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The National Government’s Chesinende Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Modern Market in Kipkelion East Sub-County, Kericho County, has reached 90 per cent completion, with the facility set to improve trading conditions and boost economic…
NAIROBI, KENYA, 19 August 2026: Proto Energy and Equity Bank have partnered to expand access to financing for customers seeking to adopt LPG solutions, with the partnership introducing two targeted financing products: an Autogas Conversion…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Sweden have agreed to deepen cooperation in tackling increasingly sophisticated financial crimes, including the concealment of digital assets and illicit…
That was until she bought a pair of sandals for £3, found they didn’t fit so relisted them for £2 then was permanently banned. Vinted said there had been “fraudulent activity, such as selling counterfeit items”.
NETSCOUT has announced an expansion of its Adaptive DDoS Protection (ADP) solution. This introduces new capabilities that enable service providers to automatically detect and mitigate outbound DDoS attack traffic. The move comes as…
Equity Group Holdings has posted a 32 per cent increase in profit after tax to KSh45.5 billion for the six months ended June 2026, up from KSh34.6 billion recorded in the same period last year. The banking group said the performance was…
The company said the prolonged closure has created uncertainty for employees, communities and business partners, with the economic impact extending beyond its operations.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-Cheap and increasingly accessible armed drones are emerging as a deadly new threat to humanitarian workers, with the United Nations warning that the technology is putting lethal…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a transport safety checklist for schools ahead of next week’s reopening, urging administrators to ensure all school vehicles meet road safety requirements. In a statement on…
Members argued that the proposed restriction could be excessive, particularly because existing legislation already provides for the disqualification of certain candidates who have held public office.
China’s latest economic figures offer a sobering reminder that even the world’s second-largest economy is facing a difficult transition. China’s economy grew by 4.3 per cent in the second quarter…
Harry Belafonte was an American singer, actor and social activist who had an estimated Harry Belafonte net worth of $30 million at the time of his death in 2023. He built his fortune through a highly successful music and acting career,…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has broken down the distribution of 20,000 Junior School teaching positions across the country, with all 47 counties receiving a share of the recruitment ahead of the August 31, 2026 deadline.…
The National Treasury has moved to stop the planned auction of land owned by South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited (Sony Sugar) over an outstanding Sh862.3 million debt owed to Co-operative Bank of Kenya. The intervention follows a 40-day…
Sidney Poitier was an American-born Bahamian actor, film director, author and diplomat who had an estimated Sidney Poitier net worth of $20 million at the time of his death in 2022. He built his wealth through a career spanning film,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-More than 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killed over the past three years, the United Nations has warned, as the world marks World Humanitarian Day amid growing…
Bill Paxton was an American actor, producer and film director who had an estimated Bill Paxton net worth of $25 million at the time of his death in 2017. He built his wealth through a career spanning more than four decades, appearing in…
Government employees who fail to declare their income, assets, and liabilities could face a salary freeze, disciplinary action, or prosecution under new rules issued by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The measures are…
President William Ruto has declared that Kenya has crossed a historic threshold in the pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with 32.3 million Kenyans registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying the focus must now…
Powers Boothe had an estimated net worth of $8 million at the time of his death in 2017. The American actor built his wealth through a career spanning theatre, television, film and voice acting. Boothe was known for portraying powerful and…
Concern is growing over the whereabouts of 28-year-old Kenyan national and student, Philip Kibet Ngeny, who has reportedly gone missing in Norwich, United Kingdom, after his family and friends lost contact with him earlier in August 2026.…
The lender attributed the growth to a 17 percent increase in net interest income to Sh69.3 billion from Sh59.3 billion, supported by growth in lending.
More than 900 Grade 10 and Form Four scholars from Garissa and Tana River counties have been challenged to turn their potential into purpose and use education to transform their lives and communities. The scholars were attending the Jomo…
Keri Russell has an estimated net worth of $12 million. The American actress and dancer built her fortune through a career spanning television, film and theatre. Russell first became a household name playing Felicity Porter in the WB drama…
