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OMANYALA is officially the FASTEST MAN in AFRICA!. He bags gold in the 100M at the 22nd African Senior Athletics Championships in Port-Louis, Mauritius.
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Well in Boys, You did it.
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Angella Okutoyi wins her first match at the Australian Open🔥🔥. First Kenyan woman 💪🏾
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We are very pleased to secure both USA and UK visas for all our athletes including our sensational athlete @Ferdiomanyala . Our athletes are now set for both the world championships and commonwealth games! @AMB_A_Mohammed @JoeOkudo
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“Kenya’s ceremonial outfit” . “Kenya’s ceremonial and travel kit”.modeled by Omanyala Africa’s fastest man. @Ferdiomanyala @AMB_A_Mohammed @JoeOkudo
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CS @AbabuNamwamba this morning invited NYS Private Dickson Loyerer to his Office, where he thanked him for the gesture that the private extended to him during the @NYS_Ke handover. #AbabuNaKazi
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CS @AbabuNamwamba receives 1500M and 5000M World Record holder Faith Kipyegon when she jetted back to the country, this morning. The CS was flanked by Nairobi Governor @SakajaJohnson, PS @IsmailMaalim19, PS @EngPeterKTum & @athletics_kenya President Gen. Rtd. Jackson Tuwei.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba was this morning officially handed over the National Youth Service (NYS) docket upon its transfer to the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts, in a ceremony held at NYS headquarters, Nairobi. #AbabuNaKazi
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KENYAN FOOD BLOGGER AMONG 30 BEST GLOBALLY.Best Kenyan Food Blog 2016 & 2017 Kaluhi's Kitchen run by Kaluhi Adagala featured in Beyond the Plate by Prestel Publishing, a Cookbook that brings 30 of the Best Food Blogs from across the World putting Kenyan Cuisines on the map.
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1/2 On his first day in office, the Cs @AbabuNamwamba engaged @FIFAcom in a bid to unlock the football management crisis in Kenya. #AbabuNaKazi
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Nigerian Music sensation Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie popularly known as Patoranking on Wednesday November 16, 2022 paid a courtesy visit to Hon. @AbabuNamwamba at his office. They deliberated on matters music and areas of collaboration between Kenya and Nigerian artists.
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CONGRATULATIONS! It’s a win for Kenya in the 800M as Emmanuel Korir wins the gold medal 🥇 and Ferguson Rotich wins silver medal 🥈. #TeamKenya #YouAreTheReason
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CS @AbabuNamwamba yesterday paid glowing tribute to legendary News Anchor Catherine Kasavuli when he visited & said a prayer with her at @KNH_hospital where she is recuperating. Catherine holds the crown as the 1st female TV anchor in Kenya,inspiring generations of female anchors
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CS @AbabuNamwamba has this morning unveiled the air quality management sensors at LOBO Village, Eldoret. The CS spoke of the significance of air quality to athletes' peak performance. He also cautioned the athletes against #doping, warning of dire consequences to perpetrators.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba on Thursday, November 10, 2022 met with Ms. Muthoni Kimani, a 19 year old Kenyan Equestrian Athlete, when she paid him a courtesy call.The CS applauded Muthoni for her achievements at such a young age, terming her an inspiration and a role model to many youth.
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The Cabinet Secretary Hon. @AbabuNamwamba on Wednesday November 16, 2022 met with Africa's fastest man and Kenya's Sprints King @Ferdiomanyala where they deliberated on various issues around athletics sprints in Kenya.
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GOLD ALERT: JULIUS YEGO MAKES KENYA PROUD .#YoutubeMan Julius Uego has Won Kenya another Gold in the Men's Javelin Throwing the Africa Senior Athletics Championship. Hongera 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪👏👏👏👏. Gold: Kenya.Silver: South Africa.Bronze: Nigeria. #Asaba2018
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CRICKET: WORLD CRICKETERS JOIN MAASAI WORRIORS TO SAVE WHITE RHINOS:.Cricketers from all over the world will join Maasai Cricket Warriors & Nairobi's Obuya Academy at OlPejeta Conservancy in Nanyuki. Sports is used as a major tool in driving for culture change. #JazaStadi
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CONGRATULATIONS MORANS REACHING FINALS:.Kenya Morans proceed to the #FIBA #AFROCAN2019 Finals after a 96-66 thrashing of 🇲🇦#Morocco.#Morans are through to the Finals. Hongera 👏👏👏 #TeamKenya .#BringTheTrophyHome .@kbf_basketball
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Sensational Kenyan tennis star Angela Okutoyi makes history by becoming the first Kenyan to qualify for a Wimbledon final after winning in Juniors Girls Doubles semis #Wimbledon @AMB_A_Mohammed @JoeOkudo
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂!!! JOE KADENGE:.Traditionally Kenyans would listen to Football matches on Radio & former Harambee Stars & @AFCLeopards player 'Kadenge na Mpira', would vibrate on our radio sets. Today we celebrate the Legendary Football Player Kadenge, as he turns 83.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba, this morning at @StateHouseKenya, flagged off a cycling race led by H.E. the First Lady Rachel Ruto @FirstLadyKenya & Mama Cycling Group to the UN Gigiri complex, where a UN-Habitat Assembly meeting is ongoing.
