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Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Chairman Paul Russo has called on lenders to rethink how they assess borrowers, saying the continued reliance on collateral is denying millions of small businesses access to formal credit. Speaking at the…
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has urged Kenyans to uphold peace, foster national unity and reject politics that polarizes citizens to safeguard the country’s cohesion. Speaking after inspecting health facilities in Narok South…
Coast leaders have urged residents of Kwale County to acquire national identity cards and register as voters, saying increased civic participation would strengthen the region’s voice in national development while sustaining ongoing…
Efforts to improve education and infrastructure in Emuhaya Constituency have gained momentum following a series of development initiatives spearheaded by Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) National Chairman and area…
Kenyan parents, teachers, and caregivers have been urged to pay closer attention to children’s emotional well-being, with behavioral changes often serving as early warning signs of mental distress. In a press statement on Tuesday after the…
Women in Suba Sub-County are set to benefit from a free three-month tailoring skills training programme aimed at equipping them with practical vocational skills to boost household incomes and promote their economic independence. The…
More than 1,000 national identity cards and 2,028 birth certificates remain unclaimed at the Kajiado Huduma Centre, preventing many residents from accessing essential government services. Kajiado Huduma Centre Manager Mwanajuma Masa said…
The Murang’a County Government has compensated victims of various disasters through the Murang’a County Emergency Fund. The compensation exercise held at the Murang’a County headquarters was led by Deputy Governor Stephen Munania who…
The Government is seeking to strengthen cancer prevention, early detection and access to quality treatment through a proposed partnership with global pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD), as Kenya records about 44,000 new…
Safaricom’s FY26 results confirm what many Kenyan traders already know from experience. Pochi La Biashara has grown from a simple M-PESA feature into a key part of how small businesses receive payments across the country. Total merchants…
A construction worker was killed and another seriously injured on Monday morning when part of a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in the Twiga Beach area of Watamu, Kilifi County. The incident, which occurred as concrete…
The impressive performance at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange has encouraged more farmers to rehabilitate abandoned coffee farms, expand acreage under the crop and invest in modern farming practices as the county government and national…
Leaders in Mombasa have condemned the forced evictions and property destruction carried out by the police in Changamwe constituency despite a court order barring the demolition. The weekend demolitions affected 200 families who found…
The world’s first 24/7 solar-BESS project in Abu Dhabi by Masdar has achieved financial close, a monumental achievement. Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) announced the milestone as it secured $5.1bn financing package. The funding…
PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, has been closed indefinitely as authorities investigate allegations of sexual abuse involving the school’s principal. Kikuyu Sub-County Director of Education Jeremiah Kipaiyu said…
Binance today marks its ninth anniversary with more than 323 million registered users across over 100 countries. When Binance launched in July 2017, fewer than 6 million people worldwide owned cryptocurrency. Today, that number exceeds 741…
The government has issued a three month extension on 8pc Value Added Tax on petrol and diesel until October 14, 2026 ahead of fuel price review expected later on Tuesday. In a statement, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary partial closure of a section of the Mamboleo-Kiboswa (A1) Road at Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu. In a public notice issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, KeNHA said the…
Nerima Wako has urged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to focus on strengthening his political base, saying that every leader must bring tangible political influence to the negotiating table. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Nixon Njau…
Some 16 students at Kapenguria Boys High School in West Pokot County are under investigations in connection with the fire that destroyed an equipment store and part of the school library. The fire broke out on the night of June 8, 2026,…
Christopher Alan Nkunku is a French professional footballer born on November 14, 1997, in Lagny-sur-Marne, France. He plays as a forward, attacking midfielder, and winger, known for his versatility, technical skills, dribbling ability, and…
More than 3,200 households in Keiyo South Sub County are set to benefit from expanded electricity access through the implementation of 45 Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Projects, a major rural electrification initiative aimed at…
The report shows that affluent investors are reducing the proportion of wealth allocated to primary and secondary homes in favour of assets that offer stronger income generation, liquidity and long term resilience.
Two of European football’s most storied nations, France and Spain, are set to clash once again as they meet in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026, a rematch of their Euro 2024 semi-final showdown. The historic rivalry, which dates…
