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KRA proposes using government pending bills to recover unpaid taxes from businesses

The Kenya Revenue Authority plans to offset outstanding tax liabilities against government debts owed to suppliers, aiming to boost revenue after missing …

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High Court Urges Review of Kibabii University’s Honorary Doctorate for Governor Lusaka

The High Court has declared urgency in a petition by COFEK challenging Kibabii University’s plan to award an honorary doctorate to sitting …

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African Universities Can Spark Social Change Through Intrapreneurship, Entrepreneurship and Extrapreneurship

Research using the University of Cape Town shows African universities can drive social innovation via three pathways: intrapreneurship, social entrepreneurship and extrapreneurship.

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Libya‑to‑Crete migrant route sees surge as smugglers shift tactics

Around 20,000 migrants have attempted the Libya‑to‑Crete crossing this year, with 710 people recorded on a single day in October, as smugglers …

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Model predicts drought‑driven livestock losses will widen wealth gaps in southern Africa

A new agent‑based simulation shows climate‑induced droughts could cut livestock numbers and deepen inequality, but combined weather forecasts and feed interventions may …

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East African Community’s Combined GDP Tops Nigeria’s in 2026

IMF October 2026 projections put the eight EAC economies at $490.9 billion, outpacing Nigeria’s $386.7 billion nominal GDP by $104.3 billion.

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KPLC schedules planned power cuts in Nairobi, Kajiado, Siaya and Nyeri on Oct 31

Kenya Power will interrupt electricity in parts of Nairobi, Kajiado, Siaya and Nyeri on Saturday, Oct 31, with outages lasting up to …

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Kenya Refutes Saudi Travel Ban Amid Contained Ebola Cluster

Kenya’s health ministry says the Ebola outbreak is limited to a single cluster with no community spread, challenging Saudi Arabia’s travel restrictions.

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CIC Insurance Group launches USSD, app and portal for self‑service insurance access

CIC Insurance Group introduced a USSD code (*304#), a mobile app and an online portal on Oct 28, 2026, to let individuals …

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CBK outlines AI-driven tools to boost inflation tracking and economic forecasting

The Central Bank of Kenya is piloting AI applications across its departments to enhance price monitoring, nowcasting and forecast accuracy, while stressing …

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CBK rolls out AI strategy to sharpen inflation forecasts and real‑time economic monitoring

The Central Bank of Kenya is piloting almost 300 AI use cases across 14 departments in 2026, targeting better inflation modelling, now‑casting …

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CBK pushes KSh5 billion capital target for banks despite extended deadline

Governor Kamau Thugge says only a few banks may struggle to meet the KSh5 billion capital requirement for December 2026 as the …

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