December saw more Kenyans traveling to visit family for the holidays. This caused a jump in transportation prices. Bus fares on some routes went up by as much as 50 percent.
At the same time, certain foods cost more, too. The price of maize flour rose between 2 and 7 percent. Electricity bills also increased slightly for many households.
These price hikes pushed Kenya's overall inflation rate to 3 percent in December. That's up from 2.8 percent in November, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.
Not everything became more expensive, though. Some fruits and vegetables got cheaper. Mangoes, potatoes, and cabbages all cost less in December. The prices of diesel, petrol, and kerosene fell as well.
The end of the year is...
The Kenyan shilling is looking up. In 2024, it gained value against the US dollar, the first time it had done better in four years.
The shilling had a tough time from 2021 to 2023. It lost a lot of its worth. In early 2024, it hit an all-time low. One dollar was worth 161 shillings.
But things started to change in February 2024. The shilling began to recover. It got 17.4% stronger in one year.
The shilling's troubles began in early 2020. It started to slide against the dollar. It kept struggling for three years. This made life harder for Kenyans. The prices of many things went up.
Kenya buys more from other countries than it sells. When the shilling is weak, importers have to spend more. They use shillings to buy dollars, and then...
Something strange fell from the sky in Kenya on December 30, 2024, and landed in a village. People were very confused.
The Kenya Space Agency went to investigate. They found a big metal ring about 8 feet wide and weighing over 1,000 pounds.
The Space Agency said the ring came from a rocket. Things like this are supposed to burn up before they hit the ground. Or they should fall into the ocean. But this one landed in a village.
The Space Agency took the object away. They will study it to learn more. They want to find out where it came from.
The people in the village were a big help. They told the Space Agency right away when they saw the object. The Space Agency thanked them for keeping everyone safe.
The ring is not dangerous, but...
Eastleigh had an amazing year in 2024. Lots of new businesses opened, making the area even busier and more exciting.
The BBS Mall was the place to be. Many banks, restaurants, and stores started there, and people from all over came to check them out.
More banks opened, too. I&M Bank and Access Bank were new. Their leaders said Eastleigh is very important. It helps many companies do well.
New restaurants brought yummy food. Places like AK's and Ajmal became popular fast. People loved having more choices of where to eat.
Buildings grew taller in Eastleigh. Bilal Towers is 17 stories high! It has shops, offices, and homes. The owner is proud. He says it will give jobs to hundreds of people nearby.
Baraka Tower opened in June. It has a...
Kenya made history recently when its Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, was impeached. Gachagua tried very hard to prevent this from happening, going to different courts to file many applications. But in the end, he failed.
The judges were very careful during this time. They did not want to get caught up in the political fight; they wanted to stay neutral. Gachagua's plan to file many court cases could have caused problems. Different judges might have made opposite decisions, which would have made the courts look bad.
Gachagua did get some court orders that let him stay in office for two more weeks. But eventually, those orders were canceled, and he had to leave his position in a shameful way.
Some things happened in court that...
As soccer keeps growing, it's becoming a bigger part of Zimbabwe's economy. It provides many jobs and helps businesses make money. People who know a lot about this say that soccer leaders need more than just playing skills. They need to be good at business, too.
Fans want soccer bosses who can handle the changing world. These leaders should love the game, but that's not all. They also need to know how companies work and be able to start new things. It helps if they know important people in business and government.
Some people are trying to make certain candidates look bad online. But others say that's just a distraction. They point to Nqobile Magwizi as someone who would be a good pick. Magwizi knows both soccer and business very...
Benjani Mwaruwari is sad about Madodana "Horsepower" Tshabangu's death. Tshabangu died in South Africa on Monday. He was 67 years old.
Mwaruwari said Tshabangu was a hero. He brought people together through sports. He helped the community in Bulawayo.
Tshabangu made it possible for local players to be seen. He inspired young athletes, and Mwaruwari became famous because of Tshabangu.
In 1997, Mwaruwari played in Tshabangu's tournament. People saw how good he was. They wanted to know more about him.
Some thought Mwaruwari was from Bulawayo. But he had gone to play for a team in Chegutu. Teams offered a lot of money to sign him.
Tshabangu helped Mwaruwari move from Chegutu to bigger teams. Mwaruwari later won a big cup in England...
The rains are back in Bulawayo, and they're causing problems. The streets are flooded because the drains are blocked. This makes it hard for people to walk and drive. It's also bad for the roads.
There's a lot of trash on the streets. This trash gets stuck in the drains and stops the water from flowing. It can lead to health issues, too.
The city says they clear over 160 km of drains each year. They work with local groups to do this. But people keep throwing trash in the drains, especially in the city center. Things like takeout boxes and bottles block the pipes underground.
Some people think the issues are caused by vendors who sell things in the wrong places. They leave behind waste that clogs up the system. The proper vendors try...
Zimbabwean theater is a rich mix of styles. It pulls from many places. This makes it hard to say what "Zimbabwean theater" really is.
Playwright Raisedon Baya talked about this. He said there are many kinds of Zimbabwean plays. Some are like South African township theater. They have lots of music and dance. They are bold and full of energy.
Other plays use comedy. They joke about serious topics. This makes the issues easier to think about. Some famous writers use this style.
Some plays are more like Western theater. They have a serious tone.
Baya asks if the Zimbabwean theater needs its own special identity. Maybe theater is just theater, like soccer is soccer. He suggests maybe Zimbabwean plays should give people hope. They could...
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