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KIPPRA announces 45 job vacancies: How to apply

Jane Muia
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KIPPRA announces 45 job vacancies: How to apply

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) has announced a mass recruitment drive targeting professionals across various fields.

In an advertisement, the institution invited applications from qualified candidates to fill 45 senior and mid-level positions.

All the positions require a minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree. Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications through the official KIPPRA recruitment portal as indicated under “Apply Details” for each position.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review each role and ensure they apply using the correct reference number.

All applications must be submitted on or before 21st April 2026.

Below is the full list of the advertised positions:

  1. Director Integrated Development
  2. Director Macroeconomics, Modelling And Forecasting
  3. Director Capacity Development, Partnerships And Knowledge Management
  4. Director Social Development And Governance
  5. Deputy Director, Policy Capacity Development
  6. Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Governance
  7. Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Infrastructure And Economic Services
  8. Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Macroeconomics
  9. Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Productive Sector
  10. Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Social Sector
  11. Deputy Director, Planning Risk And Quality Management
  12. Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Trade And Foreign Policy
  13. Deputy Director, Legal Services
  14. Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division
  15. Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Modelling
  16. Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Predictive Analytics
  17. Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Gender And Special Groups
  18. Deputy Director, Policy Analysis Nutrition And Dietetics
  19. Deputy Director, Communications
  20. Deputy Director, Information Communication Technology
  21. Assistant Director, Nutrition And Dietetics
  22. Assistant Director, Infrastructure And Economic Services
  23. Assistant Director, Macroeconomics
  24. Principal Policy Analyst, Private Sector
  25. Principal Policy Analyst, Productive Sector
  26. Assistant Director, Social Sector
  27. Assistant Director, Planning,Quality And Risk
  28. Principal Policy Analyst, Trade And Foreign Policy
  29. Assistant Director, Legal
  30. Assistant Director, Internal Audit
  31. Assistant Director, Human Resource And Administration
  32. Senior Policy Analyst, Gender & Special Groups
  33. Senior Partnerships Officer, Partnerships
  34. Principal Administration Officer, Administration
  35. Principal Office Administrator
  36. Policy Analyst, Nutrition & Dietetics
  37. Senior Statistician
  38. Senior Supply Chain Management Officer
  39. Senior Office Administrator
  40. Senior Assistant Office Administrator
  41. Ict Officer I
  42. Supply Chain Management Assistant I
  43. Accountant Ii
  44. Legal Officer Ii
  45. Senior Office Assistant

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Full list of private universities eligible for HELB funding

Jane Muia
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Full list of private universities eligible for HELB funding

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has published an updated list of private universities eligible for funding through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

The list outlines accredited private universities where placed students can apply for HELB loans.

While HELB loans will be available across both public and private universities, government scholarships will remain restricted to public institutions under the Ministry of Education.

According to KUCCPS, 268,700 candidates attained a mean grade of C+ and above in the 2025 KCSE, qualifying them for placement to degree programmes in the 43 public and 31 private universities.

The 31 HELB-accredited private universities are:

  1. Africa International University (AIU) – Nairobi County
  2. Africa Nazarene University (ANU) – Kajiado County
  3. Amref International University (AMIU) – Nairobi County
  4. Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) – Nairobi County
  5. Daystar University – Machakos County
  6. Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) – Kisumu County
  7. Gretsa University – Kiambu County
  8. International Leadership University (ILU) – Nairobi County
  9. Islamic University of Kenya (IUK) – Nairobi County
  10. Kabarak University (KABU) – Nakuru County
  11. KCA University – Nairobi County
  12. Kenya Assemblies of God East University (KAGEU) – Nairobi County
  13. Kenya Highlands Evangelical University (KHEU) – Kericho County
  14. Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) – Meru County
  15. Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology (KWUST) – Nairobi County
  16. Lukenya University – Machakos County
  17. Management University of Africa (MUA) – Nairobi County
  18. Marist International University College – Nairobi County
  19. Mount Kenya University (MKU) – Kiambu County
  20. Outspan Global University – Nyeri County
  21. Pan Africa Christian University (PAC) – Nairobi County
  22. Pioneer International University (PIU) – Nairobi County
  23. Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) – Kiambu County
  24. Riara University – Nairobi County
  25. Scott Christian University (SCU) – Machakos County
  26. St Paul’s University (SPU) – Kiambu County
  27. Tangaza University – Nairobi County
  28. The East African University (TEAU) – Kajiado County
  29. University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB) – Nandi County
  30. Uzima University – Kisumu County
  31. Zetech University – Nairobi County

Also Read: KUCCPS lists support centres for 2025 KCSE candidates [LIST]

60,000 tonnes of bad petrol already released into market, says KPC

James Oundo
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60,000 tonnes of bad petrol already released into market, says KPC

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has said that up to 60,000 tonnes of bad petrol that was controversially imported into Kenya has already been released into the market. This was said by KPC Managing Director Pius Mwendwa when he appeared before the Senate Energy Committee on Tuesday.

