TECNO and Infinix phones got more expensive on purpose
Transsion, maker of TECNO, Infinix and itel, expects 45% higher half-year profit after raising phone prices while selling fewer units.
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KCB, NCBA and Co-op Bank CEOs Charged Over KES 363 Million Fraud Case
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against three of the country’s most powerful bank chief executives, accusing them of failing to report suspicious transactions tied to a KES 363 million fraud case that has…
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US commits additional $242 million to combat Ebola in DRC and Uganda
The United States has announced an additional $242 million (about KSh31.3 billion) to strengthen Ebola response and preparedness efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, significantly increasing support for one of…
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Govt to End University Student Grants, Replace with Loans After Ruto’s Announcement
The government is proposing a major overhaul of university financing, replacing scholarships and grants with a fully loan-funded system for some students admitted to public universities. The scrapping of student grants follows the…
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Sifuna Pushes for Landmark Reforms to Give Police Officers Right to Vote
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for reforms to allow police and other security officers to vote during elections, arguing that thousands of officers are unfairly denied their constitutional right because they are deployed away from…
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Brenda Lee Net Worth
Brenda Lee is an American singer who has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Widely regarded as one of the most successful female recording artists of the 20th century, Lee has sold more than 100 million records worldwide during a…
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Ruto Launches Free Ambulance Line with 1,243 Providers: How Kenyans Can Request
President William Ruto has launched a free emergency medical line that the government says Kenyans can use to request an ambulance and other emergency medical response services. Speaking on August 6, the government announced that calls to…
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Peggy Lee Net Worth
Peggy Lee was an American jazz singer, songwriter, actress, and composer who had an estimated net worth of $1 million at the time of her death in 2002. Despite enjoying a career that lasted more than six decades and generating millions of…
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Malawians to apply for US visas only at the US Embassy in Nairobi
Citizens and residents of Malawi who are seeking to travel to the United States for any reason whatsoever must now book for appointments and attend visa interviews at the US Embassy in Nairobi. This is according to a directive that was…
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Mel Tormé Net Worth
Mel Tormé was an American jazz singer, composer, musician, actor, and author who had an estimated net worth equivalent to $50 million at the time of his death in 1999 after adjusting for inflation. Nicknamed “The Velvet Fog” for his smooth…
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Nat King Cole Net Worth
Nat King Cole was an American singer, pianist, and television personality who had an estimated net worth of $3.5 million at the time of his death in 1965. Adjusted for inflation, that fortune would be worth approximately $27 million today.…
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Ella Fitzgerald Net Worth
Ella Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer who had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of her death in 1996. Widely celebrated as the “First Lady of Song,” Fitzgerald became one of the greatest vocalists in music history,…
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Nina Simone Net Worth
Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist who had an estimated net worth of $5 million at the time of her death in 2003. Widely known as the “High Priestess of Soul,” Simone built an…
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Lena Horne Net Worth
Lena Horne was an American singer, actress, dancer, and civil rights activist who had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of her death in 2010. With a career spanning more than seven decades, Horne became one of the most…
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Gachagua Alleges Police Plot to Assassinate Him, Kalonzo and Matiang’i
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused two police officers attached to the Kikuyu Police Station of accepting payment to assassinate him, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Interior Cabinet Secretary…
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“Politics Is Not a Love Affair”: Waiguru Fires Back at Gachagua
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru blasted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as she defended her decision to remain in President William Ruto’s government. Waiguru argued that politicians should not be expected to maintain permanent…
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‘Bullfighter’ Boni Khalwale Locks Horns with Karen Nyamu Over Sifuna
A heated exchange broke out in the Senate on Tuesday after Kakamega Senator Bonni Khalwale alleged that the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) was politically motivated. Khalwale told…
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Autopsy Reveals Cause of Erick Otieno’s Death Following Police Detention
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has taken over investigations into the death of 19-year-old Eric Otieno, following his detention at Muthaiga Police Station on Sunday, August 2, the National Police Service (NPS)…
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Gachagua Breaks Silence on Claims He Wants to Crush Mt Kenya Parties
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has refuted allegations that he plans to weaken or dismantle other political parties in the Mt Kenya region. Addressing a delegation from Mathioya and Kangema at his Wamunyoro…
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Ruth Kulundu Takes Over as IEBC Acting CEO After Sunkuli’s Exit
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Ruth Kulundu as acting CEO and Commission Secretary, succeeding Moses Ledama Sunkuli following the conclusion of his six-month term on Tuesday. In an internal memo…
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Lola Falana Net Worth
Lola Falana is an American actress, singer, dancer, and entertainer with an estimated net worth of $10 million. Often referred to as the “First Lady of Las Vegas,” Falana rose to prominence during the 1960s and 1970s through her…
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Shipping to Kenya? KRA Now Requires New Advance Cargo Declaration Code
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out new cargo declaration requirements for exporters shipping goods to Kenya, requiring them to obtain an Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) reference code before dispatching cargo. The updated…
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How to Download Your KCSE 2025 E-Certificate in 4 Simple Steps
Candidates who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination can now download official digital copies of their credentials following a new directive by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Candidates…
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Court Blow for Senator Hezena Lemaletian as Auctioneers Move to Seize Property
Nominated Senator Hezena Lemaletian faces the potential auction of her household goods after auctioneers stepped in to enforce a court decree stemming from a unpaid landscaping contract. Viewline Auctioneers served the senator with a…
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