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    Kenya rains due mid-March to aid farmers planting prospects

    The Kenya Meteorological Department urges farmers to contact local agricultural officers about ideal planting seasons. Recent forecasts predict rainfall will start across western, central, and southern parts of Kenya within fourteen days. Dr. David Gikungu, who heads Kenya Meteorological...
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    Harambee Sacco ups deposit rate to 9 and share capital to 15

    According to national chairman Macloud Malonza, Harambee Sacco plans to reward members with record-high returns. Members will receive nine percent interest on deposits, compared to last year's 8.5 percent. The organization also intends to boost share capital payments to fifteen percent, up from...
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    Expert says eat well on a budget by buying fresh foods

    Many people believe healthy eating costs a lot of money. They think nutritious foods remain out of reach because prices keep climbing. Some folks imagine that eating well means buying expensive organic products from fancy stores. This common thinking stops many from giving their bodies what they...
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    Juja Dam Tragedy Claims Two Lives in Risky Rescue

    Two university students rode their bicycles to the popular Juja dam on Sunday afternoon. They planned to relax in the area locals call "park and chill" and enjoy some time together. One student jumped into the water, attempting to swim, but quickly started struggling. His friend bravely dove...
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    Nairobi hosts World Chambers Summit to boost African growth

    Nairobi plans to welcome global leaders to the World Chambers Forum Africa Summit 2025, which will be held at the Kenya International Convention Centre from April 9 to 11. The World Chambers Federation and Kenya National Chamber of Commerce will host discussions about working together on issues...
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    Gachagua calls for political alliance ahead of 2027 contest

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua believes politics works through addition rather than subtraction. He works as "the people's opposition" by creating new friendships with leaders across Kenya before the 2027 elections. His team aims to build a strong political group to challenge President...
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    Kenyan govt seeks Thai border reopening for rescued nationals

    Kenya talks with Thailand about reopening their border for 64 Kenyan citizens rescued from a Myanmar scam. These Kenyans stand among more than 7,000 foreigners from over 30 countries awaiting passage into Thailand. The Democratic Karen Buddhist Army and Border Guard Force saved these people from...
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    Blatter and Platini return to Swiss court over fraud charges

    Sepp Blatter, who previously led FIFA, and French soccer star Michel Platini have returned to Swiss courts because they face fraud charges. A Swiss court cleared both men in 2022 regarding a payment of 2 million Swiss francs, equal to £1.6 million, which Blatter approved for Platini back in...
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    McCarthy takes helm as Kenya gears up for qualifiers

    Kenya has selected Benni McCarthy to lead their national soccer team. The Football Kenya Federation announced McCarthy brings considerable experience as both a player and coach. As a player, McCarthy won the UEFA Champions League and represented South Africa at international level. The...
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    Kano Islamic police detain Muslims for eating during Ramadan

    Islamic police caught twenty-five Muslims breaking Ramadan rules in Kano, northern Nigeria. Twenty ate food during daylight hours, and five sold food when fasting should happen. Deputy commander Mujahid Aminudeen told reporters these arrests started when Ramadan began Saturday. He stressed they...
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    Gachagua urges Gema unity as opposition groups forge ties

    Rigathi Gachagua believes the Gema community will lead Kenya next if they stay united. The former Deputy President shared this message during a church service in Machakos on Sunday. He explained that God brought the four Gema groups together after President Ruto dismissed him. This unity...
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    Kombo South Land Dispute Deepens as Rival Claims Persist

    Gunjur and Berending are neighboring villages in Kombo South. They've been fighting over a piece of land for a long time. The argument is heating up again. Both sides recently held press conferences. Each one says the disputed land belongs to them. Seven years ago, the two communities actually...
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    Gambia Olympics Chief Elected to ANOCA Zone 2 Board

    Bai Dodou Jallow will serve on the executive board for ANOCA's Zone 2. ANOCA stands for the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa. Jallow is also the president of Gambia's National Olympics Committee, or GNOC. He won the seat during a General Assembly meeting in Bamako, Mali, on...
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    ECOWAS Boosts Jammeh Trial Prospects but Exile Blocks Move

    Yahya Jammeh, the ex-dictator of The Gambia, might stand trial soon. ECOWAS, a regional political group, plans to support a special court for his case. But there's a problem. Jammeh has been safely hiding out in Equatorial Guinea since 2017. Lucas Olo Fernandes, a lawyer from that country...
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    Audit Office warns institutions to meet March deadline

    The National Audit Office wants government agencies to turn in their financial reports by March 31st. They're tired of the time it takes to get this information. The NAO needs reliable, on-time reports to keep things transparent and ensure the proper handling of public money. If agencies don't...
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    Senegal summons former president Sall for treasury mismanagement

    A Senegalese government official announced Friday that the country will summon former president Macky Sall to appear in court. An independent audit found serious problems with the national treasury's financial records during Sall's presidency. The ex-president is accused of overseeing a...
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    Darboe rejects fake draft claims, backs 2020 constitution

    Ousainu Darboe, who leads the top opposing party, the United Democratic Party, just released a video to clear up some rumors spreading on social media. People were talking a lot online after Darboe met privately with President Adama Barrow at the State House. Everyone wondered what the two...
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    Touray calls for splitting central river region

    Dam Touray, the administrative secretary for the National Reconciliation Party (NRP), wants the government to split the Central River Region into north and south. He wrote to the Ministry of Local Government about this idea. The region already has two Area Councils and chairpersons in Kuntaur...
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    Barrow Unveils SIE Fund Grant to Boost Youth Skills

    President Adama Barrow launched a major training grant program on Friday. The program is part of celebrating The Gambia's 60th Independence anniversary. The Skills, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (SIE) Fund will give D396,761,321.50 to 25 public and private technical schools. The World Bank...
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    Irish Students Return to Gambia for School and Community Aid

    A group of students and teachers from Portlaoise College in the Republic of Ireland are getting ready for a trip to The Gambia. They'll keep helping local schools and communities there, which the college has done since 2011. Ellen Peacock, Oran O'Brien, Eire Delaney, Aoibheann O'Sullivan...
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