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Calls for Cancer Screening as Cases Soar in Tharaka Nithi

Tharaka nithi: The rising cases of cancer in Tharaka Nithi County have prompted urgent calls for early screening and improved healthcare services. The concerns come as Chogoria Hospital unveiled a third edition of its ‘Walk for Hope’ cancer campaign i…

Government Waives Land Rates on Settlement Scheme in Laikipia

Laikipia: The government has waived accrued interest on land allocation charges for the Suguta Ex P and D and Luoniek settlement schemes in Laikipia County, offering relief to hundreds of residents who were struggling with outstanding land-related deb…

Kwale County Teams Up with Anti-Graft Body to Enhance Integrity

Kwale: In a significant move aimed at promoting the culture of integrity, transparency and accountability, Kwale County is partnering with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to bolster anti-graft efforts. Area Governor Fatuma Achani says…

President Ruto Joins PAG Centennial Celebration in Vihiga

Vihiga: President Dr. William Ruto joins thousands of worshippers at the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Church headquarters in Nyang’ori, Vihiga County, to mark the church’s centenary celebrations.

According to Kenya News Agency, the event tak…

BII Unveils $6.7 Billion Equity Strategy for Africa in Nairobi

Nairobi:British International Investment (BII), the UK development finance institution, has announced a significant new strategy in Nairobi, focusing on investing $6.7 billion in equity across Africa from 2026 to 2031. This initiative aims to attract …

COP31 Scheduled for November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye

Antalya:The 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to take place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. This global gathering aims to address the accelerating climate crisis as nations work towa…

First Simandou Mining Summit Draws Over 1,000 Delegates to Conakry

Conakry:Guinea is hosting the inaugural Simandou Mining Summit in Conakry from November 11 to 14. The event, themed “The Mining Industry A Catalyst for Economic Sovereignty,” is organized by the Simandou Strategic Committee in collaboration with the M…

Biovéa Biomass Power Plant Inaugurated in Ayébo, Ivory Coast

Ayébo:The 46 MW Biovéa Énergie biomass power plant was inaugurated in Ayébo, located in the Aboisso sub-prefecture of the Sud-Comoé region. The inauguration ceremony, held on November 5, was attended by the Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Mam…

Ethiopia’s GDP Reaches $210.7 Billion Following Rebasing

Addis Ababa:Ethiopia’s Finance Minister, Fitsum Assefa, has announced the results of the GDP rebasing with the Ethiopian fiscal year 2017 (2024/25) as the new base year. The announcement was made in Addis Ababa on November 4.

According to Africa New…