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Nairobi Water announces 24‑hour pipeline shutdown affecting Westlands, Kibera, Kilimani and other estates

A 24‑hour emergency shutdown of the NCT‑Kigoro‑Gigiri‑Kabete pipeline will cut water supply to dozens of Nairobi neighbourhoods, with residents urged to conserve …

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Bluecore Energy buys enriched uranium after $50 million seed round

Long Beach startup Bluecore Energy purchased 4.95% enriched uranium hexafluoride, moving its floating nuclear power plant project forward following a recent $50 …

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California Engineer Sentenced to Probation After Hidden‑Camera Video Shows Cadmium Contamination of Colleague’s Water Bottle

A Berkeley metallurgist pleaded no contest to poisoning after footage captured him adding cadmium to a coworker’s bottle, leading to a two‑year …

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Health Ministry bans export of Ebola victims’ bodies, sets strict handling rules

Kenya’s Ministry of Health issued a Gazette notice prohibiting the repatriation of Ebola-related bodies and outlining detailed protocols for transport, testing and …

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Rwanda advances nuclear programme, targeting SMR by early 2030s and agricultural applications

Rwanda moves to Phase 2 of its IAEA‑backed nuclear plan, preparing Small Modular Reactor contracts and exploring isotopic techniques for food security …

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Cabinet Secretary Wandayi says Kenya’s fuel supply secure despite rising global oil prices

Energy Minister Opiyo Wandayi assures Kenyans that petroleum stocks remain adequate and fuel deliveries continue on schedule, even as Middle‑East tensions push …

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FIFPRO report shows 49% of women footballers consider early exit over pay and mental health

A FIFPRO Global Employment Report finds nearly half of professional women footballers are contemplating early retirement due to financial strain and psychological …

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Kenya Meteorological Service issues 24‑hour forecast warning of rain in 18 counties and strong winds in eight

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority released a 24‑hour forecast on 13 Oct 2026 warning rain across 18 counties and winds above 25 …

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Seaway7 to Start Inter‑Array Cable Laying for 2.9 GW Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm

Seaway7 will deploy three vessels to install roughly 500 km of 66 kV inter‑array cables at the Hornsea 3 wind farm off …

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Court of Appeal lifts orders halting Kenya‑US health framework amid concerns for millions

Kenya’s Court of Appeal set aside High Court orders blocking the health cooperation framework with the United States, citing risks to essential …

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African NOCs Sign Cape Town Declaration to Boost Regional Energy Cooperation

At African Energy Week 2026, national oil companies across Africa endorsed a non‑binding Cape Town Declaration to deepen trade, refining and digital …

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Aurion Capital signs MoU with Gabon and SEEG for up to 450 MW integrated energy programme

Aurion Capital Holdings and Gabon's SEEG have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 150‑450 MW gas‑to‑power platform, financed by private …

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