Climate hazards disrupted schooling for 171m students in 2025 — UNICEF
Storms were the most common cause of disruption, affecting 109 million students, followed by floods, which affected at least 70 million.
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Oburu Oginga Flies out of the Country for Treatment: Current Status Revealed
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has traveled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination, the Orange Democratic Movement has confirmed. The Siaya Senator left the country on September 6, with ODM Director of Communications Philip…
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Forbes: KCB, Equity, Co-op Bank and Stanbic among top global lenders
The four Kenyan lenders were evaluated using financial data, desk research and information submitted by banks.
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Kenya urged to promote national agri-food systems
Kenya has been urged to strengthen private sector capacity, coordination and financing to ensure effective implementation of the National Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (NASIP) 2026–2030. Speaking during a panel discussion at the 6th…
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Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
Royal clan elders have named popular TV news presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, 56, as the next monarch.
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Sakaja Sets Deadline for Nairobi Property Owners to Obtain Approvals for Developments
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has opened an amnesty window for property owners with unauthorized developments, giving them an opportunity to regularize their properties and obtain the required planning approvals. In a statement on…
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KTB partners with Tatler to spotlight African hospitality excellence
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has partnered with international luxury lifestyle and culture brand, Tatler to profile and recognize hotels and restaurants setting the standard for hospitality excellence across Africa. The move extends…
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Nigerian & Ugandan founders win $50K at GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition
At the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) closing ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, Africa’s young agrifood entrepreneurs stole the spotlight as the 2026 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition announced its latest cohort of game-changing winners.…
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Saviynt Appoints Cybersecurity Veteran Kamel Heus as VP Sales for the Middle East and Africa
Saviynt, an identity security solutions firm has appointed Kamel Heus as Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), as the company advances its growth and strengthens its presence in key markets. Based in Dubai, Heus…
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Kenyan Journalist Dies After Collapsing
KBC Radio Taifa journalist Edmond Salasya has died after suffering a lung collapse. Journalist Stephen Mukangai announced Salasya’s death on Thursday, September 10, describing him as both a colleague and a brother. Mukangai mourned…
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Absa Bank Kenya appoints Yusuf Omari as Managing Director and CEO
The Board of Directors of Absa Bank Kenya PLC has appointed veteran finance executive Yusuf Omari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. The decision follows full regulatory and internal approvals,…
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Government steps up El Niño preparedness
The government is strengthening preparedness and coordination in anticipation of the El Niño rains expected to start in October. In a joint press briefing, Broadcasting PS Stephen Isaboke and Government Spokesperson Charles Owino urged…
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Digital Realty Invests $80 Million in Nairobi Data Center as Kenya’s AI, Cloud Demand Grows
Digital Realty is investing $80 million in a new data center in Nairobi, expanding its infrastructure footprint in Kenya as demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital services accelerates across East Africa. The…
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TotalEnergies Kenya unveils new fuel card to power fleet & consumer payments
TotalEnergies Kenya has launched its New Generation TotalEnergies Card, marking a major leap forward in digital payment and mobility solutions for businesses, fleet operators, and individual motorists nationwide. Building on a 25-year…
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Govt Issues Fresh Alert on Expected El Niño Rains, Reveals Plans in Place
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino has updated the public on the government’s preparedness for the anticipated October–November–December El Niño rains. In a press statement on September 10, 2026, Owino said the government has adopted a…
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KCB Rugby, Kabras chase glory as National 7s Circuit Culminates at Christie
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 10 – Defending champions KCB Rugby head to the last leg of the 2026 National 7s Circuit in an advantageous position, leading the overall standings with a…
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Nyeri businessmen react on Government declaration on foreign traders
Nyeri traders and businessmen have expressed mixed reactions following a move by the State to crackdown on unregistered foreign small-entrepreneurs in the country. This follows last week’s pronouncement by President Dr William Ruto…
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Why Kenya must stop exporting wealth in raw form
Kenya’s next economic challenge should not simply be to export more, but to capture more value from what it already produces.
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Government to establish National Communication Centre – PS Isaboke
Plans are underway to establish the National Communication Centre (NCC) to bolster government communication to the public, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting Stephen Isaboke has said. Isaboke said the center will serve as a central…
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List of Senior Schools in Kenya That Require Pre-Selection Before Admission
Kenya has several schools that have operated for years under a pre-selection admission. These senior schools identify and admit learners before the main government placement exercise. The system predates the current transition to Senior…
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Court to hear US bid to extradite Kenyan convicted of manslaughter
The ODPP told the court that it had received a request from the United States seeking Kibutu’s extradition after he was convicted in absentia on April 30, 2013.
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Voi court hands man 10 years sentence for bhang trafficking
Daudi Kalamba has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking 9.3 kilograms of bhang valued at Ksh279,000 in Voi, Taita Taveta County. Principal Magistrate Hosea Mwangi also gave Kalamba the option of paying a Ksh. 1 million fine.…
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Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
The offer was made in a speech at the party’s first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term.
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Hidden Risks of Using Your Fingerprint on Mobile Banking Apps
Kenyan banks have increasingly adopted biometric authentication, allowing customers to access mobile banking services using fingerprints instead of repeatedly entering passwords or PINs. Equity Bank, KCB Bank and Standard Chartered Bank…
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