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Court allows Safaricom to join Jamii’s mobile spectrum-fees fight against CA
The dispute concerns how the regulator charges telecommunications operators for access to radio frequencies that carry mobile calls and internet data.
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Storm over October 29 violence anniversary in Tanzania
There has been growing pressure to have a national day of remembrance.
Lifestyle
David Jones held many rites of passage for Australians. Lately it feels like death by a thousand cuts | Glynis Traill-Nash
The department store’s future is in question, but its legacy has many points of prideGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailDavid Jones has lived through a lot. It has survived two…
China's families are now supporting more old people than kids
The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population.
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Trump shows off tanker with ‘1m barrels of oil’ and floats Venezuela as 51st state
President at Texas campaign rally hails deal struck with post-Maduro government as ‘greatest oil victory in history’Donald Trump suggested Venezuela would become the 51st state of the…
Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say
The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.
Politics
Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
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'You're lying' - US and Cuban officials get into shouting match at UN
Cuban delegates reacted in response to claims from US ambassador Mike Waltz that the Havana government has profited off the forced labor of its citizens.
Egypt court fines journalist Lina Attalah and orders news site's closure
Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
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We hear from Ondřej Surý, the programmer whose PHP patches helped avert a cyber crisis.
Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?
Kenya has already released the first group of 20 people who came into contact with its first Ebola patient.
Business
The young Kenyan making big finance calls at Amazon
The leadership principle by the American technology giant encourages employees to question decisions, including those made by their managers.
Entertainment
ACOTAR fans put real life on hold for latest release
Some fans take the week off to read the latest instalment of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.
Business
WhatsApp privacy feature leaves businesses uneasy
For businesses, the choice of whether to use a username depends partly on how customers find them and if the contacts are available on other platforms.
Watch: The Mbappé-Chairman Mao controversy explained
Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
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‘I was so sick’: is running a marathon while on a GLP-1 a bad idea?
As the weight-loss drugs become more common, some runners find the side-effects challenging. Here’s what experts sayWomen: was your autoimmune condition misdiagnosed?Keri M, a marathoner in…
Why Ruto is shifting stance on Russia-Africa Summit
It will be Ruto’s first trip to Moscow since he was elected. But it could also signify more than just attending a summit.
Sports
'I earned the respect': First woman football captain at University of Manitoba
Maya Turner was recently named one of the University of Manitoba's seven captains, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the school's history.
Politics
Trump v Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote?
The BBC's Sarah Smith followed the current and former presidents as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.
Business
Nyeri tops Kenya forest density amid conservancy, afforestation drives
Kenya recorded a net increase of approximately 124,003 hectares of forest cover across counties over the five years to 2024.
Not so fast! Court blocks Bomas expansion
Contractors hired are barred from clearing vegetation, cutting trees, excavating, grading, fencing, constructing routes, and undertaking any works at the disputed site.
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Carrick to remain Manchester United boss for Chelsea clash
Michael Carrick is set to remain in charge of Manchester United for this weekend's Premier League match away to Chelsea, according to media reports
Kenya protests Nigeria’s visa restrictions, warns of reciprocal action
This threatens to strain relations between two of Africa’s largest economies.
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Kane says Ballon d'Or win 'feels like a dream' as tributes pour in
Harry Kane says his Ballon d'Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award in a generation.
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Supreme Court ends billionaire Kibunga Kimani’s Sh205m land sale row
The Supreme Court ruled that the dispute did not qualify for a further appeal.
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Chinese brands drop Mbappe for 'offending national sentiments' on ex-leader Mao Zedong
Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong.
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Ronaldo in line for Portugal return after fallout with coach
Cristiano Ronaldo is in Portugal's preliminary squad for next month's Nations League matches, opening the door to an international return after his fallout with coach Jorge Jesus
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Cricket Kenya: Women players poised for decent contracts, medical coverage with national teams
The federation is out to secure more competitive international fixtures for the national teams with proposed triangular series involving Kuwait and the UAE among the options
APA acquires two insurance firms in Tanzania
Kenyan insurers have been deepening their presence in the East African region.
Politics
What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.
