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Kenya: University Student Charged Over Alleged Whatsapp Hacking of Journalist
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A university student was on Friday charged with hacking into the WhatsApp account of a journalist, in a case highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime.
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Uganda: A Look Back At Six Terms of Museveni’s Presidency
[Independent (Kampala)] On May 12, 2026, Yoweri Museveni will take the oath of office for a seventh time as president of Uganda. Statistics show that 75% to 80% of the country’s population was born after 1986 and, therefore, is the only president a majority of Ugandans have known. The majority have grown, studied, graduated, and
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Kenya: Nairobi to Host Medexpo 2026 As Healthcare Demand Rises
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Nairobi will host the 26th edition of MEDEXPO Kenya 2026 from April 22 to 24 at the Sarit Expo Centre, amid rising demand for medical equipment and specialised healthcare services in East Africa.
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Kenya: Unesco Completes Flood Resilience Project in Tana River Basin
[Capital FM] Nairobi — UNESCO has completed a one-year project aimed at strengthening flood resilience in Kenya’s Tana River Basin, a region frequently hit by devastating floods.
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Ethiopia: Liberia, Ethiopia Ink Major Ai Agreements
[Liberian Observer] Liberia and Ethiopia have signed major bilateral agreements on Artificial Intelligence, science, technology, and education, marking a significant milestone in cooperation between the two nations as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. concluded a two-day state visit to Addis Ababa.
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Kenya: Two Arrested As Police Recover Stolen Gun in Rongai
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Detectives in Kajiado North have arrested two suspects and recovered a firearm that had earlier been stolen from a police officer.
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Walmart Streamlines Private Label Brand Great Value With a Sleek Redesign Across 10,000 Products
With Great Value comes great responsibility? Walmart has unveiled a massive branding overhaul for its flagship private label, Great Value, marking the most extensive redesign in the retailer’s history. Developed in partnership with JKR, the refreshed visual identity streamlines nearly 10,000 products with a modern, accessible look. The post Walmart Streamlines Private Label Brand Great
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Somalia: Somalia Finance Minister Urges Revenue Reforms At World Bank Meeting
[Shabelle] Washington — Bihi Iiman Igeh, Somalia’s finance minister, delivered a wide-ranging address at a plenary session chaired by Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank, highlighting fiscal reforms and economic priorities for Somalia.
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Kenya: President Ruto – Govt to Do Everything Possible to Cushion Kenyans From Oil Price Surge
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has announced a raft of emergency measures aimed at shielding Kenyans from rising living costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including a temporary reduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel.
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Africa: The Chagos Conundrum – a High-Stakes Game of Brinkmanship
[ISS] The Iran war has upended the process of transferring the archipelago’s sovereignty from the UK to Mauritius.