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Click on the link below to read Kenya's transformative journey since independence, from Jomo to Ruto's administration - ‘An Odyssey of Consistency amidst Change’. #KYEBKenyaAt60Edition
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Indeed, as strange bedfellows go, none could be stranger, at first blush, than Kibaki and @WilliamsRuto. Get the full story on their relationship and his contribution in our just released book! Read more here.
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Described as a brilliant economist & gentleman, former President Mwai Kibaki, is remembered for his economic recovery legacy. We launch the much awaited #KibakiCabinets tomorrow! Are you ready? @StandardKenya @edwardmwasi
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When did the word "by-pass" in regards to roads start? Some say it was during @RailaOdinga time. Find out here.
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Get all the #intriguesdramatriumphs for FREE in our just released publication on our website For hard copies of the publication, send an email to kibakicabinets@kenyayearbook.go.ke.
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The Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board leadership led by Chair @dosande, the Board of Directors and Management, at the #MICDESPLaunch happening at Raddison Blu. KYEB has already aligned itself with the Ministry's Strategic Plan that is set to move the sector to the next level.
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The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy @MoICTKenya has developed its Strategic Plan 2023-2027, which seeks to expand the sector's role in the country's economic development. The plan further seeks to ensure priority programmes are implemented under
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Through engaging content, and in line with the @MoICTKenya Strategic Plan launch, KYEB will keep showcasing Kenya's transformation journey, highlighting the impact of digital innovation on our society and economy. Keep it here for updates on progress and development in the
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It is happening! It is finally here! Tomorrow, we launch the #Yearbook2021. Join the launch and conversation using the hashtag #CompletingTheJourney!
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Did you know that the Mau Mau had a lawyer known as C.M.G? In our #throwback, we present Argwings-Kodhek who the colonial authorities branded “a hot head,”for his activism and human rights campaigns for his defence of Mau Mau freedom fighter. @HistoryKE
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The theme of this year's #Yearbook2021 is #CompletingTheJourney. We take a look at how #MyGovKe is #completingthejourney of the #Big4! How far do you think we have come? Read in our #Yearbook2021. Launched at 10AM today!.
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.@MarthaKarua was known as ‘IronLady’ due to her unflinching &unwavering defense of Kibaki’s administration. Read the story of the woman with the iron fist in the just released #KibakiCabinets here.
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Madaraka Give Away. We have exciting news for y'all!! We will be giving out Kibaki Cabinets as part of our Madaraka Day celebrations!! This is in partnership with your favourite bookstore @NuriaBooks ! Keep it here tomorrow to know how to get your copy! #madarakaday
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This #ValentinesDay, don't just be left on read. Grab our #kibakicabinets hard copy and do the actual reading! First 10 people to show interest get a free hard copy of our most read publication! #kibakicabinets
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Kenya’s football is rich in history, with great milestones spanning from qualifying for the world cup to forming the first women’s national team in 1985. But how much do you know about Kenyan football?. Test Your Knowledge: #TusakateBoli #KickOff
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We will be posting our trivia of the day at 11AM! 10 winners will get a hard copy of Kibaki Cabinets, which they will pick from @NuriaStore! Keep it here at 11AM! #MadarakaDay #Kenya60
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We #throwback to the 23rd of Dec,1969 when president Jomo Kenyatta announced his new cabinet at his home in Gatundu. On his right is Rtd President Moi, Mbiyu koinange, and on his left the then Defence Minister James Gichuru. @HistoryKE @KResearcher
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Have you grabbed your Madaraka Day #agendake yet? Our team is on ground distributing them! Want a soft copy? Get it on our website -
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This #wcw we celebrate @annie_nyagah the Chief Administrative Secretary @kilimoKE. Committed to ensuring youth in Kenya have access to information related to #agric, she pushes the #enableyouthke agenda.
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Giveaway!. The first 5 people to correctly name this person get a hardcopy of #KibakiCabinets!. Hint: He was a medic before he joined Kibaki's Cabinet!. To winners: you will have to pick the book from our office at NHIF Building, 4th flr. Or we courier to you at your expense.
