Absa Bank Kenya confirms Yusuf Omari as MD, CEO
Omari, who has served as the bank’s Interim Managing Director and CEO since July 1, 2026, previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer, a role he occupied since 2009.
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Kindiki warns stalled new Nithi Bridge could remain idle over compensation row
“The Chinese contractor was told: if you do not build it, you will only have three options. But we will build the bridge and resolve the problem,” the DP stated.
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Woman murdered on her way to toilet in Meru in suspected love triangle saga
A 31-year-old woman was brutally murdered in Muthathia area of Buuri West, Meru County, on Thursday morning while reportedly heading to the toilet. The deceased, identified as Charity Kinya, was attacked at around 5am near Full Gospel…
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Woman assaulted, murdered as three children tied to tree in Kilifi
Police in Kilifi County have launched investigations after a 36-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted and murdered at Mbuuni area of Sosoni Ndogo Centre in Magarini Sub-County. Police said Neema Charo Nchengo was allegedly lured from a…
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New framework ends KSL training monopoly for law students
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has introduced a new framework ending a monopoly at the Kenya School of Law (KSL) on training advocates. KSL has been enjoying the monopoly for 18 years which among others affected the quality of…
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Laikipia residents urged to report flood-prone areas ahead of El Niño rains
Muli said early identification and reporting of potential flood hotspots would enable authorities to take preventive measures and minimise the risk of loss of lives and destruction of property.
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How CBC Changes in Schools Will Cost Kenya Millions of Shillings
The Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has raised concerns about Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) learning materials following changes to the curriculum. KLB Managing Director George Okeyo disclosed the expected loss while appearing…
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DP Kindiki says Ruto’s development scorecard is extensive and impossible to ignore
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hailed the National Infrastructure Fund as the answer to Kenya’s road financing problems, promising major roads across Mt Kenya East. Prof Kindiki said the next major dual-carriageway project after the…
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More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
At least 24 schoolchildren have died in a stampede as they tried to flee a fire that engulfed two schools in rebel-held Bukavu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials there have said. Adults are also reported to have died in…
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KENHA announces partial closure of Mombasa Road at Cabanas from Sep 17
KeNHA said the temporary traffic restriction is necessary to facilitate the construction of a box drain along the affected section of the road.
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Yusuf Omari Appointed Absa Bank Kenya CEO and Managing Director
Absa Bank Kenya has announced the appointment of Yusuf Omari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Absa Bank Kenya. Mr Omari has been the Interim Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Absa Bank Kenya since 1st July…
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Kagwe unveils Sh2.1bn livestock plan ahead of El Niño
The plan targets 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties following advisories by the Kenya Meteorological Department pointing to an increased likelihood of enhanced rainfall.
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SportPesa 1UP, 2UP and 3UP Turns Football Leads Into Early Payout Moments
SportPesa gives Kenyan football fans a different way to follow that tension through 1UP, 2UP and 3UP markets, where eligible selections can settle once the chosen team reaches the required goal advantage.
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Celine Dion returns to the stage with Paris concert
Fans of Canadian superstar Celine Dion are gearing up for an onstage comeback many feared might never happen, with just a day to go until her opening concert in Paris following a years-long battle with a rare neurological disorder. The…
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High Court declares Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional over public participation
Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the legislative process did not satisfy the constitutional requirement for meaningful and adequate public participation.
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City lawyer arrested after threatening to jump from eighth floor
Bernard Okello was arrested after he allegedly threatened to jump from the eighth floor of his Westlands office to evade police.
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Motorists Warned Of 35-Day Traffic Disruption Along Mombasa Road
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists of traffic disruption along Mombasa Road following the partial closure of the Eastern Bypass off-ramp at Cabanas on the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)-bound…
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Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes up for auction
A dress worn by Princess Diana to a party in London hours after a documentary was televised in which the then-Prince Charles admitted to committing adultery during their marriage is going up for auction. Her dramatic arrival at the…
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Digital justice leaves no one behind, Justice Lenaola says
Supreme Court Judge and Chairperson of the Integrated Court Management Systems and Communication Committee (ICMS), Justice Isaac Lenaola, has called on the justice sector to ensure that no one is left behind as institutions embrace digital…
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Algeria to sever diplomatic ties with UAE
The statement did not provide any details on why Algeria has taken this step, but relations between the two countries have soured in recent years amid a series of regional disputes.
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US airport security weighs major changes 25 years after 9/11
American airports dramatically changed in the wake of 9/11, but new policy changes are restoring some previously banned travel practices after 25 years. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it will soon allow…
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Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won’t air on TV, cites regulator ‘threats’
TV host Jimmy Kimmel says his interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on television due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Speaking on his talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, on…
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Trump promises to send $500 to nearly 1 million Americans for Obamacare ‘overcharges’
US President Donald Trump has promised to send $500 (£370) to nearly one million Americans, as refunds for what he described as “Obamacare overcharges” collected during the Biden administration. The refunds, to be sent out starting in…
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Korane vows to reinstate 6,000 sacked county workers if re-elected Garissa governor
Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane pledged to reinstate 6,000 county employees he says were dismissed after he left office if elected Governor in the 2027 General Election. Korane, who served as Governor from 2017 to 2022, said his…
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