The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) move squarely makes Airtel Money a direct competitor of Safaricom's MPESA and give Kenyans more options for transferring money.
Comments toward the fundraiser are mostly negative. One Twitter user dismissed the effort as "akili ya omena," others have asked Miguna to sell his Tesla, but his supporters insist on giving him a hero's welcome for championing freedom, advocating for democracy and fighting injustice. Miguna has defended the organizers, calling them "people of integrity."
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Grace Wangui was working as a domestic worker when she was killed. People familiar with the incident say media reports that Wangui was thrown from the 13th floor of a building are false. Her killer is the one who committed suicide by jumping from the 13th floor.
Kenyan Woman missing in Wyoming since Feb 2022, Boyfriend uncooperative with cops. Ebola Outbreak causes concerns in East Africa. Patogonia Owner donates company profits of his company to fight the effects of climate change. End of an era in world Tennis and Serena Williams and Roger Federer retire from competitive tennis. Former US President Donald Trump faces multiple legal peril. Kenyans among 47 indicted people in a $250 million Covid-19 fraud case, the biggest in US history.
Alarming study shows causes of abuse for domestic migrant workers are extremely high. Such a situation calls for a more direct effort to ensure Kenyans are to abused.
Police say the boyfriend, considered a person of interest, has declined to avail himself for an interview surrounding her disappearance, but he has been charged with 5 felonies surrounding unauthorized use of her finances. Crime Stoppers have issued a $100 reward for information leading to solving her case. To reach Crime Stoppers, call 307-228-4276. Anybody with information should contact Gillette Police Department at 307-682-5155.
In his first United Nations General Assembly (UNGA-77) speech as President Ruto said: In the words of Abraham Lincoln, "things may come to those who wait, but only things left behind by those who hustle."
Some have cautioned the President not to appoint his cronies to head the ministry, but find qualified leaders who have experience living and working in the diaspora