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SynergyRED seeks approval for $1.4 bn Warradarge solar‑battery hybrid in Western Australia
Synergy Renewable Energy Development has lodged a development application for a 500 MW solar farm and 500 MW battery storage system at …
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Wajir man isolated after suspected viral haemorrhagic fever linked to DRC travel
Health officials in Wajir have placed a 20‑year‑old man in isolation and begun contact tracing after he fell ill following a trip …
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Spotify launches audiobook service in Kenya as part of 180‑market expansion
Spotify will make audiobooks available to Kenyan listeners by the end of 2026, offering subscription add‑ons and individual purchases across more than …
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Geely signs $3 bn EV manufacturing MoU with Kenya, targeting 150,000 units annually
Kenya and Chinese automaker Geely have agreed on a $3 billion electric‑vehicle project that could produce 150,000 vehicles a year and generate …
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African Union’s Committee of Ten intensifies push for permanent UN Security Council seats and veto rights
Kenya and the AU’s Committee of Ten met UN General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman in New York, urging two permanent African seats …
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HACO Industries signs Ghana manufacturing deal as part of Africa‑wide expansion plan
Kenyan consumer‑goods group HACO Industries signed a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Ghana’s Ayewa Aberfur on Oct 5, aiming to produce Amara …
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Kenyan IT graduate arrested over alleged KSh 57.5 million fraud at NCBA Rwanda
Kenyan IT graduate Evans Nandwa was arrested and arraigned in Nairobi after the DCI alleges he altered NCBA Rwanda’s code to siphon …
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Nairobi driver walks CBD with toddler, seeks any work after two years of unemployment
Felix, a driver with nine years' experience, has been jobless since 2024 and is now carrying his three‑year‑old daughter through Nairobi’s CBD …
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Unilever invests $540,000 in 800kW solar plant at Nairobi factory to cut power costs
Unilever has spent roughly $540,000 on an 800‑kilowatt solar system at its Nairobi plant, aiming to save about $230,000 a year as …
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Kenya approves first GDR for Dangote Refinery IPO, opening cross‑border investment to local investors
The Capital Markets Authority cleared a Global Depositary Receipt structure on Oct 5, letting Kenyan investors buy Dangote Petroleum Refinery shares on …
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Kenya Power rolls out seven safety rules for all staff during Customer Service Week
Kenya Power unveiled seven mandatory safety and health rules for employees and contractors, aiming to streamline operations and cut workplace fatalities.
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Uasin Gishu youth tap affordable housing scheme to build early assets
Young residents of Uasin Gishu County are registering for the government’s Affordable Housing Programme, paying modest deposits and monthly instalments to secure …