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El Niño‑linked rain shortfalls threaten Ethiopia’s main Meher harvest and food security

FEWS NET warns that rainfall deficits of over 50 % of average jeopardise Ethiopia’s Meher harvest, pushing many regions toward crisis‑level food …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 18, 2026

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Kenya rolls out near‑real‑time digital animal disease surveillance system with US backing

The upgraded Kenya Animal Biosurveillance System (KABS 2.0) now gathers animal disease reports across all 47 counties, linking them to lab results …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 18, 2026

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EAC posts Sh38.9 billion trade surplus in Q2 2026 as exports surge

The East African Community recorded a Sh38.9 billion trade surplus in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a 41.3% jump in …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 18, 2026

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Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, key architect of western water policy, dies

Jon Kyl, former U.S. senator from Arizona and influential water‑policy legislator, died on Wednesday night after a neurological disorder.

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 18, 2026

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Afreximbank and ZEP‑RE sign three‑year MoU to boost trade‑risk training across Africa

Afreximbank and ZEP‑RE have formalised a three‑year partnership to develop digital learning, professional courses and research aimed at strengthening trade and risk‑management …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 18, 2026

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I&M Bank partners with Surecomp to digitise trade finance, starting in Kenya

I&M Bank will roll out Surecomp’s DOKA‑NG and RIVO platforms in Kenya, aiming to speed up cross‑border trade for corporate and SME …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 17, 2026

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Blue Energy files NRC construction permit for 2.5 GW hybrid gas‑nuclear project in Texas

Blue Energy has submitted the first part of a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission construction permit for a phased 2.5 GW gas‑to‑nuclear plant …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 17, 2026

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Nation Media Group announces senior editorial reshuffle in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

Nation Media Group has reassigned senior editors across its East African outlets, naming Joe Ageyo to lead Uganda, Harry Misiko as acting …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 17, 2026

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Bolt Comfort rides expand sixfold, now serving Mombasa

Bolt reports a six‑fold rise in Comfort ride volume and a near‑tripling of drivers since June 2025, with the premium service now …

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Absa Bank Kenya celebrates Nairobi’s win to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

Absa Bank Kenya praised Athletics Kenya, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Kenyan athletes after Nairobi secured the 2029 World Athletics Championships, …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 17, 2026

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TikTok asks Kenyan creators to submit tax details ahead of withholding deductions

TikTok is rolling out a tax‑status form for Kenyan creators, indicating possible 5% or 20% withholding on eligible earnings, though exact start …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 17, 2026

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Bank of Baroda’s Kenyan Property Faces Auction and Arrest Warrant Amid Global Legal Pressures

A Kenyan court has slated Bank of Baroda’s property for auction within two weeks and issued an arrest warrant, while its Indian …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 17, 2026