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Why electric cars are ruffling feathers in conservation world

Why electric cars are ruffling feathers in conservation world

google.com — Why electric cars are ruffling feathers in conservation world The internal combustion engine has been the centerpiece of the automotive industry for decades, but experts now say that its days are swiftly waning as electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain a foothold.
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PSVs carrying below capacity grave danger

PSVs carrying below capacity grave danger

Daily Nation — Our Columnists Our Columnists Kanu chairman says 2022 election will be a battle of the titans, not for the fainthearted. President Edgar Lungu, 64, is running for a second term in the August 12 election.
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Doha exposes Africa's lack of commitment in tackling climate change impact

Doha exposes Africa's lack of commitment in tackling climate change impact

Daily Nation — Our Columnists Our Columnists Kanu chairman says 2022 election will be a battle of the titans, not for the fainthearted. President Edgar Lungu, 64, is running for a second term in the August 12 election.
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ONYANGO: Use ozone international day to create awareness on skin

ONYANGO: Use ozone international day to create awareness on skin

Daily Nation — Friday September 13 2019 In Summary The WHO estimates that a 10 per cent decrease in ozone levels will result in an additional 300,000 non-melanoma skin cancer cases annually. To date, the parties to the Montreal Protocol have phased out 98 per cent of ODS globally compared to 1990.
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ONYANGO: Cast climate change mitigation net wider

ONYANGO: Cast climate change mitigation net wider

Daily Nation — Tuesday May 15 2018 In Summary Climate change is the alteration of weather patterns that lead to extreme events such as a rise in temperatures, excessive rainfall, storms, floods and droughts. The floods that have claimed more than 100 lives in two months are a result of that.
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ONYANGO: Use ozone international day to create awareness on skin

ONYANGO: Use ozone international day to create awareness on skin

Daily Nation — Friday September 13 2019 In Summary The WHO estimates that a 10 per cent decrease in ozone levels will result in an additional 300,000 non-melanoma skin cancer cases annually. To date, the parties to the Montreal Protocol have phased out 98 per cent of ODS globally compared to 1990.
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ONYANGO: Use ozone international day to create awareness on skin

ONYANGO: Use ozone international day to create awareness on skin

Daily Nation — Friday September 13 2019 In Summary The WHO estimates that a 10 per cent decrease in ozone levels will result in an additional 300,000 non-melanoma skin cancer cases annually. To date, the parties to the Montreal Protocol have phased out 98 per cent of ODS globally compared to 1990.
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Homosexuals launch book as they seek acceptance

Homosexuals launch book as they seek acceptance

Daily Nation — By LEONARD ONYANGO More by this Author Homosexuals Thursday launched a book in their bid to be recognised and accepted in Kenya. This comes barely two weeks after award-winning writer Binyavanga Wainaina went public that he is gay. Invisible: Stories From Kenya's Queer Community has been written by former journalist and member of the gay activist community Kevin Mwachiro.
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Lobby group holds anti-gay demo

Lobby group holds anti-gay demo

Daily Nation — Maendelo ya Wanaume group on Sunday held a demonstration at Uhuru Park to lobby for the passing of an anti-gay legislation in the country. The activists called on Attorney General Githu Muigai to introduce a bill in Parliament that proposes stiff penalties to lesbians and gays.
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Youth unemployment tops NMG forum

Youth unemployment tops NMG forum

Daily Nation — Wednesday July 31 2019 In Summary Kenya has to create at least 900,000 jobs annually between now and 2025 to absorb the high number of youths joining the job market. KNBS findings also revealed that the Jubilee government has only created 1.8 million jobs in six years.
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ODM dismisses 'Punguza Mizigo' referendum

ODM dismisses 'Punguza Mizigo' referendum

Daily Nation — By LEONARD ONYANGO More by this Author The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has rejected Thirdway Alliance Party's Punguza Mizigo referendum bill arguing that it has failed to address structure of government and public debt. ODM politicians have been fronting proposal to have the Executive expanded to include the position of a powerful prime minister.
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Kenya: Nyaribari Chache MP Returns to India 23 Years Later to Repay Sh300 Loan

