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Nithio injects $29 million into MAX to accelerate electric two‑wheelers and charging networks in Africa

Nithio’s $29 million Series B3 investment in Lagos‑based MAX will fund electric motorcycle roll‑outs, solar‑powered charging and battery‑swap stations across Nigeria, Ghana …

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Baba Talisha’s wife shares health update as TikTok star remains bedridden

TikTok creator Baba Talisha is confined to bed with worsening eyesight and light sensitivity; his wife Miss Wanjey now handles his business …

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KRA orders First Community Bank to remit KSh 623,389,105 from ex‑Nairobi governor Mike Sonko’s accounts

The Kenya Revenue Authority has issued an agency notice demanding KSh 623,389,105 from accounts held by former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko, covering …

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Puget Sound Energy Begins Construction of 130‑MW Battle Butte Solar Project in Montana

Puget Sound Energy has started building the 130‑MW Battle Butte Solar farm near Rapelje, Montana, aiming for mid‑2028 commissioning and creating about …

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Former Nairobi PC Davis Chelogoi convicted in Sh1.3 billion Lower Kabete land fraud

A Nairobi magistrate found former provincial commissioner Davis Chelogoi guilty of five offences in a Sh1.3 billion land fraud involving a 7.39‑hectare …

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IMF urges Kenya to curb broad fuel subsidies and tighten debt management

The IMF’s October 2026 Regional Economic Outlook warns Kenya against expansive fuel subsidies and unsustainable borrowing, recommending targeted aid and debt repayment.

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KEBS warns against using S‑Mark on khat‑infused “jaba juice”

KEBS alerts manufacturers and traders that its Standardization Mark cannot be applied to khat‑based beverages marketed as jaba juice, and outlines verification …

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IMF projects Sub‑Saharan Africa to grow 4.5% in 2026, highlights ten fastest economies

The IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook forecasts a 4.5% growth rate for Sub‑Saharan Africa, outpacing the global average, and lists the …

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WMO urges Kenya to bridge gap between weather warnings and early action

The World Meteorological Organisation calls for improved access to warnings, media partnerships and community‑driven services to turn forecasts into actionable steps in …

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Saudi Arabia Details Housing, Furnishing, Transport and Air‑Ticket Allowances for Eligible Foreign Workers

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources outlines lump‑sum housing, one‑off furnishing, monthly transport and air‑ticket benefits for foreign workers under specific contract …

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PPK leader urges VAT removal and levy reallocation to cut fuel prices

Ndindi Nyoro of the People’s Party of Kenya calls for scrapping the 16% fuel VAT and using part of the Petroleum Development …

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TikTok activist Ezra Gacheru hospitalised, alleges three police abductions and torture

Ezra Gacheru, known for confronting traffic police over bribery, says he was abducted three times, tortured and denied legal aid, and now …

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