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Dangote to Sell Half of Lamu Refinery’s Electricity to Kenyan Govt
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Dangote to Sell Half of Lamu Refinery’s Electricity to Kenyan Govt

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said the planned refinery and industrial complex in Lamu will generate electricity, with half the power expected to be sold to the Kenyan government. Speaking during a tour of the Dangote Petroleum…

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After Chernobyl and Fukushima: Is Nuclear Power Actually Safe in 2026?
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After Chernobyl and Fukushima: Is Nuclear Power Actually Safe in 2026?

Fear of nuclear energy often runs deeper than the facts. But when we look beyond the disasters that dominate public memory, the picture is more complicated: and, in many respects, more reassuring. Ask Mama Wanjiku why she is suspicious of…

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US Govt Boosts DCI with Expertise to Crack Complex Crimes
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US Govt Boosts DCI with Expertise to Crack Complex Crimes

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) will benefit from enhanced forensic capabilities as 28 analysts at the National Police Service Forensic Laboratory (NPS-FL) undertake specialized training supported by the United States…

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Asian Billionaire Throws Lecture at Ruto Over UNGA Investment Pitch
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Asian Billionaire Throws Lecture at Ruto Over UNGA Investment Pitch

The President of MED21, an AI medicine company, Doanh Chau, has challenged President William Ruto’s investment pitch at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), questioning whether international speeches can translate into…

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KAA Recruits Dutch Flood Experts to Spare JKIA Another National Shame
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KAA Recruits Dutch Flood Experts to Spare JKIA Another National Shame

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) will pilot an Early Warning System at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), in collaboration with Haskoning Engineering and the Government of the Netherlands, as part of measures to strengthen…

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Headache for Sifuna as UDP Sets Rules for Party Takeover
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Headache for Sifuna as UDP Sets Rules for Party Takeover

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has set conditions for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to take up a leadership position in the party, insisting that any changes must follow its constitution and established procedures. In a statement on…

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What Uhuru Kenyatta Studied Before Building His Business Empire
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What Uhuru Kenyatta Studied Before Building His Business Empire

Before plunging into politics, former President Uhuru Kenyatta studied in Kenya and the United States, gained early banking experience, and later ventured into horticultural exports. Born on October 26, 1961, Kenyatta began his early…

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Women’s Higher Education in Africa: Progress, Gaps, and What Works
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Women’s Higher Education in Africa: Progress, Gaps, and What Works

Several African countries have demonstrated significant recent progress in expanding women’s participation in higher education, although the scale and nature of this progress differ across countries and academic fields. Where Progress Is…

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Kenya Moves Closer to First Oil as Key Equipment Arrives in Mombasa
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Kenya Moves Closer to First Oil as Key Equipment Arrives in Mombasa

Kenya’s South Lokichar oil project has reached a key stage after an onshore drilling rig arrived at the Port of Mombasa ahead of its planned deployment to Turkana County. The drilling rig was transported aboard MV Transit Sedanka from Duqm…

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Kindiki Hailed as Today’s Kibaki, Steps Up Mt Kenya Takeover
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Kindiki Hailed as Today’s Kibaki, Steps Up Mt Kenya Takeover

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been compared to the late President Mwai Kibaki, whom millions of Kenyans remember as one of the country’s most transformative leaders. On September 25, 2026, leaders from Nyeri County, Kibaki’s home,…

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State House Official Resigns with Immediate Effect
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State House Official Resigns with Immediate Effect

Paul Waiganjo has resigned as an advisor to President William Ruto on Development Matters, saying the position had become redundant and limited his ability to deliver the development agenda he had envisioned. Waiganjo announced his…

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Kenyans Locked Out of NTSA Services as Portal Stops Working
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Kenyans Locked Out of NTSA Services as Portal Stops Working

Kenyans have reported disruptions on the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) portal, with some users unable to access services since Friday morning. Several Kenyans raised concerns on social media, reporting that both the NTSA…

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16-Year-Old Kenyan Boxer Makes Olympics History
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16-Year-Old Kenyan Boxer Makes Olympics History

Sixteen-year-old Kenyan boxer Ella Demesi will compete at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. Ella qualified through Kenya’s youth boxing program and the international pathway for the Olympic Games. Her route to Dakar included…

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Ringoz Clears Air on Reports Its Snacks Contain Glue
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Ringoz Clears Air on Reports Its Snacks Contain Glue

Norda Industries Limited, which manufactures a range of popular snacks, including Ringoz, has explained why its corn rings turn into a sticky paste when crushed and mixed with water, after a viral social media video claimed the snack…

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Kizza Besigye’s Family Struck by Death of Adorable Child
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Kizza Besigye’s Family Struck by Death of Adorable Child

Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye’s family is mourning the death of his only grandson, Righteous Ariho Besigye, who died at the age of six while receiving treatment at Mulago Hospital in Kampala. Ariho, popularly known as Rai, was…

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