Revenue collected from hospitals by county governments triples to Sh18 billion

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🌍 African elephant Pupy arrives in Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in Buenos Aires zoo

After spending 30 years in an Argentinian zoo, Pupy the African elephant has been transferred to a sanctuary in Brazil. The 35-year-old animal is the latest to be relocated from the ecopark in Buenos Aires to a sanctuary with better living conditions.

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Zimbabwe: Local Governments Erase Traditional - - and Legally Protected - - Land Grants in Zimbabwe
‍[Global Press Journal] As urban areas around the capital expand, local government councils are formalizing land ownership, often at the expense of traditional land distribution systems.
Darlington Mutakura struggled with the Goromonzi district's housing system for almost 20 years. With a dream of owning a house someday in this semi-urban area near Harare, he faithfully paid his US$13 annual fee on the Rural District Council's waiting list for a decade after moving to the area in 2007.
Finally, hope came, not from the council but
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Africa: Yinka Shonibare's Debut African Solo Show Highlights Hybrid Nature of Identity
‍[RFI]  Renowned British-Nigerian visual artist Yinka Shonibare is celebrating his first solo exhibition on the African continent, at the age of 62 - an explosion of colour that raises questions of identity and challenges the way we see the post-colonial world.
"Can we look at the sculpture of your Refugee Astronaut? Could you tell us if the way it has been installed suits you?"
"Yes. Wow! It's great, it looks amazing!"
A few hours before the opening of the exhibition, Shonibare is standing in front of his
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Ethiopia: U.S. Tariff Structure Offers Ethiopia Edge in Global Export Market
‍[Ethiopian Herald] · Investor confidence rebounds as firms return to Ethiopia
Ethiopia is poised to capitalize on a unique window of opportunity in the global export market as the 10% tariff imposed by the U.S. government on Ethiopian goods.
This is because the measure offers a competitive advantage over higher tariffs levied on other nations, according to the Addis Ababa Industry Development Bureau.
In an exclusive interview with The Ethiopian Herald, the Bureau 's Manufacturing Industry Sector Head Paulos Kussa said
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Kenya: Gates Foundation Withdraws From Kenya Agreement After Legal Challenge, Public Pressure
‍[People's Dispatch] Facing a court suspension of its diplomatic-style privileges and growing national backlash, the Gates Foundation has opted to abandon its special legal status in Kenya.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has officially withdrawn its Host Country Agreement with the Government of Kenya, citing legal battles and mounting public scrutiny in the country as impediments to its philanthropic mission.
High Court suspends privileges amid legal petition
The move follows a conservatory order issued by the High
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Sudan: Overstretched Humanitarian Workers Struggle to Keep Up With Growing Emergency
‍[UN News] A mass wave of displacement in Sudan's North Darfur state is pushing hundreds of thousands into precarious conditions far from lifesaving aid, as overstretched operations struggle to keep pace with the growing emergency.
Renewed attacks on camps - including Zamzam and Abu Shouk - that were sheltering those displaced by earlier violence have now forced an estimated 400,000 to 450,000 people to flee again.
According to the Office of the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, many are moving towards the town
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Africa: Risks Persist, Especially for Africa, With U.S. Tariff Pause, Says WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala
‍[allAfrica] The head of the World Trade Organization says a temporary tariff pause by the United States mitigates current trade contraction, but substantial downside risks persist, which can heavily impact Africa.
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala released the Global Trade Outlook at the WTO on April 16, warning of global dangers with the U.S. and China "decoupling" their economies.
She said at a press conference that the world's merchandise trade volume will likely fall by 0.2 percent in 2025 under current
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Sudan: North Darfur Bloodbath Condemned
‍[Dabanga] In the wake of escalating hostilities in and around El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, resulting in a new wave of civilian casualties and mass displacement, the UN Security Council has condemned the attacks on El Fasher as well as on Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, while today, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan reiterates her call to all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law, and appeals to international donors for "exceptional, rapid funding support to
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Somalia: Somali Official Calls for Crackdown On Families of Al-Shabaab Fighters in Mogadishu
‍[Shabelle] MOGADISHU, Somalia, April 21 (SMN) - A senior Somali official has called on the federal government to expel the wives and children of al Shabaab militants from the capital, accusing them of living peacefully in Mogadishu while the group continues to carry out deadly attacks across the country.
Ali Jeyte Osman, the presidential envoy for the mobilisation of community defence forces known as Macawiisley, said it was unacceptable for the relatives of al Shabaab members to remain in the city while the group
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Every Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO Phone with 6 Years of Android and Security Updates https://tech-ish.com/2025/04/20/xiaomi-6-years-software-updates/

