Sunday, April 30, 2017

Rwanda, Turkey ink agric cooperation deal

By: James Karuhanga
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Amb. Nkurunziza and Celik sign the cooperation agreement in Antalya. / Courtesy
Rwanda and Turkey have signed an agreement of cooperation in the fields of agriculture and livestock, an official at the Rwandan embassy in Ankara, Turkey said.
The agreement was signed by Turkey’s Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Faruk Celik,

Labour Day: Fresh push for minimum wage

By: Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti
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Workers unions have renewed call for government to set minimum wage. / Internet photo
TRADE UNIONS have renewed their demand for the Government to set a new minimum wage matching current economic realities and protect vulnerable workers.
Speaking to The New Times, yesterday, various workers unions officials said it is unfair to continue

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New Kenya-Swiss agency MoU to boost looted assets’ recovery


Swiss ambassador to Kenya Ralf Heckner. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NMG
Swiss ambassador to Kenya Ralf Heckner. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NMG  

Do not sever ties with Kenya - CS pleads with US

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed addresses women leaders at Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi on February 1, 2017. She urged the US to bolster its relations with Kenya and help it fight Al-Shabaab. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE | NATION MEDIA GROUP 
By AGGREY MUTAMBO
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Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed has urged the US to help Kenya improve its

Workers want 22per cent pay increase

Cotu Secretary General Mr Francis Atwoli.
Cotu Secretary General Mr Francis Atwoli. He has demanded a pay increase for Kenyan workers and the improvement of the NHIF. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP  

No need for referendum on Nasa positions, argue deal craftsmen

Nasa Principals from left: Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga , Isaac Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Moses Wetang'ula, at Bomas of Kenya on April 20, 2017. They will announce the alliance's flag bearer on Thursday next week. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Nasa principals, from left, Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga, Isaac Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang'ula at Bomas of Kenya on April 20, 2017. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE | NATION MEDIA GROUP 

Young women, girls targeted in new HIV prevention method

Young women, girls targeted in new HIV prevention method

The drug, meant to protect HIV-negative people from contracting the virus, is targeted at high-risk groups

Sexually active young women and girls aged 15 to 24 are among the high-risk groups targeted in the May 4 rollout of a new method meant to protect HIV-negative people from contracting the virus.
The approach, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), involves people at high risk of contracting

EAC summit postponed over Kenya’s elections

MARC NKWAME in Arusha
A SUMMIT of the East Africa Community (EAC) heads of state slated for Arusha has been postponed for the third time, this time citing the ongoing primary voting process in Kenya as the latest reason.

Dar es Salaam boasts of three five star hotels

DAILY NEWS Reporter
DAR ES SALAAM city has in the past eight years added one more Five Star hotel, bringing to three the total number of the hospitality facilities in the country’s commercial capital.

Sacked servants mull over appeal options

DAILY NEWS Reporters


WITH only two weeks remaining for about 10,000 public servants to quit their jobs over fake certificates, some victims are exploring avenues to appeal against the sacking.

JPM defends anti-evil crusade

DEUS NGOWI in Moshi
PRESIDENT John Magufuli shares a book singing with Head of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania (ELCT) Archbishop Fredrick Shoo during the Sunday mass at Moshi Town Diocese in Kilimanjaro region yesterday.(Photos by State House)
  • Declares his God-fearing spirit
  • Church leaders promise sustained prayers
PRESIDENT John Magufuli yesterday defended his bold measures to clean the country, saying the initiatives are inevitable in the country that had reached an alarming rate of deceit.

Stop online thieves, now!

Cyber criminals are the ruin of Kenyan IT brains and the entire landscape of this profession. file photo | nmg Cyber criminals are the ruin of Kenyan IT brains and the entire landscape of this profession. file photo | nmg 
Online fraud is increasingly becoming the ruin of Kenyan IT brains and the entire landscape of this profession.
While top IT creators have given Kenya fame and gain, it appears some geeks are using their talent to

Workers should know their rights to avoid exploitation

Workers display their skills during the Labour Day Celebrations at Uhuru Park in Nairobi. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU Workers display their skills during the Labour Day Celebrations at Uhuru Park in Nairobi. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU 

Digital advertising growth depends on increase of experts

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Believe in self, unlock your imagination to walk path of success

Your legs cannot take you where your mind has never been. file photo | nmg Your legs cannot take you where your mind has never been. file photo | nmg 

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