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Beyond the city: how Geco Hangout is redefining what a night out looks like

Nairobi’s social scene is moving outdoors, and Geco Tribe’s destination camping festival at Lukenya Conservancy is leading the charge. Event Preview Lukenya Conservancy, 1–2 May 2025 There’s a quiet shift happening in how Nairobi’s creative class chooses to spend a weekend. The city’s bars and rooftops still draw their crowds, but a growing number of […]
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Wellness Drives Thailand’s Medical Tourism Surge

Thailand is deepening its dominance in the global medical tourism market, as a growing number of international travellers seek healthcare experiences that extend beyond hospital treatment to include holistic recovery and wellness. The country, which attracts over 2.5 million medical tourists annually, is increasingly positioning itself at the intersection of advanced medicine and lifestyle-focused healing. […]
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Ksh 228 Million KEWOTA Payroll Scheme Linked to CEO Benta Opande

Ksh 228 Million KEWOTA Payroll Scheme Linked to CEO Benta Opande

A recent investigation by a local media house has uncovered a multi-million shilling payroll scheme within the Kenya Women Teachers Association (KEWOTA), implicating top officials, their relatives, and key state institutions. The probe reveals that over 150,000 female teachers nationwide have been subjected to a mandatory monthly deduction of Ksh 200 from their salaries. These […]
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Children’s Gardens Home and School Receives Easter Donations from International Well-Wishers

Children’s Gardens Home and School welcomed Easter donations from local and international well-wishers this season, bringing joy and renewed hope to hundreds of vulnerable children living and learning at the institution. The donations arrived during a visit that included international students, reflecting a growing network of support for children who face challenges ranging from orphanhood […]
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Latitude59 Opens 2026 Pitch Competition Applications

Latitude59, one of Northern Europe’s most influential technology events, has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 pitch competition, inviting early-stage startups from across the globe to compete for investment opportunities and international exposure. The competition, which has established itself as a launchpad for emerging tech companies, comes with a proven track record of […]
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Nairobi to Host 2026 Africa Urban Forum as Continent Grapples with Rapid Urban Growth

The Kenyan government, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has announced it will host the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) from April 8-10, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The landmark event, themed “Adequate Housing for All,” aims to forge a continent-wide strategy for sustainable urban development amid Africa’s unprecedented city expansion. […]
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Petition Filed to Stop NTSA Instant Traffic Fine System in Kenya

Petition Filed to Stop NTSA Instant Traffic Fine System in Kenya

A Kenyan petitioner has moved to court seeking urgent orders to temporarily stop the implementation of a new instant traffic fine management system introduced by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The petitioner argues that the system, which relies on road surveillance cameras to automatically detect traffic offences, should not be rolled out until […]
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