Govt plans to rename KUSCCO to KEFESCO after Sh13bn loss
Cooperative Development Commissioner David Obonyo announced the proposed name change in a notice to KUSCCO shareholders ahead of a special general meeting scheduled for August 28.
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How to get £2,000 to play computer games at university
AUG 24 – As parents across the country prepare to wave their children off to university, conversations about family finances and the cost of living are growing ever more frequent…
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Mobile money features in half of reported fraud cases, report says
The Government has called for heightened public vigilance and stronger action against mobile-enabled fraud after an analysis by the National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee (NC4) found that mobile money was used as the…
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OPINION: Kenya’s Health Debate Has Finally Moved From Generalities to Accountability
That policymakers and even the President are now part of this conversation is largely a result of the work of health journalists and communication platforms that have deliberately made health, health financing and access a permanent…
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Kenya Re-Insurance Corporation Posts 42.8% growth in Half-Year Net Earnings to KSh 2.3Billion
Kenya Re( Kenya Re-Insurance Corporation) registered a 42.8% growth in half-year Net Profits to KSh 2.25 billion even as its C-suite gets stuck in constant governance conflicts. Kenya Re Half-Year 2026 Consolidated Results: — Total…
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SportPesa Aviator Hits Kenya’s Highest-Ever 2,464,028.7x Multiplier
SportPesa Aviator recorded one of Kenya’s most memorable crash-game moments when the multiplier reached 2,464,028.7x. during its Aviator Challenge.
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Autopsy confirms suicide in death of KCB boss amid family dispute
A post-mortem examination confirmed that the Head of Data Protection at KCB Bank Group, Rosemary Chemutai Koech Kimwatu, a 40-year-old executive who was found dead at a house in Ngong, Kajiado County, died by suicide. Chief Government…
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Ruto Accuses Uhuru of Not Moving On From 2022 Election
President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of failing to move on from the outcome of the 2022 General Election. Speaking in an interview at State House, the Head of State responded to a newspaper headline on August…
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Mateta’s contract claim leaves Palace with transfer decision
LONDON, England, August 24, 2026 – The latest twist in what has, certainly of late, been a rollercoaster ride between Jean-Philippe Mateta and Crystal Palace has once more thrown the…
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Water Authority moves to prosecute illegal gold miners poisoning River Yala
The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has launched a crackdown against illegal gold mining operators contaminating the River Yala basin, warning that offenders face immediate prosecution for ignoring environmental protection orders and…
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SportPesa Aviator hits Kenya’s highest-ever 2,464,028.7x multiplier
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 24 – Aviator continues to attract attention with its quick format and potential for extraordinary multiplier figures. SportPesa Aviator recorded one of Kenya’s most memorable crash-game moments…
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Akonnor blames Gor’s schoolboy errors for bitter lesson at hands of Tusker
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 24, 2026 – Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has lamented the ‘funny’ mistakes that cost them victory in Sunday’s FKF Super Cup against Tusker at the…
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How Kenyan Farmers Can Get Fertilizer at Ksh2,000 and Maize Seed at Ksh300 Under New Govt Subsidy Program
President William Ruto, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has announced a fresh reduction in the cost of maize seed and subsidized fertilizer. In a statement on August 24, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the new…
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Samsung Brings Connected Living Experience to Kenyan Malls
Samsung is bringing its Connected Living Experience to Kenyan malls, giving consumers the opportunity to step into a connected home and experience first-hand how Samsung technology can work together to make everyday living smarter, simpler…
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President Ruto to preside over Prisons Cadets’ passing-out parade
President William Ruto is set to preside over the Kenya Prisons Service 27th Officer Cadet passing out parade at Prisons Staff Training College (PSTC) in Ruiru, Kiambu. He will also commission the Wanini Kirei Magereza Level IV, a 150-bed…
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HELB announces Sh500,000 training loans for civil servants
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has introduced a training loan of up to Sh500,000 to help civil servants pursue further academic and professional qualifications. In a statement on Monday, August 24, 2026, HELB said the facility…
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FKF condemns use of tear gas during FKF Super Cup match
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has condemned acts of violence, disorder and hooliganism witnessed after Sunday’s FKF Super Cup match between Gor Mahia and Tusker FC at Nyayo National Stadium. In a statement issued on Sunday, FKF said…
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Super Metro Clarifies Claims of Ferrying Goons to Disrupt Gachagua Rally
Super Metro has clarified allegations that its buses were linked to an attempt to disrupt former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political engagements in Kirinyaga County. The controversy emerged on August 23, after several Super Metro…
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KPMG Australia to cut hundreds of jobs amid audit leaks scandal
Senator Deborah O’Neill in March shared allegations in parliament from a whistleblower that KPMG partners had repeatedly used clients’ confidential information to win lucrative audit contracts.
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New Nairobi Rules That Could See Residents Pay Up to KSh100,000 for Noise Pollution Permits
Nairobi residents, event organizers, religious institutions and entertainment businesses will now have to pay new fees for activities that generate noise under the Nairobi City County Finance Act 2026. The new charges cover weddings,…
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Tribunal ruling opens new path for taxpayers to offset VAT credits against tax debts
The ruling stems from a dispute between Easton Petroleum Limited and KRA over a VAT liability of Sh12.86 million.
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Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for £2.5m
DALLAS, United States, August 24, 2026 – The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous ‘hand of God’ goal at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for…
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Fewer charges, more flexibility: Why you should open an EazzySave account
Saving is one of the simplest ways to turn financial aspirations into achievable goals. Whether you’re building an emergency fund, preparing for school fees, planning a major purchase, or simply creating a financial cushion, setting money…
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How to Check If a Car Tyre Has a Problem
Knowing how to check if a car tyre has a problem can help you identify issues before they lead to a puncture, poor handling, or a dangerous situation on the road. Regularly inspecting your tyres can reveal problems such as low pressure,…
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