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Happening Now: CS @AbabuNamwamba is at the DCC offices Westlands, Exam 'container', presiding over the inspection, launch and dispatch of the KCSE, KCPE and KPSEA examination materials.
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" Our artists, youth, sportsmen and women are extraordinary ambassadors who have served the country diligently and raised our flag 🇰🇪 globally. My ministry will work with relevant stakeholders to ensure they are appreciated for their efforts." ~CS @AbabuNamwamba
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SABRINA DOES IT AGAIN:.Skier Sabrina Simader Wanjiku makes Kenya Proud yet again. Sabrina clinched position 38 from a previous Rank of 41 clocking 1:26.25 in the Ladies Super G this morning. Hongera! #TeamKenya 🇰🇪 @MakeItKenya @MagicalKenya #pyeongchang2018 #Olympics
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ANITA NDERU SETS THE PACE.Kenyan Media Personality Anita Nderu has recently been flying the Kenyan flag. In September 2017 she was named in top BBC 100 Women. Anita was in #GidiWithGoogle Campaign in Nigeria & now nominated for the 2017 Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards in Uganda.
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BENSON Kipruto clinches Chicago Marathon title, clocking 2:04:24 after beating defending champion Tura of Ethiopia. Congratulations Benson Kipruto! @AMB_A_Mohammed
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CS @AbabuNamwamba today signed a bilateral agreement with his South African counterpart @NathiMthethwaSA which will see the two countries partner in the promotion of arts and film production.
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HAPPENING NOW: CS @AbabuNamwamba is attending a sports federations stakeholders meeting in Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi.This is part of the CS's commitment to a consultative approach to addressing issues affecting sports federations in Kenya.
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CS ABABU SIGNS DEAL IN LOS ANGELES TO BRING HOLLYWOOD'S INVENTION STUDIOS TO KENYA. A day after signing a historic deal with the NBA in New York to develop basketball in Kenya, CS @AbabuNamwamba today in Los Angeles (LA), California inked another groundbreaking deal with.
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Glad to have Ezekiel Otuoma, former AFC Leopard player as Kenya dominates Burundi in the final leg of the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. First Half:.Kenya 2-0 Burundi . #JuniorStarlets.#AbabuNaKazi
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How about we name it Freedom Stadium - Kirigiti? After all, it’s where Mzee Jomo Kenyatta delivered his final address before being taken into detention. Thoughts?. @kipmurkomen.@EngPeterKTum
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PATRICK MATASI MULTI-AWARDED AS CECAFA's BEST:.Kenya's Harambee Stars Goal Keeper Patrick Matasi awarded as #CECAFA2017 Best Goalkeeper & Best Player.
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Congrats Victor Wanyama for been nominated for the African Player of the year Award for the 2nd time in a row
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WANYAMA LEADS HARAMBEE STARS IN 'SMASHING' ETHIOPIA 3-0:.Harambee Stars Captain & Tottenham spurs midfielder @victorwanyama led Kenya to the brink of Qualifying Afcon 2019 by beating Ethiopia 3-0 at Kasarani today. Michael Olunga,Eric Johana & Wanyama were on the scoresheet.
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Ferdinand Omanyala finishes in 1st place in heat 5 with a time of 10:07 at the men's 100m and qualifies for the semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. #Teamkenya.#InspiringTheNation
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It is Bronze 🥉 for Obiri. But what a brutal race across the streets of Paris. Another medal bagged. 🏅
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"I thank the legends of this beautiful game for organising such a tournament that seeks to aid our brother Ezekiel with his medical expenses. My presence here today, demonstrates my readiness to pay keen attention to the welfare of our players." @AbabuNamwamba.#AbabuNaKazi
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CS @AbabuNamwamba has this afternoon held a joint meeting between Music Copyright Society of Kenya @TheMCSK,Permanent Presidential Music Commission @PPMC_KENYA, KECOBO @KenyaCopyright, Kenya Association of Music Producers and Performers Rights Society of Kenya @priskkenya.