According to Mwendwa, this substandard petroleum was mixed with fuel that was already in stock and then released to oil marketing companies. Apparently, KPC made this move after receiving a waiver letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Trade to allow the fuel into the market.

“We received a waiver letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Trade Lee Kinyanjui to allow the consignment into the country and into our systems. The fuel was allowed into the KPC system and later released to oil marketing companies pursuant to the waiver,” said Mwendwa.

KPC had received the bad petrol on March 27, 2026 from the MT Paloma carrier. When the fuel was tested, it was found to contain sulphur levels that were four times higher than the acceptable limits. This consignment was initially rejected. Later on, it was allowed to enter the market following the intervention of the Ministry of Trade.

“After testing the consignment, we realized that there were high levels of sulphur. It had a sulphur content of 43ppm against the requirement of 10ppm,” said Mwendwa.

According to documents that have been presented before parliament, a letter from the Trade Cabinet Secretary to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi had directed that the substandard fuel be blended with existing stocks to dilute excessive manganese and the high sulphur levels.

“The Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) onboard MT Paloma be comingled with the current stock to mitigate excess manganese,” part of the letter stated. This consignment was to also be mixed with another consignment of 96,000 metric tonnes that was expected to land in Kenya in the early weeks of April.

However, according to Oryx Energies Kenya chief executive officer Angeline Maangi, the ship carrying this fuel was diverted from Kenya following the cancellation of the tender under which the fuel was being imported.

The Ministry of Energy had allowed two local oil companies, One Petroleum and Oryx Energies, to import petrol at a cost that was three times higher than the prices agreed under the G-to-G deal between Kenya and three Gulf-based oil suppliers.

READ MORE: EPRA waits for dead of night to shock Kenyans with stiff fuel prices

The G-to-G deal involves Gulf firms Saudi Aramco, Emirates National Oil Co, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. It has been running through three main oil companies, Galana Energies, Gulf Energy, and Oryx Energies. These companies have been distributing fuel on behalf of the three Gulf oil companies since March 2023.

EPRA waits for dead of night to shock Kenyans with stiff fuel prices

Bethuel Kipsang
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EPRA waits for dead of night to shock Kenyans with stiff fuel prices

Whenever the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is plotting to increase fuel prices in Kenya, it delays announcing the prices until late into the night. March 14, 2026 was the latest of this notorious habit by the government agency.

 Just a few hours to midnight, the EPRA released a shocker upon Kenyans. Fuel prices were increasing by as much as Sh40 per litre. Read more at Metros Kenya.

According to the regulator, a litre of diesel increased by Sh40.30 and will now retail at Sh206.84 in Nairobi. Petrol increased by a margin of Sh28.69 and will now retail at highs of Sh206.97 per litre in Nairobi while a litre of kerosene will continue to retail unchanged at Sh152.78 per litre.

Incidentally, the government subsidized kerosene by Sh99.16 per litre. These increases could have been severe had the government not used subsidies and tax cuts. There was a subsidy of Sh20.30 per litre on diesel and Sh4.92 per litre on petrol. At the same time, there was a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 16 percent to 13 percent.

“Effectively, the Value Added Tax rate on super petrol, diesel, and kerosene has been reduced from 16 percent to 13 percent in order to cushion consumers from the high landed cost of petroleum products as a result of the escalated prices in the international market,” said the EPRA Acting Director General Joseph Oketch.

Pain as thieves rob over Sh16m stock from Moses Mwangi’s Mr Bingo shop

According to the regulatory authority, the landed cost for diesel had increased by 68.7 percent to USD1,073.2 per cubic metre.

The landed cost for petrol and kerosene had increased by 41.53 percent to USD823.87 and 105.15 percent to USD1,311.93. The new fuel prices will remain in force until May 14, 2026.

