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Kitui farmers making up to Sh4,000 daily from watermelon farming
Bizna KenyaAgriculture

Kitui farmers making up to Sh4,000 daily from watermelon farming

Watermelon farming is emerging as one of the most profitable agricultural ventures in Kenya’s dry eastern region, offering farmers a reliable source of income where conventional crops such as maize have repeatedly failed due to erratic…

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Glee Hotel placed under administration as Sh8bn debt battle escalates
Bizna KenyaNews

Glee Hotel placed under administration as Sh8bn debt battle escalates

Glee Hotel, one of Nairobi’s high-end hospitality establishments, has reportedly been placed under administration after defaulting on loans worth over Sh8 billion. Sources familiar with the matter said Equity Bank has appointed insolvency…

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ODPP announces auction of 19 vehicles from as low as Sh30,000
Bizna KenyaNews

ODPP announces auction of 19 vehicles from as low as Sh30,000

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has announced a public auction of 19 unserviceable motor vehicles alongside obsolete office equipment and surplus stores. According to a public notice issued on July 7, the auction…

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AfricaNenda supported by Gates Foundation partner with Equity Group
Bizna KenyaFinance

AfricaNenda supported by Gates Foundation partner with Equity Group

Equity Group Holdings, AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa. The collaboration aims…

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CS Wandayi commissions solar power project at Nairobi remand prison
Bizna KenyaNews

CS Wandayi commissions solar power project at Nairobi remand prison

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has officially launched a major solar power project at the Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison. This project is a key step in modernizing the country’s correctional…

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NCBA loan facility makes asset acquisition more accessible
Bizna KenyaNews

NCBA loan facility makes asset acquisition more accessible

Access to affordable credit can be a game-changer for individuals seeking to acquire assets, meet pressing financial needs or achieve long-term personal goals. Whether it is purchasing a home appliance, financing education, renovating a…

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Qualifications to access Co-op mobile loans of up to Sh500,000
Bizna KenyaNews

Qualifications to access Co-op mobile loans of up to Sh500,000

Sometimes, financial emergencies arise without warning. A medical bill, urgent school fees, an unexpected car repair or a pressing household expense can quickly strain even the most carefully planned budget. In such moments, access to…

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Private company making billions from SHA exposed
Bizna KenyaNews

Private company making billions from SHA exposed

A private company has been making billions of money from the Social Health Authority (SHA) that was controversially started by President William Ruto to replace the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). According to a report that was…

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2023 Most Profitable Businesses in Kenya According to CBK Report
Bizna KenyaBusiness

2023 Most Profitable Businesses in Kenya According to CBK Report

Profitable businesses in the agriculture, transport, tourism, ICT, and service sectors are projected to have more opportunities for growth in 2023. This is according to the latest report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) titled CEO’s…

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Minecraft Seed Viewer: Find Structures Before You Explore
Bizna KenyaNews

Minecraft Seed Viewer: Find Structures Before You Explore

Structures change the game. A stronghold within 500 blocks of spawn is the difference between a quick End run and a two-hour expedition. A woodland mansion on the map means planning, not luck. A minecraft seed viewer for finding structures…

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KeNHA announces free training programme for form four leavers
Bizna KenyaNews

KeNHA announces free training programme for form four leavers

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has opened applications for a fully sponsored one-year technical skills training programme targeting unemployed Form Four leavers from four counties. The initiative is financed by the World…

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Moi University announces mass layoff amid Sh18 billion debt burden
Bizna KenyaNews

Moi University announces mass layoff amid Sh18 billion debt burden

Moi University has announced plans to cut its workforce, including lecturers, as it undertakes a fresh restructuring programme aimed at restoring its financial stability after more than a decade of mounting debt and operational challenges.…

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Lillian Ngala: The HR Leader restoring hope to widows and orphans
Bizna KenyaNews

Lillian Ngala: The HR Leader restoring hope to widows and orphans

For many people, success in the corporate world marks the pinnacle of achievement. But for Lillian Ngala, a distinguished human resource executive, professional success has become a platform to transform the lives of some of society’s most…

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Absa Bank Kenya announces Diana Mwaniki as acting finance chief
Bizna KenyaNews

Absa Bank Kenya announces Diana Mwaniki as acting finance chief

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced the appointment of Diana Mwaniki in the acting capacity of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 July 2026, pending regulatory approval. The announcement follows the appointment of Yusuf Omari, the…

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NSE appoints Tom Mulwa as Board chairman as Kittony exits
Bizna KenyaNews

NSE appoints Tom Mulwa as Board chairman as Kittony exits

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Tom Mulwa as the new Chairman of its Board, marking a leadership transition at the bourse as Kiprono Kittony retires after six years of service. Mulwa will assume the role on July 13,…

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