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6 Reasons You Should Buy An Affordable Housing Unit
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6 Reasons You Should Buy An Affordable Housing Unit

The Affordable Housing Program is aimed at providing decent and quality homes for all Kenyans, bridging the gap between the demand and supply of housing in Kenya. This initiative has brought the dream of homeownership closer to all Kenyans…

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The Hub Karen Mall Goes Fully Romantic With Special Valentine’s Market
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The Hub Karen Mall Goes Fully Romantic With Special Valentine’s Market

The Hub Karen is celebrating the season of love this year by hosting activities to set the mood for visitors and shoppers looking for romantic and family-friendly experiences this Valentine’s season. Among the activities lined up include…

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From Kenya, 25 Million Red Roses for Valentine’s Day
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From Kenya, 25 Million Red Roses for Valentine’s Day

Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, has transported 1,600 tonnes of flowers, the equivalent of 25 million fresh-cut Kenyan red roses on its Nairobi-Doha and Liège routes in time for Valentine’s Day.

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Safaricom Dividend Announcement Excites Investors
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Safaricom Dividend Announcement Excites Investors

The board has retained Safaricom dividend at Ksh0.55 per share for the interim period, which translates to Ksh22.04 billion, despite facing a tough financial year.

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Your Guide to the Best Radio Shows in Kenya (2025)
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Your Guide to the Best Radio Shows in Kenya (2025)

If you ever studied History in high school or took Social Studies in primary school, you probably remember this common exam question: “What is the most reliable source of news and updates in Kenya?” The answer? Radio! The reasoning? Even…

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I&M Bank Reduces Interest Rates on Loans
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I&M Bank Reduces Interest Rates on Loans

After reducing lending interest rates by 0.75% in the 4th quarter of 2024, I&M Bank has again reduced its Kenya shillings lending interest rates further by 2.00% effective 01/03/2025.

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Dwindling Loyalty: 5 Main Causes of Infidelity Among Bank Customers
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Dwindling Loyalty: 5 Main Causes of Infidelity Among Bank Customers

Poor customer service, high fees, and inconvenient digital banking platforms are the top reasons Kenyans switch banks, according to the 2024 Banking Customer Satisfaction Survey released by the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA).

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Jubilee Health Digital Platform to Simplify Insurance Distribution
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Jubilee Health Digital Platform to Simplify Insurance Distribution

Jubilee Health Insurance has officially launched J-Force, a digital platform seen to revolutionise insurance intermediation by empowering agents, brokers, and bancassurers with seamless, paperless, and real-time insurance solutions.

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What is the Trouble with Ferdinand Waititu?
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What is the Trouble with Ferdinand Waititu?

An anti-corruption court in Nairobi will today sentence former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu after he was found guilty of various charges in a Ksh588 million road tender graft case. Alongside his wife, Susan Wangari Ndung’u;…

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Explainer: The Origins of Valentine’s Day
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Explainer: The Origins of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, is an annual celebration of romantic love, friendship, and admiration. Every year on February 14, people exchange heartfelt messages, cards, and gifts such as chocolates and flowers. Romantic dinners…

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Who Are the Ismaili Muslims That the Aga Khan Led?
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Who Are the Ismaili Muslims That the Aga Khan Led?

Recently, on February 4, 2025, Aga Khan died. He “passed away peacefully” in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his family, at the age of 88. Following his death, attention has turned to who the Ismaili Muslims are, given that he had been…

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New TradeMark Africa Country Director for Kenya Has Her Work Cut Out
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New TradeMark Africa Country Director for Kenya Has Her Work Cut Out

TradeMark Africa (TMA) has appointed Ms. Lillian Mwai Ndegwa as the Country Director for its Kenya Programme, signalling a renewed push to implement its new multi-million-dollar strategy in support of Kenya’s goal of expanding trade.

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Dancing Father Earns University Scholarship for A- Student
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Dancing Father Earns University Scholarship for A- Student

Sanlam has offered a full university scholarship to Nathan Kipng’eno, a bright and needy student from Sogoo village located in the outskirts of Narok. Seventeen-year-old student scored A- in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary…

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Harry Bōlz? What the New Elon Musk’s Name on X Mean
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Harry Bōlz? What the New Elon Musk’s Name on X Mean

Elon Musk has changed his username on X, formerly Twitter, to Harry Bōlz, and many are wondering what this name means. This is not the first time the billionaire businessman has used such an alias. In 2023, he also changed his X username…

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Lawi Kibire Elected Speaker of County Assembly of Elgeyo Marakwet
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Lawi Kibire Elected Speaker of County Assembly of Elgeyo Marakwet

Former MCA of Metkei Ward, Lawi Kipngetich Kibire, was elected on Tuesday to succeed Philemon Kiplagat Sabulei as Speaker of the County Assembly of Elgeyo Marakwet. Kibire, who was a first-time Member of the County Assembly representing…

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Airtel Kenya Unveils Lighter, Faster Alternative USSD
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Airtel Kenya Unveils Lighter, Faster Alternative USSD

Airtel Kenya has announced the launch of Airtel Lite, a new Progressive Web App (PWA) designed to offer a lighter, faster, and more accessible selfcare experience.

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CBK Wins International Award for Kenya’s New Notes
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CBK Wins International Award for Kenya’s New Notes

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is a proud recipient of a global award for its new-generation notes at the regional forum for secure document technologies, the High Security Printing – Europe, Middle East and Africa (HSP-EMEA) Conference…

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