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Kenya: 44 people die due to flooding
Kenya is experiencing heavy rain that has disrupted normal business across the country, resulting in the destruction of property and the loss of 44 lives so far, according to Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). According to the KRCS, the downpours have affected the lives of about 60,000 people. In the Mathare slums of Nairobi, the […]
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VIDEO: From promise to decay: The sad story of AstroTurf pitches
Three years ago, when Bukom Square received an Astroturf pitch, audience stands, and floodlights for nighttime play, the community was elated. It was a moment of pride and excitement. Finally, they had a proper venue to nurture football talent, much like they had done for boxing over the years. The Astroturf quickly became the heart […]
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Gen Ogolla became head of Kenya’s armed forces in April last year
Kenya’s government has sent a team to investigate the helicopter crash that killed military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash. Gen Ogolla was among 12 occupants of the military aircraft that went down on Thursday afternoon shortly after takeoff in the north-west of the country. […]
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Opinion
A Season Of Vanishing Genitals
In the past three weeks, fear and panic have gripped parts of Ghana. A legend of vanishing male genitals has been circulating, with a number of arrests made by the police of suspects. The dreaded spots so far are Kasoa, Awutu Senya, and parts of Eastern region. In all cases, though, no missing genitals have […]
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Business
Biz communities in Ghana, Kenya appeal for Vessels to Aid Exports and Imports
Business communities in Ghana and Kenya have appealed to their respective governments to consider procuring vessels to aid intra-countries trade. The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the Kenyan Association of Manufacturers were in sync on this advocacy, at a business forum for Ghana and Kenya held in Accra on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The two […]
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General News
Ghana, Kenya Deepen Ties
President Akufo-Addo welcoming President Dr. William Ruto at the Jubilee House The governments of Ghana and Kenya have resolved to chart a new course. This is to strengthen existing
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International
Kenya: Four people killed in blast near police station
An explosion at a small hotel near a police station in north-eastern Kenya killed four people on Monday (Mar. 25). The blast took place in the town of Mandera, which is on the border with Somalia. The town’s police chief Samwel Mutunga said that two of those wounded were in critical condition and would be […]
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Awutu Senya West: Assembly members angry over confirmation of DCE at dawn
Some Assembly members in Awutu Senya West have described the confirmation of the District Chief Executive for Awutu Senya West, Moses Arhinful Acquah, as illegal. They claimed the confirmation took place in the early hours of Sunday, March 10, 2024. The DCE nominee had earlier failed to meet the two-thirds majority needed in his two […]
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International
Kenya scraps entry fee for South Africans and other foreign nationals
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […]
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Two more suspects arrested over murder of Jirapa Dubai CEO
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of the Chief Executive Officer of the Cossy Hill Hotel (Jirapa Dubai) at Jirapa in the Upper West Region. The CEO, Eric Johnson, was gruesomely murdered and found in a pool of blood in one of his hotel rooms on Sunday, […]
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International
World’s biggest floating university back in Kenya
The cruise ship MV World Odyssey, which hosts a sailing university campus, has docked in Mombasa on the Kenyan coast. The vessel allows undergraduate students, recent university graduates and students taking a gap year to study for one semester at sea – which involves cruising to different countries to learn about their histories and cultures. […]
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Labadi Beach Hotel honoured with 5 awards for service excellence
Ghana’s premier Five-Star Hotel, Labadi Beach Hotel has once again proven to be the most admired Hotel establishment in Ghana and one of the most respected in the subregion. The organization scooped five awards in different categories at the 6th Ghana Hotels Association awards 2024 held in Accra. The awards included: Most Customer-oriented Hotel of […]
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Kenya woos West African tourists
In a strategic move to enhance economic ties between East and West Africa, Kenya is extending a warm welcome to Ghanaian tourists – aiming to boost inter-Africa trade. The Kenyan government, recognising the potential for collaboration, commenced the implementation initiatives to showcase the country’s diverse attractions and foster a deeper cultural exchange. Against this backdrop, […]
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Tang Palace Hotel grabs 5 big awards at 6th Ghana Hotels Awards
Leading premium 4-star hotel, Tang Palace Hotel, has won big at the just-ended Ghana Hotels Association Awards ceremony, grabbing 5 awards for its exceptional service in Ghana’s hospitality industry. At the 6th Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) Awards held in Accra, Tang Palace Hotel was adjudged the 4-star Hotel of the Year, Housekeeping Team of the […]
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Awutu Senya East: Hawa Koomson threatens legal action against GJA President
The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, is challenging the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) to present evidence proving her involvement in the assault on Cape FM journalist, David Kobbina during her vetting in Cape Coast. The MP described the announcement of a total media blackout on her by the Ghana Journalist […]
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Celebrity News
Stonebwoy to unveil first single for 2024 ‘Believe In Africa’ at APC Awards
Celebrated Dancehall/Reggae artist, Stonebwoy, is set to release his first single of 2024 titled ‘Believe In Africa’. The song will be released during the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards on Friday, January 26 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, starting at 6 pm. The Africa Prosperity Champions Awards was established to recognize and […]
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World News
IMF approves new $941m loan for cash-strapped Kenya
Kenya is grappling with a host of economic challenges including a vast debt mountain, cost of living crisis and tumbling currency. The IMF said in a statement published on Wednesday that its executive board had approved the $941.2 million loan, with an immediate disbursement of $624.5 million. Total payments under various credit facilities amount to […]
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Security beefed up at Black Stars hotel
The Black Stars hotel in Abidjan has heightened security measures following a confrontation between a fan and coach Chris Hughton after Ghana's underwhelming performance against Cape Verde on Sunday evening. The Black Stars were defeated 2-1 in their opening match and face an early elimination from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. […]
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Politics
Kwaku Boateng aims to unseat Hawa Koomson in Awutu Senya East constituency
Chairman of the Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana, Kwaku Boateng, has declared his intention to unseat the incumbent Member of Parliament, Mavis Hawa Koomson in the upcoming battle for the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidacy in Awutu Senya East constituency. Boateng confidently asserts that he will secure a 90% victory in the parliamentary primaries. Although […]
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International
Najib Balala: Kenyan former tourism minister arrested on corruption charges
A former Kenyan tourism minister has been arrested and taken to court over corruption allegations. Najib Balala, and other ex-officials, are accused of inflating the cost of a project to build a tourism college. In court, he denied the charge of abuse of office relating to an irregular payment worth $21m (£17m), the Nation newspaper […]
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