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Seven women detained in Accra for selling decorative “money bouquets” made from cedi notes

Ghanaian police arrested seven women in Accra for selling cake and floral decorations made from Ghanaian cedi banknotes, a practice the Bank …

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Mazingira Week 2026 Calls on Kenyans to Plant 17.24 Million Trees and Clean Communities

Kenya’s Mazingira Week, running from Oct 5‑10, urges households, schools and institutions to plant millions of trees and undertake clean‑up actions, with …

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Kenya signs Ksh390 billion MOU for electric vehicle assembly and charging network

Kenya has sealed a Ksh390 billion memorandum of understanding to build EV assembly plants, solar‑powered charging hubs and a digital fleet platform, …

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Kenya and Azerbaijan seek deeper trade and green‑energy cooperation after President Ruto’s Baku visit

Kenya and Azerbaijan are expanding ties in agriculture, renewable energy and technology, aiming to open new markets for Kenyan exporters and attract …

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Marua Interchange Reduces Congestion on Kenol‑Sagana‑Marua Corridor

The new Marua interchange replaces a busy T‑junction, easing traffic flow in Nyeri while prompting calls for clearer signage and pedestrian facilities.

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Airtel Money to launch Mastercard‑powered virtual card, expanding Kenya’s mobile‑money services

Airtel Money plans to introduce the Global Pay Card, a Mastercard virtual card that will let Kenyan users pay overseas merchants directly …

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Cabinet Secretary Murkomen Announces Passport Registration Centres in Nyeri and Malindi

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed that Nyeri and Malindi will soon host full passport registration centres, extending Kenya’s decentralisation of travel‑document …

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Zambia and United States Finalise $3.6 bn Health Partnership After Data‑Sharing Row

Zambia and the United States will sign a five‑year, $3.6 billion health agreement on Thursday, removing earlier demands for Zambia to share …

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Hemingways Nairobi Joins The Leading Hotels of the World, Kenya’s First LHW Member

Luxury boutique Hemingways Nairobi has become the first Kenyan property in The Leading Hotels of the World network, linking the hotel to …

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Kenol‑Sagana‑Marwa Highway Nears Completion, Driving Jobs and Trade in Central Kenya

The 84‑km Kenol‑Sagana‑Marwa road, now over 99% finished, is creating employment and expanding market access for residents along the corridor.

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UN Volunteerism Lecture at MKU Highlights Tech‑Driven Community Service

United Nations Outreach Director Maher Nasser addressed a public lecture at Mount Kenya University, urging youth to use technology and volunteerism to …

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Southwire Starts $256 Million Starkville Plant Expansion to Boost Wire Production

Southwire broke ground on a $256 million, 380,000‑sq‑ft expansion in Starkville, Mississippi, creating 130 jobs and targeting LEED Silver certification as data‑center …

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