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Behati Prinsloo’s estimated $30 million net worth and its income sources

Namibian supermodel Behati Prinsloo’s wealth, estimated at $30 million, stems from modelling, design deals, a tequila brand and lucrative real‑estate transactions.

Info Kenya Newsroom Oct 1, 2026

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Aliko Dangote Wins African Energy Person of the Year 2026

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote was named African Energy Person of the Year 2026, recognized for his refinery’s expansion and impact on regional …

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From Lake Victoria to AI Startup: Homa Bay Native’s Rise to US Tech

Geoffrey Ouma Mak'Ouma, once an orphan selling firewood in Homa Bay, now leads US‑based AI firm NaviSmart AI after earning multiple Kenyan …

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National Payment System Bill proposes trust‑fund investments for M‑Pesa and Airtel Money wallets

Kenya’s draft National Payment System Bill would let mobile‑money operators invest customer‑held funds in government securities, but it does not guarantee that …

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Manufacturers push for local assembly ties to Kenya’s EV duty‑free incentive

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers urges that duty‑free entry for 100,000 electric vehicles be linked to local assembly, investment and jobs as …

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Trust challenges rise as Kenya’s digital commerce shifts to mobile chats and AI

Kenya’s e‑commerce is moving from web stores to WhatsApp, Instagram and AI‑driven tools, prompting new concerns over seller identity, fraud detection and …

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Dangote pledges guaranteed jobs for engineering graduates at Kenya’s $16 bn Lamu refinery

Aliko Dangote has promised employment for all holders of engineering degrees, diplomas or technical qualifications at the KSh 2.2 trillion Lamu refinery, …

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Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s Mavueni Complex Expands into Multi‑Sector Business Hub

Pastor Ezekiel Odero’s New Life Prayer Centre in Kilifi has grown into a 65‑acre mixed‑use development that includes schools, a petrol station, …

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Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo killed in Marondera helicopter crash

Zimbabwe’s prominent entrepreneur Wicknell Chivayo died on September 30, 2026 after a helicopter crashed near Marondera, killing all seven aboard.

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El Niño rains threaten Nairobi’s street families amid ID gaps and limited shelter

As heavy rains approach, Nairobi’s street‑connected families face heightened flood risk, lack of identification and scarce safe shelters, prompting calls for better …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 30, 2026

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Kenya Meteorological Service issues five‑day rain outlook for all counties, Oct 1‑5

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority released a five‑day forecast on Sept 29, outlining light to moderate showers in several regions and dry …

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Kenyan professor Grace Jepkemboi Komol named UAB President's Teaching Award recipient

Dr Grace Jepkemboi Komol of the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been selected as one of twelve faculty to receive the …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 30, 2026