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UASU ends four‑week lecturers’ strike after KSh20 bn deal, classes to resume Nov 2

The Universities Academic Staff Union has called off its nationwide strike following a KSh20 billion agreement with the government, directing lecturers to …

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Kenswitch partners with PayU’s Wibmo to add EMV 3‑DSecure authentication for online card payments

Kenswitch will give its connected banks access to Wibmo’s Access Control Server, enabling real‑time risk checks and 3‑D Secure verification for eligible …

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World Bank warns that poor planning and infrastructure gaps could curb Africa’s urban growth

A new World Bank report says inadequate transport, unplanned peripheral expansion and neglected small towns risk undermining the economic potential of Africa’s …

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UASU and KUSU End Weeks‑Long University Staff Strike After Government Concessions

The Universities Academic Staff Union and Kenya Universities Staff Union called off their nationwide strike on Sept. 26 following a settlement that …

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Uganda and Kenya sign four MoUs to ease tourism travel and trade at Mombasa summit

At the Uganda‑Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit in Mombasa, the two countries signed four memoranda linking travel agents, tour operators and …

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Tribunal lifts suspension, allowing Ukombozi Alliance registration to proceed

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has removed the restraining orders that blocked the registration of the Ukombozi Alliance, enabling the Registrar of …

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Edwin Sifuna outlines constitutional, fiscal reforms for Linda Mwananchi movement ahead of November convention

Edwin Sifuna pledged constitutionalism, a Sh500 billion budget cut and tax relief on fuel and electricity as the Linda Mwananchi movement prepares …

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UK Opens Applications for New Refugee Sponsorship and Study Routes

The UK Home Office began accepting charity applications on 29 October 2026 for two refugee pathways, with the first arrivals not expected …

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Kenafric Ventures launches $10 million fund to back African consumer start‑ups

Kenafric Group has unveiled a $10 million venture fund offering $100,000‑$2 million investments and operational support to early‑stage African consumer businesses.

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IsDBI delivers three Islamic‑finance training programmes to over 60 Central Bank of Libya staff

From 4‑22 October 2026, the Islamic Development Bank Institute ran three specialised capacity‑building courses for more than 60 senior Central Bank of …

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Donor Funding Tightening Puts Kenya’s Digital Farm Services at Risk

Leaders at Nairobi’s AgriFin Learning Event warned that without lasting financing, digital tools for weather, market prices and credit could collapse, affecting …

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Colorado backup quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis hospitalized after medical emergency, family confirms

Julian “JuJu” Lewis was taken to hospital following a medical emergency at the University of Colorado’s athletic facility, his father announced on …

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