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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Kenya

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On September 17, 2026, the Kenyan government announced plans to increase electricity imports from Ethiopia from 200 MW to 400 MW in December to meet rising demand. Additionally, Trade PS Regina Ombam urged the country to leverage AfCFTA to expand tea exports. A matatu driver accused of killing four passengers was arrested after two months on the run. Lastly, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi reminded American citizens to register for absentee ballots ahead of the November mid-term elections.

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