” Gitau said. I have only seen it being talked about in the media.”

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Nairobi finalises issuing Naivasha inland depot titles to five countries (Business Daily)

These countries have previously opposed the use of Naivasha to clear their goods amid calls by Kenya to have them embrace the facility.

Transport PS Joseph Njoroge said it has taken a long time for these countries to use the Naivasha facility as most of them are not prepared. These countries have previously opposed the use of Naivasha to clear their goods amid calls by Kenya to have them embrace the facility and cut the long journey to Mombasa. Kenya has completed issuing title deeds to five countries to establish dry ports in Naivasha, despite reluctance by these nations to use the facility as an alternative to Mombasa.

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Nairobi: The city of haves and have-nots stuck in colonial times (The Standard)

As political rhetoric whipped the electorates' emotions during campaigns for the just concluded General Election, promises to transform Nairobi City by the ...

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German firm targets East Africa with Nairobi office (Business Daily)

German firm Stihl Group will later this month open its Kenyan office making Nairobi the company's gateway to the East African market.

Mr Marais added that the firm would use a dealership model to sell its product. The company is seeking to tap into the huge contribution of agriculture and other sectors including construction and the high population in the East African Community (EAC) combined economies to grow sales. The firm that makes agricultural and construction equipment is banking on Kenya’s vast infrastructure, booming construction and agricultural sectors as a launch pad for its products to the neighbouring countries.

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German manufacturer Stihl Group picks Kenya as East African hub (Capital FM Kenya)

The subsidiary dubbed Stihl East Africa will be servicing clients in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi among others. The offices will be ...

“Our plan is to distribute our products from Kenya into the traditional East African Market which includes Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Horn of Africa countries. The bloc also has a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $250 billion. Stihl East Africa Chief Executive Officer Francois Marais said Kenya is a gateway into Eastern and Central Africa and its infrastructure allows for entry into these markets.

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