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- 1Dangote hires refinery engineers for new Kenya crude plant●Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has hired the engineers that built his Lagos refinery to work on the new crude p
Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest person, has hired the engineers who built his massive Lagos refinery to work on a new crude processing plant in Kenya. Construction is set to begin this month, marking an expansion of his refining business beyond Nigeria and a potentially significant investment in East Africa's energy infrastructure.
- 2Nearly a million Kenyan households face food insecurity as El Niño nears▼Nearly a million Kenyan households face food insecurity as El Niño approaches
United Nations agencies warn that close to one million households in Kenya are facing food insecurity as an El Niño weather event approaches the region. The warning highlights fears that heavy rains and flooding could destroy crops and worsen hunger in a country already dealing with drought. Aid organisations are being urged to prepare for a worsening humanitarian situation in the coming months.
- 3Kenya and US hold first full-scale joint base defence drill●Kenya and US military test defence of strategic East African base in first full-scale joint drill
Kenyan and US militaries have carried out their first full-scale joint exercise to test the defence of a strategic East African base. The drill, reported by regional outlets, is being framed as a milestone in the two countries' growing security cooperation amid ongoing concerns about extremist threats in the region.
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The U.S. Embassy in Kenya has issued an advisory following a cyber breach in the country, urging caution among citizens and organizations potentially affected. Details about the breach, including who was targeted and the scale of the incident, have not been fully disclosed, but the embassy's involvement has drawn attention to growing cybersecurity concerns in Kenya.
- 5UK court extends ban on book about Nairobi DusitD2 attack▼DusitD2: UK court extends ban barring ex-soldier from publishing book on Nairobi terror attack
A UK court has extended an injunction preventing a former soldier from publishing a book about the 2019 DusitD2 hotel terror attack in Nairobi, in which militants killed more than 20 people. The ban restricts the ex-soldier from releasing his account of the siege, and the case continues to draw attention in both Britain and Kenya over questions of secrecy and publishing freedom.
- 6Kenya mortgage loans rise to Ksh307 billion●CBK: Mortgage loans hit Ksh307B as average borrowing rises to Ksh10M
The Central Bank of Kenya reports that mortgage loans have reached Ksh307 billion, with the average mortgage rising to about Ksh10 million. The figures point to continued growth in Kenya's housing finance market, but also highlight affordability pressures as borrowing sizes climb, a topic drawing attention from homebuyers, lenders and property analysts.
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The ICC Tri-Series is being played in Kenya, with attention on the grounds hosting the matches. Cricket coverage in the region is focused on the venues, team preparations, and conditions at the Kenyan grounds as the tri-nation tournament progresses. Details on participating teams and results remain limited.