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Governments Urged to Shield Citizens from Hazardous Pesticides

Nairobi: Safety, regulation, and responsible use of pesticides were the focal points at the GLOBAL G.A.P. Tourstop 2025 meeting, which convened farmers, government officials, and private sector representatives from the region. Held under the theme ‘Dr…

Police Detain Four in Connection with Kigumo Murder Case

Nairobi: Police in Kigumo, Murang’a County, are holding four suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a woman whose body was delivered to the police station in a bag on September 24.

According to Kenya News Agency, the victim, who has been …

DCJ Mwilu Hails Late Justice Ochieng’ as a Champion of Mediation

Kisumu: Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has paid tribute to the late Court of Appeal Judge Fredrick Ochieng’, describing him as a strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution in Kenya. Speaking during his burial at Menara Grounds in Muhoron…

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…