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Countdown to Dangote refinery launch as ship carrying equipment docks in Lamu

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 37 views

William RutoUDA

The first vessel carrying equipment for the construction of Dangote oil refinery has arrived at Lamu Port. The project, worth over two trillion shillings, is expected to be officially launched on Wednesday next week, with Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto saying construction activities have already begun. According to the government, the project will benefit neighbouring countries, withโ€ฆ

The first vessel carrying equipment for the construction of Dangote oil refinery has arrived at Lamu Port.

The project, worth over two trillion shillings, is expected to be officially launched on Wednesday next week, with Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto saying construction activities have already begun.

According to the government, the project will benefit neighbouring countries, with oil expected to be sourced from Turkana County.

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Ruto, Uhuru, Kalonzo and other leaders mourn Martha Karua's father

Published on September 28, 2026

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William RutoUDA

President William Ruto has passed his condolences to the Karuasโ€™ family after the passing of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of the People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua. Mwalimu Karua died on Sunday at his home in Kirinyaga County.  In his condolence message, President Ruto stated that Mwalimu Karua had devoted his life to teaching and service, leaving an impactโ€ฆ

President William Ruto has passed his condolences to the Karuasโ€™ family after the passing of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of the People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua.

Mwalimu Karua died on Sunday at his home in Kirinyaga County. 

In his condolence message, President Ruto stated that Mwalimu Karua had devoted his life to teaching and service, leaving an impact on many lives.

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IEBC dismisses claims of voter smuggling at Kenya-Uganda border

Published on September 28, 2026

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims of voter smuggling at the Kenya-Uganda border as the nation gears up for the 2027 General Election. The claims were made public in an exposรฉ, revealing how some Ugandans have been facilitated to acquire Kenyan IDs amid a national Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to vote illegally. In a rebuttalโ€ฆ

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims of voter smuggling at the Kenya-Uganda border as the nation gears up for the 2027 General Election.

The claims were made public in an exposรฉ, revealing how some Ugandans have been facilitated to acquire Kenyan IDs amid a national Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to vote illegally.

In a rebuttal on Sunday, IEBC termed the report as "sensationalized and unsubstantiated", arguing that it risks undermining confidence in the electoral process.

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Linda Mwananchi settles on Sifuna as 2027 flagbearer

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 16 views

Edwin Sifuna

Linda Mwananchi has declared itself united and settled on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its leader and presidential candidate for the 2027 election. But the declaration comes after weeks of open disagreements over who controls the movement and which political vehicle should carry its presidential ambitions. And while the principals now project unity the absence of one of its seniorโ€ฆ

Linda Mwananchi has declared itself united and settled on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its leader and presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

But the declaration comes after weeks of open disagreements over who controls the movement and which political vehicle should carry its presidential ambitions.

And while the principals now project unity the absence of one of its senior figures from the meeting that endorsed Sifuna is raising fresh questions.

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What is at stake in Brazil's elections?

Published on September 28, 2026

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A deeply polarized Brazil heads to the races on Sunday to choose between two starkly different visions for the country proposed by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro. These are the key issues at stake:

A deeply polarized Brazil heads to the races on Sunday to choose between two starkly different visions for the country proposed by leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

These are the key issues at stake:

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SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time

Published on September 28, 2026

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After several years of development and testing in Texas, SpaceX began flying the rocket in its full configuration in 2023.A screen grab from a video of Space X' Falcon-9 rocket launching into orbit on Saturday, April 15, 2023. PHOTO/COURTESY: Space XThree years after its first test flight, SpaceX's Starship rocket will attempt Monday to enter Earth's orbit, a key stepโ€ฆ

After several years of development and testing in Texas, SpaceX began flying the rocket in its full configuration in 2023.A screen grab from a video of Space X' Falcon-9 rocket launching into orbit on Saturday, April 15, 2023. PHOTO/COURTESY: Space XThree years after its first test flight, SpaceX's Starship rocket will attempt Monday to enter Earth's orbit, a key step in the development of the massive launch vehicle designed for future missions to the Moon and Mars.On the heels of its high-profile initial public offering in June, Elon Musk's SpaceX...

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Japanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloning

Published on September 28, 2026

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A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court over videos he says feature an artificial intelligence clone of his "lustrous" baritone, with a verdict due on Wednesday. AI imitation is a growing concern among performers worldwide, and the threat has roiled Japan's storied animation industry, whose voice actors are sometimes worshipped as much as their characters byโ€ฆ

A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court over videos he says feature an artificial intelligence clone of his "lustrous" baritone, with a verdict due on Wednesday.

AI imitation is a growing concern among performers worldwide, and the threat has roiled Japan's storied animation industry, whose voice actors are sometimes worshipped as much as their characters by fans.

The lawsuit filed by Kenjiro Tsuda, known for his starring roles in mega-franchises including "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Yu-Gi-Oh!", is believed to be the country's first seeking to defend an individual's vocal identity against AI-generated copies.

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