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Dangote eyes plastics, power industries around Lamu refinery
ong the products expected from the facility is polypropylene, which he said could help meet the needs of Kenya’s plastics manufacturers.
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President Ruto orders national school feeding programme for 2027
The President directed the Ministry of Education to work with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the National Treasury and other relevant agencies to put in place the systems needed before the progra...
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Morocco names Fatima Zahra Mansouri as first woman Prime Minister
Mansouri’s appointment follows the PAM’s victory in the September 23 legislative elections, where the party secured 97 of the 395 seats in Morocco’s House of Representatives.
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Israeli fire kills six in Gaza, including senior Hamas commander
Hamas said Beik was a "member of the General Military Council of the al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas's military wing) and commander of the Northern Brigade"
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Counties’ bank accounts hit 6,503 as treasury faces cash control challenge
County governments are required to maintain their main bank accounts at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Commercial accounts are allowed for specific purposes, but the County Treasury must first issue written a...
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UN extends Haiti anti-gang force mandate to March 2027
The resolution passed on Tuesday with 12 members voting in support, while Russia, China and Pakistan abstained. The extension will keep the Gang Suppression Force deployed until March 31, 2027.
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Dangote explains why Lamu beat Mombasa, Tanga for Sh2t refinery
The Nigerian billionaire said the refinery idea took shape during a meeting with President William Ruto in Nairobi. The two were initially discussing fertiliser supplies before the conversation turned to the po...
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IPOA takes over case involving Lumakanda police officer accused of defiling minor
The authority said investigators are continuing with further inquiries as they gather more evidence. The ongoing work includes recording additional statements, extracting and analysing available CCTV footage an...
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Man City found guilty of £830m ‘sham’ funding scheme
The findings were detailed in a redacted report published by the Premier League on Tuesday, days after the League confirmed that City had been found guilty of most of the 115 financial breaches it faced.
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Rain expected in 32 counties from September 29 to October 5
The department's latest outlook comes as meteorologists assess the role of ocean temperatures in determining the distribution and intensity of rainfall expected during the October-December period.
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EPRA: 22 killed, 188 injured in petroleum and LPG accidents
Petroleum tankers were involved in 77 accidents, making up 63.6 per cent of all the cases reported. The incidents resulted in 17 deaths and 135 injuries.
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Kindiki orders crackdown on illicit alcohol, tougher controls on legal drinks
Kindiki urged security agencies to remain focused on enforcing the law despite political pressure, saying the fight against illicit alcohol and drugs should not be turned into a political issue.