The trend by the authority to hike prices late into the night goes back to the period between May 2023 and February 2024 when it waited for late hours to hike prices. For instance, in May 2023, higher fuel prices were announced minutes to midnight.

Absa Bank rolls out 90pc vehicle financing for businesses repayable in 72 months

Jane Muia
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Absa Bank rolls out 90pc vehicle financing for businesses repayable in 72 months

Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with commercial vehicle distributor Transafrica Motors in a deal aimed at helping businesses expand their transport, logistics and mobility operations.

The partnership, under Absa’s revamped Asset Finance proposition, will see the bank provide tailored financial solutions to make commercial vehicle acquisition easier, more affordable, and aligned to business needs.

Under the arrangement, customers will be eligible for financing of up to 90 percent, repayable over a period of 72 months, to support the purchase of select truck models.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Absa Bank Kenya Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamed said the partnership comes at a time when businesses are grappling with rising operating costs, global market volatility and persistent supply chain disruptions.

He added that structured and flexible asset-based financing is key to helping businesses remain competitive, resilient and positioned for growth.

“Access to reliable and productive assets is no longer just about expansion, it directly impacts efficiency, speed to market, and profitability. That is why structured and flexible asset based financing is so important in helping businesses remain competitive, resilient, and positioned for growth,” Mr. Mohammed remarked.

The partnership is expected to benefit businesses seeking to upgrade or expand their fleets by offering flexible financing that preserves working capital and reduces the burden of heavy upfront payments.

Customers will also receive end-to-end support, from vehicle selection to financing and deployment, through coordinated engagement between Absa Bank and Transafrica Motors.

Transafrica Motors Chief Executive Officer Ali Zubedi said the deal will make it easier for businesses to access reliable commercial vehicles alongside affordable financing options.

“Together, we are helping companies scale operations, preserve capital and drive growth in Kenya’s transport and logistics sector,” Mr Zubedi said.

Absa Bank Kenya Business Banking Director Renato D’souza noted that the partnership is designed to go beyond financing by building an ecosystem that supports customers throughout the asset acquisition process.

“This is about building an ecosystem that supports our customers end to end. From asset acquisition to operational efficiency, we are providing integrated solutions that empower them to move goods, create jobs and contribute to economic growth,” Mr D’souza said.

He added that the bank aims to ensure customers can access vehicle financing through a simple, prompt, and tailored process.

Separately, Absa Bank Kenya also signed an agreement with Global Motors Centre to facilitate the acquisition of Jetour personal vehicles, offering up to 100 percent financing repayable over 72 months.

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KUCCPS lists support centres for 2025 KCSE candidates [LIST]

Jane Muia
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KUCCPS lists support centres for 2025 KCSE candidates [LIST]

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has listed support centres for candidates facing challenges applying for university and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses.

In a notice on Tuesday, April 14, KUCCPS said the support centres are in various counties across the country.

Candidates facing challenges applying for courses are advised to visit the support centers from April 13 to April 24, 2026.

Applicants with challenges were also directed to visit the KUCCPS headquarters in Nairobi or any of the 58 Huduma Centres across the country.

Applicants can also send an email to [email protected] or call KUCCPS customer care lines: 0205137400/0713 924 444 for assistance.

The placement body urged all candidates yet to complete their applications to take advantage of the support centres before the deadline on May 6, 2026.

The support centres include:

  1. Alupe University (Busia)
  2. Bomet University (Bomet)
  3. Chuka University (Tharaka Nithi)
  4. Dedan Kimathi University (Nyeri)
  5. Egerton University (Nakuru)
  6. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University (Siaya)
  7. Kabarnet University (Baringo)
  8. Kaimosi Friends University (Vihiga)
  9. Kabarak University (Nakuru)
  10. Daystar University (Machakos)
  11. University of Kabianga (Kericho)
  12. Tom Mboya University (Homa Bay)
  13. Moi University (Uasin Gishu)
  14. Maseno University (Kisumu)
  15. Maasai Mara University (Narok)
  16. Pwani University (Kilifi)
  17. Belgut Technical and Vocational College (Kericho)
  18. Emurua Dikkir Technical and Vocational College (Narok)
  19. Isiolo Technical and Vocational College (Isiolo)
  20. Total Technical Training Institute (Nakuru)
  21. Shamberere Technical Training Institute (Kakamega)
  22. Nachu Technical and Vocational College(Kiambu)
  23. Maralal Technical and Vocational College (Samburu)
  24. Mabera Technical Training Institute (Migori)
  25. Lunga Lunga Technical and Vocational College (Kwale)
  26. Laisamis Technical Training Institute (Marsabit)
  27. Kinango Technical and Vocational College (Kwale)
  28. Garsen Technical and Vocational College (Tana River)
  29. Endebess Technical Training College (Trans Nzoia)
  30. Mawego National Polytechnic (Homa Bay)

