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Kenya: Blind tailor breaking boundaries
A tailor who lost his sight completely due to glaucoma has found ingenious ways to continue sewing accurately. When Charles Kibe lost his sight in 2017, he also lost customers, but now his business is thriving.
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Daily Express
· Jun 26, 2026
Nairobi fire: Explosion and huge blaze on Ngina Road as people flee and scream
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Watchdog Uganda
· Jun 29, 2026
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: AIM Global Uganda hits back at rogue distributors over fraudulent wealth claims
KAMPALA — In a bid to clear the air following a wave of negative media reports, AIM Global Uganda has forcefully reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, consumer protection, and strict compliance with the country’s regulatory frameworks. Speaking at a packed press conference in Kampala on Monday, Samuel Kakande of Silicon Advocates, representing AIM Global Uganda, [] The post SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: AIM Global Uganda hits back at rogue distributors over fraudulent wealth claims appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
Independent Online
· Jul 3, 2026
Kenya's Vaccine Manufacturing Push Signals a New Chapter for Africa's Health Sovereignty
Kenya's Vaccine Manufacturing Push Signals a New Chapter for Africa's Health Sovereignty
DW News
· Jun 25, 2026
Kenyans honor GenZ protest victims | DW News
Two years ago, Kenyan young people took to the streets in a "GenZ uprising" against the government. The families of the victims shot by security forces on June 25, 2024, commemorated their loved ones in a march to the same place where many of them were killed. #kenya #genz #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
TechCabal
· Jun 26, 2026
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Tala cuts jobs again
In today's edition: Quick Fire with Sarah Idahosa || The curious case of WayaWaya's acquisition || Tala is cutting jobs in Kenya again || Who secured the bag?
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