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Exciting news! We are giving out our Food Security publication to 10 young people, in line with #IYD2021 theme 'Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innov. for Human & Planetary Health'. Interested in #agric? Hit us up! @edwardmwasi @nadia_abdalla_ @rochieng @kilimoKE @RoySasaka
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We #throwback to the 23rd of Dec,1969 when president Jomo Kenyatta announced his new cabinet at his home in Gatundu.On his left is Rtd President Moi, Mbiyu koinange, and on his right the then Defence Minister James Gichuru. #ThrowbackThursday #ThursdayThoughts #thursdayvibes
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Who do you recognise in this picture? This is Kenya's first cabinet under the leadership of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta!. Pic courtesy @KenyaNewsAgency
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CS Prof George Magoha recently advised heads of schools against withholding KCSE exams results slips due to fee arrears. The CS categorically stated that they should not mix exams matters with school fees. #KeepingThePromise
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This #WCW we celebrate pple working tirelessly to #EndFGM. The govmnt has #zerotoleranceforFGM. Special recognition given to youth involved in this fight. From anti-FGM champions such as @NiceLengete to #CHWs #UnleashingYouthPower in the fight to #EndFGM 📸 @AmrefCanada
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The manufacturing industry has changed from a once male-dominated field to a more inclusive one where gender is a non-issue. Today we celebrate @wakiaga_phyllis the current CEO of @KAM_kenya! #wcw
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On this #FeelGoodFriday we celebrate all the youth who are engaged in the #KaziMtaani initiative. Keep improving you communities environments as you fend for yourselves. We celebrate you. #kazimtaaniiendelee @PSCharlesHinga @MoICTKenya
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Give Away! 10 winners. His entry into #KibakiCabinet is one more instance proving that politics in Kenya is a spectacle of continuous experiments as he & Kibaki were described as strange bedfellows. Some of his successes recorded are in Agriculture sector. Who is he? @NuriaStore
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.@MarthaKarua is credited with the implementation of the Water Act 2002 when she was Minister. It was reforms like this one that triggered the revival of many irrigation projects across the country.
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.@Teammorans Head Coach Liz Mills @Coach_LizMills has been recognized by @FIBA as the first ever female to Coach a male team at @afrobasket. This recognition demonstrates Kenya's commitment to equal opportunity in sports! #MondayMotivation #Afrobasket #KenyaMorans.
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Any Nyeri High School Alumni here?. Musikari Kombo was in Form 6 in Nyeri High when the then Minister for Commerce and Industry, Mwai Kibaki, visited his school. The visit had such influence on him that he worked hard and eventually joined #KibakiCabinets
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Kisumu International Airport to launch fresh produce exports. Farmers and fishermen in Kisumu and the lake region are set to benefit immensely through the new development.
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To illustrate how important agriculture was on Kibaki’s agenda is a meeting he held to explain exactly what he wanted done in the sector he rightfully described as the engine of Kenya’s economy #kibakicabinets.
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Former President Moi joins the Mombasa choir for a dance during an entertainment session on 29.3.1989 at Mombasa state house, on his right is assistant minister for political affairs and national guidance, (late) Shariff Nassir. @HistoryKE @KResearcher
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Electric buses in Kenya? Yes, please! The PS .@PSSDTransport Dr. Eng. Joseph K. Njoroge accompanied by @KenyaPower Ag. MD &CEO Eng. Rosemary Oduor, &Jit Bhattacharya, CEO & Co-Founder @BasiGoKenya flagged off the first electric PSV in Kenya, @KICC_kenya.cc: @KenyaProjectske
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Like many other people, our staff are observing the guidelines set by @MOH_Kenya to #StayHomeStaySafe, practice social distancing & wear a mask in public. Here, our director, Mr. Kipkazi is in his home town of #Nakuru & presents our publications to the county's comms director
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A symbol of duty and service to country, Queen Elizabeth II had a special connection to Kenya. She ascended to the throne in 1952 aged 25 years while on a visit to Kenya During her reign, she visited Kenya many times and hosted Kenyan leaders at the Buckingham Palace.