KUCCPS opens application window for 2026 placement

The development comes days after KUCCPS opened its system for the 2026 application to universities, colleges and TVET institutions. The online application opened on April 7, 2026 and will run until May 6, 2026.

The application targets the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination class and other Form Four leavers from previous years. The 2025 class can apply for both degree and TVET programmes.

Applicants for degree programmes will join universities from September, while those applying for TVET programmes will report to their respective colleges starting May, since TVET placement is continuous.

According to KUCCPS, 268,700 candaidates  attained mean grade of C+ and above, in the 2025 KCSE, qualifying them for placement to degree programmes in the 43 public and 31 private universities.

At the same time, 711,744 learners scored between C plain and E and qualify for placement to public colleges and other TVET institutions.

In addition to the universities, 251 public TVET colleges including 33 university TVET institutes are available for student placement this year.

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Kenya Forest invites applications for training programmes; How to apply

Jane Muia
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Kenya Forest invites applications for training programmes; How to apply

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has opened applications for the 2026/2027 training opportunities at the Kenya Forestry College (KFC).

In a notice shared on April 7, KFC invited interested candidates to submit applications. According to the college, the training is structured to meet the growing demand for skilled personnel in environmental conservation, forest management, and community-based protection initiatives.

Interested and qualified candidates are required to access detailed course information and application procedures through the Kenya Forest Service website and the Kenya Forestry College portal at www.kfc.ac.ke.

“Interested applicants should visit the KFS website www.kenyaforestservice.org and the KFC website www.kfc.ac.ke to view and apply for interested courses,” read part of the college statement.

Applicants must download and fill out the application forms available on the websites. Completed forms must be submitted through the KFS or KFC websites, accompanied by copies of relevant academic certificates, a National Identity Card or Birth Certificate, and proof of payment for the application fee.

Alternatively, scanned applications can be sent via email to [email protected] or [email protected].

“Applicants should ensure they have included their personal telephone contacts and email addresses in the application form,” KFC noted.

A non-refundable application fee of Sh1,000 is required and should be paid through the eCitizen platform. Applicants must attach the eCitizen government receipt or a banking slip as proof of payment.

Students can also apply through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). Once placed, they are required to confirm their admission on the KFS website and contact the principal for their admission letters.

The deadline for submission of all applications is April 30, 2025.

All training programmes will be conducted at the college’s main campus located in Londiani, Kericho County.

The Kenya Forestry College (KFC), which is established under Section 17 of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016, is managed by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).

This college was established in 1956 and is registered as a Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) institution.

The college offers a range of diploma and certificate programmes across multiple departments, including Forestry, Environmental Management, Wood Science and Technology, Business Management, Information Communication and Technology, and Protection and Security.

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Mortgage gap slows Kenya’s homeownership despite real estate boom

Jane Muia
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Mortgage gap slows Kenya’s homeownership despite real estate boom

Kenya’s real estate sector continues to demonstrate resilience, contributing nearly 10 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and attracting sustained investor interest.

Yet beneath this growth lies a structural gap: limited access to mortgage financing, which continues to slow the pace of homeownership uptake.

According to data from the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company, mortgage penetration in Kenya remains below 2 percent of GDP, with fewer than 1 percent of Kenyans accessing mortgage facilities.

This stands in stark contrast to more developed markets, where mortgage access is a key driver of housing demand and broader economic expansion, highlighting both a challenge and a significant opportunity within Kenya’s housing ecosystem.

At the centre of this gap is the cost of borrowing. Mortgage interest rates in Kenya currently range from 12 percent to 15 percent, putting pressure on affordability for many prospective homeowners.

While fixed-rate mortgages offer predictability, variable-rate structures expose borrowers to market fluctuations, often creating hesitation among first-time buyers.

Encouragingly, targeted interventions are beginning to shift the landscape. The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company has introduced longer-tenor financing solutions of up to 25 years, easing repayment burdens for middle-income earners.

