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Kenyan students beat 1600 competitors to shine in NASA’s blue dot challenge
The competition aimed to address climate change, water scarcity, and food insecurity using Earth Observation data Linus Anari and Eileen Mburu won the Blue Dot Challenge organized by NASA The duo developed a Geographic Information System (GIS) to identify food security hot spots in Northern Kenya Their innovation is expected to revolutionize food security assessments
August 30, 2024
CBK reveals banks with the cheapest loans for personal, business & corporate clients
30 August 2024 03:35 PM CBK has revealed banks with the cheapest loans for personal, business & corporate clients The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released data showing the weighted average lending rates of various commercial banks across different loan categories, including personal, business, and corporate loans. The report highlights the banks offering the
August 30, 2024
Biggest stereotype Okello Max faces for being a celebrity
This misconception, he noted, often leads to undue pressure from society and even family members. Celebrities often face the burden of 'black tax' - the expectation to financially support their family and community Constant scrutiny and lack of privacy are significant downsides of fame, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression
August 30, 2024
CS Mbadi Assures Kenyans of Economic Revival in One Year
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has promised to improve Kenya’s economy in the next one year.Speaking during President William Ruto’s visit to Homa Bay County on Thursday, CS Mbadi expressed confidence in his ability to revive the economy within this timeframe. “Ninakuhakikishia hii uchumi ya Kenya mtupatie one year; the second year itafufuka,” he said. (I assure you that
August 30, 2024
Petitioner Inexplicably Withdraws Case Against Road Maintenance Levy Hike
A petitioner who challenged the government’s decision to raise the Road Maintenance Levy on fuel from Kes.18 to Kes.25 per litre has withdrawn the case.Taxi driver George Odhiambo Juma, who filed the lawsuit, did not provide immediate reasons for his withdrawal. Notably, his application to withdraw was absent from the ruling file. Court records indicate
August 30, 2024
Musk’s clash with Brazil deepens, risking shut down of X and Starlink
Musk responded to the order with an apparently AI-generated picture of a man resembling Moraes behind bars. By Daniel Carvalho Fallout from the clash between Elon Musk and Brazil’s top court justice spread across the billionaire’s companies as the judge vowed to shut down X and blocked Starlink bank accounts in Latin America’s largest economy.
August 30, 2024
By Gregory Korte Kamala Harris has sustained the burst of momentum she brought to the presidential contest and is leading or tied with Republican Donald Trump in each of the seven states most likely to decide the race. The Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll — conducted across battleground states after last week’s Democratic National Convention —
Powerful Typhoon Shanshan hits Japan, multiple deaths reported
Oita: One of Japan's strongest typhoons in decades dumped torrential rain across southern regions on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and injuring dozens, local media reported, as authorities warned millions to seek higher ground due to possible flooding and landslides. Typhoon Shanshan packed gusts of up to 252 kilometres (157 miles) per hour
August 30, 2024
Bigg Boss Kannada 11 Contestants List With Photos
Bigg Boss Kannada 11 Contestants List With PhotosBigg Boss Kannada Season 11 starting date. (Image: DC)Bigg Boss Kannada, hosted by Kichcha Sudeep, is all set to return with its 11th season. The makers are actively negotiating with top Kannada television actors and comedians to join the show. Speculations suggest that Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11
August 29, 2024
Chhattisgarh Announces Interest-Free Loans for Students in LWE-Affected Areas
Raipur: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday unveiled a scheme envisaging interest free loan for the students in Leftwing extremism (LWE)-affected districts in the state to pursue technical and professional courses.The maximum loan amount to be given under the scheme has been fixed at Rs four lakh per student, deputy chief minister of
August 29, 2024