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New Wedding Trends for 2025. This year, people are getting married in new ways. They want their weddings to show who they are and show that they care about the planet. Some couples choose small weddings. They invite only close family and friends, making the day special for everyone. Many...

Blueberry Farming Grows in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is growing more blueberries, which it wants to sell to other countries. Last year, It grew 5,000 tons, and this year, it thinks it will grow 8,000 tons. That is a lot more blueberries. Farmers in Zimbabwe are planting blueberries on more land. Last...

New Maize Seeds in Zimbabwe. A company called EASI Seeds has developed new types of maize. It hopes these seeds will help farmers in Zimbabwe grow more food. EASI Seeds worked with businesses from Europe and Africa. They wanted to make seeds that would do well in Africa. The company made four...

New Market Almost Ready in Mbare. A new place for people to sell things is being built in Mbare, Harare. It is called a traders' market. The company Masimba Holdings is building it. They have almost finished. It is 82 percent done. The market will open on February 1. Many people will be able...

Beitbridge Takes a Stand Against Illegal Gambling. People in Beitbridge are happy that the government is doing something about illegal gambling. It has become a big problem there. Many places have gambling machines that should not be there. They are in areas where lots of people live, making...

Agilitee Hires New Board Member. Agilitee is a company that makes electric vehicles. They just hired a new person to help lead the company. Her name is Sarah Thompson. Sarah will serve on Agilitee's board of directors and help run the company. She starts her new job in February. The person...

President Ruto Says Kenya's Economy is Getting Better. President William Ruto says Kenya's economy is doing well. He spoke about this on Sunday while attending a prayer meeting in Elgeyo Marakwet. President Ruto said it was hard to improve the economy. His government had to make some tough...

Rigathi Gachagua Wants the ICC to Watch Kenya. Rigathi Gachagua used to be Kenya's Deputy President. On Sunday, he said the ICC should monitor Kenya. The ICC is a big court that handles serious crimes. Mr. Gachagua is worried about gangs in Kenya. He thinks they are coming back. He said these...

President Ruto Gives a New Year's Speech. President William Ruto gave a big speech on New Year's Eve. He talked about his plans for 2025 and how he wants to improve the lives of Kenyans. Ruto gave the speech in Kisii, an important choice. He wants the support of the Abagusii people, who could...

New Huduma Center Brings Joy and Worry. John Paul Mwirigi, a member of parliament (MP) in Kenya, had big news on Saturday. He said a new Huduma Centre will be built in his area, Igembe South. Mwirigi shared the news at a school. He was giving money to help students pay for school. People who...

President Ruto's Nomination Raises Questions. The OCCRP named Kenya's President William Ruto as a runner-up for "Person of the Year." They said it was because of corruption. This is strange. Since starting his job, President Ruto has done a lot to improve the government. He strengthened the...

New York City Starts Charging Drivers. New York City has a new rule that requires some people to pay money to drive in the city. This is called a congestion charge. People who drive cars will pay up to $9 a day. The amount varies for different vehicles; trucks and buses pay more. The rule...

IEBC Official Killed in Mombasa Home Robbery. Aisha Akinyi Abubakar died on Sunday. She was 48 years old. Aisha worked for the IEBC in Kilifi County. The IEBC helps run elections in Kenya. Two people attacked Aisha and her son, Khasim Hassan. It happened at their home in Utange, Mombasa...

Police Look Into Death of Missing 24-Year-Old. The police shared what they found out about a young man who died. His name was Ibrahim Mwiti. He was 24. Mwiti went missing in November 2024. His family looked for him, and his friends asked for help on social media. They thought someone had taken...

President William Ruto went to church in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Sunday. He was there for a service with many different Christian groups. At the same time, Mr. Ruto's deputy, Kithure Kindiki, was also at church. But Mr. Kindiki went to a different service in Embu. He prayed at the Full Gospel...

President William Ruto went to a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Sunday. The service was a homecoming and thanksgiving for Kichumba Murkomen, the new Cabinet Secretary for the Interior. Many MPs joined President Ruto at the service. They will likely talk about politics after the...

Kenya's Deputy Leader Says Government Is United. NAIROBI, Kenya — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says there is no split in the government. He wants Kenyans to support President William Ruto this year. Mr. Kindiki spoke at a wedding on Saturday. It was for the son of a cabinet member. Mr...

Man Killed by Angry Crowd After Firing Gun. LIKONI, Kenya - A man with a gun caused chaos in Likoni on Friday. He was riding on the back of a motorcycle. When they got to Vyemani Grounds, he would not pay the driver. The man pulled out an AK47 rifle. He shot it in the air. This scared the...

A Caring Leader Helps Students in Need. HOMA BAY, Kenya - Governor Gladys Wanga cried as she listened to a poor, disabled mother. The woman's name is Julita Adhiambo. Ms. Adhiambo used to beg for money in markets. She needed to pay for her children's school. Ms. Adhiambo is a widow with a hard...

Kenya Urges Caution as Children Return to School. NAIROBI, Kenya—The National Transport and Safety Authority has an important message. They want everyone to be very careful on the roads, as children will soon go back to school. The new school year starts next week. Many kids will be traveling...