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The 10 winners of today's giveaway have been notified in the post! If you didn't win it today, dont worry, we have another give away tomorrow at 11AM! Keep it here. #kibakicabinets #MadarakaDay
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Ahead of #WWD2020 which will be celebrated at Ruma National Park tomorrow, @kwskenya as the lead government agency for wildlife and the CITES Management Authority for Kenya, will be launching the Roan Antelope Recovery Plan! #IStandWithRoanAntelope
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We take up HE @WilliamsRuto call to plant more trees! This weekend, we are in Embu County, at Njukiri Forest where our team took part in a tree planting exercise! . @Environment_Ke @HonTuya
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Are you ready for the #UhuruCabinets? From tomorrow, we will be releasing profiles of different CSs who have served in #UhuruCabinets! Whose are you looking forward to read? Let us know and you might just get a gift hamper! . @mucheru @MoICTKenya @edwardmwasi @EstherKoimett
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In international litigation, Kenya’s stature was elevated by Githu Muigai’s intellectual authority, courtroom fluency and eloquent persuasion. He is featured in #KibakiCabinets.
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Lets take you back to Dec 11, 1998: Pres. Daniel Moi, Bonaya Godana, and the then NDP leader @RailaOdinga engage in a conversation after seeing off President Laurent Kabila of DRC at JKIA. @KResearcher @HistoryKE
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Mzee Jomo Kenyatta tries out his hand at a drum presented to him during a visit to Mazeras in August 1966, as Kwale North MP Robert Matano (left) and Coast PC Isaiah Mathenge look on. @KResearcher @HistoryKE .#KenyattaCabinets
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla begin their three-day official visit to Kenya today, their first to a Commonwealth country. The heads of the Royal family were received by Prime Cabinet Minister @MusaliaMudavadi, among other high-ranking government officials. @RoyalFamily
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In appreciating all who support our work, we are giving out 10 hard copies of #KibakiCabinets for free! First 10 to tell us which CS in #KibakiCabinets they liked win! . PS: You will have to either pick the book from our offices at NHIF Building OR we courier at your expense.
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Working hand-in-hand with Tom Mboya, Kibaki distinguished himself as an economist while he was still studying at @Makerere . He led Kenya from 2002-2012, a period that saw impressive economic growth. He turns 90 today! Read. #KibakiAt90 @KBCChannel1
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#Kenya is a natural choice for vacation even for wildlife! Yesterday, @kwskenya confirmed that the Osprey bird had landed in #bondo #SiayaCounty from Finland! The bird flew 6,948kms & the KWS Vet. Dep. has confirmed that it is in good health! #feelgoodfriday #tgif #kenyayearbook
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She is Kenya's iron lady of politics. In 2013, she was the only female presidential candidate in the General Elections. Read @MarthaKarua's intriguing journey in our new publication-'Pioneers & Transformers'. Pre-order your copy: #PioneersAndTransformers
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As KYEB family, we celebrate our outgoing CEO @edwardmwasi for his nine years of outstanding service. We will forever be grateful for his dedication and taking KYEB to greater heights. Thank you sir for walking with us. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours. ^HM
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.#MyGov is keen on safer internet use for youth to guard their rights & to take advantages of business opportunities - @IsmailMaalim19 @AbabuNamwamba @InfoKfcb @NYC_YouthVoice
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Construction of 73million litres treatment plant at Karimenu to serve 1 million residents of Gatundu, Juja, Ruiru and Nairobi #keepingthepromise. @AthiWaterWorks
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Widely known as the Queen of Radio for more than 2 decades,read @CarolineMutoko's riveting life journey in our new publication 'Pioneers & Transformers - The Journeys of Women Trailblazers in Kenya'. Pre-order your copy today: #PioneersAndTransformers
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Kenya to the world!. Meet Mr. John Omo who has been confirmed through consensus for a 2nd term as SG of the African Telecommunications Union @sg_atu @atu_uat @CA_Kenya @mucheru @EstherKoimett @CADirectorGen
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Our CEO @edwardmwasi accompanied by our marketing team, issues books to a team from @NYC_YouthVoice who paid him a visit. The books will enlighten the youth on opportunities available around the country. @MoICTKenya @mucheru
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On this feel good #Friday, we celebrate our youth @KenyattaUni for coming up with an innovation that uses 3D printing to produce and develop improved nasal swabs. The process allows for production of up to 3,000 swabs a day and greatly enhances the testing capacity.📸 Courtesy
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Warwakou Kisumu!. This week @KisumuCountyKE hosts #africities9! Why is this Summit important for the Lake Region Economic Bloc & Kenya as a whole? We tell you in this special edition of #AgendaKE . #Africities2022 @Agenda_KE @AchieOjany @spiritofkisumu
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YIPPEE, WE WON!!! . KYEB emerged second runner-up in the Access to Information Category at the 4th Huduma Ombudsman’s Awards (@KenyasOmbudsman). Thanks to you our readers for nominating us. We couldn’t have done this without you. @dosande @ekisiangani @EliudOwalo
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CS @mucheru is currently attending the #worldreadyke gold awardee ceremony courtesy of @presidentsaward and #kenyayearbook
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March 8 2020 marks #IWD2020 and we are celebrating champions of equality!! Are you generation equality/ generation equal? Let us know!! @MoICTKenya @PSYGKenya @EstherKoimett @dibowillis
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Are you ready? Have you registered for #ConnectedSummit2023? . Join @Keconnectedsum1 & @ICTAuthorityKE for the 12th #connectedsummit2023 and share with thought leaders what you think will drive the Kenyan ICT sector forward!
