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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 03.05.2026.
It displays 128 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
03.05.2026 ⇢ The Day Kang'ata Ditched UDA
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The day's dominant story was Governor Irungu Kang'ata's exit from President Ruto's UDA party, announced in the afternoon and covered by multiple outlets. Kang'ata said he would not defend his seat on a UDA ticket in 2027, citing lost popularity. Earlier, the morning focused on flood deaths rising to 18, with the government mapping 59 flood-prone areas in Tana River. The interception of a bus carrying ammunition along the Thika–Garissa Highway was reported by several sources around midday. In the evening, Gachagua defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta amid renewed attacks from Kenya Kwanza allies, and said the opposition is ready to 'call Uhuru' if needed.
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Ofisi ya Capitol Hill jijini Nairobi ilikuwa ikichangamka kila mara Raila Odinga alipoingia....
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In private residences tucked away in Nairobi and regional power centres, alliances are negotiated, rivalries softened and strategies refined.
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Kujitokeza hadharani kwa Bw Muhoho Kenyatta katika jukwaa la kisiasa wiki hii kumezua mjadala mpana...
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In private residences tucked away in Nairobi and regional power centres, alliances are negotiated, rivalries softened and strategies refined.
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The President, who became Kenya's first Head of State to attend the ceremony, said the new advertisement policy was aimed at scaling up investment in Kenya's creative economy, thus nurturing and suppo...
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After the church service, Gachagua is expected to address rallies in Ilasit, Kimana and Isinet towns as he wraps up his three-day visit to Kajiado County over the long weekend....
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The meeting is part of ODM’s activation drive aimed at strengthening the party’s structures and expanding its grassroots reach.
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has spoken out after storming out of the burial of the father to Seme MP James Nyikal....
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Tensions flared at a funeral on Saturday as Linda Mwananchi stakeholder Orengo clashed with a section of ODM loyalists…
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Zaidi ya Wakenya milioni 2.34 walijisajili kuwa wapigakura ndani ya mwezi mmoja tu, ongezeko kubwa...
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The Kenya Times
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According to a statement from the royal court, the king -- himself chief of the military general staff -- had "graciously decided to appoint" the 22-year-old "coordinator of the offices and services o...
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Tuko
Detectives investigate the mysterious death of Dr Job Obwaka, as a person of interest, Beatrice Wangare, emerges in the troubling case surrounding his final hours.
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South Africa, the continent's most industrialised economy, has long been a destination for both legal and undocumented African workers.
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Eastleigh Voice
The announcement followed an appeal by veteran filmmaker John Karanja, who was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The president announced a raft of reforms during the 14th Kalasha International Film and TV Market Festival and Awards…
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08:30⇢Ruto's Public Apology and Creative Cash
⌨President Ruto publicly apologized to his daughter during a KICC event, while also announcing Sh1 billion for creative industries and Ksh10 million for content creators at the Kalasha Awards. Voter registration surged by 2.34 million in a month, signaling political mobilization ahead of 2027. Secret political deals in private homes are exposed by Daily Nation.
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The Kenya Times
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Katika jamii ya sasa ya mitandao ya kijamii, ambapo wanawake hupokea maelfu ya ujumbe kila siku,...
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Arsenal sent a statement on Saturday May 2, 2026, after dismantling Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates. Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring in just the 9th minute, converting a precise cutback…
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George Mutinda set the tone on the opening leg before handing over to Mercy Oketch, who delivered a standout run.
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Wittenberg, better known to many as a cradle of the Protestant Reformation, is also home to a chemical plant founded in 1915, in the midst of World War I.
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Je, unaweza kukamatwa, kushtakiwa au kufungwa jela kwa uzinifu dhidi ya mume au mke wako nchini...
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During an emergency landing, pilots prioritize controlling the aircraft, declare an emergency with Air Traffic Control…
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In a statement shared on Saturday, Gachagua said the day’s theme — “Shaping a future at peace; promoting press freedom for human rights, development and security” — highlights the role of journalism i...
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In a statement issued after the drama, Orengo said he had gone to Ridore Primary School to pay his last respects to Eliud Nyikal Okaka, the father of Seme MP James Nyikal, when the service was interru...
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Takribani miezi 15 kabla ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027, hali ya kisiasa nchini inaendelea kupamba moto,...
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He added that other land had been allocated for the "construction of a new building and provision of advanced equipment" for the university, according to the official IRNA news agency....
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"We have worked hard to ensure that the AFCON is held in East Africa, and our commitment remains unwavering. I am confident that we will organise a very successful AFCON in these three countries," Mot...
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 — Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two suspects and recovered a cache of narcotics and...
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A senior Iranian official said on Saturday that an Iranian proposal so far rejected by Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade of Iran while leaving talk...
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 — Siaya Governor James Orengo has condemned the disruption of a funeral in Seme, accusing the State of deploying “goons”...