However, uptake remains gradual, constrained by stringent eligibility requirements and the high upfront costs associated with property acquisition.

Beyond interest rates, buyers must also navigate additional expenses, including stamp duty, legal fees, valuation charges, and insurance, which can collectively account for up to 10 percent of a property’s value.

These hidden costs continue to present a significant barrier to entry. In response, developers are increasingly evolving their role, from purely delivering housing units to actively enabling structured and accessible homeownership.

At the same time, shifting market dynamics are influencing buyer behaviour. With average mortgage sizes declining to approximately Sh9 million, there is a noticeable pivot towards more affordable, value-driven housing solutions.

This trend aligns with a growing demand for developments that not only offer housing but also deliver holistic living environments.

Looking ahead, Kenya’s urban population, growing at an estimated 3.8 percent annually, will continue to exert pressure on housing demand.

Bridging the mortgage financing gap will therefore be critical, not only in enabling homeownership but also in sustaining sector growth and unlocking broader economic impact.

Ultimately, the future of Kenya’s real estate market will not be defined solely by the supply of housing, but by how effectively stakeholders innovate around access to financing.

Developers who successfully integrate financial accessibility into their offerings will be best positioned to convert demand into ownership and aspiration into reality.

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Article by Clive Ndege, Superior Homes Kenya Head of Sales

DHA announces 70 job vacancies: How to apply

Jane Muia
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DHA announces 70 job vacancies: How to apply

The Digital Health Agency (DHA) has announced a mass recruitment drive for professionals across various fields.

In an advertisement published in MyGov on Tuesday, April 14, DHA invited interested and qualified candidates to fill 70 vacancies for County Digital Health Support Officers to assist in the Project Management Office.

“The State Department for Medical Services and DHA (as an implementing agent) entered into an agreement with Safaricom Consortium under the Healthcare Information Technology Digitalization for Universal Healthcare Project and has set up a Project Management Office to oversee implementation of the project,” the notice reads in part.

“To strengthen system utilisation and provide on-the-ground support to health facilities, the project seeks to recruit qualified and motivated County Digital Health Support Officers who will be deployed at the county level,” it adds.

According to the notice, the agency is seeking to recruit 47 Project County Support Officers and 23 Project County Assistant Support Officers. Successful candidates will be offered two-year renewable contracts.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified individuals are required to submit applications online via the DHA website: https://dha.go.ke/opportunities/careers

Complete application forms must be accompanied by scanned copies of curriculum vitae, relevant supporting certificates and testimonials. Additionally, applicants should strictly submit application for one post only.

“Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included,” DHA stated.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

Meanwhile, serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.

The deadline for submitting the applications is April 28, 2026.

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Pain as thieves rob over Sh16m stock from Moses Mwangi’s Mr Bingo shop

Patricia Akinyi
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Pain as thieves rob over Sh16m stock from Moses Mwangi’s Mr Bingo shop

Moses Mwangi, popularly known as Mr Bingo is counting millions of losses. This is after a gang of thieves invaded his shop known as Mr Bingo Computers which is located at Twiga Towers in Nairobi CBD and made away with electronics worth over Sh16 million.

Detectives based at the Central Police Station say they believe the theft was a well planned affair that might have involved the drugging of guards who watch over the building.

According to CCTV footage, a man who is believed to have been the lead in the theft is captured engaging security guards in conversation at around 9.59pm. It is suspected that the guards might have been drugged during this encounter.

An hour later, one of the guards appears unconscious and the prime suspect is seen dragging him away. The break in reported to have occurred at around 1am on Saturday morning.

The footage shows that within twelve minutes, the thieves had managed to break into the shop. They then proceeded to unpack laptops from their boxes and repack them into gunny bags, wiping the shop clean.

The thugs were captured loading the stolen goods into a vehicle that was stationed just outside the premises. The thieves took about two hours from the time they broke into the building at around 1am to the time they finished carting the goods to the vehicle before leaving.

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Mr Bingo has gained popularity on social media where he has been marketing his business. He broke down in tears as tearfully recounted the pain of going to work in the morning to find everything stolen.

They have taken everything. Over 500 500 computers and over 100 iPhones,” he said. He has been running the business for about two years now. He said that most of the stock at his shop had been acquired on debt.

“These guys left only chargers,” said Mr Bingo tearfully. “We start again… We start again!”

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