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  1. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Rwanda goes local with 10 year bond

    Rwanda wants to raise 10 billion francs through a new treasury bond to deal with money problems after European Union sanctions. The National Bank said the 10-year bond will start April 23 and end April 13, 2035. The money will help build roads, bridges, and other projects. Interest rates will be...
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    Karisa magic seals Vipers win over Villa

    Milton Karisa scored late to help Vipers Sports Club defeat SC Villa in the Uganda Cup Monday night. He tapped home a rebound after goalkeeper Jeans Brady Wokorach mishandled Watambala's long-range shot. The goal came with just two minutes left in regular time. Villa played defensively most of...
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    Pope Francis Lying in State at St Peters Basilica

    The Vatican will move Pope Francis to St Peter's Basilica on April 23, where people can pay their respects until his funeral on April 26. His body will leave Casa Santa Marta at 9 AM on Wednesday, with Cardinal Kevin Farrell leading the procession through several squares before entering the...
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    Klaus Schwab steps down after 55 years at WEF

    Klaus Schwab stepped down from his leadership role at the World Economic Forum after running it for more than 50 years. The 87-year-old founder sent his resignation letter to the board, which accepted it during a special meeting on April 20. Board members named Vice Chairman Peter...
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    MTN Uganda hit with huge 11bn shilling payout

    A Ugandan judge ordered MTN to pay VAS Garage more than 11.3 billion shillings for breaking their agreement. The court found MTN deleted customer data without permission after the companies had worked together since 2014. Justice Stephen Mubiru ruled April 21 that MTN wrongfully removed...
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    South Sudan Troops Score a Win in Nasir

    South Sudan's defense chief visited Nasir Monday after government forces took back the town from White Army fighters. General Paul Nang Majok praised troops for winning a major battle since the 2018 peace deal. He traveled with field commander Kong Thou and disarmament chief Johnson Olony to...
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    Pope Francis Picks St Mary Major for Final Rest

    Pope Francis asked that his body rest at Saint Mary Major Basilica, waiting for Resurrection Day. He wrote these wishes on June 29, 2022, about two years before he passed away. The testament shows his deep connection to Mary, the mother of Jesus. He noted he had always trusted her during his...
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    Pope Francis Dies at 88 After Stroke and Coma

    Pope Francis died at age 88 from a stroke that led to a coma and heart failure. The world mourned his passing on Easter Monday. The Vatican reported his death officially through Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, who runs health services for Vatican City. The Pope had several health issues before his death...
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    Zimbabwe Police Hold Fort During Indefinite Shutdown

    Police sent officers across Zimbabwe as war veteran Blessed Geza called for people to stay home starting today. The shutdown was originally planned for two days, but Geza changed it to continue until President Emmerson Mnangagwa resigns. Geza claims the president runs a corrupt government...
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    Nairobi Tries Out Fixed-Fare Buses on Route 111

    During early tests of the Bus Rapid Transit service, Nairobi commuters can ride buses that run on schedule with fixed fares. Under this new system, Matatus no longer wait until full before departing. The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority started with Route 111 between Ngong Bus Park...
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    Why Meetings Kill Innovation and How to Fix Them

    Companies often hold meetings where people report progress. These meetings create problems when businesses want fresh ideas. Workers focus more on looking good than sharing risky thoughts. The meeting culture rewards people who avoid blame rather than those who suggest new approaches. This...
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    Teachers Want KNUT and KUPPET Back Together

    Teacher unions in Kenya lost power when they split apart. The Kenya National Union of Teachers once represented all educators fighting for better pay. Everything changed in 1998 when secondary teachers formed their group called Kuppet. This division lets the government play unions against each...
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    Muranga Drivers Want Road Fixed Fast

    People living near the damaged Murang'a-Kiriaini road want repairs to happen faster. The road closed last year after heavy rain washed away parts of it. President Ruto promised 100 million shillings for repairs when he visited in August. Drivers must travel much longer routes because of the...
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    Nyongo Says 47 Counties Stay Put

    Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang Nyong'o rejected a plan to cut counties from 47 to 13. He called Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang's idea bad for local government. Former Senator Nyong'o criticized Kajwang for taking a simplistic numbers approach. Nyong'o said people talked a lot about county numbers...
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    Mombasa Team Finds Body After Tank Collapse

    Workers retrieved the body of Abdiaziz Abdallah from a 120-foot septic tank early yesterday morning. The 54-year-old man became trapped when the floor collapsed on Sunday at Bamburi Mwisho in Mombasa County. Rescue teams found him 60 feet below ground level after extensive digging operations...
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    Ruto Bags Sh107bn China Deals for Jobs

    President Ruto started his China visit on Wednesday, where seven Chinese companies signed investment deals worth Sh107 billion. These firms work across manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and technology sectors that will create jobs for young people. China Wuyi leads with Sh19.5 billion for a...
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    Nairobi Floods Kill Six Overnight

    Six people died after heavy rain hit Nairobi Monday night. Police say more victims might be found downstream. A mother and her two children were killed when a falling boulder crushed their house in Mathare. Police Commander George Sedah reported that the nearby river overflow weakened the rock...
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    Nairobi Floods Leave Drivers and Commuters Stranded

    Heavy rains have caused flooding across Nairobi's streets, making travel difficult. Car owner Mark Kirui faced trouble Monday when his vehicle stalled in rising waters at Embakasi. The same evening, about 130 people waited at Central Railway Station after floods stopped train service to Syokimau...
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    Wednesday Power Cuts Hit Nairobi and Four Counties

    Kenya Power will cut electricity on Wednesday across five counties. Nairobi residents in Ngumba Estate face outages from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kajiado County loses power from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., affecting the Matasia area, Kajiado Referral Hospital, Masai Polytechnic, County Government offices, and...
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    Kids Prefer New Tasty Moxifloxacin for TB

    Research shows that two moxifloxacin versions taste better than generic alternatives for children with tuberculosis. The ChilPref ML study comes from Stellenbosch University, working with the TB Alliance, and is funded through Unitaid. Scientists have improved treatments for drug-resistant TB...
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