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Chwele Market Mourns Four Traders Killed in Mai Mahiu Accident
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Chwele Market Mourns Four Traders Killed in Mai Mahiu Accident

CHWELE, BUNGOMA — Four traders from Chwele Market in Bungoma County have been confirmed dead following a tragic road accident in Mai Mahiu. Five other members of the business community were injured and are receiving treatment. The deceased…

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KCB Group Named Among Forbes’ World’s Top Performing Banks for 2026
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KCB Group Named Among Forbes’ World’s Top Performing Banks for 2026

KCB Group has been named among the world’s top-performing banks in the inaugural Forbes World’s Top Performing Banks 2026 ranking, giving Kenya one of the 500 spots on a new global benchmark focused on banks’ financial performance rather…

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KBC Radio Taifa presenter Edmonds Salasya dies
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationCounties

KBC Radio Taifa presenter Edmonds Salasya dies

KBC Radio Taifa presenter Edmonds Kweyu Salasya has died. Salasya, who also served as an Assistant Producer, died Thursday morning after he suddenly fell ill at his home and was rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention, but died…

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BRICS to focus on inclusive growth and stronger intra-BRICS trade
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationInternational Business

BRICS to focus on inclusive growth and stronger intra-BRICS trade

BRICS should focus on inclusive economic growth, stronger trade among member countries and people-centred development, Zanele Sabela, Spokesperson for the Congress of South African Trade Unions, said in an exclusive interview with Soweto…

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Absa Bank Kenya Formally Appoints New CEO
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Absa Bank Kenya Formally Appoints New CEO

Absa Bank Kenya has appointed Yusuf Omari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The bank announced the appointment on Thursday, September 10, 2026, after completing the required regulatory and internal…

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Baba Talisha Speaks About Being Auctioned for KSh6 Million Debt
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Baba Talisha Speaks About Being Auctioned for KSh6 Million Debt

Kenyan TikToker Faustine Lipuku Lukale, popularly known as Baba Talisha, has addressed claims that he is facing an auction over a KSh6 million debt, after social media users alleged he borrowed money to fund a luxury lifestyle and is…

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TendePay Gets CBK Approval to Operate E-Wallet in Kenya
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TendePay Gets CBK Approval to Operate E-Wallet in Kenya

TendePay has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to operate an e-wallet in Kenya, adding a new regulated payments capability to the fintech’s platform. The development comes about 20 months after TendePay received its…

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Yusuf Omari Confirmed as Absa Bank Kenya MD and CEO
Business Today KenyaBusiness

Yusuf Omari Confirmed as Absa Bank Kenya MD and CEO

Absa Bank Kenya has appointed Yusuf Omari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Absa Bank Kenya two months afterAbdi Omari resigned to join I&M Group. His tenure starts immediatelyfollowing receipt of all required regulatory…

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Kahiga wants welfare of morticians addressed
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Kahiga wants welfare of morticians addressed

Nyeri Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga has urged both levels of Government to do more in addressing the welfare of Kenyans working in funeral homes. Addressing the 5th annual Morticians and Allied Professionals Association of Kenya (MAPAKe)…

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Rising costs leave mama mboga struggling to keep business afloat
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Rising costs leave mama mboga struggling to keep business afloat

Small scale vegetable traders have been left struggling to maintain their business following increased operating costs and reduced consumer spending. Mary Wanjiku who has been selling Sukuma wiki, spinach, cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, and…

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ODM leader Oburu in UK for routine medical checkup
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationNews

ODM leader Oburu in UK for routine medical checkup

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga is in the United Kingdom (UK) for a routine medical checkup. In a statement, Oginga said the visit will allow him to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of his health while taking time to rest and rejuvenate,…

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Full List of SHA-Approved Hospitals and Clinics in Nandi County
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Full List of SHA-Approved Hospitals and Clinics in Nandi County

Residents of Nandi County registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework can access services at licensed health facilities across different levels of care. The facilities include hospitals, nursing homes, medical centers,…

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Dr Duncan Ojwang sworn in as new IPOA chairperson
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Dr Duncan Ojwang sworn in as new IPOA chairperson

Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu has been sworn in as the fourth Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), taking charge of the civilian oversight body at a critical period ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ojwang assumed…

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