Tanzania dominates ginger as Kenyan farmers held back by clay soils
By Antynet Ford Agribusinesses in Nairobi are buying ginger from Tanzania and Uganda, adding transport…
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Senators condemn CS Duale over alleged tribal remarks
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale came under sharp criticism in the Senate on Thursday over remarks in a viral video that senators said could inflame ethnic tensions in the country. The senators were reacting to a widely circulated video…
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From Tarmacking With Two Diplomas to CEO, Story of Jamleck Murimi
After years of tarmacking with his two diplomas, Jamleck Murimi has risen to become the founder and CEO of Beyond Murimi Fashions Outfitters, employing other young people and encouraging graduates not to give up in the face of repeated job…
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Two Chinese win world’s top Maths prize for solving century-old problems
Two Chinese academics have won the world’s top prize for mathematics for the first time, according to state media. Chinese mathematicians Hong Wang and Yu Deng won alongside John Pardon from the US and Jacon Tsimerman from Canada. They…
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Africa’s Top 15 Leather Designers Unveiled
Fifteen designers from six African countries have been unveiled as the Top 15 Finalists of the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2026
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South Africa’s president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over ‘Farmgate’
A South African court has ruled in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to temporarily halt a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether he should be impeached over what has been dubbed the “Farmgate” scandal. In 2022, an independent…
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African football triumph: Continent’s biggest achievements at Globe Cup 2026
The World Football Forum in North America has come to an end, having treated fans to many spectacular victories and big surprises. Africa was represented at the tournament by a record 10 teams and produced several unforgettable stories.…
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Iten Court clears Kaptagat Forest fencing as community joins case
The Environment and Land Court in Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet County has lifted temporary orders that had halted the fencing of the Kaptagat Forest, allowing the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to resume the conservation exercise as the case…
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Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over nightclub attack
US singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray over an attack in a London nightclub in 2023. The 37-year-old star had been due to face a trial in October on more serious charges, which he denied – attempting to cause grievous bodily…
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Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman’s family in legal dispute with his widow
Chadwick Boseman’s brothers are taking the late US actor’s widow to court over her handling of his multimillion-dollar estate. Derrick Boseman and Kevin Boseman have filed a petition with a Los Angeles court to force the Black Panther…
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Octagon Launches Unit Trust To Expand Investment Opportunities For Kenyans
Octagon Africa has launched the Octagon Unit Trust, introducing five professionally managed investment funds aimed at helping more Kenyans grow their wealth through diversified and regulated investment solutions. The new Unit Trust…
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PS Omollo urges parents to shield children from political goonism
Parents have been urged to play a more active role in guiding their children and protecting them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into political violence, goonism and other unlawful activities. Principal…
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PSV Saccos Challenged to Strengthen Savings Culture, Embrace Financial Literacy for Growth
Public service vehicle (PSV) Saccos have been challenged to strengthen their savings culture, embrace financial literacy and adopt sound business practices to unlock affordable financing, build wealth and improve the livelihoods of their…
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PSV saccos urged to embrace financial literacy for growth
Public service vehicle (PSV) Saccos have been challenged to embrace financial literacy and adopt sound business practices to unlock credit to drive their expansion. Equity Bank Kenya Director and Head of Retail Banking Carol Rutto said…
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Kenya Opens Draft AI Policy for Public Participation, Seeks Views Ahead of August Deadline
The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has published the Draft Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy for public participation. The ministry is inviting feedback from innovators,…
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iHUB Unveils 12 Startups Joining Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
Twelve Kenyan startups have been selected for Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, launched in Nairobi on July 23, 2026. The program, run by iHub, is shifting how it picks companies. Where the first three cohorts backed…
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Kenya Clarifies Withdrawal of UK Military After Delayed License Renewal
The Kenyan government has moved to clarify the status of its military cooperation with the United Kingdom after reports emerged that a planned British Army training exercise in the country had been canceled following delays in securing…
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Governor Cuts 1,909 Positions in Major County Overhaul
Vihiga County has reduced its approved workforce by 1,909 positions following a major restructuring of the county government unveiled by Governor Wilberforce Ottichilo, in a move aimed at containing the public wage bill, streamlining…
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Youth Hold Key to Ending Tribalism in Kenya, Says Prof Gitile Naituli
The younger generation offers Kenya its best opportunity to overcome tribalism despite inheriting ethnic stereotypes from previous generations, governance expert Prof Gitile Naituli has said. Speaking on the persistence of ethnic divisions…
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Equity Bank urges PSV saccos to strengthen savings culture for sustainable growth
Public service vehicle (PSV) Saccos have been challenged to strengthen their savings culture, embrace financial literacy and adopt sound business practices to unlock affordable financing, build wealth and improve the livelihoods of their…
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South Africa’s president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over ‘Farmgate’
A South African court has ruled in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to temporarily halt a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether he should be impeached over what has been dubbed the “Farmgate” scandal. In 2022, an independent…
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US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
The US has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners in the latest escalation in the trade war reignited by US President Donald Trump when he returned to office last year. Those targeted, including the UK, China and the European Union,…
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How Sporting Betting Tax Reforms in Kenya are Reshaping the Sector’s Business Model?
With the passing of time, the betting tax rules have been changed to influence the actions of pricing bets, funding promotions, and cash flow management, rather than purely the profits of the bookmaker.
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How IEBC Settled On KSh4.4 Billion Campaign Spending Limit for Presidential Candidates
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set the maximum amount a presidential candidate can spend during the 2027 General Election campaign at KSh4.44 billion. According to the IEBC, the campaign spending limit has…
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