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Ethiopia's agricultural sector is facing a serious climate challenge after exceptionally poor rainfall disrupted planting and crop development across large parts of the country. @UpbeatAfrika

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In my view, the media is not educating people about a wide range of issues. Too much airtime is being allocated to politicians shouting at each other.

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#AfricaIn5: Here are 5 you need to know:

🇿🇲 Zambia — politics + critical minerals
🇧🇮 Bujumbura — +123% projected population growth
🌍 ECOWAS × Sahel
🏥 Africa's health data revolution
🇩🇿🇲🇦 Algeria × Morocco

5 STORIES. ONE CONTINENT.

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ODM Young Captains chairperson Roseline Alionya has announced her resignation from the position and claimed she has immediately assumed the presidency of the ODM Youth League.

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HE Uhuru Kenyatta, Fred Matiang’i and Ndindi Nyoro share stage at a burial together in Gikuu, Kiharu Constituency.

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🎙️UPBEAT BRIEF IS NOW ON SPOTIFY!🌍

Africa’s stories. People. Ideas. Culture. Conversations.

Now you can listen to UPBEAT BRIEF wherever you are

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The regulations are intended to limit the influence of
campaign spending and promote a more level playing field in political competition and to promote a more level playing field among candidates

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Kenya’s 2027 General Election will be fought under tighter financial rules after the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) gazetted new campaign expenditure and contribution limits for candidates & political parties.

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At the centre of the new framework is a KSh6.11 billion
spending ceiling for presidential candidates, while political parties face an aggregate campaign expenditure limit of KSh24.45 billion.

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UPBEAT BRIEF: KENYA'S BIG DEALS, SPIRO, ABSA BANK, | SEPTEMBER, ISSUE 001

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HAS RUFF RYDERS FOUND THE NEXT DMX? 👀🔥

@RuffRyders’ new artist KP drops the visuals for “F.O.H.”

The energy is there—but does KP have what it takes to carry the Ruff Ryders legacy?

How’s it sounding? 👇

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THE 2027 MACHINE 🧵 - https://t.co/22Z0vFMPwW

Kenya's 2027 political contest may be months away.

But the machinery behind it is already being built.

Here's what you need to know. 👇

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THE 2027 MACHINE.

Who is Building for 2027?

Who will take President William Ruto home?

Who will be crying and gnashing teeth, and who will be in Canaan?

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We in😉

Talk about William Ruto, United Opposition, Linda Mwananchi, and more....

Who is building?

#The2027Machine is available in this month's copy of the #UpbeatBrief.

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#KENYA2027 ELECTION HASN’T STARTED. OR HAS IT? 🇰🇪

Behind the scenes, the political machine is already moving.

Networks are being rebuilt. Alliances tested. Positions secured.

Who is really building for 2027?

@TheUpbeatBrief — Issue 001 https://t.co/1s0dcFPJdl

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IT'S HERE. 🚨

UPBEAT BRIEF — ISSUE 001 @TheUpbeatBrief

Power. Business. Africa. Culture. People. Ideas. XTRA.

A new magazine for a continent with millions of stories to tell.

OUT NOW. https://t.co/1s0dcFPJdl

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DON’T JUST HEAR ABOUT AFRICA. EXPERIENCE IT. 🌍

Music. Culture. Entertainment. People. Trends.

The stories you want. The conversations you're having. The Africa you know.

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Follow @UpbeatAfrica & don't miss a beat.

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#UpbeatPoll: If the presidential election were held today, who would get your vote?

1. William Ruto
2. Jimi Wanjigi
3. Okiya Omtatah
4. Fred Matiang'i

Vote below👇

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Kenya Airways, Absa Bank Kenya, Visa have partnered to launch the Asante Global Card, a premium travel-focused credit card designed to connect everyday spending with airline rewards & travel experiences

More: https://t.co/GlwxkPOtO5

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Tomorrow.

UPBEAT BRIEF — ISSUE 001.

Africa's stories. People. Ideas. Culture. Conversations.

07.09.2026.

#UPBEATBRIEF #UPBEATAFRICA | @UpbeatAfrika