Binance pauses withdrawals after more than USD 3 billion leaves its hot wallets in a suspected hack
Binance paused withdrawals after USD 3.3 billion left its hot wallets in a suspected hack. It says funds are safe.
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Jumia Sees 67% of Customers Outside Nairobi After Copia Collapse
Jumia Kenya is expanding its reach beyond Nairobi as online retail demand grows across the country, putting the spotlight on a market opportunity left exposed by the collapse of Copia Global, which built its business around delivering…
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PS Omollo mourns Rachuonyo council of elders chair Caleb Ouko
In a condolence message, Omollo said Ouko’s death had left a void in traditional leadership in Rachuonyo and among the people who benefited from his counsel.
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Google Wallet now works in Kenya, but Kenyan cards still can’t tap to pay
Google Wallet now works in Kenya for loyalty cards and passes, but Google Pay tap to pay is still off. Nigeria got it on 28th October 2026.
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EACC warns surveyors against land corruption, urges protection of public property
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has urged surveyors to uphold professional integrity and protect public land, warning that corruption in the sector could have lasting consequences for communities and future generations.
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Russia and Africa: Sectors that could become growth points for cooperation
From commodity trade to industrial cooperation The Third Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum will take place in Moscow on 28–29 October 2026. TV BRICS is an international media partner of the forum. One of the key objectives of…
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CPV Secures $825 Million to Refinance 1,470 MW of Gas Plants in New Jersey and Maryland
CPV Group is consolidating the financing of two natural-gas power plants in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic under an $825 million agreement, refinancing existing project debt and creating room for an approximately $130 million distribution to the…
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CRA proposes Ksh.457 billion for counties in 2027/28 Financial Year
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has proposed Ksh.457.28 billion for county governments in the 2027/28 financial year, an increase of Ksh.29.28 billion from the current financial year’s allocation.
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Rybakina secures year-end top rank with Tokyo win
Moscow-born Rybakina has already secured her place at next month's season-ending WTA Finals at Indian Wells.
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Two killed, three injured as car hits pedestrians along Ngong Road
Two pedestrians have died, and three others sustained injuries after a motorist lost control of a vehicle and rammed into people at a stage along Ngong Road early Thursday morning.
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Jury shown CCTV of train staff using frying pan in defence
Prosecutor Christopher Paxton KC said Samir Zitouni showed "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives and defend others" during the mass stabbing.
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SEG Plans $950 Million HJT Solar Cell Plant at Texas Manufacturing Campus
SEG Solar plans to invest $950 million in a 4-gigawatt (GW) heterojunction (HJT) solar cell manufacturing facility in Tomball, Texas, adding upstream production capacity to an industrial campus where the company already manufactures solar…
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Police brutality victims urged to file compensation claims before November 14 deadline
The compensation panel for victims of police brutality is urging Kenyans who are yet to register their grievances and compensation claims to do so within the next two weeks.
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Ndindi Nyoro calls for united opposition to 'send President Ruto home' in 2027 elections
People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro is calling for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging leaders to set aside their differences and rally behind a single presidential candidate.
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Kakamega mothers to get Sh80m maternal health unit in 36 weeks
The facility will include a neonatal unit, a theatre and a kangaroo care centre to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to care for mothers and newborns.
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How KeRRA is advancing rural roads through fresh funding and new tenders
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority has stepped up activity across its rural road program, with contractor payments, new tenders and progress on key projects.
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Oburu fires warning at 'outsiders' meddling in ODM-UDA talks
Oburu said he had observed attempts by some individuals, including non-ODM members, to influence how the party should negotiate with UDA.
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Oburu rejects unsolicited advice from outsiders, reaffirms ODM’s position on UDA talks
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Oginga has reaffirmed the party’s position on negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting that the full implementation of the 10-point agenda remains non-negotiable.…
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Ruto: Africa-Russia ties should drive jobs, technology and industries
The President invited Russia to work with African countries to build productive capacity, citing areas such as the African Continental Free Trade Area
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‘Reckless and dangerous’: Vivo Energy speaks after man filmed spraying fuel on car
Vivo Energy did not disclose whether the individuals captured in the footage had been identified or whether any arrests had been made by the time of publication
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Woman found buried in shallow grave, husband arrested in Kajiado
Detectives in Isinya, Kajiado County, arrested a man suspected of murdering his 34-year-old wife, Farida Peter Sangka, and attempting to conceal the crime by burying her body in a shallow grave at their farm in Entarakuet. The discovery…
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Koruson 2 Wind and Solar Power Project in South Africa Delivers 520MW Renewable Energy
Koruson 2 Wind and Solar Project in South Africa has reached full commercial operation. It adds 520 MW of wind and solar power to the national grid. Envusa Energy, a joint venture between Anglo American and EDF power solutions, developed…
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DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options
DoorDash will acquire grocery delivery firm Instacart in a $17bn (£12.8bn) deal, creating a behemoth that will bring more meals, quick-need purchases and big weekly shops directly to customers. DoorDash said the deal, expected to be final…
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Kenyan court urged to extradite Brian Kiplagat to UK over girlfriend’s alleged murder
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has urged the court to order the extradition of Brian Kiprop Kiplagat to the United Kingdom, where he is wanted over the alleged murder of fellow Kenyan Marianne Kilonzi.
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