Avant coming to Nairobi to recruit Kenyan nurses for US jobs

American nursing agency Avant Healthcare Professionals is set to recruit Kenyan nurses for US jobs. Avant will pitch camp in Nairobi on May 16 and May 17. During the Nairobi recruitment, interested nurses will get a chance to learn about the process of working in the US as a nurse. Interested and qualified nurses…

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Peter Munga to lose Sh510 million in auction over ABC Bank loan

Businessman Peter Munga has lost his bid to block auctioneers from selling off his multimillion shares over a Sh433.76 million ABC Bank loan. This is after the High Court dismissed the businessman and lashed at him for filing multiple applications in various courts in hope that one of the courts would issue orders favourable…

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CS Ruku rallies support for Kenya Kwanza, assures citizens of efficient service delivery https://www.citizen.digital/news/cs-ruku-rallies-support-for-kenya-kwanza-assures-citizens-of-efficient-service-delivery-n361375

South Sudan government retakes flashpoint Nasir town https://www.citizen.digital/news/south-sudan-government-retakes-flashpoint-nasir-town-n361378

MoH urges increased vigilance as cholera cases hit 125 https://www.citizen.digital/news/moh-urges-increased-vigilance-as-cholera-cases-hit-125-n361379

Raila threatens legal action in Kwale mosque land row https://www.citizen.digital/news/raila-threatens-legal-action-in-kwale-mosque-land-row-n361376

Families count losses as heavy rains wreak havoc in Murang’a https://www.citizen.digital/news/families-count-losses-as-heavy-rains-wreak-havoc-in-muranga-n361373

De Bruyne 'surprised' over Man City exit https://www.citizen.digital/sports/de-bruyne-surprised-over-man-city-exit-n361365

Gov’t clears the air on reports Kenyans spent billions gambling in 2024 https://www.citizen.digital/news/govt-clears-the-air-on-reports-kenyans-spent-billions-gambling-in-2024-n361372

Inside President Ruto’s China State visit https://www.citizen.digital/news/inside-president-rutos-china-state-visit-n361374

Ukrainian troops celebrate Easter as blasts punctuate Putin's truce https://www.citizen.digital/news/ukrainian-troops-celebrate-easter-as-blasts-punctuate-putins-truce-n361377

From pangolins and aloe to ants: How Kenya is caught up in curious global black market trade https://nation.africa/kenya/weekly-review/from-pangolins-and-aloe-to-ants-how-kenya-is-caught-up-in-curious-global-black-market-trade--5009594

Geopolitical undertones of Ruto China visit, prospects for Kenya https://nation.africa/kenya/weekly-review/geopolitical-undertones-of-ruto-china-visit-prospects-for-kenya-5009422

In Photos: The remarkable life of Pope Francis https://nation.africa/kenya/photos/in-photos-the-remarkable-life-of-pope-francis--5011012

Linturi: Fallout with Ruto and cold war with Koskei https://nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/linturi-on-fallout-with-ruto-and-cold-war-with-koskei-5010758

Pope Francis' message on youth in Kenyan leadership, Gen Z protests https://nation.africa/kenya/news/pope-francis-message-on-youth-in-kenyan-leadership-gen-z-protests-5010856

200,000-strong grassroots behemoth: How plan to entrench village elders in law increases State’s footprint https://nation.africa/kenya/weekly-review/200-000-strong-grassroots-behemoth-how-plan-to-entrench-village-elders-in-law-increases-state-s-footprint--5009388

Silent tears: How Kenya’s boys are battling a sexual violence crisis #NationGender
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/gender/silent-tears-how-kenya-s-boys-are-battling-a-sexual-violence-crisis--5005808

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's tribute to the late Pope Francis

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's tribute to the late Pope Francis

President William Ruto mourns Pope Francis

President Ruto to depart for a five-day State visit to China; set to meet Xi Jinping in efforts to deepen strategic ties between Nairobi and Beijing.

