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MOMBASA COUNTY INTRODUCES RIBA-FREE STAWISHA FUND TO EMPOWER SMALL TRADERS

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The County Government of Mombasa has launched the Stawisha Revolving Fund , a new financing initiative aimed at empowering small traders and micro-business owners across the county through riba-free, interest-free loans . The programme seeks to provide an alternative source of affordable business capital for residents who want to start, expand or strengthen their small businesses without taking conventional interest-bearing loans. Biashara Mtaani Loan Offers Up to KSh 15,000 The first phase of the Mombasa County Revolving Fund is the Biashara Mtaani programme. Under this phase, eligible applicants can access an interest-free loan of between KSh 8,000 and KSh 15,000 to support their micro-business activities. The financing is intended to benefit a wide range of small-scale traders, including young people, women, marginalised communities and other eligible micro-business operators . Among the businesses targeted include: Mama Karanga and roasted groundnut sellers ...
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NEWS | FORMER PRIME MINISTER & ODM PARTY LEADER HON. RAILA ODINGA IS DEAD

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Farewell to a National Pillar: Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga (1945–2025) Kenya stands in mourning today. The nation has lost one of its greatest sons — Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, a man whose name became a symbol of endurance, reform, and unyielding hope. For over five decades, Raila Odinga’s life was interwoven with the story of Kenya itself. His journey from the struggle for democracy to the forefront of national leadership reflected the aspirations of millions who believed in a freer, fairer, and more united nation. His voice — powerful yet compassionate — became the conscience of a people yearning for justice and equality. The Making of a Leader Born in 1945, Raila Odinga grew up during a period of great transformation in Kenya’s history. The son of a statesman, he inherited not just a family name, but a deep sense of duty and service to his country. Educated both locally and abroad, he returned home filled with ideas, ambition, and a profound belief that Kenya’s destiny could b...
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BREAKING NEWS | HON. RAILA ODINGA IS DEAD (1945–2025)

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Kenya mourns Hon. Raila Odinga — a visionary leader, reformer, and patriot whose courage and legacy continue to shape the nation. Farewell to a National Pillar: Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga (1945–2025) Kenya stands in mourning today. The nation has lost one of its greatest sons — Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga , a man whose name became a symbol of endurance, reform, and unyielding hope. For over five decades, Raila Odinga’s life was interwoven with the story of Kenya itself. His journey from the struggle for democracy to the forefront of national leadership reflected the aspirations of millions who believed in a freer, fairer, and more united nation. His voice — powerful yet compassionate — became the conscience of a people yearning for justice and equality. The Making of a Leader Born in 1945, Raila Odinga grew up during a period of great transformation in Kenya’s history. The son of a statesman, he inherited not just a family name, but a deep sense of duty and service to his country....
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BREAKING NEWS | TRAGIC LOSS: FORMER SAILORS GANG MEMBER SHALKIDO PASSES AWAY IN ROAD ACCIDENT

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Kenya’s Gengetone music scene is mourning the sudden death of Shalkido, a former member of the popular group Sailors Gang, who reportedly died following a road accident. According to emerging reports, the accident occurred while Shalkido was riding his newly acquired motorbike. Details about the exact location and circumstances surrounding the crash remain limited, but the news has already sent shockwaves across the local entertainment industry. Shalkido rose to fame as part of Sailors Gang, one of the trailblazing groups that helped define the Gengetone era with chart-topping hits like Wamlambez and Pekejeng. Alongside his group members, he brought a fresh, youthful energy that reshaped Kenya’s urban music sound and inspired a new generation of artists. Friends, fans, and fellow musicians have taken to social media to express their heartbreak and pay tribute to the late artist, describing him as talented, humble, and full of life. This tragic loss serves as a p...
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NEWS | CRAZY WORLD: THE WOMAN WHO LIVED WITH 26 NEEDLES INSIDE HER BODY

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In the world of medicine, bizarre cases occasionally emerge that leave even the most experienced doctors stunned. One such case comes from China, where a young woman named Luo Cuifen shocked the world after doctors discovered 26 sewing needles embedded inside her body. Luo, who was 31 years old at the time of the discovery, had lived her entire life unaware that her body harbored a deadly secret. The needles were not just lodged in her muscles but had pierced into some of her most vital organs—her lungs, liver, kidneys, and even her brain, where one needle had broken into three separate pieces. But the real question is: How did they get there? According to doctors and investigators, the needles were most likely inserted when Luo was still a baby. In rural China during that time, there was a strong cultural preference for male children. Families that longed for sons often viewed the birth of a daughter as a disappointment. It is suspected that Luo’s grandparents, dissatisfie...
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