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Kenya announces phased re-opening of the country from coronavirus lockdown
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta announced on Monday a phased re-opening of the country from a coronavirus-induced lockdown, lifting restrictions in and out of the capital Nairobi and the coastal city of Mombasa.
Kenya to resume international flights
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday announced a “phased reopening” of the country, with the resumption of international flights from August 1 as well as the lifting of internal travel restrictions.
Four-year ban for Kenya’s Wilson Kipsang after giving fake-photo evidence for missed test
Former marathon world record holder Wilson Kipsang of Kenya has been handed a four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) that included using a fake photo of a traffic accident to justify one of four missed whereabouts appointments, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday.
Nigerian government to establish over 600 farm mechanisation centres
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Kenya embraces digital court system
Through the digital system, lawyers, prosecutors, and litigants will be able to file cases and serve court papers to defendants from their homes or offices without physically visiting the court premises.
Nigeria evacuates 172 stranded nationals from Uganda
The Federal Government has evacuated 172 stranded Nigerians from Uganda.
Nigeria, 25 other countries to benefit from lifesaving cancer treatments
Nigeria and 25 other countries in Africa and Asia are to benefit from lifesaving cancer treatments supported by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI).
Kenyan runner hit by motorcycle, suffers fractured leg
Kenyan half-marathon world record-holder Geoffrey Kamworor suffered a fractured tibia after being hit from behind by a motorcycle during a training run on Thursday, the country’s media reported on Saturday.
Using coronavirus donations to give charity a bad name
Global response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Africa has been remarkable, especially following fears that should the virus take hold, its impact on the continent could be catastrophic.
Netflix to promote Nigeria’s creative industry on the global stage
World’s leading streaming entertainment service provider, Netflix, has expressed commitment to partner with talented Nigerian practitioners in the creative industry to showcase their stories on the global stage.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse thrills skywatchers in Africa, Asia
Skywatchers along a narrow band from west Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, India and the Far East witnessed Sunday a dramatic “ring of fire” solar eclipse.
Kenya receives relief food from China
The government has received 55,000 tonnes of relief food from China, Devolution Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri has said.
Kenyan soldier who died of coronavirus laid to rest, villagers kept off
A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier who died of Covid-19 has been buried at his Olenguruone home in Nakuru County.
Coronavirus in Africa: 285,914 cases; 7,683 deaths; 132,650 recoveries
There are now more than over 280,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the pandemic.
Kenya seeks to win taekwondo medal at Tokyo Olympics
Kenya hopes to break the ice and compete at their Olympic debut in taekwondo at the Tokyo Games in 2021 with Faith Ogalo having secured her ticket.
NFF celebrates Olympic gold medalist Joseph Dosu at 47
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent birthday wishes to former Super Eagles and 1996 Atlanta Olympic gold medal winner Joseph Dosu who clocks 47 on Friday.
Victor Wanyama, Montreal Impact teammates pass MLS coronavirus tests
Kenya captain Victor Wanyama and Montreal Impact players have passed their coronavirus tests and have been allowed to resume full team training.
Kenya defeats Djibouti for African Security Council seat
Kenya was elected to the UN Security Council on Thursday after defeating Djibouti in a run-off vote.
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