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KRA to Freeze Bank Accounts of Kenyans Not Paying Housing Levy
The Kenya TimesBusiness

KRA to Freeze Bank Accounts of Kenyans Not Paying Housing Levy

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to freeze bank accounts and deactivate the PINs of Kenyans who fail to remit the Affordable Housing Levy. According to the Authority, the renewed crackdown is expected to target both salaried and…

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Kalonzo to Ruto: Stop Forcing Uhuru Into Vision 2060 Plan
Nairobi WireNews

Kalonzo to Ruto: Stop Forcing Uhuru Into Vision 2060 Plan

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka urged President William Ruto to stop attacking former President Uhuru Kenyatta and let him enjoy his retirement in peace. Kalonzo stated that Kenya’s fourth president earned the respect that citizens give…

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Six South African Casino Brands Tipped for 2026 Hold Strong Into Q3
Nairobi WireSports

Six South African Casino Brands Tipped for 2026 Hold Strong Into Q3

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 17, 2026 — At the start of 2026, SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za identified a group of gambling brands it expected to stand out in the South African market over the course of the year. With Q3 now underway, six…

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Virtual Number or eSIM? Picking the Right Tool for the Job
TechweezTechnology

Virtual Number or eSIM? Picking the Right Tool for the Job

Virtual Phone Numbers vs eSIMs: What’s the Difference and When Do You Need Each? They both provide a solution to overcoming the rigidity of telephone services, and as such, they get grouped under one name in casual conversations as…

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1 dead in Hawaii as Lala, now a tropical storm, moves west
KahawaTunguWorld

1 dead in Hawaii as Lala, now a tropical storm, moves west

One person is dead and tens of thousands have lost power after Hurricane Lala lashed parts of Hawaii overnight, before weakening slightly Sunday morning to a tropical storm with 70 mph sustained winds and heavy rain. At least 126,000…

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Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies
KahawaTunguWorld

Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies

A murder inquiry has begun after the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath in West Yorkshire. The 55-year-old was injured in an altercation on a disused railway line off Blacker Lane in Calder Grove, Wakefield, at about…

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Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City
Capital FM KenyaSports

Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City

BARCELONA, Spain, August 16, 2026 – Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for about £65m. The 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d’Or in…

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Four at the Summit as Absa Ruiru Invitational Gets Underway
Capital FM KenyaSports

Four at the Summit as Absa Ruiru Invitational Gets Underway

NAIROBI, Kenya, August 16, 2026 – Defending champion Dismas Indiza, Daniel Nduva, John Karichu, and Nigeria’s Godwin Okoko share the lead after the opening round of the Absa Ruiru Invitational,…

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Convos Wants to Be the First Messaging App Built for the Age of AI
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Convos Wants to Be the First Messaging App Built for the Age of AI

Every group chat eventually reaches the same point. Someone asks a question nobody can answer right away. One person says they will look it up, switches to another app, and either comes back three minutes later when the conversation has…

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Is the world ready for a female UN Secretary-General?
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

Is the world ready for a female UN Secretary-General?

As the second and last term of Antonio Guterres comes to a close in December 2026, the race for the next United Nations (UN) Secretary-General has gained momentum turning to who will steer the world’s premier multilateral body in 2027.…

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KEG condemns assault of AFP journalists in Homa Bay
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

KEG condemns assault of AFP journalists in Homa Bay

Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) has condemned the alleged assault of Kisumu-based Agence France-Presse (AFP) journalists Fred Ooko and Brian Ongoro while covering a rally in Homa Bay, calling for thorough investigations and prosecution. In a…

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Kenya’s Biggest Shopping Malls Ranked by Size [FULL LIST]
The Kenya TimesBusiness

Kenya’s Biggest Shopping Malls Ranked by Size [FULL LIST]

Kenya’s shopping-mall landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, with developers constructing increasingly large retail centers in Nairobi and other major urban areas. The latest entrant in the mega-mall race, Business Bay…

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