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African Development Bank and Germany Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Africa’s Rail Networks

The African Development Bank Group and Germany’s BMZ have signed a letter of intent to cooperate on railway development, starting with a …

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Health Ministry outlines HMIS transition timeline for public, faith‑based and private facilities

The Ministry of Health says all public Level 2‑4 facilities have moved to the Health Management Information System, with a deadline of …

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Sudan moves ex‑president Omar al‑Bashir to Omdurman military hospital

Omar al‑Bashir, Sudan’s former president, has been transferred from Merowe to Aliaa Specialist Military Hospital in Omdurman for medical tests, his lawyer …

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World Bank flags high power costs, taxes and corruption as key barriers to private investment in Kenya

The World Bank’s latest private‑sector diagnostic warns that steep electricity tariffs, frequent outages, heavy tax burdens and corruption are deterring firms from …

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University Students Lead Four‑Day Debate on Preventing Youth Radicalisation Ahead of 2027 Election

Students from 21 Kenyan universities are debating the roles of faith groups, NGOs, schools and individuals in stopping youth recruitment into violent …

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Visa limits and high intra‑African fares threaten Africa’s MICE revenue growth

Industry leaders at the 9th Africa MICE Summit warned that restrictive visa policies and costly regional flights could cost the continent billions …

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Five Civilians Killed and 47 Injured in Drone Strike on Kordofan University Dormitory, Sudan

A drone attack on Kordofan University dormitory in El Obeid on Oct. 1 killed five civilians and wounded 47, with the Sudan …

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Airtel Money London IPO priced at $7 bn – what Kenyan investors need to know

Airtel Money’s London listing is set at $2.60 per share, valuing the fintech at $7 bn, but Kenyan investors are excluded from …

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Health Ministry assures patients of uninterrupted care as digital HMIS rollout progresses

The Ministry of Health says no patient will be denied treatment while public, faith‑based and private facilities transition to the new Health …

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Moody’s says Kenyan banks’ sovereign bond holdings cap credit strength despite profit gains

Moody’s notes that Kenyan banks’ large government‑bond portfolios keep their credit ratings at or below the country’s B3 sovereign rating even as …

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Airtel Money sets £1.96 price for London IPO, targeting 16.5% public float

Airtel Money will list on the London Stock Exchange on Oct. 14 at £1.96 per share, aiming for a £5.3 billion valuation …

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EACC Chair urges digital automation of wealth declarations to curb conflict‑of‑interest corruption

EACC Chair Dr David Oginde called for automating Kenya’s wealth‑declaration system and linking it to public‑service platforms during a workshop in Naivasha, …

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