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Global and North American migratory bird declines

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: BirdLife International report warns of decline in 45% of migratory bird species

Global migratory bird populations continue to face severe declines. While previous estimates suggested 51% of the approximately 1,800 migratory species were experiencing losses, the ‘State of the World’s Birds 2026’ repo

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2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: NEC Africa appoints Phillip Nganga as East Africa Regional Manager

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Global warming acceleration and rising climate risks

10 clusters · 310 sources · last updated

Latest: UNEP report warns global warming will breach 1.5°C threshold

Research published in Geophysical Research Letters confirms that global warming has accelerated significantly. Between 2015 and 2025, the Earth’s average temperature increased by 0.35 °C, a notable rise from the 0.2 °C p

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Kenyan police homicide investigations continue

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Latest: Nairobi police investigate death of woman found with eight stab wounds

Since early May 2026, Kenyan police have been investigating a series of homicides across multiple counties, including Kisii, Kitengela, Busia, Makueni, Homa Bay, Kirinyaga, Nairobi, Kwale, Nakuru, Machakos, Kiambu, Kitui

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Kenya electric vehicle infrastructure and financing growth

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Kenya electric mobility market expands through financing and battery-swapping

Kenya is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and financing options to accelerate e-mobility adoption. SUN Mobility and Vivo Energy launched an open-architecture battery-swapping ecosystem, with 35 station

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Kenya scheduled outages and blackout

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Latest: Kenya Power announces outages and faces court ruling on Nairobi disconnection

Kenya Power’s routine-maintenance programme has continued from mid-June through August 2026, with a succession of scheduled power interruptions across dozens of counties. On 15 June the utility halted supply for six hour

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Latest: Bishop Margaret Wanjiru declares bid for Nairobi Governor

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Kenya El Niño flood preparedness and regional risk

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Latest: Tanzania Prime Minister urges El Niño flood preparedness

Kenya is preparing for significant flooding risks associated with the El Niño phenomenon. Humanitarian organization Caritas Kenya has begun intensifying anticipatory planning, including the preparation of sanitation faci

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Egypt wins 2026 Women’s African Volleyball Championship

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Latest: Egypt wins 2026 Women’s African Volleyball Championship

Nairobi hosted the 2026 CAVB Women’s National Volleyball Championship at the Moi International Sports Centre, serving as a qualifier for the 2027 World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. In the final,

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Samsung expands Bespoke AI laundry and energy efficiency

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Samsung announces new Bespoke AI washing machines for IFA 2026

Samsung continues to advance its Bespoke AI laundry technology, focusing on energy efficiency and space optimization. At IFA 2026 in Berlin, the company announced two new Bespoke AI washing machine models designed to add

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Murder charges filed in Dr. Victoria Mutiso case

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Latest: Uganda to extradite two Kenyan suspects in Dr. Mutiso murder case

On August 27, 2026, Machakos politician Rose Mbithe, her children Angela and Chris Mulwa, and Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi were charged with the murder of Dr. Victoria Mutiso at the Milimani Law Courts. Justice

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2029 World Athletics Championships bidding process

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Munich athletes bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships

The bidding process for the 2029 World Athletics Championships has gained momentum with multiple cities competing for the hosting rights. On August 10, Nairobi formally submitted an official bid, with the Kenyan governm

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Kenya Airways expansion and recapitalization efforts

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Kenya Airways reports widened Sh16.1 billion half-year loss

Kenya Airways has initiated a long-term growth and turnaround strategy focused on fleet expansion and financial recapitalization. In July 2026, the airline announced plans to expand its fleet from 32 aircraft to 67 by 2

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