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Happening Now: CS @AbabuNamwamba is in Kericho County, attending the burial ceremony of the late Legendary Athlete Wilson Chumo Kiprugut, who died aged 84 years. Kiprugut wrote his name in Kenya's history books, for being the first Kenyan to win an Olympics medal.
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1/2 This evening, CS @AbabuNamwamba attended two @FieldhockeyKE hockey league matches (Male & Female) at the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU), City Park Hockey Stadium, Nairobi. #AbabuNaKazi
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WORLD CUP TROPHY TOUCHES DOWN IN NAIROBI:.The FIFA World Cup plane has touched down at JKIA, Nairobi, with the 16.1kg Gold Trophy on board for a 2 day tour before heading to Mozambique courtesy of @CocaColaAfrica .The Trophy was received with pomp & colour at JKIA. #ReadyFor
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DP RUTO MILLIONS FOR HARAMBEE STARS:.DP H.E @WilliamsRuto gave Harambee Stars Ksh.5M after #CECAFA2017 final as Kenya beat Zanzibar on post match penalties shoot outs in Machakos. Governors of Nairobi @MikeSonko & Machakos' Alfred Mutua gave Ksh.1M each & Ksh.3M from CECAFA
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CS @AbabuNamwamba & the Kenya Rugby Union officials are currently addressing the media after successful deliberations aimed at resolving Kenya rugby players welfare issues.The union has committed to work closely with the CS's office to ensure that player welfare is made priority.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba this afternoon joined H.E. the Deputy President @rigathi for the official opening of the Nation-Huawei job fair 2022, in Nairobi. The CS announced that the ministry, through NYS, had partnered with Huawei to offer employment opportunities to 500 kenyan youth.
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The #TalantaHela initiative is up and running. The Council has been unveiled, committees unleashed. What remains is a logo to represent our identity. In the spirit of monetizing talent, we invite entries for logo ideas, and the top 3 winners will receive cash prizes.
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Victory for Kenya 🇰🇪 as Ferdinand Omanyala bags Gold Medal 🥇 in the men's 100m race at the Commonwealth Games. #TeamKenya.#InspiringTheNation
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CS @AbabuNamwamba this afternoon visited the Homa Bay Stadium to inspect the ongoing construction works. The CS was received by Homa Bay County Governor H.E. @gladyswanga who took him on a tour of the stadium.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba this morning paid a courtesy call on Bomet County Commissioner Dr. Ahmed Omar ahead if his inspection tour of the Bomet Stadium.
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SABRINA MAKES KENYA PROUD:.Skier Sabrina Simader Wanjiku Finished at Position 59 from a previous 67 in the #PyeongChang2018 with a time of 1:23:27 in the Ladies Giant Slalom. Congratulations Sabrina. Wanjiku Simader. #TeamKenya @MagicalKenya @BrandKenya #Olympics
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WELL DONE George Manangoi for making Kenya proud. Manangoi wins the 1st Gold for 🇰🇪in 1500m #wu18nairobi2017 at Kasarani Stadium #JazaKasaa
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CS @AbabuNamwamba arriving for the closing ceremony of the 4th Kenya Universities Performing Arts and Film Association Drama, Beauty Pageantry, Visual Arts and Film Festival, at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University. He is representing H.E. President William Ruto @StateHouseKenya.
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Later CS @AbabuNamwamba visited Westlands Primary School, where he witnessed the official opening and distribution of Exam materials to pupils.
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COACH MIGNE PRAYED FOR A WIN WITH WANYAMA: .Harambee Stars Coach Sebastian Migne visited Harambee Stars Captain Wanyama at Spurs' in London recently. Last week he said, "My prayer is to Win with Wanyama as a Captain." Today, Wanyama gave Coach his wish as Kenya beat Ethiopia 3-0
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CS @AbabuNamwamba this morning paid a courtesy call on Kisumu County Governor H.E. Prof. @AnyangNyongo, where they discussed ways of enhancing cooperation between Kisumu County and his ministry on areas of sports, arts, and the creatives. He was accompanied by PS @jmueke.
