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I Spent ₦10 Million Travelling the World in 7 Months. Here’s How I Made It Work.
Zikoko!
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August 18, 2025
At 24, Maryama* has travelled to 12 countries and 45 cities. This year alone, she’s been to four countries, spending approximately ₦10 million. In this story, she shares how she juggles her 9–5 banking job, side gigs, travel fund, and investments...
Residents of Nairobi woke up to a wet Monday and biting cold
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 18, 2025
A cold morning in Westlands, Nairobi. [Photo/Courtesy] Residents of Nairobi on Monday had to grapple with punishing morning drizzle – and toe-curling temperatures. This comes just days after the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) released the...
Govt Kicks Off Plan for Dualing of Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 18, 2025
The government has officially begun stakeholder consultations ahead of the construction works of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway expansion project. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced on Monday, August 18, that stakeholder...
Kenya Edges Zambia to Seal Perfect CHAN Group Run
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
Kenya capped a dominant Group A campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship with a gritty 1-0 win over Zambia on Sunday. Substitute Ryan Ogam’s clinical 75th-minute strike at a pulsating Moi International Sports Centre ensured...
New pandemic looms as threatening virus variant emerges; travel restrictions introduced
Daily News Hungary
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August 18, 2025
Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, monkeypox emerged as another global health threat, first causing a worldwide outbreak in 2022. Now, health officials warn the virus is staging a comeback—spreading rapidly, particularly among younger people....
Officials start initiative to popularise state projects in Mt Kenya
Star
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Public Health PS Mary Muthoni (left) listens to questions from women at Kiru Boys Secondary school during the launch of Jamii Imarisha Mashinani initiative on August 16, 2025. Senior government officers from the Mt Kenya region have started an...
Nairobi Bus Plunges Into Ditch
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 18, 2025
Motorists heading to Nairobi via Magadi Road on Monday morning experienced a heavy traffic jam after a passenger bus plunged into a ditch near the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) bus stop. The bus, identified as one of the Kanash...
Assault on Drunk Woman Caught on Camera in Kenya
Switch TV
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August 18, 2025
A disturbing video circulating online has ignited public anger in Kenya after it appeared to show a taxi driver assaulting a woman he was meant to take home safely. The woman, who was visibly intoxicated, had reportedly hired the driver late at...
Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches from Accra, championing a visa-free Africa by 2030
The Herald Ghana
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August 18, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra from today, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163-day road journey across Africa...
Chris Kirubi's daughter tapped to lead Kenya's tourism image rebrand
TUKO
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August 17, 2025
The daughter of the late industrialist Chris Kirubi has been appointed to chair a 23-member task force to rebrand Kenya’s global tourism image Tourism CS Rebecca Miano said the rebrand will contribute to strengthening the national brand identity,...
Leveraging sports events to promote economic, tourism sectors
Daily News Tanzania
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August 18, 2025
TANZANIA, a country blessed with breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife and a vibrant cultural heritage, has long been a hidden gem for global travellers. However, despite its immense potential, the country’s tourism sector has often struggled to...
'Still gives me shivers': Wild moment in Africa humbles seasoned travel host
Nine
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August 18, 2025
- Brought to you by Scenic. Africa had always called to me. The colours, the wildlife, the stories – it's one of those places you dream about, and think, one day… Well, that day finally came. I'd seen the documentaries, but nothing prepares you...
Kenyan court jails Nigerian eight years for drug trafficking
Punch
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August 17, 2025
Another Nigerian man living in Kenya, Alabi Lateef, has been sentenced to at least eight years in prison after being found guilty of trafficking narcotics worth KSh 890,800 (N10.5m), PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday. This development comes less than...
Chaos as Thousands Stranded Overnight on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 18, 2025
Hundreds of passengers and motorists were left stranded for hours on Sunday night following a massive traffic jam along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, a critical transport corridor connecting the capital to western Kenya. The standstill, which began...
Tea lovers urged to take essential item on holiday with them for perfect brew
Daily Express
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August 18, 2025
If you love tea, the weather is never too hot for a good brew. Many holidaymakers even like to pack their favourite teabags when going abroad so they can enjoy a cuppa while away. But sometimes, even with your favourite teabags from home, the cup...
Kenya: A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon's body in limbo for 12 years
GhanaWeb
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August 17, 2025
A Kenyan magistrate this week expressed the hope that a British property tycoon would finally "find rest in eternal peace", after his body had spent 11 years in a mortuary. But this week's conclusion to the decade-long inquest into Harry Roy...
CHAN 2024: Kenya beats Zambia to top Group A, as Morocco defeats DRC to qualify for quarters
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 17, 2025
Ryan Ogam’s 75th-minute goal with an assist from substitute Boniface Muchiri was enough to secure Harambee Stars a 1-0 victory over Zambia ,to ensure Kenya claimed a top spot in Group A at the ongoing African Nations Championship. The tough...
Capital FM owner Maryanne Musangi to lead Kenya Tourism rebrand
Capital FM Kenya
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August 16, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16 – Capital Fm owner and HACO Industries Managing Director Mary-Anne Musangi has been appointed to spearhead a new taskforce charged with rebranding Kenya’s tourism image. The tenure of the taskforce which was made by Tourism...
US faces $9.4bn tourism loss from new $250 visa fee targeting African countries
Business Insider Africa
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August 17, 2025
The United States’ decision to introduce a $250 “visa integrity fee” on international visitors has triggered sharp criticism from the global tourism industry, with officials warning that the measure could deter millions of travellers and cost the...
Details of Ruto’s Designer Sneakers Worn During Kenya vs Zambia CHAN Game
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 17, 2025
President William Ruto was spotted with an exquisite pair of sneakers during his appearance at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, for the Harambee Stars' game against Zambia on Sunday, August 17. The Harambee Stars continued their...