Church of England mourns Pope Francis as a servant leader who cared for people including the poor, and migrants; Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell says Pope was a true follower of Jesus.

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Pope Francis, who died on Monday, visited Kenya once in 2015, a papal visit that left memorable moments in his interactions with the Catholic faithful and other Kenyans. https://nation.africa/kenya/news/day-pope-francis-visited-kenya-5010830

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Reformed by the ring: Former gang members now changing lives through Boxing

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East Africa is rapidly sliding into authoritarianism, with human rights violations on the rise across the region.

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001516976/crackdown-on-state-critics-the-new-ties-that-bind-eac-countries#google_vignette

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001516908/mounting-rebellion-tests-the-unity-pillars-of-ruto-railas-broad-based-union

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001516981/puzzle-of-lost-police-guns-m-pesa-robberies-and-murders-in-mumias

From Buenos Aires to the Vatican: the rise of Pope Francis

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001517017/from-buenos-aires-to-the-vatican-the-rise-of-pope-francis

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001517016/key-dates-in-the-life-of-pope-francis

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001516971/ruto-urges-parliament-to-consider-memo-on-conflict-of-interest-bill

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001516979/western-kenyas-long-quest-for-one-political-voice-amid-divisions

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health-science/article/2001516969/rising-temperatures-elevate-the-risk-to-nairobis-malaria-free-status

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001517020/president-ruto-joins-global-leaders-in-mourning-pope-francis

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001516978/rutos-leadership-style-draws-heavy-criticism-over-its-autocratic-traits

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/world/article/2001517015/papal-burial-rites-why-pope-francis-will-be-buried-outside-vatican

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001516981/puzzle-of-lost-police-guns-m-pesa-robberies-and-murders-in-mumias

Once the Vatican announces the death or resignation of a Pope, the process of searching for his successor begins, but not immediately.

We delve into the process that culminates in one being named a Pope of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Francis: Key moments from his life https://nation.africa/kenya/news/world/pope-francis-key-moments-from-his-life-5010732

Siblings fail to block their father's lover from inheriting wealth https://nation.africa/kenya/news/siblings-fail-to-block-their-father-s-lover-from-inheriting-wealth--5010178

Pain of 2019 Mau evictees amid compensation scandal https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/nakuru/pain-of-2019-mau-evictees-amid-compensation-scandal-5010412

How plan for Nairobi electric train was derailed https://nation.africa/kenya/business/how-plan-for-nairobi-electric-train-was-derailed--5010146

MPs: Why eCitizen deal is bad for Kenya https://nation.africa/kenya/news/-why-mps-want-multi-billion-shilling-e-citizen-deal-cancelled-5010120

KRA gets link to spy on civil servants and suppliers pay https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/economy/kra-gets-link-to-spy-on-civil-servants-and-suppliers-pay-5010330

Power generation up to record level on demand https://nation.africa/kenya/business/power-generation-up-to-record-level-on-demand-5010386

Simon Trevor (86) , a former warden turned filmmaker, has spent over 6 decades chronicling the trials and triumphs of conservation in East Africa.

