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Education fund set up to support Rosemary Koech Kimwatu’s children

Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) and the family of the late Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu have established a Ksh1 million education fund to support her children and preserve the legacy of the technology and data protection expert. In a statement shared on its X account late on Friday, August 28, 2026, KICTANet said the fund had been […]

  • KICTANet and family establish Ksh1 million education fund
  • Fund honors Rosemary Koech Kimwatu's legacy and children
  • Appeal for contributions to carry forward her legacy

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Russian drone strike on Kyiv-area warehouse causes detonation, killing 37

Another 42 people were also injured and more than 380 evacuated from the strike area in the Bucha district, Tymur Tkachenko, governor of the Kyiv region, wrote on the Telegram app.

  • Russian drone strike kills 37 in Kyiv-area warehouse
  • Detonation caused by strike, injuring 42
  • President Zelensky demands accountability for negligent storage

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Israel to face strong winds, high gusts throughout Saturday afternoon, Meteorological Service warns

The warnings by the Meteorological Service follow a forecast published by Walla on Friday warning of an unusual rain event expected to cause flooding in Israel during the weekend.

  • Strong winds and high gusts expected in Israel on Saturday afternoon
  • Meteorological Service issues Yellow Warning from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Public advised to exercise caution due to potential disruptions

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NSITF MD Mourns NLC Scribe, Ugboaja

Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed profound sadness over the death of the General…

  • NSITF MD Oluwaseun Faleye mourns Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja's passing.
  • Ugboaja was General Secretary of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).
  • Faleye praised Ugboaja's dedication to labor rights and integrity.

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Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU

  • Icelanders vote on resuming EU accession talks, 13 years after they were suspended
  • Referendum question: Should Iceland resume accession negotiations with the European Union?
  • EU membership would involve customs union and eventual adoption of the euro

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DIG Lagat leads Utumishi Girls’ fundraiser to rebuild dorms after tragic fire

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has led a fundraising drive at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County to support the rebuilding of dormitories destroyed in a tragic fire that claimed…

  • Deputy Inspector-General Eliud Lagat leads Utumishi Girls' fundraiser.
  • Fire killed 16 students, injured 132, on May 28, 2026.
  • Campaign aims to rebuild dormitories, support recovery.

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A Ukrainian air-defense sergeant says missiles aren't his most challenging shortage. It's the gear that finds enemy targets.

Ukraine uses MANPADS to down Russian drones, jets, and aircraft, but to be effective, teams need batteries and ways to find targets.

  • Ukrainian air-defense sergeant says MANPADS shortage isn't most critical issue
  • Critical shortage lies in gear to find enemy targets, not missiles
  • Batteries and electronic warfare systems difficult to source and maintain
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