KYIV/LONDON (Reuters) - Russian forces are intensifying efforts to seize the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka as Moscow's war in Ukraine grinds on. Russian war bloggers, whom the Kremlin has brought under tight control, have acknowledged heavy Russian losses but alleged significant Ukrainian losses too. They say Kyiv's forces can be encircled if Russian forces can cut their last main supply line to the west. Avdiivka is seen as a gateway to Donetsk city, whose residential areas Russian officials say have been shelled by Ukrainian forces, sometimes from Avdiivka. Seizing it could boost Russian morale and demoralise Ukrainian forces, which have made only incremental gains in a broad counteroffensive since June.

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On Tuesday, February 6, the national dailies widely reported on the political intrigues in the country as President William Ruto left for Japan. Source: UGCThe dailies also reported the government's defence of the latest directive to have school fees paid through the e-citizen platform. The ID crisis has stopped the police, National Intelligence Service, Kenya Defence Forces and all other state institutions that employ new staff continuously from recruiting. If arrested by the police for whatever reason, they cannot post bail since an ID is required for processing and court records. Justice James Rika said he was persuaded that Egerton University acted in violation of the Kenya University Staff Union’s right to collective bargaining under Article 41 of the Constitution.

Babu Bashir is the founder of Ecowash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Just yesterday, we reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia to ensure that our nurses and skilled labour can now work there. Babu Bashir is one of the Kenyans working in Saudi Arabia. Babu Bashir's EcowashHe capitalised on the presence of some of the most prestigious car brands in Saudi Arabia to establish Ecowash, which provides premium cleaning services. "If you have proper papers, there's nothing you cannot do in Saudi Arabia.

However, the team left their fans in tears after falling 2-0 to arch-rivals Nigeria in the Round of 16 to bow out of the competition. Senegal’s first appearance in the Africa Cup of Nations was in 1965 when they lost 1–0 to Cote d'Ivoire for fourth place. They hosted the 1992 African Cup of Nations and secured the quarter-final berth before turning around their fortunes to finish as runners-up in both 2002 and 2019. That’s a clear indication that the African football industry is growing relatively fast,” Otieno added. The future augurs well for African teams in major global competitions,” he added.

The government has established three labour attache offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE to cater for Kenyans working in the Gulf nations, Labour CS Florence Bore has said. The workers have been advised to report any distress through a Toll-free number or access a website created by the government. “We have established reporting mechanisms where individuals can make enquiries or report any issues they may encounter while at work. This can be done through the Toll-Free number, 0800222223, or the distress reporting form which can be accessed at www.neaims.go.ke,” she said. "This will provide avenues for Kenyans to work abroad, gain valuable skills, contribute to our economy through remittances and bring back technological advancements from these countries."

IPOH: An overturned tanker has caused a 5km traffic snarl near KM319 northbound of the North South Expressway near Tapah. Tapah OCPD Superintendent Mohd Naim Asnawi said motorists who are heading north are advised to exit at the Tapah toll interchange. "Use the federal route to head towards Kampar and re-enter the expressway at the Gopeng toll interchange. Southbound traffic is not affected and motorists can go on normally," he said. Supt Mohd Naim later said the vehicle was removed at 4.15pm.

Migori County has confirmed a cholera outbreak after the nearby country of Tanzania reported its first case in the Tarime area a month ago. On Monday, county Deputy Governor Gimunta Mahiri in a press conference at the Referral Hospital said tests turned positive for the deadly disease. “The County has confirmed cholera and three patients have been admitted at Kehancha sub-county hospital,” he said. He showed cholera symptoms while across the border where he was treated and the symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting started again when he was in Kenya. County health services executive Awuor Nyerere said they are on high alert as they have put in place community health volunteers, ward admins, village elders, chiefs and their assistants to help in reporting cases and tracing contacts.

Kenya's Debt Hole: The country at the brink of bankruptcy 5th February, 2024Kenya's public debt has hit an alarming high of Sh11 trillion. Out of this, President William Ruto's government has contributed Sh2.4 trillion in just 15 months. And now, 7 out of Kenya's 10 shillings budgeted has to go towards debt repayment. How did we get here? How do we get out of this debt hole?

She spends six hours a day working out – lifting weights, doing push-ups, crunches and a whole lot more. The result is chiselled abs that should make her the envy of gym bunnies the world over. But instead of being applauded for her hard work, Kynlee Heiman has been sparking a heated debate. It all boils down to one simple question: is it healthy for a seven-year-old to look like this? “What is the point of this?” one person asked in response to pictures of Kynlee that her mother, Angel, recently posted on social media.

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AI is catalyst for progress in Kenya and beyondTuesday, February 6th, 2024 03:00 | By Catherine MuragaVisual illustration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) PHOTO/Internet. In an age of unprecedented technological growth, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the vanguard, promising to reshape industries from finance to healthcare. In Kenya, the integration of AI signifies not just technological advancement but a transformative leap forward. Kenya’s burgeoning AI ecosystem, characterised by vibrant initiatives like Deep Learning Indaba-X Kenya and Data Science Africa, is a testament to its commitment to AI alongside a beaming start-up community eagerly poised to utilise AI in providing business solutions. —Muraga is Microsoft Africa Development Centre Managing Director while Tadesse is Principal Research Science Manager, Microsoft, AI For Good Lab Kenya

(Trending) One such person who caused a commotion because of his pointless hobby was recently apprehended by Interpol and the police. The 48-year-old Englishman from Portsmouth, Ian Robbie, had actually traveled to Thailand‘s party capital, Pattaya, just to have a good time. Some of his pals dressed up as kidnappers in the picture to add additional realism to the kidnapping scenario. This indicates that he used to utilize FaceTime to conduct video calls to his family and that his friends would punch him afterward. The party members were all taken into custody on suspicion of having expired visas, illegal firearms, and drugs.

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