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10m Kenyans default on Hustler loans: Govt wants law for forceful recovery
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10m Kenyans default on Hustler loans: Govt wants law for forceful recovery

The government has announced plans to write off up to Sh 6 billion in defaulted Hustler Fund loans and is now pushing MPs to approve legal frameworks that will allow it to recover unpaid loans more aggressively. Principal Secretary for…

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Piped gas and WiFi: Inside Mukuru houses handed over by Ruto
Bizna KenyaReal Estate

Piped gas and WiFi: Inside Mukuru houses handed over by Ruto

Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has announced that new homeowners in Mukuru slums, who recently received house keys from President William Ruto, will be issued sectional title deeds. Speaking a day after Ruto launched the first…

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Salary, allowances, and hefty benefits earned by Senators in Kenya
Bizna KenyaNews

Salary, allowances, and hefty benefits earned by Senators in Kenya

Senators play a crucial role in representing the interests of the 47 counties. They make laws approving bills concerning counties and determine the allocation of national revenue among counties. Senators receive hefty compensation, which…

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KCB Group Q1 2025 net profit remains flat at Sh16 billion
Bizna KenyaNews

KCB Group Q1 2025 net profit remains flat at Sh16 billion

KCB Group has announced a Sh16.54 billion net profit in the first quarter of the current financial year. This KCB Group Q1 2025 net profit came in flat from the Sh16.48 billion net profit that was recorded in the first quarter of 2024.…

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Digital lending pushes NCBA to Sh5.5 billion net profit in Q1 2025
Bizna KenyaNews

Digital lending pushes NCBA to Sh5.5 billion net profit in Q1 2025

NCBA Group PLC has reported a profit after tax of Sh5.5 billion for the first quarter of 2025. This net profit in Q1 2025 was a 3 percent increase from the Sh5.3 billion that the bank had realized in the in Q1 2024. This growth was driven…

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1xBalance: update on project progress
Bizna KenyaNews

1xBalance: update on project progress

Changing the game responsibly In a world where betting has become part of the daily entertainment for millions of people, the question is increasingly relevant: how to play and not lose yourself? The answer is provided by 1xBalance — an…

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Ni Wewe tuu huna pesa: Kenyans share jaw-dropping account balances
Bizna KenyaSAVINGS & INVESTMENT

Ni Wewe tuu huna pesa: Kenyans share jaw-dropping account balances

It started with a simple prompt on X, and Kenyans responded, proving they did not come to play. After being asked to share what is in their wallets, one by one, netizens began sharing screenshots of their savings and current account…

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Kenyan woman arrested at India airport with Sh238m liquid cocaine
Bizna KenyaNews

Kenyan woman arrested at India airport with Sh238m liquid cocaine

Another Kenyan woman is custody after getting arrested at an airport in India with liquid cocaine worth millions of money. The Kenyan woman was arrested upon her arrival at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. She had…

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Equity sacks scores of employees over suspicious M-Pesa, bank accounts
Bizna KenyaNews

Equity sacks scores of employees over suspicious M-Pesa, bank accounts

Equity Bank Kenya has sacked a number of employees over suspicious M-Pesa and bank accounts transactions. The sacking follows an internal investigation that started on April 14, 2025, which revealed the undertakings by the impacted Equity…

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Francis Atwoli Profile: Education background, career and wealth
Bizna KenyaNews

Francis Atwoli Profile: Education background, career and wealth

Francis Atwoli is a renowned Kenyan politician currently serving as the secretary general of the Central Organization of Trade Unions, Kenya (COTU-K). Born on June 6, 1949, in Kakamega County, Atwoli attended St. Mary’s School in Nairobi,…

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How educated is David Ndii? See his education, career background
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How educated is David Ndii? See his education, career background

David Ndii, the chairperson of the Presidential Council of Economic Advisers, is one of the ‘big men’ in Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Administration. The celebrated author, economist, and columnist is known for his wide usage of social media…

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President Ruto hands over 1080 new homes in Mukuru amid pomp and colour!
Bizna KenyaReal Estate

President Ruto hands over 1080 new homes in Mukuru amid pomp and colour!

President William Ruto has officially handed over keys to 1080 new homeowners at the New Mukuru Housing Estate. This milestone marks a major step in the government’s commitment towards providing decent and affordable homes to every Kenyan…

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What hobbyists teach about smart money
Bizna KenyaNews

What hobbyists teach about smart money

A dusty garage. A stack of baseball cards. A woman at a flea market, flipping through vintage postcards. A guy with a shelf full of Lego sets still in their boxes. All of them have something in common, even if it’s not obvious at first:…

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EACC, KRA announce multiple job vacancies: Here’s how to apply
Bizna KenyaCareer

EACC, KRA announce multiple job vacancies: Here’s how to apply

Kenyans seeking employment in public service have a reason to polish their CVs, as two government agencies have announced multiple job vacancies. The two agencies are the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Kenya Revenue…

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Safaricom sponsors Rhino charge with KES 25.8M
Bizna KenyaNews

Safaricom sponsors Rhino charge with KES 25.8M

Safaricom has today announced a KES 25.8 million sponsorship for this year’s Rhino Charge event, set to take place on Saturday, 31st May in Baringo County. This marks a significant increase from last year’s KES 15 million sponsorship,…

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George Natembeya Profile: Education background, family and career
Bizna KenyaNews

George Natembeya Profile: Education background, family and career

Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya is one of the most influential politicians in the country. He is known for his no-nonsense leadership, having transitioned from provincial administration. Born in 1971, Natembeya grew up in a…

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