Spiro, ESP launch women’s electric boda boda programme set to expand to Kenya
The initiative aims to help women overcome barriers to entering the boda boda business, including limited access to capital, training and customers.
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Shabana's Fathi blames poor pitch condations after Migori Youth draw
Fathi is now turning his attention to their next assignment against eighth-placed Kenya Police this weekend
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Kenya calls for harmonised standards to boost regional commodity trade
Government seeks aligned regulations and interoperable warehouse receipt systems to unlock cross-border trade and expand access to agricultural financing.
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Cancer treatment boosted as many patients diagnosed at stage one
The growing number of Kenyans seeking early cancer screening is helping improve detection rates, with more patients now being diagnosed at stage one compared to previous years when many presented at advanced stages of the disease. Medical…
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Isuzu East Africa wins global silver as Kenyan female technician makes history
The Kenyan team, comprising service technicians Wambui and Paul Mwangi, finished second out of 34 teams at the 21st I-1 Grand Prix held in Tokyo, Japan.
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Driver guilty of dragging head teacher to his death
Richardson was also convicted of dangerous driving and will return to Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court to be sentenced on Monday.
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Shanta Gold licence remains valid after court ruling, PS Kimtai
The government has clarified that Shanta Gold Kenya Limited is free to continue operating under its existing prospecting licence following a court ruling on the gold project in Siaya and Vihiga counties. Principal Secretary for Mining…
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LOOP launches digital platform to help SMEs manage payments, stock and credit
New service combines digital payments, online product marketing, AI-powered inventory management and financing to help merchants streamline operations.
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Babu Owino gets late speaking slot after crowd intervention at Linda Mwananchi launch
MP Babu Owino on Friday found himself in strange territory during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) party after appearing to be overlooked for much of the programme despite his long association with the political outfit.
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Kenya’s Monthly Inflation Rate Jumps to 7.3% in October On High Fuel Prices
Kenya’ Monthly Inflation Rate rose to 7.3% in October from 6.8% in September, the main drivers for the general rise in price levels being food, transport as well as Housing, Water Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels. Data from the Kenya…
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Russian–African Youth Union established in Moscow
Russia and African countries have established the Russian–African Youth Union to strengthen cooperation among young people through education, cultural exchanges, shared experiences and coordinated youth initiatives. The union was launched…
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Cardtonic Launches in Kenya, Giving Locals Access to Dollar Wallets and Virtual Cards
The Nigerian fintech brings its multi-currency wallet, virtual dollar card and M-Pesa integration to Kenya as part of a wider African expansion.
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Dakar Rally to return to Africa in January with Morocco hosting 11 stages
According to Dakar Rally director David Castera, the change would not lower the sporting demands of the competition, despite the move to a new region.
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Kenya Railways launches SGR car transport service between Mombasa, Nairobi
Kenya Railways says the new service will transport vehicles in about eight hours, offering dealers and importers an alternative to road haulage.
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Cyberweek Africa 2026 closes with focus on AI cyber threats
Cyber Week Africa 2026 closed on Friday having convened stakeholders from across the continent to discuss Cyber threat intelligence in the Age of AI. Government, private sector, academia, non-profits and start-ups all acknowledged the…
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Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
Novaya Gazeta has received an eviction order. Crucially, at the same time, the system that had allowed the paper to receive donations from readers was disabled.
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EPRA Proposes Mandatory Online Clearance for Fuel and Cooking Gas
EPRA plans to roll out the new rules in phases, with the first phase set to target petroleum and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consignments under the proposals.
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Spiro, ESP kick off pilot programme in Rwanda, aiming to support 5,000 women entrepreneurs
Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, and Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP), a pan-African firm specialising in entrepreneurship development, have launched the Women in E-Mobility programme in Rwanda, an initiative…
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Kenya’s democratic backsliding deepens ahead of 2027 General Election, report warns
The report raises concerns over police brutality, political violence and restrictions on civil liberties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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Babu Owino urges peace ahead of Broad-Based Jacaranda rally
“To those who will be coming here, I am the elected representative of Jacaranda and Embakasi East Constituency I want to tell you this because we respect human life and have love in our hearts. I want you to come and hold your rally…
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Biosafety Authority to convene scientific conference on safe biotechnology
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) will convene the NBA International Scientific Conference 2027 from 1–4 February 2027 in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference will bring together scientists, policymakers, biosafety regulators, researchers,…
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Boost for dairy farmers as Waiguru expands milk cooling facilities to grassroots
Dairy farmers in Kirinyaga County have received a major boost following Governor Anne Waiguru’s effort to expand milk cooling facilities to the grassroots. The dairy farmer empowerment initiative is now reaching the smaller producer…
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US man Kimani Bracey jailed for defrauding banks, State agencies Ksh.50M in COVID-19 relief funds
A 49-year-old man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison in the United States for operating an online marketplace that sold fake documents used to defraud banks and government agencies of hundreds of thousands of dollars in…
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Bulldozers clear rubble at Eastleigh building collapse site
Rescue workers remain at the site as heavy machinery removes concrete slabs, twisted metal and other debris from the collapsed building
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