{"id":13574,"date":"2024-03-12T06:23:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T06:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/meg\/bopea\/?page_id=13574"},"modified":"2026-04-25T19:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T19:25:20","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ex- CS Owalo mourns Kenyan Football Legend Allan Thigo<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 10, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AT-2.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \t<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Safaricom Profit Hits Sh100bn Safaricom<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 8, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0007-1600x1066.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \t<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Businessman Charged Over Sh. 130 Million Tax Fraud<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 8, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-2.53.34-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \t<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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East Africa Plus Size Fashion Affair returns to Kisumu as it marks 10th anniversary<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 7, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-07-at-3.14.35-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \t<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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MPs seek to amend bill to regulate street hawking<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 7, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-06-at-8.32.11-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \t<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t
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Ex- CS Owalo mourns Kenyan Football Legend Allan Thigo<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Presidential aspirant and Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo has joined the country in mourning legendary Kenyan footballer Allan Thigo. Owalo, who is eying...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 10, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AT-2.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Safaricom Profit Hits Sh100bn Safaricom<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Shareholders are in line for a dividend payout of Sh 80.1 billion after the company reported a rise in annual profits. The payout,...<\/p>\t\t\t ByDomnic Wasonga<\/a><\/span>May 8, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0007-1600x1066.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Safaricom Profit Hits Sh100bn Safaricom<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Shareholders are in line for a dividend payout of Sh 80.1 billion after the company reported a rise in annual profits. The payout,...<\/p>\t\t\t ByDomnic Wasonga<\/a><\/span>May 8, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0007-1600x1066.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Businessman Charged Over Sh. 130 Million Tax Fraud<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A businessman, Anthony Waweru Macharia has been arraigned and charged before Nyeri Law Courts with tax fraud amounting to Sh130 million. The accused...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 8, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-2.53.34-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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East Africa Plus Size Fashion Affair returns to Kisumu as it marks 10th anniversary<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Fashion lovers will be treated to a night of glamour as East Africa Plus Size Fashion Affair marks its 10th anniversary in Kisumu...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 7, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-07-at-3.14.35-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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MPs seek to amend bill to regulate street hawking<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

According to the Aldai MP, for decades, hawkers have existed in a legal grey zone, tolerated in some areas and expelled from others,...<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t May 7, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-06-at-8.32.11-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Female inmates appeal for conjugal rights as parliamentary watchdog calls for amendments to the Sexual Offences Act<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A parliamentary watchdog has expressed concern over the high number of sexual offenders languishing behind bars. The Constitutional Implementation and Oversight Committee noted...<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t May 6, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-05-at-6.05.59-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Kisumu journalists donate blood to mark World Press Freedom Day, call for ethical reporting ahead of general election<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Kisumu Journalists Network chairperson Rushdie Oudia said the activity demonstrated that journalists can go beyond reporting to make a tangible impact in their...<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t May 4, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-9.00.25-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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PS Omollo makes case for President Ruto’s re-election, citing transformational agenda<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. Raymond Omollo has advocated for the re-election of President William Ruto, highlighting the administration's demonstrable development record as the primary justification for...<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t May 4, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-8.02.42-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Prof Oborah to parents: Stop \u201cpunishing\u201d children over exam results<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

New university model in Kenya challenges traditional path to higher education<\/p>\t\t\t ByDomnic Wasonga<\/a><\/span>April 30, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-30-at-6.37.03-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Man\u2019s Struggles Turn Into Education Lifeline for Vulnerable Students in Nyanza<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

From personal hardship to community impact, Victor Ayoki is helping dozens of needy learners stay in school<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>April 30, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-8.33.44-PM-1.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Dr. Raymond Omollo: A Bitter Pill or a Necessary Shift?<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has quietly risen to become one of the most influential figures from Nyanza in...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>April 22, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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DEVOLUTION IS NOT THE PROBLEM, LEADERSHIP FAILURE IS<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

I find myself in a rare position: agreeing with Anyang' Nyong'o in his exchange with my friend and elder brother, Moses Otieno Kajwang....<\/p>\t\t\t ByDr. Philip Pande<\/a><\/span>April 22, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Luo Leaders Must Demand Industries, Not Slogans, for the Economic Transformation of the Lake Region<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

For years, politics in the Lake Region has been stuck in a cycle of catchy slogans, noisy rallies, and empty shows of loyalty....<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>April 22, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Safaricom launch Chapa Dimba Season Five, All-Star to Grace The Gothia Cup In Sweden<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The youth football tournament introduces Gothia Cup pathway, Tertiary scholarships, and advanced scouting technology for outstanding players Safaricom has launched Chapa Dimba season...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 10, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-10-at-14.08.29.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Ex- CS Owalo mourns Kenyan Football Legend Allan Thigo<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Presidential aspirant and Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo has joined the country in mourning legendary Kenyan footballer Allan Thigo. Owalo, who is eying...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 10, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AT-2.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A man who left U.S. youth academies to build and develop young talent on a pitch in Homa Bay<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

He coached youth teams in the shadow of Portland's skyscrapers. He held a UEFA licence that could have opened doors across Europe. Instead,...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>April 29, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-4.44.04-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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JOOTRH Unveils State-of-the-Art Surgical Upgrade to Transform Regional Healthcare<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has taken a...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>April 23, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-20.56.31.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Empowering Women, Protecting Communities: Kisumu\u2019s New Frontline in the Fight Against Bilharzia<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Along the shores of Lake Victoria in Kisumu County, water is life....<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>April 22, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-18-at-15.38.03-1.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> \r\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Safaricom Profit Hits Sh100bn Safaricom<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Shareholders are in line for a dividend payout of Sh 80.1 billion after the company reported a rise in annual profits. The payout,...<\/p>\t\t\t ByDomnic Wasonga<\/a><\/span>May 8, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0007-1600x1066.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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MPs seek to amend bill to regulate street hawking<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

