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KENYANS can now invest in Dangote Refinery through a $300 million Nairobi Depositary Receipt programme, giving East African investors a new route to gain exposure to Nigeria’s landmark oil refining project. Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE is offering investors in East Africa nearly 20 percent of its initial publicContinue Reading

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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Zakat is a religious obligation in Islam requiring Muslims to donate a portion of their wealth annually to help economically disadvantaged individuals and support the community’s welfare. Zakat is distinct from sadaqah, which is voluntary charity, and is mandatory for allContinue Reading

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THE admonition by the recently retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Ibrahim Saulawa, against politicians offering “Greek gifts” to judges deserves serious attention. Speaking at the valedictory court session marking his retirement at the mandatory age of 70, Justice Saulawa wondered why politicians should send rams, cows and other giftsContinue Reading

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McDonagh’s latest film has Malkovich and Rockwell shooting the breeze as CIA agents in 1973 on Easter Island. They discuss grandchildren, swimming with turtles and who shot JFK ‘Earmuffs!” says Sam Rockwell, pausing his gushing tribute mid-flow and turning to face John Malkovich on the couch. Rockwell loves Malkovich andContinue Reading