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HEALTHOct 6Kenya confirms first Ebola case after patient dies as Congo outbreak spreadsThe Independent World
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya confirms first Ebola death as 28 contacts tracedAfricanews [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya ministry of health confirms first imported Ebola caseAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya reports first-ever Ebola deathVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya reports first Ebola case imported from DR Congo after patient diesSouth China Morning Post
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya Reports First-Ever Ebola DeathChannels TV
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreadsBBC World
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo and says patient has diedGuardian World
DISASTEROct 5Food prices rising in Kenya as climate change strains supplyClimate change has started hitting the food markets in Kenya and shoppers are feeling the pinch. In the capital Nairobi and across much of the country, rising prices are forcing consumers to make tough choices - buying and eating less.Africanews [en]
DISASTEROct 4At least 17 people killed in Kenya road crash, most of them Catholic pilgrimsAfricanews [en]
POLITICSOct 4Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta Dismisses Critics’ Labels at Funeral EventUhuru Kenyatta told detractors their accusations were futile, reaffirming he has no political ambitions and remains satisfied with his public‑service record.kenyatoday · kenya
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 3At least 17 people, mostly pilgrims, killed in Kenya road crashAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 3Britain’s military in Kenya: Allegations, immunity and a fight for justiceKenyan survivors are challenging the UK military over decades of alleged abuses — and the immunity that has shielded it.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTEROct 3At least 17 people killed in Kenya road crashSky News World
BUSINESSOct 2Kenyan herders angry about local CO2 project by Netflix and MetaIn Kenia spannen herders een rechtszaak aan tegen een project van grote westerse bedrijven. Lokale gemeenschappen in het Afrikaanse land zeggen dat ze door de bedrijven de controle over hun grond verliezen. De onvrede onder herders is ontstaan door een regeling voor bedrijven om zogenoemde koolstofkredieten te kopen. De bedrijven, waaronder Netflix, Meta, British Airways en Beiersdorf betalen geld aan een organisatie in Kenia, waardoor ze op papier een kleinere CO2-uitstoot hebben. Hoe werkt een koolstofkrediet? Voor elke ton CO2 die niet de lucht in gaat, kunnen landen en bedrijven een bewijsNOS Buitenland
BUSINESSOct 2Residents of Kenya's Lamu island fear damage from mega-refineryThe Kenyan island of Lamu is known for its stunning Indian Ocean setting and 12th-century Old Town. Cars are non-existent here and transport mostly happens by donkey. But the island is about to become home to one of Kenya’s largest industrial projects, raising fears of environmental damage.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSOct 2Dangote Says Kenya Refinery To Be Ready In 2030 , Urges Playdown Of ProtestsDangote has announced its Kenya refinery is projected to be operational by 2030, while also urging for a reduction in protests. This indicates a significant business investment with a political dimension concerning local unrest.leadership.ng · Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1DNC Condemns Disgraceful Attack on DNC Vice Chair Malcolm KenyattaThe Democratic National Committee (DNC) has condemned an attack on its Vice Chair, Malcolm Kenyatta. This highlights an incident involving a prominent political figure.democrats.org · United States
BUSINESSOct 1Kenya breaks ground on $16bn refinery as environmental concerns growEast Africa is accelerating its push for greater energy independence with a new $16 billion refinery in Kenya – but the project is raising fears over the environmental cost of an expanding oil economy.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 1Sifuna Opposition front - runner at 19 . 6 %, Kalonzo 10 . 3 %, Matiangi 7 . 2 %, Gachagua 6 . 0 % in new Politrack survey – Capital FM KenyaA new Politrack survey indicates Sifuna as the opposition front-runner with 19.6%, followed by Kalonzo, Matiangi, and Gachagua at lower percentages. This provides insight into current political standings in Kenya.capitalfm.africa
BUSINESSSep 30African leaders herald $16B Dangote oil refinery in KenyaAn oil refinery on Kenya's coast is expected to be completed in 40 months, and will process an estimated 700,000 barrels of oil per day. Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will lead the project.DW News [en]
BUSINESSSep 30Dangote, Ruto to launch $16 billion Kenya refinery amid land protestsNigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto are set to launch a $16 billion oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, amid protests and legal challenges over land acquisition, compensation, and environmental concerns. The post Dangote, Ruto to launch $16 billion Kenya refinery amid land protests appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 30Kenya refinery ‘new chapter in Africa’s industrial journey’ – DangoteThe new $16-billion oil refinery project being launched on the Kenyan coast on Wednesday shows that Africa is in charge of its own industrialisation, its builder Aliko Dangote said at the ceremony. The post Kenya refinery ‘new chapter in Africa’s industrial journey’ – Dangote appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 30Africa's richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protestsThe Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.BBC World