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Kenya: KRA Destroys Illicit Goods Worth Sh218mn in Crackdown
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), working with other government agencies, has destroyed contraband goods worth Sh218 million seized during enforcement operations in Nairobi and the Coast region.
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Kenya: Duale Insists Kenya Must Close Ebola Preparedness Gaps Urgently
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says structural gaps must be urgently bridged to ensure Kenya’s total readiness against a regional outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BEVD).
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Kenya: Green Belt Movement Seeks to Nullify New Forest Act
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Green Belt Movement and civil society group JustAct have moved to court seeking to nullify the recently enacted Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Act, 2026, arguing that it weakens constitutional protections for public forests.
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Somalia: U.S. Reaffirms Support for Somalia On 66th National Day
[Shabelle] Washington — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday congratulated Somalia on the 66th anniversary of its National Day, reaffirming Washington’s support for the country’s efforts to combat terrorism, fight corruption and promote long-term stability.
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Somalia: Somali Opposition Group Urges Dialogue, Warns Against Interference in Puntland
[Shabelle] Mogadishu — The Somali Future Council congratulated Somalis on the 66th anniversary of the country’s independence and unification, while warning that Somalia continues to face deepening political and security challenges.
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Kenya: KCAA Extends Aircraft Safety Inspection Period Amid Staff Shortage
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has extended the validity period for aircraft certificates of airworthiness from one year to two years, citing a shortage of safety inspectors.
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Kenya: Gachagua Meets Wanjigi As 2027 Opposition Talks Gather Pace
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election after hosting businessman and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi at his Wamunyoro residence.
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Kenya: Government Moves to Fortify Kenya’s Digital Defences Amid Rising AI-Driven Cyber Threats
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has stepped up efforts to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity systems and establish responsible governance for artificial intelligence (AI), warning that rapidly evolving digital technologies are creating new threats capable of undermining national security, public trust and the country’s growing digital economy.
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Somalia: Somalia Says Turkish F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab Fighters
[Shabelle] Mogadishu — Somalia’s military, backed by Turkish forces, carried out airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets on Tuesday targeting al-Shabab positions in the Godey area of the Lower Shabelle region, the Ministry of Defence said.
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Somalia: African Union, EU Discuss Support for Somalia Security Mission Amid Visa Tensions
[Shabelle] Mogadishu — The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) held talks on Tuesday with senior European Union officials on strengthening support for the mission and Somalia’s security sector, amid diplomatic tensions over EU visa restrictions on Somali nationals.