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Study Links Higher Lithium Levels in Drinking Water to Increased Risk of Rare Childhood Heart Condition

Analysis of data from over 2.3 million children finds a 71 % higher odds of Wolff‑Parkinson‑White syndrome in areas with the highest …

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Cabinet Secretary Joho tells police to stand down as fishermen work in Lake Nakuru amid health alerts

At a Nakuru empowerment event, Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho instructed police not to arrest lake fishermen, despite repeated agency warnings that fish …

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Australia Tightens Student Visa Rules, Limiting Switches for Temporary Visa Holders

From 2 October 2026, most temporary visa holders in Australia can no longer apply for a subclass 500 student visa, with tighter …

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Namibia tops Africa’s road‑quality ranking for 2026, Kenya ranks seventh

The World Economic Forum’s 2019‑based road‑quality scores, republished in the 2025‑26 VizAtlas, place Namibia first with 5.3/7, while Kenya ties with Senegal …

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New Zealand Tightens Partnership Visa Rules with 18‑Year Minimum Age Requirement

From 25 September 2026, Immigration New Zealand will require both partners in partnership visa applications to be at least 18, affecting nine …

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NTSA issues three‑point safety checklist for school transporters as term ends

The National Transport and Safety Authority has warned drivers to test lights, inspect tyres and service brakes before ferrying learners during the …

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DOE grants up to $50 million for Appalachian Power transmission upgrades in western Virginia

The U.S. Energy Department will fund up to $50 million to rebuild about 14 miles of lines and add smart sensors, with …

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Pesapal and Drift Consult launch RACK platform for Kenyan retailers and hospitality firms

Pesapal teams up with Drift Consult to roll out RACK, a unified sales, inventory and payment system aimed at small and medium‑size …

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Zero‑PAYE Threshold Raised to KSh 32,800 – What It Means for Salaried Kenyans

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the zero PAYE tax threshold will increase to KSh 32,800 per month, offering full salary relief …

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Princeton PhD graduate still jobless after 2,300 applications

Jack Weis, a Princeton chemical engineering PhD, has applied to over 2,300 jobs since graduating in 2024 but remains unemployed, highlighting challenges …

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Safaricom’s M‑PESA Jumbe lets shop owners delegate payment alerts to staff

M‑PESA Jumbe enables small‑business owners to nominate up to 50 staff members to receive transaction alerts on their own phones, keeping balances …

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Co-op Bank Wins Africa WaterCredits Award After Disbursing KSh4.39 bn for WASH Projects

Co-operative Bank of Kenya received the Leadership in Water Infrastructure and Finance Award after financing KSh4.39 billion in water, sanitation and hygiene …

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