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    Kenya Power Schedules Outages in 10 Counties on Wednesday

    Kenya Power will cut electricity to parts of 10 counties across Kenya this Wednesday. Depending on your location, service will stop at different times, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The affected counties include Nairobi, Machakos, Nakuru, Nandi, Kakamega, Tharaka Nithi, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kitui, and Kilifi...
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    Mudavadi Assures Full Home Ownership in Affordable Housing

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi promised all homeowners under the affordable housing project will receive sectional title deeds. These official papers will guarantee complete ownership rights for every buyer. The government has established proper measures and policies to ensure Kenyans...
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    Ruto Vows to Make Healthcare a Right for All Kenyans

    President Ruto declared the government aims to make quality healthcare a right for every person, not just the wealthy. He made these comments at the funeral service for Malava MP Malulu Injendi held Tuesday in Kakamega County. During his speech, Ruto urged citizens to sign up with the Social...
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    US VP Defends Ukraine Economic Stance in Controversial Comment

    US vice president JD Vance caused problems with his remarks about peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. British politicians attacked Vance for disrespecting UK military forces after he stated an American financial interest in Ukraine provided better protection than troops from countries without recent...
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    Assembly Sets Guidelines for City Transport Safety

    Nairobi plans to make big changes for handcarts and similar transport. The County Assembly wants wheelbarrows, rickshaws, mkokoteni, and animal-drawn carts to have number plates from the National Transport and Safety Authority. These vehicles would need registration and licenses under Nairobi...
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    Mikwamba Champions Girls in Science at Math Olympiad

    Mark Mikwamba from Old Mutual Life Assurance encourages girls to do well in science classes. At the recent Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad awards, he spoke against the false idea that math and science belong just to boys and praised the growing number of female students joining the contest...
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    MAGLA Invests K10M in Dzenza Mountain Reforestation Effort

    The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority has given K10 million to help protect Dzenza Mountain. This money buys tree seedlings and beehives that restore damaged forests in the area. People living near the mountain in Dedza district asked for help through Senior Chief Kaphuka. MAGLA Director...
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    MYO Probes Cesarean Deaths at Mzimba District Hospital

    Three pregnant women died during cesarean sections at Mzimba District Hospital, raising serious concerns from the Mzimba Youth Organization. The group's Executive Director, Rev. Moses Nkhana, started looking into these deaths through their independent investigation. Early findings point to...
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    Zelenskyy Arrives in London as UK Backs Ukraine

    The Ukraine crisis shows growing splits between America and Europe since Donald Trump returned as president. His approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict differs greatly from European leaders, creating new problems for governments across the Atlantic. These differences highlight major strategic...
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    Kaliati Calls for Youth Talks Before SONA

    Patricia Kaliati questions why officials meet with young people after the State of the Nation Address instead of before it. She believes these chats with youth should happen earlier to include their ideas directly in the President's speech. Meeting with them later makes their feedback less...
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    Govt Invests K1.1B in FAM to Boost International Play

    Malawi sports fans applaud their government for sending money straight to sports groups. Officials directed over one billion Kwacha to the Football Association of Malawi. The Netball Association of Malawi received 750 million Kwacha from the same initiative. Youth and Sports Ministry leaders...
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    Parton mourns loss in nearly 60 years of marriage

    Dolly Parton told fans on Monday that her husband, Carl Dean, has died at 82. The pair had shared almost 60 years together. They built one of the most private marriages anyone has seen among famous people. Carl chose to live away from cameras throughout their time together. Carl Dean always...
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    Castel Malawi backs tree planting in Kaningina forest

    Companies across Malawi face growing pressure to help fight climate change through tree-planting efforts. Castel Malawi Limited recently showed leadership by planting trees at Kaning'ina Forest in Mzuzu. The event demonstrated how businesses can partner with government agencies to restore...
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    MEC Starts Voter Transfer Phase Two on March 5

    The Malawi Electoral Commission plans to start the second phase of voter transfers on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This important activity will continue through Friday, March 7, 2025. Voters can make changes at centers across fourteen locations, including Rumphi, Nkhata Bay, Likoma, Kasungu...
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    Sean Morgan Drives Energy at Intercollege Music Show

    Sean Morgan ignited the college social with spectacular stage moves during his performance. Students danced across the field as his dancehall music filled the air. Onesimus followed with such a powerful presence that nobody remained seated. Eli Njuchi created an unforgettable moment when every...
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    Tailor Kumwenda Empowers Youth with Vocational Skills

    Waness Kumwenda, a 27-year-old tailor from Mpherembe Trading Centre, calls on young people to learn job skills for better self-support. Running her successful tailoring and design shop, Kumwenda thanks the training program backed by the Adventist Relief Agency under their Green Jobs for...
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    Ministry Digitizes 6000 Health Facilities with Tech Consortium

    The Ministry of Health is working to make all healthcare facilities paperless. This is a key part of their plan to deliver Universal Health Coverage. When you go from one facility to another, your records will be available in the system. A comprehensive, integrated health information management...
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    US Vice President Stokes UK Row Over Troop Comments

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance has sparked controversy with his comments about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Opposition politicians in the U.K. accused him of disrespecting British forces. Vance said that a U.S. stake in Ukraine's economy would be a better security guarantee than...
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    Ruto Promises Roads and Economic Growth in Western Kenya

    President William Ruto has reassured residents of Western Kenya that the region will not be left behind as the country progresses. He made this promise while speaking at the funeral of the late Malava MP Malulu Injendi in Kakamega County. Ruto announced plans to construct five new roads in the...
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    Ethiopia boosts renewable energy and water conservation

    Ethiopia is making significant strides in promoting climate resilience and sustainable development. The country is focusing on renewable energy, water conservation, and green infrastructure. Fitsum Assefa Adela, the Ethiopian Minister of Planning and Development, shared these insights. Ethiopia...
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