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888STARZ Mobile Betting With M-Pesa
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888STARZ Mobile Betting With M-Pesa

Deposit and withdraw instantly on 888STARZ using M-Pesa for a smooth, secure betting experience.

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Senate Seat Declared Vacant as Gloria Orwoba Ousted by UDA
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Senate Seat Declared Vacant as Gloria Orwoba Ousted by UDA

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has officially declared the seat of nominated senator Gloria Orwoba vacant after her expulsion from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. In a notice published in the Kenya Gazette, Kingi referred to…

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How to Get Started with a Business in 2025
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How to Get Started with a Business in 2025

Getting started with a business in 2025 doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re interested in prop trading, freelancing, e-commerce, or offering a service, the most important thing is to start.

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Inside Purple Tower’s Eco-Friendly Features
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Inside Purple Tower’s Eco-Friendly Features

Purple Tower incorporates high-performance thermal glass, energy-efficient lighting systems and a smart building management framework designed to minimise energy use.

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Activist Boniface Mwangi Detained in Tanzania, Mudavadi Confirms
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Activist Boniface Mwangi Detained in Tanzania, Mudavadi Confirms

Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, has officially confirmed that Tanzanian authorities are detaining activist Boniface Mwangi. Speaking on Tuesday on Citizen TV, Mudavadi said the Kenyan embassy…

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OPIT Reveals Plan To Train a Generation of African AI Champions
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OPIT Reveals Plan To Train a Generation of African AI Champions

As the world races ahead in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, Africa is stepping up to ensure it is not left behind. According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Future of Work Report, AI and AI-related job postings grew by 38% between 2020 and…

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Electric Mobility Firm Roam Named Kenya’s Fastest-Growing Company
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Electric Mobility Firm Roam Named Kenya’s Fastest-Growing Company

Nairobi-based electric mobility manufacturer Roam has secured the top spot as the fastest-growing company in the nation, according to the 2025 Financial Times and Statista ranking of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies.

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6 Most In-Demand Tech Skills in Today’s Workplace
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6 Most In-Demand Tech Skills in Today’s Workplace

Overall, the most in-demand tech skills across regions are cybersecurity (cited by 86% of companies surveyed), AI developer skills (85%), and Generative AI skills (83%). Cloud skills (79%), data analytics (66%) and digital transformation…

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Police Impostors Arrested in Nairobi Sting Operation
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Police Impostors Arrested in Nairobi Sting Operation

Authorities in Nairobi have arrested a 30-year-old man and his two alleged accomplices, suspected of impersonating police officers in a sophisticated extortion racket in the city’s Eastlands area. The three were apprehended in a…

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Soil Carbon Release Could Accelerate Climate Change, Study Finds
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Soil Carbon Release Could Accelerate Climate Change, Study Finds

Rising global temperatures may speed up the release of carbon stored in soil, which could make climate change worse, according to new research published in Nature Communications. The study, led by scientists from the Center for Marine…

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Top 10 Money Market Funds in Kenya as of May 2025
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Top 10 Money Market Funds in Kenya as of May 2025

As investors globally seek stable returns in volatile fiscal markets, money market funds (MMFs) in Kenya have emerged as a compelling option for many in the country, offering competitive yields and lower risk than most traditional…

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The Goal Rush Gathers Steam on SportPesa App
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The Goal Rush Gathers Steam on SportPesa App

SportPesa’s Goal Rush is still live and stronger than ever, giving Kenyans the chance to win up to KES 10 million daily — without spending a cent. If you’re not playing yet, you’re missing out on the most exciting free-to-play football…

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Co-op Bank Rides on ‘Soaring Eagle’ to Ksh9.6 Billion Profit
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Co-op Bank Rides on ‘Soaring Eagle’ to Ksh9.6 Billion Profit

Co-operative Bank has reported a Profit Before Tax of Ksh9.63 billion for the first quarter of 2025, a 6.8% growth from Ksh9 billion recorded in the same period in 2024. This represents a profit after tax of Ksh6.9 billion compared to…

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DCP: Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party Leadership
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DCP: Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party Leadership

After months of anticipated wait since his removal from office, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled his new party: The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). DCP, according to the impeached DP, is the listening ear of…

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Valeria Marquez Video: TikToker Shot Dead During Livestream
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Valeria Marquez Video: TikToker Shot Dead During Livestream

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican TikTok star, was fatally shot while livestreaming from her beauty salon in a suburb of Guadalajara, in what police have described as an execution-style killing. Marquez, known for her vibrant beauty…

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Moi University Sacks Over 900 Staff in Drastic Cost-Cutting Move
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Moi University Sacks Over 900 Staff in Drastic Cost-Cutting Move

Moi University, one of the country’s leading public universities, has terminated the contracts of more than 900 employees, citing severe financial constraints and the need to stabilise its operations. The Eldoret-based institution, which…

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High Court: No More Internet Disruptions in Kenya
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High Court: No More Internet Disruptions in Kenya

The High Court in Nairobi has issued an order barring the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), telecom giants Safaricom and Airtel, and government officials from initiating any form of internet shutdowns or disrupting digital…

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Nairobi Closes Freemasons Church Over Ksh19 Million Unpaid Land Rates
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Nairobi Closes Freemasons Church Over Ksh19 Million Unpaid Land Rates

Nairobi County authorities closed down the Grand Lodge of East Africa’s Freemasons’ Hall on Wednesday, escalating a city-wide campaign against property owners defaulting on land rates. The historic building on Nyerere Avenue, a hub for the…

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Africa’s Silicon Valley: Close To Reality Or Mirage?
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Africa’s Silicon Valley: Close To Reality Or Mirage?

Africa’s rapid urbanization is driving an unprecedented wave of new city developments, from tech hubs to industrial corridors. But with bold visions come tough questions about feasibility, inclusivity, and sustainability. With…

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TV Queen Lulu Hassan Anchors Political Campaign on Studio Legacy
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TV Queen Lulu Hassan Anchors Political Campaign on Studio Legacy

If you thought politics was only for seasoned debaters and loud campaigners, think again. Kenya’s television queen, Lulu Hassan, looks to swapping the studio lights for campaign trail dust — announcing her bid for the Mvita MP seat in…

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