Nuclear power is back on Southeast Asia's energy agenda

Published on September 21, 2026

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Rising electricity demand, shocks in energy security and climate commitments are reviving long-stalled plans for nuclear power across Southeast Asia. But proponents of nuclear energy still face major obstacles.

Rising electricity demand, shocks in energy security and climate commitments are reviving long-stalled plans for nuclear power across Southeast Asia. But proponents of nuclear energy still face major obstacles.

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Mung'aro's absence fails to stop Senate probe into Sh10.7bn Kilifi pending bills

Published on September 21, 2026

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 The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has rejected a request by Governor Gideon Mungaro to postpone his appearance to explain the Sh10.7 billion in pending bills in the county.

 The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has rejected a request by Governor Gideon Mungaro to postpone his appearance to explain the Sh10.7 billion in pending bills in the county.

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Maraga Says Diaspora Kenyans Reject National Tallying Centre Ahead of 2027 Election

Published on September 21, 2026

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 — Former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga says Kenyans living in the United States have called for the scrapping of a national tallying centre ahead of the 2027 General Election. Maraga said the concerns emerged during two town hall meetings he held with Kenyans in the diaspora in Baltimore, Maryland, and Jersey City,…

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 — Former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga says Kenyans living in the United States have called for the scrapping of a national tallying centre ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Maraga said the concerns emerged during two town hall meetings he held with Kenyans in the diaspora in Baltimore, Maryland, and Jersey City, New Jersey, on September 19 and 20.

According to Maraga, participants raised concerns over healthcare, education, corruption and governance, while also highlighting the financial burden of supporting families in Kenya through remittances.

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Why gender-based violence persists in Southern Africa

Published on September 21, 2026

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A series of killings in South Africa has renewed scrutiny of efforts to combat violence against women. Activists say laws alone are not enough without effective implementation.

A series of killings in South Africa has renewed scrutiny of efforts to combat violence against women. Activists say laws alone are not enough without effective implementation.

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Kindiki: Put development and unity of the country first

Published on September 21, 2026

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defend the Kenya Kwanza administrations development record, challenge political rivals to account for their own time in government.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defend the Kenya Kwanza administrations development record, challenge political rivals to account for their own time in government.

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Minisend expands Kenya push as Official Payment Partner of Africa Blockchain Festival 2026

Published on September 21, 2026

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Stablecoin settlement platform Minisend is strengthening its presence in Kenya, positioning the country as an important market for its next phase of growth as it develops infrastructure designed to make stablecoins easier to use for everyday payments, business transactions and cross-border settlement. As part of its growing focus on the Kenyan market, Minisend has also been announced as the Official…

Stablecoin settlement platform Minisend is strengthening its presence in Kenya, positioning the country as an important market for its next phase of growth as it develops infrastructure designed to make stablecoins easier to use for everyday payments, business transactions and cross-border settlement.

As part of its growing focus on the Kenyan market, Minisend has also been announced as the Official Payment Partner of Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, taking place from October 15 to 17 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.

The partnership will put Minisend at the center of one of the continent’s major conversations around blockchain-powered financial infrastructure, digital payments and the increasing role stablecoins could play in connecting African consumers and businesses to the global digital economy.

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