Kenya
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Kenya Power Announces Planned Outages in Three Counties for Maintenance
Kenya Power to conduct maintenance in Kajiado, Siaya, and Nyeri counties on Saturday, causing scheduled outages.
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Construction Delays: Rironi-Naivasha Highway Opening Postponed to December
The Rironi-Naivasha highway section, initially set to open on October 31, will now be opened in December, Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced.
Kenya
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Nearly 60pc of buildings in Kenya fail safety checks
A government report reveals that over half of buildings inspected in Kenya between July 2025 and April 2026 are not structurally sound, raising fears over public safety.
Kenya
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Kenya's Building Safety Crisis: Report Highlights Flaws in Design, Approvals, and Oversight
A government report reveals that Kenya's buildings are at risk of collapse due to cost-cutting, unqualified practitioners, and weak oversight.
Kenya
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NACADA Arrests 3 Suspects in Jericho Estate Bhang Bust, Seizes 1,002 Rolls
Kenyan authorities arrest 3 suspects and seize 1,002 rolls of suspected bhang in a raid on a Nairobi residential property.
Kenya
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Bread Prices in Uganda Rise to Nearly KSh 200, Bakers Cite Rising Costs
Uganda bread prices surge due to increased wheat flour and diesel costs.
Kenya
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Dangote Group Taps Spanish Firm for Hydrogen Units in Ethiopia's $4 Billion Fertiliser Complex
Nigeria's Dangote Group contracts Spain's Técnicas Reunidas for hydrogen reformers in Ethiopia's $4 billion Gode fertiliser plant.
Kenya
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IEBC Clarifies Disqualification of Foreign Applicants in CEO Recruitment
Kenya's IEBC confirms all foreign applicants were disqualified from CEO recruitment due to citizenship requirements.
Kenya
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Kenyan High Court Allows Mike Sonko to Remain NEDP Leader
Kenya's High Court declines to suspend Mike Sonko as NEDP leader pending eligibility ruling
Kenya
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Russia Seeks Stronger Ties with Africa, But What Are the Continent's Gains?
Russia hosts the Third Russia-Africa Summit, seeking stronger ties with the continent, but experts question what Africa has gained so far.
Kenya
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World Cities Day: Building Sustainable Urban Centres
World Cities Day highlights need for sustainable, inclusive urban centres
Kenya
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IEBC defends 304-name list after foreigners query
Kenya's IEBC clarifies only citizens were shortlisted for Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer