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Garissa develops El Nino advisories as stakeholders step up preparedness

1+ hour, 59+ min ago   (404+ words) Garissa County has stepped up preparations for the expected El Nino rains, with authorities warning residents and pastoralists to take early measures against flooding, disease outbreaks and loss of lives and livestock. The county is preparing advisories to be shared…...

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El Niño rains: Kenyans urged to to leave riparian areas, counties to map flood-prone areas

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (556+ words) Government spokesperson Charles Owino during a past event/FILE The government has warned Kenyans to prepare for above-average rainfall expected between October and December, with the country facing a 90 per cent chance of experiencing very heavy rains. Government spokesperson Charles…...

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El Niño rains: Kenyans told to rely on verified government advisories

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (461+ words) Broadcasting PS asked Kenyans to ignore fake news, follow official updates The Broadcasting Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has urged Kenyans to remain alert and rely on verified government advisories as the country prepares for the expected El Niño rains. Speaking…...

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State seeks donor help to clean Nairobi River Basin

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (667+ words) The government has urged development partners to mobilise resources towards cleaning up the heavily polluted Nairobi River Basin. On Tuesday, the Nairobi Rivers Commission, in partnership with UN-Habitat, hosted the High-Level Development Partners and Diplomatic Roundtable on Nairobi Rivers Regeneration…...

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Reprieve as internet connectivity is expanded in Murang’a

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (305+ words) Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang'ata and Paratus, Kenya, led by Managing Director Joseph Kibiwott, Millions of Kenyans living in remote and underserved areas continue to face limited access to reliable internet connectivity, creating a digital divide at a time when essential…...

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Kenya, Africa get boost as Xiamen takes AI global

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (661+ words) China Mobile network engineers from Fujian monitor the operating status of intelligent computing equipment in the server room of the Siming Intelligent Computing Center in Xiamen./HANDOUT The Chinese city of Xiamen has launched a new AI programme called ‘Token…...

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Japan Princess Takamado urges global cooperation to protect biodiversity in Nairobi address

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (542+ words) BirdLife International president says environmental challenges could no longer be tackled in isolation Princess Takamado of Japan has urged governments, businesses, scientists and communities to work together to protect biodiversity, warning threats facing birds are ultimately threats to human society....

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Garissa steps up El Niño preparedness as heavy rains loom

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (731+ words) County's immediate priority is to intensify public awareness, particularly among residents living in flood-prone areas Garissa Governor Nathif Jama speaking /STEPHEN ASTARIKO Different stakeholders in Garissa have started preparations in earnest for the anticipated El Niño rains, with the county…...

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Anticipated impacts of El Niño rains in Kenya (October–December)

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (202+ words) Direct environmental and safety hazards top the list of primary concerns. Kenya faces severe disruptions ahead of the October to December rainfall season, with forecasts predicting nine major fallout areas linked to anticipated El Niño rains. Direct environmental and safety…...

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Inuka Tech fellows trained to protect, commercialise innovations

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (468+ words) Fellows were taken through the steps of disclosing, registering and commercialising their inventions and software. The Inuka Tech Fellows who are at JHUB during the Masterclass/HANDOUT Inuka Tech Fellowship participants have been trained on how to protect and commercialise…...