Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa’s Konsa
LONDON, England, August 19, 2026 – Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. The England international is set to have a…
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Cosmos Boosts Pharmaceutical Compliance With Schneider Electric Kenya
Cosmos Limited (Cosmos), one of Kenya’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, has strengthened its digital infrastructure and enhanced regulatory compliance through the implementation of an integrated monitoring, energy management, and…
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Business: 9 Ways To Deal With Loneliness As An Entrepreneur
Sitting on the couch in your comfy clothes as you build your empire sounds great, right? Yes, until loneliness kicks in. Most entrepreneurs work by themselves for long periods, often not seeing other people. Loneliness is one of the most…
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Track queen Faith Kipyegon reveals heartbreaking update on hamstring injury
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 19, 2026 – Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has revealed she will be out of action for a longer spell than initially anticipated due to a hamstring…
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How to Make the Best Mukimo at Home and Popular Variations to Try
Mukimo is one of those Kenyan dishes I never get tired of making because it is simple, filling, and versatile, and I can easily change the ingredients depending on what I have in the kitchen. Traditionally, people make mukimo by mashing…
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KCB Plans to Float a KSh300 billion 5-Year Bond in October
KCB Bank Group has announced plans to raise KSh 300.0 billion (US$2.32 billion) through a Medium-Term Sustainability Note Programme over the next 5 years. The lender targets issuing green, blue & social bonds in raising this capital with…
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Experienced Sandra Felis, Munguti lead star-studded field as over 5,000 runners gear up for Belgut Half Marathon
KERICHO, Kenya, Aug 19 – More than 5,000 runners are expected to descend on Belgut in Kericho County on Sunday, August 23, for the 2026 edition of the Belgut Half…
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VOCAL Africa asks ICC to monitor Kenya over rising political violence ahead of 2027
Human rights organization VOCAL Africa has written to the International Criminal Court (ICC) urging the Office of the Prosecutor to take formal notice of Kenya’s deteriorating political and human rights situation.
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Shabana laughing to the bank after President Ruto honours Ksh 20 million pledge
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 19, 2026 – FKF Premier League side Shabana have confirmed receipt of Ksh 10 million from President William Ruto as was promised in April, this year. In…
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Safaricom Launches Bundle Ya Wakulima Offering Farmers Connectivity
Safaricom has launched a new bundle targeting farmers with affordable access to connectivity, insurance, agricultural advice and production support. The Bundle Ya Wakulima, launched as part of Safaricom’s PATA MORE customer value…
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Over 50 Entrepreneurs Graduate from Enwealth Foundation SEED Programme
More than 50 Kenyan entrepreneurs have graduated from the inaugural cohort of the Enwealth Foundation SEED Programme. This is the first cohort to complete a structured 12-week business-education initiative built around the proposition that…
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Business Expenses To Table Until You’re Making Money
Starting a business can be an exciting endeavour and excitement often does not lead to smart spending choices. There are certain business expenses you should hold off on until your business starts generating revenue. Here are some items…
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DTB H1 pre-tax profit rises 37pc to Sh9.8bn
The lender’s top-line revenue increased by 21 percent, with net interest income rising 26 percent and non-interest income growing 7 percent.
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Spotify’s Culture Club Puts Africa’s Music Growth in Focus
Spotify has spent the past few years expanding its presence in Africa, and its new editorial podcast, Culture Club, hopes to reflect that focus. Culture Club podcast has been in listeners’ feeds since October 2025, and the show now stands…
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LSK probes Kaguchia, Kaluma over alleged inciting remarks
The Society said the review would determine whether the statements raise a professional misconduct case and, if a prima facie case is established, whether the matter should be referred to the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal.
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Maraga, Muturi to lead new forum ahead of 2027 election
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 19 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga, former Attorney General Justin Muturi and Suba South MP Caroli Omondi are set to coordinate a new People’s Forum for…
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Engineers call for full implementation of Engineering Technology Act
The Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians-Kenya (IET-K) has called on the government to expedite the appointment and operationalization of the Engineering Technology Board, saying its absence is undermining effective…
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CS Ogamba Sets Earliest Time Learners Should Report to School
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has clarified the earliest time learners can be required to report to school. While appearing before the National Assembly on Wednesday, August 19, Ogamba clarified that learners in day public and…
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Terra Industries Names Former SpaceX Executive Ben MacWilliams Vice President of Strategy
Terra Industries has appointed former SpaceX executive Ben MacWilliams as vice president of strategy, as the defense technology company expands its autonomous security systems across Africa and other markets in the Global South.…
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Opposition asks ICC to probe Ruto over alleged political violence ahead of 2027
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 19 – A coalition of opposition parties and political movements has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to assess alleged political violence in Kenya and consider…
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Mercedes-Benz Marks 140 Years With S-Class Launch in Kenya
Mercedes-Benz marked 140 years of automotive innovation in Kenya with the launch of its latest S-Class and a celebration of the brand’s global anniversary at Muthaiga Golf & Country Club in Nairobi. CFAO Mobility Kenya hosted the event,…
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African Agenda Forum to launch in Nairobi, targeting continental policy, trade, and creative economy
A new Pan-African organisation, the African Agenda Forum, is set to launch in Kenya in October with a focus on continental policy, trade, investment, culture, and the creative economy. The inaugural event in Nairobi will introduce country…
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We will not relent until all Kenyans are registered under SHA, DP Kindiki says
The drive to register all Kenyans under the Social Health Authority (SHA) is being stepped up to ensure they get access to healthcare services through the national Taifa Care programme, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. The DP…
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Difficult terrain, active fire hamper search and recovery efforts at Samburu helicopter crash site
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19— Search and recovery efforts at the site of a helicopter crash on Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County have been hampered by difficult terrain and an active…
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