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Kenya has resumed direct exports of animals to Oman after a 16 years ban. The first batch of more than 40,000 heads of livestock worth more than Sh200 million left the Port of Mombasa early this month. @KenyaProjectske .Pic: courtesy
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The Pangani affordable housing project has 8 blocks of 9 floors each. This translates to 1,562 affordable and quality housing units within the development. #AgendaKe @Agenda_KE
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Even though he has scaled some of the highest heights in his public career, @Environment_Ke CS Keriako Tobiko is still drawn to the simple life in the plains of Kajiado. A fierce defender of forests, we take a look at his contribution to #UhuruCabinets.
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60 years after independence, how can Kenya tap into SMEs to grow the economy? #AgendaKe out on Madaraka Day, Thursday, 1 June 2023.
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Previously, you needed 13 hours to travel from Isiolo to Marsabit. Today, you just need three and a half hours! #bigpushinvestments
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Even in stormy political meetings, @GovWOparanya portrays calmness and serenity. We highlight the track record of this visionary leader during Kibaki's tenure in our just released #KibakiCabinets. Read here.
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Ahead of the #SoTN2021, we take a look at some of the achievements of the #Big4Agenda! How far have we come, 10 years later? The #LegacyProjects are featured in #Yearbook2021. Read online for FREE here. @StateHouseKenya @PDUDelivery @NziokaWaita
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Submit your application to be nominated as a member of the @NYC_YouthVoice Election Steering Committees here. @mucheru.@nadia_abdalla_.@MaureenMbaka1.@KBCChannel1.@Y254Channel .@SDY_Ke.@SpokespersonGoK.@kenyafilmcomm.@InfoKfcb.@AjiraDigital.@MoICTKenya
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"In the midst of the global challenges holding this summit in Kenya, and particularly in Kisumu shows our resolve to forge forward" - HE President Uhuru Kenyatta @StateHouseKenya. #Africities #Africities2022 #africites9
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We know it is not #TBThursday yet but si Wazee hukumbuka na Vijana hujifunza? See how Nairobi #Kenya looked like in the formative years.Video: Courtesy.@nairobi_kenya .@CityInTheSun .@KResearcher .@Fact
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Dongo Kundu bypass connects Mombasa Mainland West to Mombasa Mainland South, without entering Mombasa Island. How will it change normal mwananchi's life? We take a look in #Yearbook2021. READ for FREE here. Pic: courtesy
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On this #motivationmoday, meet Esther Mureke, who was recently recognised and awarded by HRH Prince Edward for her remarkable work with young people thru @presidentsaward! @intaward @RoyalFamily .#KeepingThePromise
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Described as a brilliant economist & gentleman, #Kenya's 3rd President, Mwai Kibaki, is remembered for his economic recovery legacy. We are soon releasing the much awaited #KibakiCabinets, where we look at his tenure as president through the eyes of his cabinet @StandardKenya
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First thing that comes to mind when you hear the name David Mwiraria? For us, he was the numbers man! Arguably Kenya’s most formidable Treasury chief after #Kibaki, he died of bone cancer in 2017 but his contribution to the nation lives on. We capture it in our #KibakiCabinets
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We join the nation in grieving over the demise of former Pres. Mwai Kibaki - a son of Kenya and the third president of our republic. #mwaikibaki .@edwardmwasi
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Due to public demand, the online version of our just-launched publication 'Pioneers & Transformers - The Journeys of Trailblazing Women in Kenya' is now complete and will be available online for free today!. Get your copy now: #PioneersAndTransformers
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Last week, we gave out 15 copies of #kibakicabinets! As promised, today, 3 winners will get #moicabinets! Be one of the 3 firsts to answer the question and win!. She made history when she was appointed Kenya’s first female Cabinet Minister in 1992. Who is she?.
