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Nyeri County recorded a 2.2% decline in new HIV infections over the past six years. Last year, the county had the lowest rate of new HIV infections at 3%, and the majority of people living with HIV were over 25 years old. In a public awareness program on the triple threat epidemic of HIV infection, gender-based violence and adolescent pregnancy, County Health Services Director Nelson Muriu said that in 2018, the county's infection rate was 5.2 percent; Said to be one of the highest in the area. Then, by 2021, he dropped to 4.3%. “In 2023, there were only 986…

A couple from Isiolo have described how they almost lost their lives in the jaws of an attacking lion. Although they were seriously injured in the brutal attack, Michael Apaille and his wife Susan Chebet said they were lucky to survive. When Apaille saw a lion chasing his wife as she collected firewood in Mairi Nane, he had the option of running for his life and confronting the big cat. Apaille chose to confront the lion, knowing full well that he was in grave danger. “I saw a lion charging towards my wife. She started running away in fear. I…

Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has expanded its route network to include direct cargo flights between Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mogadishu in Somalia.Sharjah is the third most populous city in the UAE.The new route will operate weekly from February 9th, increasing to twice weekly flights in April 2024.KQ Cargo has partnered with GSA Global Cargo LLC, a global cargo sales and service agency based in the United Arab Emirates, as the cargo logistics partner to service this route.KQ Cargo recently expanded its cargo capacity with the entry into service of the Boeing 737-800F.According to management, the…

Lawmakers called on the Federal Ministry of Education to implement global standards in rebuilding the country's education sector. This is as MPs called on the federal government to promote and implement policies that strengthen inclusive education. Lawmakers who made this call during Thursday's plenary session adopted a bill titled “There is a need to introduce global standards for national policies on education.'' The bill was sponsored by Moshood Oshun. While some experts emphasize the need for skills acquisition, educators are calling for a review of the national educational curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students. Mr. Oshun, who represents…

Mr. Robert Komol, Deputy Governor of West Pokot District. [Courtesy/West Pokot County] West Pokot District Deputy Governor Robert Komole was arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation in Nakuru City on suspicion of sedition and is in police custody. The DCI had summoned Komol for questioning on February 6. Rift Valley Regional Coordinator Charles Kanyuira said in the letter that they are investigating the following incidents: Breach of peace and incitement threats. “We have reason to believe that you are involved in the crime in question or have useful information that could assist in the investigation,” Kanuira's letter…

Share article Last updated 38 minutes agoTravelers love the Caribbean. There's no doubt about that. Incredible beaches, warm locals, great hotels… what's not to love? There are many popular destinations, but one is breaking tourism records despite recent US travel advisories. Tourism is thriving on this island, welcoming a whopping 4.1 million tourists in 2023. This breaks the country's pre-pandemic record set in 2019. Yes, we are talking about beautiful things. Jamaica! More tourists visited Jamaica last year than ever before, two-thirds of them from the United States. At the same time, the U.S. State Department advised citizens to reconsider…

Step 1; Understand the importance of Dora Factory $DORA AirdropBefore we dive into the steps, it is important to understand the importance that Dora brings to the blockchain world. Dora Factory $DORA aims to address the challenges of the blockchain ecosystem by providing scalability, security, and interoperability. When you participate in an airdrop, you do more than just get tokens. You'll also be joining a community dedicated to advancing technology.Step 2; Visit DappRadarVisit DappRadar. First, visit DappRadar's website. This platform is not a means to claim airdrops. It's also a comprehensive resource for exploring decentralized applications.Explore the platform. Before proceeding,…

Written by Brendan HughesBBC News NI political reporter7 minutes agoimage source, Rebecca Black/PAimage caption, Minister for Education Paul Givan at Rathmore Grammar School in south BelfastStormont's new education minister has said he will meet with teachers' unions next week to discuss demands for better pay.Paul Givan said he wanted to “close the gap” in pay between Northern Ireland school staff and their UK equivalents.He was speaking while visiting a Catholic grammar school in Belfast.This was the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MP's first official cabinet role.The UK government has offered funding to resolve pay disputes in the public sector, but Stormont…

Patrick Tito had a fight with his wife at his home in Ikangaviya village and then disappeared to an unknown location.His rotting body was found in a forest in Macri, and investigators suspect he may have committed self-inflicted injuries. The body of the deceased was taken to the Makueni County Referral Hospital mortuary as an investigation into the mysterious death began.Days after a man disappeared from his home, his decomposed body was found in a forest in Makueni County.Patrick Tito's body was found in a forest in the village of Nzaoui (image for illustrative purposes only). Photo: Steven Pützer.Source: Getty…

Julian Birkinshaw has been appointed as the next dean of the Ivey Business School. His five-year term will be effective from August 1, 2024. “We are pleased to welcome Julian, an internationally renowned scholar in business research and education,” said Western University President Alan Shepard. “His expertise in innovation, digital transformation, and the agility of large multinational companies will be invaluable as Ivy and Western continue to engage with society to impact the world. ” Birkinshaw joins Western from London Business School in the United Kingdom, where he has held a variety of positions over the past 25 years, most…