How African universities can drive social change beyond teaching and research
Universities cannot position themselves simply as outsiders arriving to “solve” society’s problems. Social innovation requires reciprocal relationships in.
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Xiao Xiao Xu’s Wedding: How Thousands Answered an Orphan’s Invite
In rural Yunnan, China, a 24-year-old groom feared his wedding day would be a lonely one. Known online as “Xiao Xiao Xu” (小小徐), or “Little Xu,” and named in some reports as Xu Chenghong, he had grown up without parents and with almost no…
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Eastleigh building collapse: Family clings to hope as missing woman's phone reachable
Nine days after the collapse of an 18-storey building in Eastleigh, families of the 16 people still missing are holding on to hope that their loved ones may be found alive.
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Gichana calls for peaceful campaigns as Manduku urges prayers ahead of 2027 polls
Kisii senatorial aspirant Don Bosco Gichana has called on politicians and their supporters to embrace tolerance and peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning against political intolerance and violence. Gichana said…
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Gov't moves to prevent Lakes Baringo, Bogoria from merging as water levels rise
The government has embarked on emergency interventions to restore the natural drainage systems around Lakes Baringo and Bogoria amid rising water levels that have submerged farmland, displaced communities and destroyed infrastructure.
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Inside Ksh.20 billion deal that ended lecturers strike
After four weeks of disrupted learning, lecturers in public universities are expected back in class on Monday following a Ksh.20 billion agreement with the government on the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
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Two dead, girl critical after three family members electrocuted at funeral in Tana River
Two people died while a 13-year-old girl is fighting for her life after three members of the same family were electrocuted during a funeral gathering in Maziwa area, Tana Delta Sub-County, Tana River County. The victims were identified as…
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More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo’s deadliest outbreak
More than 5,000 people have died from an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, government data shows. Eight of 26 provinces are now affected, with more than 10,300 confirmed cases. The outbreak, which started in May,…
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Starmer tells Dublin event Europe can no longer rely on US to ‘bankroll’ its defence
Sir Keir Starmer has said Europe should build a common security framework, warning the change in its defence relationship with the US is permanent rather than “an aberration of the Trump presidency”. The former prime minister was speaking…
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'Sifuna won't support you!' Kenya Kwanza leaders urge Kalonzo to back Ruto after heckling
Kenya Kwanza leaders have urged Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government side following his hostile reception during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement on Friday.
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Kalacha Church: Where biblical stories meet Northern Kenya’s heritage
The church’s biblical paintings and unusual architecture offer a different perspective on the heritage of the Chalbi Desert region.
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Linda Mwananchi leaders urge opposition to rally behind Sifuna's presidential candidature
Linda Mwananchi Movement leaders have called for unity within the opposition, urging political leaders to set aside their differences and agree on one formidable presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027…
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Brighton stun Man City at home
Third-placed Brighton ended their wait for a first ever away win against City at the 18th attempt to bolster dreams of challenging for the title.
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Girl swept by floods in Kajiado as hailstones destroy crops in Kericho
After weeks of anticipation, the weatherman says Friday's countrywide downpour marked the start of the rainy season, including the El Niño-inspired rains.
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'The time is now!' Defiant Kalonzo still confident in 2027 race despite heckling
A day after being heckled during Friday's Linda Mwananchi relaunch, Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka says he remains focused on his ultimate goal of becoming president.
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Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
Two analytics firms say they have robust intelligence pointing to a North Korean state-backed group as the likely culprit.
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New episode of Kandanda House power struggle series in offing as FKF calls for NEC meeting
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 31, 2026 – The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have called for a national executive committee (NEC) meeting on November 8 (Sunday next week) during which members are…
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ODM sustains push for deputy president position in deal with Ruto
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has reiterated that its political pact with President William Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will not come without conditions, with the Deputy President's seat emerging as one of…
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CEO Weekends: Erick Mkingule on Building Atlas Digital Systems into Africa’s SME Technology Powerhouse
Erick Mathew Mkingule started Atlas Digital Systems after watching family members and friends struggle to manage small businesses in Tanzania. Sales were recorded in notebooks, customer debts went untracked, and payments through mobile…
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Can the US build a competitive offshore wind industry amid growing policy uncertainty?
The US offshore wind industry is approaching a defining moment. After years of ambitious development targets, billions of dollars in investment and a growing pipeline of projects along the Atlantic coast, the industry is now confronting a…
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‘Misinformation’: Omtatah denies threat to challenge Linda Mwananchi Movement
The senator dismissed the circulating statement as misinformation intended to generate clicks and online engagement.
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Osceola Steel Plant Advances with US$1.9 Billion U. S. Steel Investment in Arkansas
U. S. Steel has broken ground on a US$1.9 billion direct reduced iron (DRI) production plant at its Big River Steel Works campus in Osceola, Arkansas. Announced on October 30, 2026, the project will expand the company’s steelmaking…
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Kabras Sugar boss to take over as new national 15s head coach after Paarwater departure
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 31, 2026 – Kabras Sugar head coach Carlos Katywa is set to take over as national men’s 15s team boss following the departure of his fellow countryman…
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Smuggling, power, profit: Irregular migration out of eastern Libya
There is currently more irregular migration between eastern Libya and Crete, Greece. It's raising questions as to what connects people smugglers with.
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