#Earthwise

https://nation.africa/kenya/health/exploring-kenya-s-wildlife-conservation-battles-through-film-5006990

Explainer: What happens when a pope dies? https://nation.africa/kenya/news/explainers/explainer-what-happens-when-a-pope-dies--5010742

Calls for repentance and tolerance as Kenyans mark Easter holiday https://nation.africa/kenya/news/calls-for-repentance-and-tolerance-as-kenyans-mark-easter-holiday-5010138

Ruto turns to Bible to defend his deal with Raila https://nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/ruto-turns-to-bible-to-defend-his-deal-with-raila--5010246

Angry lovers, hitmen and ruined families https://nation.africa/kenya/news/angry-lovers-hitmen-and-ruined-families-5010470

How Mediheal Hospital exploited legal loopholes for suspect kidney transplants https://nation.africa/kenya/news/how-mediheal-hospital-exploited-legal-loopholes-for-suspect-kidney-transplants--5010132

Girl, elderly man killed by lion and elephant https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/girl-elderly-man-killed-by-lion-and-elephant--5010186

Daisy Okoti: ‘Even siblings don’t get the same parents’: Why we experience people differently #NationGender
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Kenya's T-bill rates eased across all tenors in the latest auction this week:

🔻91-day: 8.4699% (-3bps)
🔻182-day: 8.7585% (-14bps)
🔻364-day: 10.0712% (-16bps)

The 364-day paper is now flirting with being in single digits.

Kenya's government allegedly borrowed Sh13 trillion without Parliament's approval, with no clear public benefit, under Presidents Ruto and Kenyatta, according to a case filed in the High Court.

Kenya's Treasury plans to have the Controller of Budget approve the use of billions collected from e-Citizen by public entities to ensure the funds are not misused

Cybercrime incidents targeting Kenyans surged by 202% to 2.5 billion in the three months to March 2025.

EPRA is seeking to make public liability insurance mandatory for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dealers, to protect individuals, homes, and businesses from losses and fatalities caused by explosions and fires

Ernst & Young says gov't should cut taxes, not increase them, in the coming financial year.

—Experts warn raising taxes could stifle production and lower revenue.

The ambition to collect Sh3.4 trillion for a Sh4.3 trillion budget is unrealistic in the current setup.

Kenya's government plans to expand Kisumu International Airport by extending the runway and building a cargo terminal with cold storage.

(The cost of the project has not been officially disclosed yet)

Over half of Kenya’s university qualifiers have yet to apply for placement, with only 104,000 out of 246,000 students registering so far.

The KUCCPS portal closes in a week, raising concerns over low uptake

Kenya is losing control over key tech systems:

—SHIF: Private players got contracts worth Sh104 billion, but the gov’t has no control over the system.

—E-Citizen: State has little control over system & payments

—Hustler Fund: Loan records & repayments fully managed by private firms

—ETA: Vendor took 23% of earnings, funds sent to Swiss accounts

—IFMIS: Billions spent on upgrades & renewals

—NEMIS: Education ministry lacks ownership, can’t verify student data integrity

Kenya's tax revenue from July to March 2025 hit Sh1.58 trillion, a slight rise from Sh1.54 trillion collected during the same period last year.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is set to help restore functionality to people who’ve lost the connection between their brain and body — and even restore eyesight

KRA is set to be linked to four key systems—IFMIS, iTax, GHRIS, and CBK—in tracking payments to suppliers and civil servants.

This move is aimed at catching tax cheats and boosting revenue

—IFMIS(Integrated Financial Management Information System):

A platform for managing public finances, including budgeting, procurement, and expenditure.

—iTax: A web-based system by KRA for tax registration, filing returns, and making payments.

—Central Bank System: The system used by CBK to monitor financial transactions.

—GHRIS(Government Human Resource Management Information System):

A system that manages government employees' records, salaries, and appraisals

According to SRC report, civil servants missed salary increments between July and December 2024 due to the lack of a fully constituted SRC, leaving Sh10 billion in requests unaddressed.

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority is investigating State helicopter hire contracts awarded to a private firm.

This comes after the firm was awarded 90% of these contracts over the past three years, raising concerns about procurement fairness

Kenya's Treasury has reduced its tax revenue projections by Sh516 billion for the year ending June 2025, highlighting challenges in meeting the Sh2.9 trillion target.