The event successfully united professionals, students, and guests to engage in meaningful discussions about how regional universities can cultivate industry-ready graduates. It included valuable mentorship sessions and networking opportunities.Dr. Martin Kimemia, Vice Chancellor of Mount Kigali University Rwanda (MKUR), spearheaded a vital conversation focused on bridging the gap between theory
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Lugari Member of Parliament (MP) Nabii Nabwera has issued a clear warning to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga: the loyalty that the people of Kakamega held for the late Raila Odinga cannot simply be transferred. During the disbursement of the Uwezo Fund in Shinyalu Constituency on January
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Trump Sues JPMorgan Over Post-Riot Account Closures
US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, accusing the banking giant of illegally shutting down his accounts for political reasons following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The lawsuit, filed in Florida, also names JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon and claims Trump and his businesses
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Kenya to Host World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026
Kenya has successfully secured the hosting rights for the prestigious World Health Summit Regional Meeting (WHSRM) 2026, which will take place in Nairobi. This significant event is scheduled for April 27 to April 29, 2026, at the United Nations Office in Nairobi, and will convene health leaders, policymakers, researchers, and
Drought Hits Milk Trade Hard in Garissa
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Barasa;UDA–ODM Alliance Seen as Polls Game-Changer
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High Court Nullifies President Ruto’s Advisory Team, Deems It Unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling with significant implications for Kenya's governance structure, the High Court has declared the formation of the Presidential Advisory Committee (PAC), a key team appointed by President William Ruto, to be unconstitutional, null, and void. The judgment, delivered by a three-judge bench, found that the legal framework used
UHC Workers Plan Nairobi Protest Over Unpaid Benefits, Seek Justice
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