Tracking the spread of coronavirus: Cases top 16,000 in 53 countries #NationNewsplex bit.ly/2J4KLTr
Top officials camp at Siaya’s virus ground zero https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/siaya/Top-officials-camp-at-Siaya-s-virus-ground-zero/1183322-5525400-hue0ri/index.html
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Top officials camp at Siaya’s virus ground zero
Results from five samples taken to Kemri showed that one case was positive, according to sources.
Jared Othieno picked for top GDC job https://www.nation.co.ke/business/Kenya-Power-acting-boss-picked-for-top-GDC-job/996-5525484-8jfd2v/index.html
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Jared Othieno picked for top GDC job
The appointment, which takes effect on April 19 will see Mr Othieno head GDC for three years, replacing managing director Johnson ole Nchoe.
Three to be charged with assault against Waiguru supporters https://www.nation.co.ke/news/politics/Three-to-be-charged-with-assault-against-Waiguru-supporters/1064-5525408-1213nv7z/index.html
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Three to be charged with assault against Waiguru supporters
They were seized when police raided their homes in Ngariama.
Tracking the spread of coronavirus: Kenya over time #NationNewsplex bit.ly/2J4KLTr
The Treasury Department confirmed to AFP that Trump's name will be printed on paper cheques of up to $1,200 that soon will be rushed out to tens of millions of people. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/world/Pelosi-blasts-Trump-for-putting-name-on-stimulus-checks/1068-5525416-g5r5aiz/index.html
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Pelosi blasts Trump for putting name on stimulus cheques
The Treasury Department confirmed that Trump's name will be printed on paper checks of up to $1,200.
US denies killing civilian in Somalia https://www.nation.co.ke/news/africa/US-denies-killing-civilian-in-Somalia/1066-5525444-hackbx/index.html
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US denies killing civilian in Somalia
US Africa Command disputed reports from two news outlets that said an innocent civilian was killed in the precision air strike.
NBA star donates Sh100m to fight Covid-19 in DR Congo https://www.nation.co.ke/sports/basketball/NBA-star-donates-Sh100-million-fight-Covid-19-in-DR-Congo/1128096-5525662-vc5g2mz/index.html
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NBA star donates Sh100m to fight Covid-19 in DR Congo
He will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Things are looking gloomy at the moment, but the good news is that Kenya’s economy is expected to rebound next year when it will grow by 6.1 per cent. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/IMF-sees-bright-future-for-Kenya-after-virus-gloom/1056-5525380-8x2bttz/index.html
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IMF sees bright future for Kenya after virus gloom
Globally, the world will go through a recession only witnessed in 1930s.
MPs lobby for free face masks https://www.nation.co.ke/news/politics/MPs-root-for-free-face-masks-in-virus-battle/1064-5525538-11irrvjz/index.html
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MPs lobby for free face masks
Lugari MP Ayub Savula sponsored a motion that seeks to compel the government to provide the public with free masks and sanitisers.
Ruto allies rue vast Uhuru powers over Jubilee officials https://www.nation.co.ke/news/politics/Uhuru-sway-over-Jubilee-officials-raises-concern/1064-5525260-qle79o/index.html
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Ruto allies rue vast Uhuru powers
Ruto claims saboteurs have taken over the party.
Covid-19: tension as truck crew isolated in Makueni
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Coronavirus: tension as truck crew isolated in Makueni
A hospital source told the Nation that one of the two had tested positive for Covid-19.
Mandera hires hotel for doctors https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/mandera/Mandera-hires-hotel-for-doctors/1183298-5525516-5pv296/index.html
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Mandera hires hotel for doctors
At least two health officers are in quarantine after coming in contact with the first two cases detected last week.
OPALO: It is time to infuse African leadership with new thinking https://bit.ly/2Kak00k
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OPALO: It is time to infuse African leadership with new thinking
Elite complacency in Africa is about to get more expensive.
Saudi takeover promises new dawn for Newcastle at a cost
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Saudi takeover promises new dawn for Newcastle at a cost
The prospect of deep-pocketed owners is an alluring one for the Magpie faithful.
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Sheikh Khalifa appeals to the government to adjust curfew hours during Ramadhan
NYAGAH: Need for global effort in virus fight https://www.nation.co.ke/oped/opinion/Need-for-global-effort-in-virus-fight/440808-5524936-9ynnt9/index.html
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NYAGAH: Need for global effort in virus fight
It is gratifying to see how Kenya, and indeed the rest of Africa, is reacting to the crisis.