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CS ABABU VISIT MERCY CHEPNGENO, FULLY KITS HER WITH TEAM KENYA UNIFORM. Mercy Chepngeno, a 17-year old girl from Lesirwo, Kericho County, astounded spectators at the Rift Valley Secondary School Sports Association games in Kipchoge Keino, when she won the girls'…
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MOSCA's CREATIVE OF THE DAY: JALANG'O.Coming over the years, @JalangoMwenyewe is a Kenyan Entrepreneur, Actor, Director, Comedian, Radio Presenter & a CEO of Arena Media, an event Organizing Company. He has also been announced Official Kenyan MC by Bongo Star Diamond Platinums.
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BREAKING:. IT IS HOME. A PROMISE DELIVERED. To our team lead @AbabuNamwamba PONGEZI SAANA.
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BREAKING: @FIFAcom lifts Kenya's Suspension from international football. The move follows CS @AbabuNamwamba meeting with @FIFAcom leadership on the sideline of the Qatar World Cup. This is a fulfilment of the CS's first promise to Kenyan football lovers when taking office.
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NAIROBI 3RD BEST TRAVEL DESTINATION WORLDWIDE:.Kenya was recognised by Trip Advisor as 3rd best City for Tourism Globally. Many factors count: Weather, Security, Nature, Wildlife, Historical sites & Hospitality of the People is what attracts Tourists to Nairobi & Kenya as well.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba and family today held a requiem mass in honour of the late Priscah Mwaro. The mass, which took place at the Consolata Shrine, Westlands Nairobi, saw relatives, friends, and colleagues join the CS and his family in paying last respects to the late Priscah.
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CS Ababu: We do not want our Harambee Stars to merely participate, We want them to compete. As a Government, we are ready to support them fully.”
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CS @AbabuNamwamba joins H.E. President William Ruto @StateHouseKenya and other dignitaries for the 59th Celebrations of the Jamhuri Day , at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi.
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Life is defined by ups and downs. It is never our troubles that define us, but rather how we overcome these obstacles. CS @AbabuNamwamba, together with the PS @IsmailMaalim19, met with legendary Kenyan artist Colonel Mustafa on the CS's invitation, upon learning of his plight.
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WANYONYI TAKES GOLD . YEEEESSS
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THE MULTI-TALENTED AMINA:.Amina Abdi Rabar, is a Kenyan Radio & TV Personality @CapitalFMKenya @ntvkenya .She is also a Social Media influencer, Emcee, Voice Over Artist, Singer & Actress. @Amina_Kenya has fast risen to become one of Kenya's top female Media personalities.
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PRESIDENT KENYATTA SCOOPS AFRICAN LEADERSHIP NOMINATION:.President Uhuru Kenyatta is among 6 African Presidents who have been nominated for the Prestigious Annual African Leadership Magazine Person of the Year Award. To vote for @UKenyatta visit
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CS @AbabuNamwamba is this morning attending @KEPSA_KENYA's launch of the Kenya Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship Accelerator. This partnership is aimed at addressing #youth #unemployment in the Country. #PPP's are key in achieving the targets of the Kenya Kwanza Plan.
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WANYAMA TALKS ABOUT OVERWHELMING ETHIOPIAN FANS:.At JKIA from Ethiopia, Harambee Stars Captain Victor Wanyama remarked, "I have never played under such a crowd. The roaring fans almost intimidated us but we remained resilient. Our fans filling Kasarani on Sunday will be a boost."
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MAYONDE SHINES IN EGYPT.Kenyan singer Diana Nduba aka Mayonde was among 10 artistes & only East African chosen to represent the region in the official 2017 World Youth Forum song titled 'I dream of a World'. The World Youth Forum was held in Egypt from 4th - 10th November.
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KENYAN MEDIA PERSONALITIES BEST DRESSED IN AFRICA:.Kenyan Media Personalities Anita Nderu & Jamal Gadaffi bagged the Best dressed African male & female Media personality Awards at the prestigious Abraynz Style & Fashion Awards in Uganda on 9/12/17. Well in Anita & Jamal!
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Happening Now:.CS @AbabuNamwamba joins H.E. President William Ruto @StateHouseKenya and other dignitaries for the official launch of the Kenya Innovation Week 2022, at Sarit Expo Centre. The event is hosted by @moscakenya through @KENIAupdates.
