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Rapper Nyashinski Wins Reprieve in Copyright Row Over Tecno Deal
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Rapper Nyashinski Wins Reprieve in Copyright Row Over Tecno Deal

The High Court has temporarily blocked an order that would have compelled popular rapper Nyashinski to disclose details of his endorsement deal with smartphone manufacturer Tecno in the copyright dispute with Nigerian music producer Sam…

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Cost of Unga: Agriculture CS Urges Calm as Maize Flour Prices Climb
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Cost of Unga: Agriculture CS Urges Calm as Maize Flour Prices Climb

The Ruto administration called for calm on Monday as unga prices surged past Ksh160 for a two-kilogram pack in April, with warnings of further increases looming. A 2kg packet of grade one maize flour now costs an average of Ksh164, up from…

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Kenya Power to Deploy 45 EV Charging Stations in Push for Green Mobility
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Kenya Power to Deploy 45 EV Charging Stations in Push for Green Mobility

Kenya Power has unveiled plans to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six counties within the next 12 months, a move aimed at bolstering the country’s transition to sustainable transport. The initiative, announced on…

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77km Electric Vehicles Parade Ushers in E-Mobility Conference
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77km Electric Vehicles Parade Ushers in E-Mobility Conference

Kenya Power, in collaboration with GIZ Kenya and the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK), have organised the third Annual E-mobility Stakeholders Conference and Expo 2025, scheduled for 5th and 6th May 2025, at KICC, Nairobi,…

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Why Kenya Can’t Get Enough of the Goal Rush
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Why Kenya Can’t Get Enough of the Goal Rush

Remember Goal Rush? The free-to-play sensation by SportPesa that gave everyday football fans across Kenya the chance to win up to Ksh10 million — without staking a single coin? Well, it’s still here, it’s bigger than ever, and the rush…

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Banks Warn of Loans Dry Spell Over Proposed Lending Model
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Banks Warn of Loans Dry Spell Over Proposed Lending Model

The banking industry says the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) proposed Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model could stifle access to credit for vulnerable enterprises, describing it as a reintroduction of regulatory control over lending rates.

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Tracing the Success of Themed Slots
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Tracing the Success of Themed Slots

The success of these slot games likely comes from the popularity of Candy Crush and similar games.

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Kasipul MP Murder: Key Suspect Arrested as Police Seize Getaway Vehicle
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Kasipul MP Murder: Key Suspect Arrested as Police Seize Getaway Vehicle

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a key suspect in the assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was gunned down in a brazen attack on Ngong Road last Wednesday.…

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Kenya Veterinary Board Launches Compliance Sweep Across 10 Counties
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Kenya Veterinary Board Launches Compliance Sweep Across 10 Counties

The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) will launch a rigorous compliance assessment of veterinary practices across 10 counties from May 12 to May 23, 2025, as part of its efforts to enforce professional standards and protect animal welfare. KVB…

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Orengo Now Seeks Development Talks with President Ruto
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Orengo Now Seeks Development Talks with President Ruto

In a surprising turn after months of strong criticism, Siaya County Governor James Orengo has written to President William Ruto, seeking a meeting to discuss development projects for his county and promote cooperation, according to a…

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Kenya Reports Sharp Decline in Banditry and Livestock Theft in 2025
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Kenya Reports Sharp Decline in Banditry and Livestock Theft in 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced a significant drop in banditry and livestock theft in the first quarter of 2025, crediting intensified efforts by security forces for the progress. In a security report released on…

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Midweek Jackpot Fever Sweeps Kenya as Ksh16 Million Prize Sparks a Buzz
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Midweek Jackpot Fever Sweeps Kenya as Ksh16 Million Prize Sparks a Buzz

Kenyans across the country were glued to their screens and mobile phones last night as the SportPesa Midweek Jackpot came to a dramatic close, with KSH 16,099,654.00 up for grabs. The buzz was undeniable — from estate kiosks to Twitter…

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High Court Strikes Down President Ruto’s Climate Council Appointments
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High Court Strikes Down President Ruto’s Climate Council Appointments

In a significant rebuke to President William Ruto, the High Court on Friday declared his appointments to the National Climate Change Council unconstitutional, citing insufficient public participation and a lack of transparency. The ruling,…

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Five Kenyan Police Officers Killed in Al-Shabaab Ambush in Lamu
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Five Kenyan Police Officers Killed in Al-Shabaab Ambush in Lamu

Five Kenyan police officers were killed on Tuesday in a fierce ambush by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Lamu County, near the country’s volatile border with Somalia. The deadly assault, which took place in Boni Forest on the north-east…

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Ruto Installs 36-year-old As Chancellor Of Co-operative University of Kenya
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Ruto Installs 36-year-old As Chancellor Of Co-operative University of Kenya

President William Ruto has installed 36-year-old Dr Bernard William Chitunga as the chancellor of the Co-operative University of Kenya, becoming the youngest Chancellor ever appointed in the nation’s history. Born on August 2, 1988, in the…

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Co-op Bank Shortlisted for African Banker Awards 2025
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Co-op Bank Shortlisted for African Banker Awards 2025

African Banker magazine has announced the shortlist of nominees for this year’s edition of its annual African Banker Awards. Among the banks is Co-operative Bank of Kenya, which has been shortlisted in the SME Bank of the Year category.

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