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New Song Drops Smarter Data Tips For Africa
Airtel Africa wants to improve people's data use. To this end, it is working with three famous African musicians. The musicians are Fally Ipupa, Diamond Platinumz, and Simi. They made a special song with Airtel Africa. The song gives people tips on how to use their data well. Airtel Africa wants to make sure people get the most out of their data plans. They think working with popular artists is a good way to reach many people. The artists can help Airtel's customers learn to manage their data usage. Customers will learn to use data more effectively for things like browsing the internet and using apps. Airtel is running a campaign called #SmartaWithData in seven African countries. The campaign is aimed at young people between 18 and...
Shocking Trump Day One Orders Unveiled
Donald Trump is ready to get to work fast as president. On his first day in the White House, he plans to sign many orders that could change immigration, climate action, and even money. Mr. Trump wants to send many people who are in the country illegally back to where they came from. He might make it easier for the government to find and remove them. This could be hard to do, and many people will try to stop it in court. The new president does not like the idea that anyone born in America is a citizen. He wants to end this rule, but that would be very difficult. Mr. Trump likes tariffs. He wants to impose extra taxes on goods from other countries, especially China, which could increase the cost of goods. The president-elect is a big...
Rare Trade Move - Japan Invests Big In Nairobi
Japan and Kenya have a strong bond. A top Japanese official, Horiuchi Toshihiko, is visiting Kenya and wants the two countries to work together even more. Japan has helped Kenya grow in many ways over the years. They have built important things like ports and power plants. But Japan also aids Kenya in areas like farming, schools, health, and the environment. Kenya and Japan are now working as a team to solve problems across Africa. For example, Japan has long supported a Kenyan medical group that fights diseases in Kenya and nearby countries. Japan is proud of this partnership with Kenya. The two nations are creating solutions together. Kenya has become a center for tackling big global issues. Japan gives Kenya loans that are better...
Mass Deportations Loom as Trump Targets Immigration
Donald Trump is getting ready to be president again. On Sunday night, he talked to a big crowd in Washington, D.C., and said he would sign a lot of orders on his first day back in the White House. Trump wants to put America first. Trump said he would undo many of President Biden's actions. He plans to sign over 200 orders on Monday. Some of these will strengthen the military and eliminate certain policies. The new president also wants to stop people from entering the country illegally. He said he would send many of them back to their home countries, which could be very difficult and cost a lot of money. Trump might also pardon people who got in trouble for being part of the riot at the Capitol building on January 6, 2021. His...
Kenyan Police Target Haiti Gangs
A new team of Kenyan police landed in Haiti on Saturday. They held a prayer service with officers from other countries on Sunday. The goal is to help Haiti's police stop violence and crime caused by gangs. Kenya has sent 600 officers so far, and 200 more will go by the end of January. The Kenyan officers are working with Haiti's police. Schools and courts have reopened because security is better, but gangs are still a threat. The police are taking away drugs and weapons from the gangs. They want to cut off the gangs' money. The officers are also talking with people in the community. They aim to build trust between the police and the public. Keeping children safe is a top priority. The police are working to secure schools. They are...
Sakaja Fights Back Over County Bursary Ban
Nairobi's Governor Sakaja Johnson is not happy with a new order from the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o. The order says that county governments do not have to use their money to pay for student bursaries. This could mean big problems for students who need help paying for school. Governor Sakaja says that this change would hurt over 124,000 students in Nairobi. He thinks it is wrong to make this decision without considering what it will do to these students. He says that until all education is free, bursaries are very important for helping people go to school. Other local leaders agree with Governor Sakaja. They say that many parents will come to them for help if the bursaries go away, and they want to know what they should...
Dr Nkomo's Peace Words Still Echo
President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has asked the people to stay united and peaceful. He said this on the 12th anniversary of the death of John Landa Nkomo, who was the Vice President. President Mnangagwa called Nkomo a great leader who worked hard to bring people together. Nkomo always said, "Peace begins with me. Peace begins with you. Peace begins with all of us." Nkomo had a long career serving Zimbabwe. He was a Deputy Minister, the Speaker of Parliament, and the Vice President. He worked to heal the country and bring stability. The President wants Zimbabweans to continue Nkomo's work for peace and says they should avoid anything that divides people. Nkomo was also known outside of Zimbabwe. He led international labor organizations...
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