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KENYAN GIRL IN BULGARIA COMPETITIONS:.Kenya's 11 Year Old JOY WANJIRU is representing Kenya at the Little Miss World Galaxy competitions in Bulgaria. Bring the Crown to Kenya. @CSRashidEchesa @SafaricomPLC @tunajibu @EzekielMutua @debbieoyugikids @MakeItKenya
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CS @AbabuNamwamba has this night attended the Miss World Kenya 2022/2023 beauty pageant, held in Nairobi. He called on Kenyans to reflect on the impact of beauty pageants on the social, economic and political spheres of our society.
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It is official!!!!. Kelvin Kiptum is inducted into the #Talanta Hall of Fame. CS @AbabuNamwamba together with Kiptum's son Caleb Kigen, led the unveiling ceremony to celebrate one of Kenya's Greatest marathon runner, and the current world record holder.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba has this afternoon Delivered a keynote address at the #CANEXWKND2022 gathering of creatives from Africa and the Diaspora, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivore. #africanicity #panafricanism
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FIRST TIME FOR KENYA WOMEN RUGBY TEAM TO BEAT SOUTH AFRICA: .Kenyans have always gone into Sports History books for the better. This time round, records of today 5/4/18 read, "Kenya hit South Africa who are Africa Champs for the 1st time 24-12 during Hong Kong #HK7s Women Rugby."
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"I'm the happiest Sports Minister in the world today."~ CS @AbabuNamwamba on the return of @Officialfkfpl.
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COMEDIAN DJ SHITI IN A MEGA DEAL:.Kenyan comedian Stephen Oduor alias Dj Shiti famed for his role on the comedy 'The Real Househelps of Kawangware', has a bright future ahead. He landed a mega deal with Pay TV Company @StarTimesKenya as their brand Ambassador on 20/10/17.
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MAQBUL MOHAMMED, MOSCA'S CREATIVE OF THE DAY:.Maqbul Mohammed is a Kenyan Actor, Radio Presenter @CapitalFMKenya & MC. @Maqbuli 's acting career spans over a decade with roles in many Kenyan TV drama series like Reflections, Makutano Junction & most recently Auntie Boss.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba this morning joined H.E. President William Ruto @StateHouseKenya for the 18th Graduation Ceremony of the Masinde Muliro University.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba has called on the @NYC_YouthVoice to be the focal point in the affairs of the youth, so as to unleash the full potential of the country's most energetic population. He made the pronouncement today in a meeting with the council members when they visited him.
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Cabinet Secretary @AbabuNamwamba has this morning engaged the Musicians and artists representatives led by @Rufftoneigiigi where they discussed ways of growing the industry as a key driver of Kenya's economy.
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The Ministry mourns the loss of a Legend, an Icon & an Inspiration to many female journalists in Kenya. We also celebrate the immense contribution of this gem in the arts & creative space, & her role in breaking the glass ceiling for female journalists in Kenya. Rest well Kate.
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WANYAMA'S BLOCKBUSTER VOTED THE GOAL OF THE SEASON:.Kenya’s Harambee Stars Captain & @SpursOfficial Midfield, @VictorWanyama 's Goal against @LFC was voted Spurs Goal of the Season by Official Supporters Club Members on Sun 13/5/18 during their last EPL Match at Wembley Stadium.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 met Equestrian Athlete Muthoni Kimani to congratulate her for winning the Equestrian FEI Against All Odds award, in a gala held in Durban, South Africa, and for flying Kenya's flag high to the world.
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Are you Ready for this!.CHAN is here with us.
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CS @AbabuNamwamba today met the Kenya Premier League (KPL) clubs chairpersons for a robust engagement that sought to resolve the football impasse in the country. The CS reiterated the Ministry's commitment to pursue ways of resolving the crisis. #AbabuNaKazi
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CS @AbabuNamwamba this evening met with the South Africa 🇿🇦 Minister for Sports, Arts & Culture Hon. @NathiMthethwaSA when the minister paid him a courtesy visit in his office. They discussed areas of mutual interest and collaboration around Sports and the Arts. #AbabuNaKazi
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This morning, CS @AbabuNamwamba flagged off the @StanChartKE marathon at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. The CS called on the athletes to compete CLEAN to promote Kenya's reputation as a sporting nation against #Doping. #AbabuAgainstDoping .#SayNOToDoping .#AbabuNaKazi
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CS @AbabuNamwamba today held discussions with Kenyan artist @AkotheeKenya when she paid him a courtesy visit. She was accompanied by her fashion model daughter, @ruebabyofficial.
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