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The 10 best places to travel in August
The Points Guy
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June 30, 2025
Most travelers want to go somewhere to keep cool at the sweaty end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Maybe you want to think beyond the basic beach vacation and head to the mountains or even the Southern Hemisphere, where it's winter. Or...
Media should report scientific evidence to protect Nairobi’s green spaces
Media Observer
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June 30, 2025
After conservationists and land experts opposed vocal trade unionist Francis Atwoli’s suggestion to convert Nairobi National Park into another concrete jungle, the media should educate Kenyans on the need to preserve the remaining city vegetation,...
World Travel Awards 2025 Celebrates Africa and Indian Ocean’s Best
FTN News
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June 30, 2025
The World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 lit up Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as leaders in travel and hospitality gathered to celebrate the finest achievements across the region. Held at the Johari Rotana, this prestigious...
How Nairobi’s Santuri academy is helping women DJs shatter male-dominated electronic music industry
Malay Mail
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June 30, 2025
NAIROBI, June 30 —Headphones on her head, fingers on the controls, eyes fixed on the mixing software, Kwem Kimtai strung together Afro house beats during her DJ training in Nairobi. Kimtai gushed over the skills she learnt on the intensive...
Kenyans Plan Nationwide March to Honor Victims of Past Protests
Times News Global
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June 28, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyans are set to march nationwide on Wednesday, marking the first anniversary of the protests that stormed Parliament last year, leading to multiple fatalities. Activists and families of those killed and missing want to honor...
Tourism players welcome policy delay, but insurance concerns persist
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s tourism industry has cautiously welcomed the government’s decision to delay implementation of the proposed mandatory $44 travel insurance charge for foreign visitors. However, stakeholders warn that key concerns remain...
Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...
Pakistan passport rises to 100th; visa-free travel now possible to 32 countries
Daily Times
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June 30, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now travel visa-free or get visa on arrival in 32 countries, following a rise in Pakistan’s passport ranking in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks a notable improvement from the 113th position...
Mary Diana's last social media post in Dubai before her death leaves Kenyans...
TUKO
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June 30, 2025
Mary Diana, a trailblazer in the real estate industry, is no more, and her death has shocked Kenyans The Modern Homes boss shared photos and videos enjoying her vacation in Dubai, little did her fans know it would be her last Friends, colleagues...
1,500 flights canceled, airlines go ballistic due to French air traffic controllers’ strike
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 5, 2025
Tens of thousands of passengers rearranged plans as more than 1,500 flights canceled following the French air traffic controllers’ strike in just two days. Workers’ demands for better working conditions led to the cancellation of around 40 percent...
TANZANIA PROPOSES MANDATORY $44 TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR FOREIGN VISITORS
Tourism Review
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Tanzania's upcoming 2025/2026 budget includes a plan to introduce a $44 mandatory travel insurance fee for every non-resident foreigner entering Tanzania, no matter the reason for their trip. This proposition, similar to what Zanzibar already has,...
From the Beach to the Mountain, Uganda Consulate Mombasa Organizes Tusker Lite Rwenzori Activation Run, Rallies Kenyans
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 29, 2025
Sports Diplomacy took centre-stage this weekend as the Uganda Consulate-General in Mombasa, led by Consul-General Amb. Paul Mukumbya, organized a Rwenzori Marathon activation run on the streets of Mombasa, as part of the ongoing campaign by...
Zara Tanzania Adventures Celebrates Landmark Victory at the 2025 World Travel Awards
Breaking Travel News
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June 29, 2025
In a night filled with celebration and recognition of the finest in African and Indian Ocean tourism, Zara Tanzania Adventures stood tall as one of the evening’s brightest stars. At the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala...
Tourism ministry targets hospitality credit to boost revenue
Switch TV
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June 27, 2025
Tourism Ministry Targets Hospitality Credit to Boost Kenya Visitor Numbers Nairobi – The Ministry of Tourism is working to expand access to credit for hospitality businesses in a renewed effort to drive growth in Kenya’s tourism sector. The move...
Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, Kenya: Crowned Africa’s Leading Family Resort 2025 World Travel Awards
Breaking Travel News
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June 29, 2025
In a night that celebrated the very best in African and Indian Ocean tourism, Baobab Beach Resort & Spa in Kenya stood proudly in the spotlight, taking home one of the evening’s most coveted honors — Africa’s Leading Family Resort 2025 — at the...
Pollman’s Tours & Safaris Celebrates Dual Triumph at 2025 World Travel Awards
Breaking Travel News
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June 29, 2025
In a glittering evening dedicated to honoring the finest in African and Indian Ocean travel and tourism, Pollman’s Tours & Safaris emerged as one of the biggest winners at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025, held last...
The Maldives: A Timeless Jewel of the Indian Ocean Shines Again at the World Travel Awards 2025
Breaking Travel News
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June 29, 2025
In a glittering ceremony held last night in Tanzania, the Maldives once again solidified its status as the crown jewel of Indian Ocean tourism, winning the coveted title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards Africa...
Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa dominate 2025 World Travel Awards in Dar es Salaam
Business Insider Africa
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June 29, 2025
African nations stood out at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, held on June 28 at the Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The ceremony kicked off the 2025 WTA regional series, uniting tourism and...
Kenyan woman pleads for help after Russian ex-lover kicks her out, takes off with baby
The Standard
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In a quiet corner of Mvindeni village near Ukunda, 23-year-old Jerop Faith stares into the distance, her heart shattered, her arms empty, but her spirit holding on. Her baby girl, Maya, is thousands of kilometres away in Russia, taken by the man...
Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
GEO TV
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...