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11:08⇢Orengo's Funeral Standoff
⌨The newspapers report on the disruption of a funeral in Seme, where Siaya Governor James Orengo was allegedly chased away, but he denies this and blames state-sponsored goons. Orengo vows that intimidation won't silence the Linda Mwananchi movement. The Kalasha International Film and TV Awards winners are also covered, alongside President Ruto's increased creative industry funding.
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Tuko
The death of veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, aged 83, prompts police investigations into his last hours, focusing on his business partner and her actions.
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Parliament accepts petition to rein in runaway interest of loans.
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The family of 23-year-old Eric Mwangi Nyambura from Githaiti village in Mukure Ward, Ndia Constituency, said they only paid Ksh10,000 for his passport, only for him to end up in Russia and later be ta...
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In a bold and groundbreaking move, President William Ruto has announced the creation of a Creative Economy Office at State House, a monumental step in reimagining Kenya’s creative sector during…
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With more than 97 percent of ballots counted, radical left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez (12 percent) and ultraconservative Rafael Lopez Aliaga (11.9 percent) are neck-and-neck, separated by about 27...
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Siaya Governor James Orengo has dismissed reports that he was chased away from a burial ceremony in Seme, clarifying that his departure was planned and respectful. “Contrary to the misreporting……
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Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 — The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Odinga has called on leaders from the Nyanza region to rise...
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Wetang’ula said retired heads of state should prioritise national unity over political mobilisation.
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The President’s visit comes barely a week after his two-day development tour of Murang’a County, during which he launched, commissioned and inspected projects in various parts of the region....
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The framework moves away from broad allocation patterns and instead focuses on five core areas supported by structural reforms and value chain development...
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The Kenya Times
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – The death toll from ongoing floods across Kenya has risen to 18, with most fatalities attributed to drowning, as...
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The reality is simple. You cannot pour from an empty cup
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12:31⇢Flood Death Toll Rises to 18
⌨The newspapers report on the rising flood death toll reaching 18, with the Eastern region worst hit (Capital FM). Parliament backs sweeping reforms to curb runaway loan interests (Daily Nation). The 2026/27 budget framework focuses on five priority areas (Nairobi Leo). Ukraine hits Russia's largest Baltic oil gateways (The Kenya Times).
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Already guaranteed of a top-two spot, Schalke will be crowned second division champions should second-placed Paderborn not win at Elversberg on Sunday.
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The Kenya Times
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3– The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) has identified 59 flood-prone areas across Tana River County as heavy rains...
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All opposition figures, including Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang'i, have all declared interest in…
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As of May 2, 2026, a total of 18 fatalities have been recorded nationwide, most of them linked to drowning. The Eastern region has recorded the highest number of fatalities…
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The Kenya Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall across four regions today, with thunderstorms expected in various counties, including in Nairobi.
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The Kenya Times
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the appointment of Najib Balala, Kenya’s long serving former Cabinet Minister for Tourism and Wildlife, as its new Executive Vice President…
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Speaking during a church service at PCEA Ilasit in Kajiado South, Kajiado County, the former Deputy President said opposition figures are currently building credibility and popularity but will unite b...
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On social media, Hezbollah's supporters condemned what they considered the ridiculing of leader Naim Qassem, who is also a Shia cleric, with some reacting by sharing images insulting Maronite Patriarc...
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Police officers in Busia County have intercepted a consignment of contraband liquor and suspected narcotics during a routine security operation along the Busia–Kisumu Road. The operation, conducted on May 3,…
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Police, cited by the APA news agency, said the suspect, aged 39, was apprehended in the state of Burgenland, south of Vienna. They did not name him nor say where exactly he was arrested....
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Eastleigh Voice
Relatives from Githaiti village in Mukure Ward, Ndia Constituency, said Eric left home hoping to lift his family out of poverty after struggling to find stable work in Kenya.
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14:07⇢Flood Peril Worsens
⌨The newspapers report on flood risks and drowning incidents as heavy rains continue. Capital FM maps 59 flood-prone areas in Tana River, while Citizen reports three drowning deaths in Kirinyaga. Kenya Met warns of heavy rainfall across four regions (Tuko). Politically, Gachagua defends Uhuru (Eastleigh Voice) and reveals opposition allies' presidential ambitions (Kenyans).
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 — A multi-agency security team has intercepted a passenger bus carrying ammunition and government stores along the Thika–Garissa Highway in...
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Police, cited by the APA news agency, said the suspect, aged 39, was apprehended in the state of Burgenland, south of Vienna. They did not name him nor say where exactly he was arrested....
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Danco Laboratories, which manufactures mifepristone and is one of two companies distributing the drug in the United States, asked the top court to stay a Friday decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of...
