Airtel Africa customer base shoots to 179.4 million as it prepares for listing on stock market

Airtel Africa customer base shoots to 179.4 million as it prepares for listing on stock market

The group’s revenues of $4.667 billion rose by 24.6 per cent in constant currency and 28.3 per cent in reported currency, as currency appreciation supported the strong underlying business fundamentals.

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High Court approves phased duty-free rice imports to bridge current huge national deficit

High Court approves phased duty-free rice imports to bridge current huge national deficit

However, the court noted that the government had demonstrated that imports were necessary to address a national rice deficit and prevent a looming shortage. Justice Muriithi observed that Kenya’s current rice production cannot meet domestic demand, forcing the country to rely heavily on imports to bridge the gap.

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Elders in West Pokot warned against using alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to shield child defilers

Elders in West Pokot warned against using alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to shield child defilers

Kapenguria Law Courts Principal Magistrate (PM) and Head of Station Stellah Telewa emphasised that the children’s court is now fully operational, and all children-related matters will be addressed judiciously.

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Men turn up for screening as Kenya intensifies nationwide fight against cervical, prostate cancer

Men turn up for screening as Kenya intensifies nationwide fight against cervical, prostate cancer

Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding cancer awareness, screening and treatment programmes nationwide, saying similar medical camps will continue to be rolled out to ensure no Kenyan is left behind.

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Chuka Girls High School in central Kenya closed after parents complain about ‘terrorist principal’

Chuka Girls High School in central Kenya closed after parents complain about ‘terrorist principal’

Concerns were also raised over the school’s academic performance. Doreen Odhiambo claimed parents were not officially informed of the school’s 2025 KCSE results, which allegedly dropped from a mean score of 7.2 to 5.7.

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Uganda’s 2026vpresidential election sums up how the country evolved from a banana republic 40 years ago to a monstrous garrison

Uganda’s 2026vpresidential election sums up how the country evolved from a banana republic 40 years ago to a monstrous garrison

The primary mechanism for circumventing public interest is the transformation of the state into a garrison, where security apparatuses are designed for regime preservation rather than public protection.

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