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The way people approach travel today has evolved. It’s no longer just about where they go, but how deeply they experience a destination. Now more than ever, travellers are seeking out moments that feel personal—stories and people that allow them to connect to the culture. In Kenya, those moments often unfold quietly, away from the…
In 2022, the iconic Angelina Jolie stepped back from her two-decade role as a UN ambassador, but her passion for helping refugees remains unwavering. She’s now set to channel her energy into grassroots organizations run by those who have faced the adversities of conflict firsthand. Angelina Jolie isn’t only known for her hit roles, the…
Meta Ray-Ban users’ most private moments captured on smart glasses may not be staying between you and the AI, a report has said. An investigation by two Swedish newspapers has revealed that a hidden workforce of thousands in Kenya is manually reviewing and labeling all the video feeds to “train” Meta’s next generation of artificial…
Rajiv Rai’s 1992 film ‘Vishwatma’, starring Sunny Deol and Naseeruddin Shah, was the first Indian movie extensively shot in Kenya, mainly Nairobi and Mombasa. During filming, two actors were arrested for violating strict night-time rules. Rai explained the foreign shoot was chosen due to story and cost, with local collaboration. Quality support helped navigate tough…
Akasa Air is evaluating new routes to Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt and other international destinations as part of its next phase of overseas expansion, CEO and founder Vinay Dube said. The three-year-old airline, which has grown steadily since its launch, now feels “very good” about its Boeing aircraft delivery schedule.“Our aircraft are capable of hitting the…
A routine flight from Kenya’s coast to the Maasai Mara National Park turned into a fiery tragedy on Tuesday morning when a small passenger plane plunged from the sky, killing all 11 people on board, including several foreign tourists — in a devastating crash that left nothing but charred wreckage.The plane, operated by a regional…
Photo credit: KenyaNewsCentre/X At least 12 people are feared dead after a light aircraft crashed in the Tsimba Golini area of Kwale County on Tuesday morning, local media reported.The plane, reportedly carrying tourists, had departed from Diani and was en route to Kichwa Tembo when it went down around 8.30am (local time).“Kenya Civil Aviation Authority…
FILE – Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga lifts his hat to thousands of supporters gathered at a rally in the Shauri Moyo area of Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File) Prominent Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of the African country, died of cardiac arrest in Kerala on…