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DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has affirmed that he is a presidential candidate under the United Alternative Government. He has emphasized that his candidature should not cause any concern regarding…
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The would-be migrants were among 82 people packed on the boat that "ran aground" on a beach at Neufchatel-Hardelot, about 12 kilometres (seven miles) south of the port of Boulogne, said Christophe Mar...
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The driver and conductor of the bus were immediately arrested after the discovery of the load they were ferrying....
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is calling on political leaders to reduce tensions as the county continues implementing firm, ongoing measures to address flooding and restore order in the city. Speaking…
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It said Abdollahzadeh, along with others, was arrested at the scene of street protests in the northwestern city of Urmia, where a farmer "was severely beaten by rioters and tragically martyred"....
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The county government will target lush houses and perimeter walls in their latest enforcement action to ensure…
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"Breaking the two hour barrier in a competition, not a choreographed one, but in an absolutely full-blooded competition, I think did capture global imagination," said Coe....
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At least 18 people have died as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides in multiple regions, according to Kenya’s National Police Service and Ministry of Interior. Authorities say search, rescue and evacuation are ongoing.
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TV47 Digital
A multi-agency security team manning a roadblock at Kanyonyoo along the Thika–Garissa Highway has intercepted a passenger bus ferrying a cache of ammunition and government stores, thwarting what could have…
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Daily Nation
Chris Msando and Daniel Musyoka's deaths in 2017 and 2022, respectively, deepened fears on the integrity of Kenya's electoral processes.
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16:21⇢Ammunition Bus Intercepted
⌨The newspapers report on the interception of a passenger bus carrying ammunition and government stores along the Thika–Garissa Highway, covered by Nairobi Leo, TV47 Digital, and Capital FM. Floods death toll rises to 18 as mudslides devastate counties (Eastleigh Voice). Voter register integrity concerns resurface (Daily Nation).
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His statements come at a time when demolitions have intensified on riparian land and waterways, even as heavy rains…
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Citizen TV
The mapping follows recent alerts warning of increased flooding risk due to rising river levels of the Seven Forks Cascade.
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Mudavadi said Kenya and Japan reviewed progress in Kenya -Japan relations and explored new areas of cooperation.
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The unauthorised rave known as a "free party" kicked off on Friday at a firing range near the central French town of Bourges.
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The clarification comes after reports went viral on social media claiming that patients were stranded after the new…
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Mombasa United nearly broke the deadlock around the 30-minute mark when David Mayson failed to convert a tap-in from a well-delivered pass by Jackson Watee.
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In Mombasa High Court, a minor identified as N.K. testified that people linked to the Kwa Binzaro case allegedly persuaded her family to relocate to a forest, where she says she was chained in a room and left without food.
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The governor intimated that despite sharing a long partnership with President Ruto, his move has been prompted by “instances of confrontation and tension” that have gone against his principles an...
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Sir Alex Ferguson had a brain haemorrhage in 2018 which left him seriously ill. He spoke about his recovery in detail three years later.
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President Ruto says he will not stop courting the region despite growing hostility.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The governor's decision comes barely hours after a meeting with President Ruto during a function on Sunday, May 3.
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Italian media reported that Rubio would meet the US pontiff himself on Thursday, but there was no immediate confirmation of this.
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Daily Nation
Murang’a Governor says President Ruto's has lost popularity among locals.
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President William Ruto says a new education funding model will release capitation funds before learners report to school each term, following delays that previously left schools financially strained. He said Sh23 billion was already sent.
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United were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but imploded after the break to allow Arne Slot's men to level with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo bef...
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Irungu Kang'ata has announced that he will not seek re-election for the Murang’a governorship on the UDA ticket in the 2027 General Election....
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20:26⇢Kang'ata Abandons UDA Ship
⌨Governor Irungu Kang'ata's exit from UDA dominates, with multiple outlets covering his announcement not to defend his seat on the party ticket in 2027, citing President Ruto's lost popularity. The story is covered by Daily Nation, Nairobi Leo, and Kenyans, with the latter noting the decision came after a meeting with Ruto.
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He challenged his opponents who seek to unseat him in the next polls, arguing that he bears a tangible track record that proves his competence to lead for another five years....
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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 — Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced he will not seek re-election on the ticket of the ruling United Democratic...
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Eastleigh Voice
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata said he will not defend his Murang’a seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in the 2027 General Election. He cited resident consultations and failed internal efforts to resolve party differences.
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Eastleigh Voice
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the opposition is confident it can win without external help, but could seek support from retired President Uhuru Kenyatta if circumstances change ahead of 2027.
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According to Kang’ata, the current political shifts are leading against President Ruto’s party and his political camp is losing support in the region.
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Citizen TV
This is Nairobi Deaf Bakery run by 10 employees, nine of them deaf.
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The Kenya Meteorological Department shows us how this institution crucially plays an important role in the planning and decision-making of the day-to-day lives of Kenyans....
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Singapore’s transformation is presented as one of the most remarkable economic success stories in modern history.
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