Anne Kinuthia-Otieno leaves Airtel Money Kenya with no successor named
Anne Kinuthia-Otieno has left Airtel Money Kenya after almost five years. No successor named, months before Airtel Africa’s London listing.
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Mwea residents hail new Huduma centre
Residents of Mwea East and Mwea West sub-counties have welcomed the opening of a new Huduma Centre in Mwea Town, describing it as a major milestone in bringing essential government services closer to the people. The facility, which became…
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Kajiado launches youth climate fund to support green innovations
Kajiado County has launched the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund, an initiative designed to empower young people to implement innovative climate action projects through grants and technical support. The programme targets…
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Mega road and railway projects position Kenya’s Coast as investment hub
The government’s sustained investment in mega road and railway infrastructure is transforming Kenya’s Coast into a prime destination for capital-intensive investments, with a proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery expected to anchor…
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Swedfund Invests USD 12 Million in Acumen’s Agriculture Fund to Boost Climate Resilience Across Africa
Swedfund invests USD 12 million in Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund II (ARAF II). The investment supports growing food and agriculture companies across Africa that strengthen agricultural value chains. By improving access to markets,…
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Govt distributes relief food to 900 households in Teso Central
The Government has commenced the distribution of relief food to residents of Teso Central who were adversely affected by floods that displaced them during the April long rains. A total of 900 households are set to benefit from the…
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More than 1,000 men attend Nyeri’s male-only medical camp
More than 1,000 men attended this year’s Male-Only Engagement and Medical Camp held at Muthuaini Girls Secondary School in Nyeri County, with health officials describing the turnout as a positive step towards improving men’s health-seeking…
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Court issues extradition warrant for US-based nurse in child support case
An Eldoret court has issued a warrant for the arrest and extradition of a Kenyan nurse living and working in the United States after he allegedly failed to comply with court orders requiring him to provide financial support for his…
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KRA to Launch Advance Cargo Declaration Platform for Containerised Imports
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will officially launch its Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) Platform on Monday, August 3, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen customs compliance and improve the tracking of containerised cargo destined…
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KUCCPS Issues College Application Deadline for C and Below KCSE Students
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) applications for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs remain open ahead of the August deadline. Students who have scored a grade of C and…
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KRA Announces Temporary Disruption of eTIMS Online Portal
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a temporary service disruption affecting access to the eTIMS Online Portal. In a statement on Monday, the tax authority said its technical team was working to resolve the issue and restore…
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New Lisbon Airport Tap AECOM for Preliminary Design of Mega Hub
AECOM, a global infrastructure leader, has been chosen by VINCI Airports group’s ANA Aeroportos de Portugal S.A. to handle the preliminary design for the New Lisbon Airport (Luís de Camões Airport). Designed as a world-class international…
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KCB Edge rivals Kabras in Prinsloo, make dream start to SportPesa National 7s Circuit title Defence
Defending SportPesa National Sevens Circuit Champions, KCB Rugby Club made a perfect start to their title defense by edging out bitter rivals Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final of the season-opening Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru. The Bankers last…
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Senate Committee Directs Murang’a to Align Municipal Revenue Frameworks with Law
The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has directed Murang’a County to align its municipal operations and revenue frameworks with the law amid concerns over revenue management and budget utilisation.…
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Kenyan sprinters Sapato and Khawel eye podium finish in USA
With a best time of 53.88 the grade 9 student at Chagaik secondary, Sapato begun as a footballer started running in 100m while in school in 2024 before switching to the 1 lap event.
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Former Uhuru Kenyatta Aide Resigns to Contest for Governor Seat
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s aide has announced that he will resign from his role as Managing Director for Africa at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change as he prepares to return to elective politics. Nzioka Waita has been…
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West Alton Energy Center: 2,100 MW Gas Plant Filed for Missouri Site
The West Alton Energy Center, a 2,100-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plant proposed for a site adjacent to the existing Sioux Energy Center in West Alton, Missouri, entered regulatory review on July 27 with an application filed with…
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KenGen RBS Gardens Put Up for Sale Months After Ksh1.9 Billion Windfall
The KenGen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme is preparing another property disposal after selling two office buildings for Sh1.9 billion, as it continues restructuring its investment portfolio to improve liquidity and meet future pension…
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SBM Bank Kenya cleared KES 17.6 billion owed to the Central Bank, and that swap explains most of its 171% profit jump
SBM Bank Kenya’s half-year profit rose 171%, and it repaid the KES 17.6 billion it owed the Central Bank.
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Marsabit County strengthens stakeholders’ coordination of natural resources management
Representatives from the national and county government departments, development partners, civil society organisations and community groups convened in Marsabit for the quarterly Early Warning and Natural Resource Management (NRM)…
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Miloš Degenek Siblings: All About Đorđe Degenek
Miloš Degenek is a professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Cypriot First Division club APOEL and represents the Australia national team, the Socceroos. Born on April 28, 1994, in Knin, Croatia, to Serbian parents, he and…
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Migori Tobacco farmers demand payment for unpaid deliveries
Tobacco farmers from Kuria, Migori County, have appealed to both the national and county governments to intervene and help them recover millions of shillings owed to them by a tobacco company over deliveries made since 2023. The farmers,…
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Church plants 15 million trees
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has so far planted over 15 million trees in support of the government’s Tree Growing Programme. The Church has set aside an additional 10 acres of land in Kwale County where Christians will plant more…
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Governor’s Cup set to kick off in Nakuru
Preparations for the inaugural Nakuru County Governors Cup have entered the final stages, with more than 1,100 football teams registering for the competition that seeks to promote youth talent development, create economic opportunities and…
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