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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the controversial relocation of residents living along Nairobi's riverbanks last year, saying the painful decision helped prevent greater loss of life during the recent floods in the capital.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has called for unity and collective action in responding to the devastating floods affecting parts of the country, warning leaders against politicising the tragedy.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government says the national death toll from the floods that struck on Friday evening currently stands at 42.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents in several Nairobi estates are grappling with water supply disruptions after heavy rains damaged key distribution pipelines, the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has said.

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[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Sunday called for respect for women's rights throughout the world, and particularly for Mozambican women.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- United Alternative Government Alliance leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua say they will pursue constitutional and legal action against the government after they were denied entry to attend the induction of Reverend David Muthuia Mwiti as Bishop of the Methodist Church of Kenya Kaaga Synod in Meru.

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[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Friday declared that the calendar for the "inclusive political dialogue' will not affect the holding of the next municipal elections, scheduled for October 2028.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to political leaders visiting Meru County, urging them to maintain discipline and avoid incitement that could disrupt peace in the region.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 8-Kenya Airways has warned customers travelling to and from Mumbai of operational disruptions caused by regional airspace restrictions and adverse weather conditions, which are also affecting baggage handling on the route.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 8 - Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has warned that the ongoing March-April-May long rains could heighten the risk of water- and vector-borne diseases across the country, urging the public to observe strict hygiene and sanitation measures.

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[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Local leaders in Nakuru County are urging both county and national disaster management teams to act swiftly in flood-prone areas to prevent further loss of life and property as heavy rains continue across the country.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has refuted allegations that he opposes the death penalty.

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[Capital FM] Nairob -- Motorists in Migori have been urged to use the Kiringi Bridge along the Migori-Kehancha Road after KeNHA temporarily closed the Migori Bridge, after a section of its wall showed signs of structural weakness.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Ministry of Health authorities are strengthening polio surveillance and preparedness measures while working with international and regional partners to reduce the risk of the virus entering the country.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has identified young people as the driving force behind Kenya's transformation, urging them to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the digital economy, affordable housing, labour mobility and government-backed empowerment programmes.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 8 - A new law seeking to tighten regulation of the architectural profession and standardise training and licensing of practitioners has been introduced in the National Assembly.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- First Lady Rachel Ruto has renewed her call for greater investment in women's economic empowerment, saying supporting women and girls is essential to building stronger families, communities and economies.

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[Daily Trust] The Nigerian government has called for the immediate release of 42 Nigerians allegedly arrested by Mozambique without any offences levelled against them.

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[Daily Trust] The chairman-elect of Gwagwalada Area Council, Comrade Kasim Mohammed Ikwa, has pledged that his administration will ensure industrial harmony between the council and labor unions--specifically health workers--to avoid unnecessary strikes.

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[Daily Trust] The Federal Ministry of Finance has clarified that capital projects across the country are still being implemented despite concerns over low capital releases to ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).

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[Daily Trust] The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has assured that the 570 MW Alaoji power plant will be completed in the third quarter of 2027.