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2 months ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Mary Wambui |Mwangi Maina |Lucy Mumbi |Loreen Wamalwa
In a heated session yesterday, members of the South African Parliament Defence Committee sought answers from the minister of Defence, Angie Motshekga, and General Rudzani Maphwanya, the Chief of the South African Defence Forces (SANDF), over the mandate of the SANDF deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) following the death of 14 of their soldiers in battle in the last two weeks.
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2 months ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Mwangi Maina |Lucy Mumbi |Loreen Wamalwa |Maureen Kinyanjui
Chana attributed the impressive growth in tourist numbers to the government's strategic initiatives aimed at rejuvenating the sector after the setbacks caused by Covid-19. Tanzania set a new tourism record in 2024, welcoming 5.36 million visitors and surpassing its target of attracting five million tourists by 2025, according to Pindi Chana, the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism.
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2 months ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Maureen Kinyanjui |Mwangi Maina |Lucy Mumbi |Loreen Wamalwa
Registration of new business ventures drops 7.6pc as investors hold back The data reflects a challenging business environment in a year marked by higher taxes and rising lending rates. New business registrations in the country declined by 7.6 per cent in the year ending December, highlighting a tough economic climate that deterred many from starting new ventures.
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2 months ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Maureen Kinyanjui |Mwangi Maina |Lucy Mumbi |Loreen Wamalwa
Treasury cuts tax revenue target by Sh93 billion amid economic slowdown Despite these changes, no expenditure cuts have been announced for the current fiscal year, raising concerns that the budget deficit could increase by at least Sh93 billion. The National Treasury has revised its tax revenue target downward by Sh93 billion for the current fiscal year due to economic difficulties affecting businesses and households.
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2 months ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Maureen Kinyanjui |Mwangi Maina |Lucy Mumbi |Loreen Wamalwa
Leaders from across the globe have expressed their condolences following the passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, highlighting his legacy of compassion, philanthropy, and leadership.
His passing has drawn an outpouring of tributes from leaders, reflecting the profound impact of his humanitarian efforts.
President William Ruto on Wednesday described him as an "extraordinary leader" who went beyond what seemed impossible to help the vulnerable.
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2 months ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Amina Wako |Mwangi Maina |Lucy Mumbi |Loreen Wamalwa
It said a designated successor will be announced "in coming days." His Highness the Aga Khan, the founder of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and the 49th hereditary spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, has died aged 88.
Aga Khan Foundation said the Aga Khan, or Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, died in Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday, February 4, surrounded by his family.
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2 months ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Maureen Kinyanjui |Mwangi Maina |Lucy Mumbi |Loreen Wamalwa
Submit documents to protect schools from land grabbers, Wahome tells headteachers A 2019 report indicated that only 30 per cent of Kenya's public schools had secured title deeds, leaving over 22,000 schools vulnerable to land grabbing.
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2 months ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Erick kariuki |Mwangi Maina |Lucy Mumbi |Loreen Wamalwa
Odemba names 36-player squad as Harambee Starlets brace for Tunisia clash Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has unveiled a 36-player provisional squad ahead of their crucial 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers against Tunisia. The squad features a mix of experienced players and fresh talent, with eleven newcomers earning their first senior call-ups.
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2 months ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Loreen Wamalwa |Maureen Kinyanjui |Lucy Mumbi |Erick kariuki
Uganda has begun a clinical trial for a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola, which has claimed the life of a nurse in the capital, Kampala. The outbreak, declared just last week, has already seen the emergence of two new confirmed cases in the nurse’s relatives.
Health authorities are prioritising those most at risk, such as healthcare workers and individuals who have come into contact with the virus.
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2 months ago | 
eastleighvoice.co.ke | Erick kariuki |Maureen Kinyanjui |Lucy Mumbi |Loreen Wamalwa
Young Chepng’etich smashes national triple jump record in the USA Winny Chepng’etich Bii has once again raised the bar for Kenyan triple jump. The 21-year-old shattered her own national record with a leap of 13.92 metres at the New Mexico Team Open, surpassing her previous mark set earlier this year. As she continues to push boundaries, Bii now has her sights set on the elite 14-metre club and World Championships qualification.