According to the Aldai MP, for decades, hawkers have existed in a legal grey zone, tolerated in some areas and expelled from others,...<\/p>\t\t\t ByFredrick Odiero<\/a><\/span>May 7, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-06-at-8.32.11-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Fuel Prices Rise Sharply Despite Government Relief Measures<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Kenya has recorded a significant increase in fuel prices for the April\u2013May 2026 review period, following the latest announcement by the Energy and...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>April 22, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-14-at-23.12.44.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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East Africa Plus Size Fashion Affair returns to Kisumu as it marks 10th anniversary<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Fashion lovers will be treated to a night of glamour as East Africa Plus Size Fashion Affair marks its 10th anniversary in Kisumu...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 7, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-07-at-3.14.35-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Safaricom launch Chapa Dimba Season Five, All-Star to Grace The Gothia Cup In Sweden<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The youth football tournament introduces Gothia Cup pathway, Tertiary scholarships, and advanced scouting technology for outstanding players Safaricom has launched Chapa Dimba season...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 10, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-10-at-14.08.29.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Ex- CS Owalo mourns Kenyan Football Legend Allan Thigo<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Presidential aspirant and Gor Mahia patron Eliud Owalo has joined the country in mourning legendary Kenyan footballer Allan Thigo. Owalo, who is eying...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 10, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AT-2.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Safaricom Profit Hits Sh100bn Safaricom<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Shareholders are in line for a dividend payout of Sh 80.1 billion after the company reported a rise in annual profits. The payout,...<\/p>\t\t\t ByDomnic Wasonga<\/a><\/span>May 8, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0007-1600x1066.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Businessman Charged Over Sh. 130 Million Tax Fraud<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A businessman, Anthony Waweru Macharia has been arraigned and charged before Nyeri Law Courts with tax fraud amounting to Sh130 million. The accused...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 8, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-08-at-2.53.34-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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East Africa Plus Size Fashion Affair returns to Kisumu as it marks 10th anniversary<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Fashion lovers will be treated to a night of glamour as East Africa Plus Size Fashion Affair marks its 10th anniversary in Kisumu...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 7, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-07-at-3.14.35-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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MPs seek to amend bill to regulate street hawking<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

According to the Aldai MP, for decades, hawkers have existed in a legal grey zone, tolerated in some areas and expelled from others,...<\/p>\t\t\t ByFredrick Odiero<\/a><\/span>May 7, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-06-at-8.32.11-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Female inmates appeal for conjugal rights as parliamentary watchdog calls for amendments to the Sexual Offences Act<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A parliamentary watchdog has expressed concern over the high number of sexual offenders languishing behind bars. The Constitutional Implementation and Oversight Committee noted...<\/p>\t\t\t ByFredrick Odiero<\/a><\/span>May 6, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-05-at-6.05.59-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Kisumu journalists donate blood to mark World Press Freedom Day, call for ethical reporting ahead of general election<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Kisumu Journalists Network chairperson Rushdie Oudia said the activity demonstrated that journalists can go beyond reporting to make a tangible impact in their...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 4, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-9.00.25-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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PS Omollo makes case for President Ruto’s re-election, citing transformational agenda<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. Raymond Omollo has advocated for the re-election of President William Ruto, highlighting the administration's demonstrable development record as the primary justification for...<\/p>\t\t\t ByFredrick Odiero<\/a><\/span>May 4, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-8.02.42-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Former Minister’ son Dr Ayah joins Kisumu Senate race, promises reforms<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. Ayah, a public health specialist with more than 30 years of experience in health systems management, eyes to replace senator Prof. Tom...<\/p>\t\t\t ByFredrick Odiero<\/a><\/span>May 4, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-04-at-7.45.11-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Orengo condemns disruption of burial ceremony of Seme MP Nyikal’s father<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Orengo was speaking after chaos broke out during the burial of Eliud Nyikal Okaka, father to Seme MP James Nyikal, at Ridore Primary...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>May 2, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HHPv9KwXYAAjzdO-1600x1248.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Orengo forced to leave Kisumu funeral amid ‘two terms’ chants<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Orengo had arrived at the burial ceremony of Eliud Nyikal Okaka, father of Seme MP Dr. James Nyikal accompanied by a large crowd.<\/p>\t\t\t ByFredrick Odiero<\/a><\/span>May 2, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-02-at-6.18.13-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Prof Oborah to parents: Stop \u201cpunishing\u201d children over exam results<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

New university model in Kenya challenges traditional path to higher education<\/p>\t\t\t ByDomnic Wasonga<\/a><\/span>April 30, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-30-at-6.37.03-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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IEBC registers 2.3 million new voters in 30 days drive, Says Chairman Ethokon<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Total registered voters since September 29, 2025 hits 2.6 million<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>April 30, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-30-at-7.30.32-PM-1600x1256.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Man\u2019s Struggles Turn Into Education Lifeline for Vulnerable Students in Nyanza<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

From personal hardship to community impact, Victor Ayoki is helping dozens of needy learners stay in school<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>April 30, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-8.33.44-PM-1.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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A man who left U.S. youth academies to build and develop young talent on a pitch in Homa Bay<\/a><\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

He coached youth teams in the shadow of Portland's skyscrapers. He held a UEFA licence that could have opened doors across Europe. Instead,...<\/p>\t\t\t ByMaurice Alal<\/a><\/span>April 29, 2026<\/span><\/i> \r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n &media=https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-4.44.04-PM.jpeg\" rel=\"nofollow\" alt=\"pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/i><\/a><\/span> \r\n <\/span> \r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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