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Switzerland bans purchase, import and transit of Sudan‑origin gold and related services

Effective Thursday, Switzerland will prohibit buying, importing and moving Sudanese gold and will bar related services and certain mining chemicals, aligning with …

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IEBC clarifies voter registration kits at Kenyatta University amid viral video

The IEBC says its voter registration kits at Kenyatta University are part of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration, not a venue for …

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Justice sector urged to embed accessibility in AI and digital services

Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola called for institutional accessibility champions as Kenya’s justice system expands AI and digital tools, warning against exclusion …

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Nairobi maps 246 flood‑prone sites, warns up to 25,000 households of risk

Nairobi County has identified 246 flood hotspots and cautioned that between 22,000 and 25,000 households could be affected during the upcoming short‑rains …

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AU Dismisses Burundian Ambassador After He Criticised Kenya’s Trader Crackdown

The African Union Commission has dismissed Ambassador Fred Gateretse Ngoga following his public criticism of Kenya’s enforcement against undocumented foreign traders, as …

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National Infrastructure Fund’s plan to channel pension savings into Kenya’s infrastructure projects

James Mworia proposes using the National Infrastructure Fund’s income and a listed vehicle to attract pension and bank capital for commercial infrastructure, …

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CBK drafts D‑SIB framework to tighten oversight of large banks

The Central Bank of Kenya seeks public comment on a draft framework that would label certain banks as Domestic Systemically Important Banks, …

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Anti‑Counterfeit Authority seizes suspected fake toothpaste and cosmetics in Nairobi

The Anti‑Counterfeit Authority confiscated counterfeit Sensodyne toothpaste, toothbrushes and Nivea cosmetics in Nairobi’s CBD, warning of health risks from substandard personal care …

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Merali family takes 50% stake in Sh330.36 million pharmaceutical glass bottle plant at Dongo Kundu SEZ

Through Zaigham Investments, the Merali family will own half of a Sh330.36 million glass‑bottle facility on six hectares in Mombasa’s Dongo Kundu …

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Angola Unveils 2050 Hydrocarbon Strategy as Africa Energy Bank Set for November Launch

Angola’s new 2025‑2050 oil and gas plan projects over $70 billion in upstream investment, while the Africa Energy Bank is slated to …

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Absa Bank Kenya Names Yusuf Omari Managing Director and CEO

Absa Bank Kenya confirmed Yusuf Omari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, after a board decision on 10 September …

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Saviynt appoints Dubai‑based Kamel Heus as Vice President of Sales for Middle East and Africa

Saviynt has named Kamel Heus, based in Dubai, to lead its sales across the Middle East and Africa, focusing on AI‑driven identity …

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