Govt may halt rallies over security threats: Murkomen
Murkomen said security advisories issued during political gatherings are based on assessed intelligence and are not targeted.
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TechMoran Launches StartupEast to Find East Africa’s Next Startup Stars
TechMoran has opened nominations for a new initiative called StartupEast, a conference and awards program built to spot early-stage startups across East Africa before they become household names. The inaugural event is set for December 3,…
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Jubilee Asset Management grows to Ksh. 259B in assets as retail portfolio expands
Jubilee Asset Management Limited (JAML) has reached a major operational milestone, expanding its total Assets Under Management (AUM) to Ksh. 259 billion. Driven by a surge in demand for professionally managed products among individual and…
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Murkomen defends Homa Bay rally security advisory amid goonism allegations
Murkomen’s remarks come amid continued debate over the violence that erupted during the Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay.
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Stakeholders asked to help fight the rising cases of defilement in Sabatia
Stakeholders in Sabatia Sub-County have been urged to strengthen efforts to combat rising cases of defilement and protect children from sexual abuse. Speaking during a Sabatia Sub-County Service Delivery meeting at the Deputy County…
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Kenyan Prison Fire Razes Down Several Houses
Several houses at the Kerugoya Prison staff quarters in Kirinyaga County were destroyed in a fire that broke out on 25, 2026. Eyewitnesses at the scene explained that the fire broke out at the staff residential quarters attached to…
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SBM disrupts Kenyan banking with zero fees for money transfers
For a long time, banking in Kenya has operated under an unspoken rule: consumers and businesses must pay to move their own money. Whether a business owner is paying a supplier, a parent is sending pocket money to a child, or a salaried…
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Tharuni School receives major facelift through classroom renovations
Tharuni School in Limuru Central Ward, Kiambu County, has received a major infrastructure facelift following the completion of renovation works on eight classrooms and the administration block. The renovations, spearheaded by Limuru MP…
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Kenya’s growing trade needs smarter risk protection for Cargo
Kenya’s expanding trade volumes are increasing the need for stronger protection for goods moving through the country’s ports, border points and supply chains, with insurance experts calling for smarter risk management to safeguard the…
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Leaders drum up support for government amid 2027 political alignments
Leaders from the Mount Kenya region have stepped up efforts to rally support for the Government, citing ongoing and completed development projects as evidence of its commitment to improving the lives of Kenyans. Led by National Assembly…
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KRA Tightens Rules on Imported Goods
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has tightened rules on imported goods by raising the minimum customs benchmark for general containerized consolidated cargo from KSh2.5 million to KSh3.2 million, aiming to curb undervaluation and tax…
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KRA tightens customs valuation, raises benchmark to Sh3.2m
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has raised the minimum customs benchmark for general containerised consolidation cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million. The move targets to seal valuation loopholes and protect compliant traders from…
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Kenya Power Faces New Limits on Disconnecting Essential County Services
The High Court has imposed new conditions on Kenya Power before it can disconnect electricity to essential installations operated by county governments. In a ruling delivered by Justice Jairus Ngaah, the court ruled that Kenya Power must…
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Gachagua rejects opposition zoning, says elections are won at the ballot
“I want to say that we do not want this issue of zoning. Every party should field a candidate wherever it feels it has popularity. As DCP, we are popular across the Republic of Kenya, and we will have candidates everywhere,” Gachagua…
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Judge orders mother, son and daughter be produced in court Thursday in murder of Dr Mutiso
A judge directed that a mother, her son and daughter be produced in court Thursday in the murder of psychiatrist Dr Victoria Mutiso. Justice Kanyi Kimondo directed that Rose Mbithe, her daughter Angela and son Chris Mulwa be detained until…
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Bensoul & Charisma Light Up Driftwood Sevens In Mombasa As Kabras Stun KCB In Final
The Driftwood Sevens delivered a weekend of high-intensity rugby and live entertainment in Mombasa, with Tusker’s Tusker Na Rugby platform bringing fans together for two days of music, sport and…
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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy – and Trump
Canada is the top customer for 26 US states, including Maine, Michigan, and Wisconsin. And it is in the top three for 45 of the 50 American states, suggesting Prime Minister Mark Carney has room to manoeuvre in a trade fight.
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Sanitary pads, diaper maker Softcare Kenya revenue up 17.4pc to Sh7.2bn
The growth puts Kenya among Softcare’s largest individual markets in Africa, with the country contributing $55.5 million (Sh7.2 billion) to the group’s revenue in the six months ended June 30, up from $47.3 million (Sh6.1 billion) in the…
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Boris Becker Siblings: Meet Sabine Becker-Schorp
Boris Franz Becker is a German former professional tennis player born on November 22, 1967, in Leimen, near Heidelberg in what was then West Germany. The son of architect Karl-Heinz Becker and Elvira Becker, he grew up in a supportive…
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Draft Cooperatives Bill Held Hostage by ‘Vested Interests’ as Senate, Parliament Differ on Amendments
The Cooperative sector is eagerly waiting for the Senate and Parliament to fast-rack processing of the Draft Cooperatives Bill 2024, for onward transmission to the desk of President Dr William Samoei Ruto for his signature. The…
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Tanzania VP Nchimbi to resign, citing Suluhu’s desire for change
The announcement comes a week after reports on mounting pressure for the VP to resign, which prompted the suspension of a local media outlet.
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Fanta Launches New Cultural Movement Heralded By Mega FantaVerse Experience
Fanta has launched #SkiziaUtamu, a nationwide youth culture campaign bringing together music, campus culture, creators, digital participation and immersive consumer experiences. Launched on 22 August at Uhuru Gardens through the FantaVerse…
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Long awaited Cooperatives Bill to usher new dawn for SACCOs
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 – The Cooperative sector is eagerly waiting for the Senate to fast-rack processing of the Draft Cooperatives Bill 2024, to the desk of President Dr William…
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Steffi Graf Siblings: All About Michael Graf
Stefanie Maria Graf, widely known as Steffi Graf, is a German former professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Born on June 14, 1969, in Mannheim, West Germany, to parents Peter and…
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