Coastal Kenyan city, oldest in the country, key port and cultural crossroads.
Kenya has directed Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave Lake Magadi, citing lack of local jobs and value addition. Officials plan to bring in a new investor to build manufacturing facilities in Kajiado, including a glass factory and a chemical plant. Tata says it remains compliant and engaged as talks continue.
Gloucestershire and Forestry England are surveying for a potential beaver reintroduction in the Severn Vale. Defra says beaver reintroduction could boost nature recovery, with beavers already in Greathough Brook since 2018. A licence would be required, and consultations with landowners are underway.
World Athletics has awarded Nairobi the 2029 World Championships, marking Africa’s first hosting of the event. Munich will stage 2031, while London and Rome miss out. Kenya touts upgrades to Kasarani Stadium and infrastructure as a historic milestone for African sport.
Universities are expanding vocational degrees in content creation, viewed by some as preparing students for a digital economy while others question their academic value and price. Notably, Nottingham Trent University offers a three-year content creation degree at about £9,790 per year, with graduates entering influencer roles and brand collaborations. The Guardian and BBC report on student outcomes and broader concerns about vocational study.
A late-night crash in Salama, southeast of Nairobi, has killed a van carrying pilgrims and 16 others after a truck overtook and collided with oncoming traffic. Investigations are under way into road-safety faults on the Nairobi–Mombasa route, with authorities condemning speed and overtaking as key factors.
Public transport operators in Kenya warn that fuel price increases will be passed to passengers after EPRA hikes. The Petrol-Diesel-Kerosene adjustments take effect today and run until Nov. MAK calls for transparency and audits amid protests over pricing.
Mackenzie and dozens of associates are found guilty of murder in the Shakahola forest case, with a court ruling that links the deaths of hundreds of followers to a doomsday sect. The verdict covers 191 deaths; investigations into others continue. Families mourn as Kenya looks to tighten oversight of religious groups.