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He started politics in Nairobi but pressure from Othaya, where he came from, made him shift his political base. Highly respected in global economic & academic circles, he was described as 1 of the greatest economic brains from Africa. Who is he? .First 5 get #MoiCabinets
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Simeon Nyachae revealed that his main reason for joining politics was to protect his businesses. We take a look at all the #IntriguesDramaTriumphs in #KibakiCabinets. Launching tomorrow!
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Btwn 60,000 & 80,000 smallholder farmers have.benefited from the Brachiaria grass, which has been under research by @kalromkulima. We look at how this grass differs from Napier & how #MyGovKe is #completingthejourney of #Big4Agenda #FoodSecurity
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With the slogan, online work is work, @AjiraDigital not only ensures access to dignified online work for Kenyan youth, but also ensures access to infrastructure such as innovation hubs. Register for upcoming trainings here.
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Politics aside, the appointment of @AbabuNamwamba to #kibakicabinets, then only 37, was a befitting one for his docket and he immediately went about working, visiting stadia and making one proclamation after another.
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all women. As an institution, we embrace #DigitALL. Innovative technology can promote gender equality and meet the health & developmental needs of women and girls. Pic: The Girl Relatable/courtesy
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Indigenous forests represent some of the most diverse ecosystems found in the country. They supply important economic, environmental, recreational, scientific, social, cultural, and spiritual benefits. Indigenous forests are managed for biodiversity conservation; @Environment_Ke
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Want a recap of what happened on the first day of #ConnectedSummit2023? Read this edition of #InfoBytes! . @EliudOwalo @ekisiangani @tanuijohn @Keconnectedsum1 @edwardmwasi
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@konzatech a @KenyaVision2030 project once complete will be a world-class smartcity, powered by a thriving and progressive ICT sector, superior reliable infrastructure & business friendly governance, policy & regulatory frameworks.
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Yesterday, our CEO @edwardmwasi and Board Chairman joined family & friends of the late Pres. Moi at their home in Kabarak to mark one year since his passing. During the event, our team presented our #MoiCabinet series to the family in front of the head of state H.E Pres. Kenyatta
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Hon @mamangilu giving insightful remarks on the importance of empowering women and girls in our country during the official launch event of our new publication 'Pioneers & Transformers' happening now @KSGKenya. #PioneersAndTransformers
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Born in 1931 in Iyego, Murang’a District, Michuki had had a distinguished administrative career since he joined the civil service at the tail end of colonial rule #kibakicabinets.
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Feeling fantastic this #friday with @Ferdiomanyala and all other #kenyans! Ferdinand Omurwa Omanyala won the 100m Finals at Motonet GP Lahti, Finland, by 10.09s yesterday! He broke yet another record that was set 27 years ago. Congrats!
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The governor of Nandi, Hon. @Araap_Sang , receives a copy of our #UHCReport2020 and #Kenyayearbook2020 during the #UHCSummit. Do you have your copy? DM us your email address and get your free digital copies.
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What are you up to this Thursday? Come lets give you a Thursday plan. Keep it here to stay updated. @ChamsMedia .@kilimoKE @mucheru @EstherKoimett @PDUDelivery @edwardmwasi @PeterMunya @KilimoNews @MoICT @AlexChamwada
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In MyGov, today:.Herbalists rally state to embrace concoction as alternative therapy in local health centres. READ for FREE.
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"Among @Trade_Kenya most impressive accomplishments during @maina_betty management is the launch of the Kenya–USA Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will allow duty-free access for Kenya to the US market" @IndustryKE #uhurucabinets .
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