Industrialist Aliko Dangote ignores oil producing Nigeria for a $17 billion oil refinery in East Africa

Industrialist Aliko Dangote ignores oil producing Nigeria for a $17 billion oil refinery in East Africa

The proposed refinery is expected to cost between $15 billion and $17 billion, with a planned processing capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

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Siaya governor blames sharp dip in employment in western Kenya sugar belt on corrupt Ruto regime

Siaya governor blames sharp dip in employment in western Kenya sugar belt on corrupt Ruto regime

The Siaya county chief questioned why factories that once sustained thousands of livelihoods continue to operate intermittently while local youth remain unemployed.

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Schools and state functions in Africa stall in wake of Iran war despite continent’s rich oil resources

Schools and state functions in Africa stall in wake of Iran war despite continent’s rich oil resources

Across Africa, from north to south and from east to west, the war waged by the US and Israel on Iran is wreaking havoc, bringing to life the old cliché, “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.”

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Transport paralysed, five people killed by police as Kenya braces for violent election season ahead

Transport paralysed, five people killed by police as Kenya braces for violent election season ahead

Kenya’s fuel prices hit a record high on Friday, with the diesel price increasing by 23.5 per cent and gasoline by 8 per cent. The government attributed the previous price increase to the Iran war and its effects on energy supplies, but it reduced taxes to lessen the shock for consumers.

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Lab in eastern Congo under control of M23 rebels confirms Ebola case as countries border crossing

Lab in eastern Congo under control of M23 rebels confirms Ebola case as countries border crossing

Prosper Mulindwa, mayor of Rubavu District in Rwanda’s Western Province, told local media that the closure of the borders would remain in place for an indefinite period as part of measures aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola.

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Back to the Nile: How fishermen in Sudanese capital are recovering from ravages of war

Back to the Nile: How fishermen in Sudanese capital are recovering from ravages of war

Boats disappeared from river docks, markets shut down and thousands fled amid shelling and collapsing services. For months, Ali could not reach the river.

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CIA whistle-blower fears retaliation as Rand Paul promises more Covid cover-up news next week

CIA whistle-blower fears retaliation as Rand Paul promises more Covid cover-up news next week

CIA whistle-blower James E. Erdman III, who testified Wednesday that Dr Anthony Fauci led a multi-agency cover-up of evidence that Covid-19 leaked from a lab, is afraid the agency will retaliate against him, his attorney said.

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Rising femicide incidence in institutions of higher learning in Kenya puts state on the edge

Rising femicide incidence in institutions of higher learning in Kenya puts state on the edge

Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga advised students to prioritize education and avoid relationships that could derail their academic progress. She warned that early pregnancies and unsafe relationships remain major barriers to completing education and achieving career goals.

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How free M-Pesa transactions at $322 billion are powering Safaricom growth

How free M-Pesa transactions at $322 billion are powering Safaricom growth

Pochi la Biashara also enables customers to grow their money by investing overnight balances in the Ziidi MMF. This consistent growth demonstrates Safaricom’s commitment to advancing digital financial services, deepening financial inclusion, and promoting economic empowerment across Kenya.

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African lawmakers meet in Kenya to seek ways of reducing methane emissions

African lawmakers meet in Kenya to seek ways of reducing methane emissions

In his opening remarks, Martin Chungong, secretary-general of the IPU, said that failing to curb methane emissions directly threatens global progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health, food security, and climate action.

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