Kenya: Nyaribari Chache MP Returns to India 23 Years Later to Repay Sh300 Loan

AllAfrica — When Richard Nyagaka Tongi was student at Maulana Azad College in India, between 1985 and 1989, he frequented a grocery store near where he was staying and ended up making close ties with the vendor. Kashinath Gawli had a grocery store at Wankhedenagar area in Aurangabad, Maharashtra State and would supply Mr Tongi with food everyday and sometimes on credit.
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2 arrested for siphoning KPC's oil - VIDEO

2 arrested for siphoning KPC's oil - VIDEO

Daily Nation — By LEONARD ONYANGO More by this Author Police have arrested two men believed to be part of a syndicate that illegally siphons fuel from the Kenya Pipeline Company's main line in Mlolongo, Machakos County. Athi River Sub-County Police Commander Samuel Mukusi said the suspects were found committing the crime minutes past midnight.
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Kenyatta Tells Off Mt Kenya Rebels, Warns Them Not Try His Patience

Kenyatta Tells Off Mt Kenya Rebels, Warns Them Not Try His Patience

AllAfrica — President Uhuru Kenyatta Sunday came out guns blazing against his critics in his Mt Kenya backyard, warning them that he was still the regional political kingpin, and that they should not mistake his silence for cowardice.
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Raila: BBI team will unite Kenyans, heal the nation

Raila: BBI team will unite Kenyans, heal the nation

Daily Nation — Tuesday June 4 2019 In Summary Advertisement By LEONARD ONYANGO More by this Author Opposition leader Raila Odinga used his address at Chatham House in the UK to drum up support for the Building Bridges Initiative.
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Kenya: Attacks On Boda Boda Riders On the Rise in Western Kenya

Kenya: Attacks On Boda Boda Riders On the Rise in Western Kenya

AllAfrica — Boda boda riders are a worried lot following increasing cases of attacks targeting them in various parts in the country. Speaking during a one-day boda boda leaders' conference in Nairobi on Saturday, Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya national chairman Kevin Mubadi said cases of attacks on riders and theft of motorcycles by criminals are rampant in Western Kenya.
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How fraudsters use phone data to swindle you

How fraudsters use phone data to swindle you

Daily Nation — Con men hoodwink their targets into divulging private information to their detriment.
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Graft is a threat to food security, Africa told

Graft is a threat to food security, Africa told

Daily Nation — Monday September 10 2018 In Summary Advertisement By LEONARD ONYANGO More by this Author Corruption, just like climate change and crop pests, is a major threat to Africa's dream of kicking out hunger by 2030. Leaders and experts say "dirty" politics and poor management of resources are hurting the agriculture sector, leading to persistent food insecurity in the continent.
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Kenya tops Africa, ninth globally in geothermal rankings

Kenya tops Africa, ninth globally in geothermal rankings

Business Daily Africa — By LEONARD OWINO ONYANGO More by this Author Summary The country tops in Africa with 700 megawatts (MW) steam energy capacity. The US has the largest geothermal generating capacity with 2,500 megawatts followed by the Philippines (1,900 MW). Kenya beats technological heavyweight Japan which has been ranked tenth with an output of 500 MW.
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ONYANGO: Cast climate change mitigation net wider

ONYANGO: Cast climate change mitigation net wider

Daily Nation — Tuesday May 15 2018 In Summary Climate change is the alteration of weather patterns that lead to extreme events such as a rise in temperatures, excessive rainfall, storms, floods and droughts. The floods that have claimed more than 100 lives in two months are a result of that.
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Kenya: State Demolishes Unsafe Buildings in Nairobi

Kenya: State Demolishes Unsafe Buildings in Nairobi

AllAfrica — The government has started demolishing buildings that are dangerous to occupy in Nairobi. The multi-agency operation that is being spearheaded by the National Buildings Inspectorate and the National Construction Authority kicked off in Zimmerman where a four-storey building was demolished. The building was substandard and had started developing cracks, officials said.
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Why electric cars are ruffling feathers in conservation world

Why electric cars are ruffling feathers in conservation world

Business Daily Africa — Why electric cars are ruffling feathers in conservation world The internal combustion engine has been the centerpiece of the automotive industry for decades, but experts now say that its days are swiftly waning as electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain a foothold.
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