A Nigerian drone maker just raised $52 million, the biggest seed round in Africa
Terra Industries closed a $52 million seed round, the largest in Africa. What the Nigerian defence startup builds, explained.
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‘Family values’ push threatens to roll back women’s rights, advocates warn ahead of UNGA81
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1-African women’s rights advocates have warned that growing appeals to “family values”, culture, religion and national sovereignty are being used to undermine hard-won protections for women and…
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Valencia sign Liverpool’s Elliott on loan
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has joined Valencia on a loan deal until the end of the season. BBC Sport understands there is no option or obligation for the La Liga side to sign the 23-year-old permanently at the end of the campaign.…
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Strait of Hormuz to Be Bypassed in 2 Years
The claim that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Strait of Hormuz will be bypassed within two years and become “worthless” is factually accurate. Bessent made this statement on September 1, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina,…
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From Kenya Airways Lawyer to Acting CEO: The Rise of Habil Waswani
Habil Anyanzwa Waswani is a Kenyan corporate lawyer and governance professional whose career has spanned banking, insurance and aviation. After more than five years serving in senior legal and company-secretarial roles at Kenya Airways, he…
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Erin Piacenti, Bank of America VP, Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing
On Monday, September 1, 2026, a 32-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack in New York City’s Times Square. The attack occurred around 4:30 p.m. near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue. A second victim, a 68-year-old…
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NCIC summons Lenku over remarks warning parties against nominating non-Maasais
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep1-The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku over remarks advocating for Maasai candidates to occupy political positions in Kajiado and Narok,…
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Harambee Stars Name Provisional Squad for 2027 AFCON Qualifiers
Kenya’s Harambee Stars have unveiled a 38-man provisional squad as they prepare for the opening fixtures of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Head coach Benni McCarthy has named a squad that blends experienced…
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Former Machakos Chief Officer Charged Over Alleged Forged Academic Certificates
Former Machakos County Government Chief Officer Joseph Mutwiwa Munyao has been charged with allegedly using forged academic certificates to secure employment in the county government. Munyao was arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption…
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Man City agree £125m fee for Chelsea’s Fernandez
Manchester City have agreed to pay a joint-British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for a then-British record fee of £107m, with his latest switch matching…
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AI: Revolution or hype? Separating fact from fear
Many firms are still piloting AI for customer service, marketing, fraud detection, credit scoring, document processing and data analysis.
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Former Machakos chief officer charged over forged certificates
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1-A former Machakos County chief officer has been charged with allegedly using forged academic certificates to secure a senior government position from which he earned more than…
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Everything Google quietly added to Android in August 2026
August 2026 Google System Updates brought Tap to Share, Wallet age credentials, parental controls and stronger Play Protect to Android.
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KAA: All Kenyan airports resume normal operations after ATC disruption
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) says all its airports are now operating normally following the full resumption of Air Traffic Control (ATC) services. KAA said both arriving and departing flights are being facilitated across its airport…
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Dairy Board Says Milk Production to Increase from October as Supply Constraints Persist
The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has projected an improvement in milk production from October as the country looks forward to the October-November-December (OND) rainfall season, which is expected to improve pasture and fodder availability in…
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BAKE Wants New Office to Protect Kenya’s Digital Creators
Kenya’s digital creator economy is growing quickly. Bloggers, influencers, online journalists, podcasters, YouTubers, and other creators are playing a bigger role in public conversations, promoting businesses, and making a living online.…
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Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
Former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is to stand down as an MP to focus on a role in international affairs. The move will trigger a by-election in the London seat of Holborn and St Pancras, long a Labour stronghold,…
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Menengai Oil and 10 Other Companies Linked to Kenyan Tycoon Jaswant Singh Rai
Jaswant Singh Rai is a Kenyan industrialist and chairperson of the Rai Group of Companies, a family-owned business conglomerate with interests across several sectors. Born in India, Rai moved to Kenya in the 1970s, where he built his…
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Kenya pushes universal infant screening as 14,000 children born with sickle cell disease yearly
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1-Kenya is stepping up efforts to detect sickle cell disease in infants as the government seeks to close gaps in diagnosis and treatment for an estimated 250,000…
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POCO F9 Ultra is official: 200MP camera, 8,050mAh battery, $799 starting price
POCO F9 Ultra launches with a 200MP camera, 185Hz screen and 8,050mAh battery from $799. Every spec explained.
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Kenya faces temporary milk supply constraints as deliveries to processors fall
The Kenya Dairy Board has reassured consumers that milk remains available in the market despite temporary supply constraints being experienced in parts of the country. The Board said formal milk deliveries to processors declined by 3.7 per…
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Kenya Airways announces CEO shake-up as Kamal exits, Waswani takes over
Kenya Airways announced that Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal will leave the position, with Company Secretary and Director of Legal Services Habil Waswani appointed as Acting GMD/CEO. Waswani…
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Dyson made a USD 499 toothbrush with a camera that flosses for you
Dyson’s CameraJet toothbrush has a 0.1-megapixel camera that finds gaps between teeth and jets mouthrinse into them for USD 499.
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Milk deliveries fall 3.7% as dry, cold weather triggers supply squeeze
NAIROBI, Kenya, SEP 1-Milk deliveries to processors have fallen by 3.7 per cent as dry and cold weather hits production in key dairy-producing areas, triggering temporary supply constraints in parts…
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