Kenya’s Equity Bank, UNDP strike deal to advance innovation and hasten economic growth in Africa

Kenya’s Equity Bank, UNDP strike deal to advance innovation and hasten economic growth in Africa

According to James Mwangi, the collaboration will foster socio-economic development through targeted programmes that advance economic empowerment, reduce poverty, expand access to education and promote financial inclusion, with a strong emphasis on gender equality and climate action.

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New report finds opposition to data centres in United States skyrocketed in second quarter of this year

New report finds opposition to data centres in United States skyrocketed in second quarter of this year

But Data Centre Watch’s new report found that opposition blocked or delayed $98 billion in projects from March to June of 2025 alone – eight projects, including two in Indiana and Kentucky, were blocked in those three months, while nine were delayed.

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How Kisumu is coping with demand for housing that’s now driving by rapid urbanisation in Kenya

How Kisumu is coping with demand for housing that’s now driving by rapid urbanisation in Kenya

The government has responded to this through affordable housing programme under the Big Four Agenda to deliver up to 200,000 affordable units per year through public-private partnerships and a housing levy. Numerous housing projects are underway in major cities like Kisumu and Eldoret, among others.

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Why hacking fears loom over multimillion-dollar plan to make mobile voting happen

Why hacking fears loom over multimillion-dollar plan to make mobile voting happen

Computer scientist and voting expert David Jefferson is also unimpressed. Although he acknowledges that Kiniry is one of the country’s top voting system experts, he sees Tusk’s effort as doomed.

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No-nonsense crime-buster and Kirinyaga Police Commander Nelson Taliti vows to weed out motorcycle thieves in Kutus

No-nonsense crime-buster and Kirinyaga Police Commander Nelson Taliti vows to weed out motorcycle thieves in Kutus

Speaking during a meeting between county security teams and boda boda (motorcycle taxi) operators from Kutus town, Mr Nelson Taliti assured the riders that law enforcement agencies were scaling up coordinated operations, intelligence gathering and rapid-response mechanisms to protect people and businesses.

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Kenya Wildlife Service lays out 10-year plan to grow black rhino numbers to 2,000

Kenya Wildlife Service lays out 10-year plan to grow black rhino numbers to 2,000

The initiative will open up over 34,000 square kilometres of new, secure and interconnected habitats in Tsavo and central Kenya, easing pressure on overcrowded sanctuaries where territorial conflicts have hindered population growth.

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Trump shaves tariffs off beef, coffee and other foods as rising inflation shakes up US foreign trade policies

Trump shaves tariffs off beef, coffee and other foods as rising inflation shakes up US foreign trade policies

The White House, in a factsheet on the order, said it came on the heels of “significant progress the president has made in securing more reciprocal terms for our bilateral trade relationships.”

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Minister: Kenya’s Talanta Sports City Stadium that will host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is 66 per cent ready

Minister: Kenya’s Talanta Sports City Stadium that will host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is 66 per cent ready

During the inspection, the cabinet secretary said contractors had already commenced external works, including painting and structural finishes, while interior installations were ongoing. Once completed, the stadium will feature 54 skyboxes and will host both football and rugby events

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EAC report pinpoints rapid population rise, industrial effluent and untreated storm water as leading threats to Lake Victoria

EAC report pinpoints rapid population rise, industrial effluent and untreated storm water as leading threats to Lake Victoria

The Lake Victoria Basin State of the Basin Report is expected to guide national and regional environmental planning, inform infrastructure investment, and shape climate adaptation strategies across the EAC in the coming years.

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Verdict on broken trust: Political commentator Russell Brand explains why UK health workers skip flu vaccination

Verdict on broken trust: Political commentator Russell Brand explains why UK health workers skip flu vaccination

In October 2021, as governments worldwide mandated Covid-19 vaccines, New York physician assistant Deborah Conrad was fired for reporting vaccine-related adverse events to the federally run Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System or VAERS.

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