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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
BUSINESSSep 30Aliko Dangote to launch Kenya's largest infrastructure projectLa raffinerie du Kenya s'inscrit dans le cadre du projet ambitieux de Dangote visant à se développer et à contribuer à l'industrialisation de l'Afrique d'ici 2030.BBC Afrique
BUSINESSSep 30Dangote to launch $16bn refinery in KenyaAfrica's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16 billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday that he says will mark a vital step towards the continent's self-sufficiency in fuel. The post Dangote to launch $16bn refinery in Kenya appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 30All Set As Dangote $16bn East Africa Refinery Groundbreaking Holds In KenyaSpeaking to reporters in Nairobi on Tuesday, Africa’s richest man said he saw it as part of efforts to stop the continent exporting raw materials and start selling finished products. The post Dangote $16bn East Africa Refinery Groundbreaking Holds In Kenya appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WORLDSep 30Who is poisoning Kenya’s elephants?A spate of suspicious deaths has exposed mounting conflict over land, conservation and livelihoods in one of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife havensIrish Times World
BUSINESSSep 29AEC backs Dangote Kenya Refinery amid land disputeBy Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has backed the planned 700,000 barrels-per-day Dangote refinery in Lamu, Kenya, amid a court order temporarily restricting activities on the land earmarked for the project. The Malindi Environment and Land Court issued an interim order directing parties to maintain the status quo on the land […] The post AEC backs Dangote Kenya Refinery amid land dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDSep 28Kenya : Online Attacks On Kenyan Journalists - What Makes Audiences Join in , Push Back or Stay SilentThis article examines the factors influencing audience behavior, such as joining in, pushing back, or remaining silent, during online attacks on Kenyan journalists. It sheds light on dynamics surrounding online harassment and public response in Kenya.allafrica.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28Dangote Refinery a masterpiece of science, engineering, art – Kenyan President“I always know Nigerians to be very great people, very aggressive go-getters. But I didn’t anticipate that it was at this scale,” Mr Ruto said. The post Dangote Refinery a masterpiece of science, engineering, art – Kenyan President appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYSep 27KENYA ADVANCES DEFENCE DIPLOMACY , GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY PARTNERSHIPS – Ministry of Defence – KenyaKenya is reportedly advancing defence diplomacy and partnerships for global peace and security. This highlights Kenya's engagement in international security efforts and strategic foreign policy.mod.go.ke · Kenya
POLITICSSep 27Online attacks on Kenyan journalists : what makes audiences join in , push back or stay silentThe article examines the dynamics of online attacks against Kenyan journalists, exploring why audiences participate, resist, or remain silent.kenyastar.com · Kenya
POLITICSSep 27OSEN : Kenya voters need political education and not handoutsAn organization named OSEN suggests that voters in Kenya require political education rather than financial handouts. This statement addresses the integrity and nature of the electoral process in Kenya.the-star.co.ke · Kenya
BUSINESSSep 27How Kenya’s sacred Mrima Hill became new front in US-China minerals rivalryMrima Hill, a sacred site about 65km (40 miles) southwest of Mombasa on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast, is emerging as a new front in the US-China rivalry for critical minerals. US-led and Chinese bidders are competing for rights to develop the site, which is rich in rare earths and niobium, a metal used to make steel stronger and lighter. American officials have offered to support Kenya’s development of its domestic critical minerals processing industry as Washington seeks to challenge Beijing’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 25Vietnam, Pakistan, Kenya… Faced with surging fuel prices, anger is spreading everywhere in the worldRÉCIT - Les gouvernements sont confrontés à un choix difficile pour aider leurs concitoyens et sauver leur économie : subventions, prix plafonnés, aides ciblées ou baisses de taxes…Le Figaro International
WORLDSep 24Kenya destroys $90 million meth haul intercepted at seaKenya has destroyed a $90 million meth haul that was intercepted at sea. This represents a major drug interdiction effort by law enforcement.singletonargus.com.au · Australia
WORLDSep 24Kenya destroys $90 million meth haul intercepted at seaKenya has destroyed a $90 million meth haul that was intercepted at sea. This represents a major drug interdiction effort by law enforcement.queanbeyanage.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 24Kenya's Ruto calls for permanent African representation on UN Security CouncilIn his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, William Ruto lamented Africa's exclusion from permanent representation on the UN Security Council, despite accounting for more than a quarter of the assembly's membership.Africanews [en]