Aramco launches engineering work to boost East‑West pipeline capacity to 10 m bpd

Saudi Aramco has begun preliminary engineering to raise its Hormuz‑bypass pipeline from 7 million to up to 10 million barrels per day, aiming to increase export throughput by 43 percent.
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Kenya Opens Public Contest to Name Its Crude Oil Ahead of First Export

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum invites Kenyans to suggest a name for the country's crude oil before commercial production begins on Dec. 1, with submissions due Oct. 29.
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Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case and expands containment measures

Kenya's Health Ministry reported a ninth Bundibugyo Ebola infection, all within a single cluster, and announced expanded tracing, medical supplies and a dedicated lab.
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Washington Dulles to Open First Dedicated VIP Terminal for Commercial Passengers

Ireland’s daa International will develop and operate a 37,000‑sq‑ft VIP terminal at Washington Dulles, offering private check‑in, security and baggage services for scheduled airline travelers.
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600 Kenyan CEOs Call for Tax Relief and Lower Loan Rates in CBK Survey

A Central Bank of Kenya survey of 600 CEOs urges the government to cut taxes, simplify licensing and reduce loan interest to ease operating costs and boost growth.
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Trade tariffs and cost‑of‑living pressures flagged as top risks to global growth

Economists cite rising trade tariffs and a persistent cost‑of‑living crisis among the five biggest threats to world economic growth in the coming year, according to the World Economic Forum and IMF outlooks.
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NACADA validates community‑based rehab guidelines to broaden treatment access

NACADA has approved new Community‑Based Rehabilitation guidelines, aiming to integrate substance‑abuse services into primary care and expand support for vulnerable groups across Kenya.
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