Veteran Author David Maillu Features at Second Nairobi Soma Festival
Renowned author David Maillu will lead a host of Kenyan authors who will grace the Nairobi Soma Festival taking place at the MacMillan Memorial Library.
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Marking 100 Years, Mantrac Kenya Invests in Finishing Classrooms
Mantrac Kenya Ltd. has partnered with the Rotary Club of Karen and St. Mary’s Karen Primary and Junior School to complete four Grade 9 classrooms.
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Viatris Launches Campaign to Tackle Erectile Dysfunction
Viatris, a global healthcare company, has today launched its EmpowerED for Life campaign across key African countries to create awareness on Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The initiative is aimed at breaking the stigma around men’s health, and…
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Roads to Be Closed as Kenya Faces Angola in CHAN Showdown
As Kenya takes on Angola in a thrilling African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) match on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Nairobi residents have been advised to prepare for major traffic disruptions across the city. The National Police Service…
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Gabriel Oguda Among 5 Appointed to Oversee NADCO Report Implementation
Social media satirist Gabriel Oguda is among five individuals appointed to a newly formed committee that will oversee the implementation of the NADCO Report and a ten-point national agenda aimed at strengthening Kenya’s unity and…
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Ruto Hails Hustler Fund as Key Economic Tool After Disbursing Ksh 72B to Millions
President William Ruto has revealed that the Hustler Fund has disbursed more than Ksh 72 billion to over 26 million Kenyans in under three years since its launch, making it one of the most impactful financial inclusion programmes in the…
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Govt Moves to Revive Collapsed Moi University Sacco
The government has taken new steps to revive Moi University Savings and Credit Cooperative (MUSCO), years after it collapsed due to poor management, huge debts, and loss of member trust. Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, August 6,…
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SACCOS are the New Frontiers for ‘Dirty’ Cash
A furious and cut-throat competition to attract big depositors among Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies(SACCOs) could be creating a fertile ground for criminal but politically-connected individuals to breed and hide their ill-gotten…
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Johnnie Walker Announces Arrival of Distinctive New Whisky in Kenya
Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, has announced that it will later this month introduce a refreshingly different whisky experience to the Kenyan market through a new variant, one that promises to reimagine how Scotch is…
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KRA Collects Ksh 13.2 Billion From Gambling Sector
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reported a rise in excise duty collections from betting services, raking in Ksh 13.2 billion during the 2024/2025 financial year. This figure exceeded the projected target of Ksh 11.2 billion,…
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CHAN 2024: Confident Harambee Stars Eye Second Win Against Angola
Harambee Stars head into their second group-stage match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) riding high on confidence after a historic 1-0 victory over two-time champions DR Congo. The win, powered by Austin Odhiambo’s…
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EACC: Interior Ministry, Health Top List of Corrupt governmnet Agencies
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has revealed that key ministries and government agencies in Kenya remain hotspots for corruption and unethical behaviour. In its latest National Ethics and Corruption Survey (NECS) 2024…
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Gachagua’s DCP Unveils 22 Aspirants Ahead of By-Elections
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has unveiled 22 aspirants who will represent the party in the upcoming by-elections across various parts of the country. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Nairobi,…
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Kenya and Saudi Arabia Partner to Boost SME Financing
Kenya has entered into a new partnership with the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) aimed at boosting access to finance for local businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The partnership was unveiled on Tuesday,…
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Onyonka Gives Hospital 7 Days Ultimatum Over Raw Sewage Discharge
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has issued a seven-day ultimatum to a private hospital in Bobasi Constituency following complaints from residents that the facility is discharging raw sewage into local water streams. Onyonka is demanding that…
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Lee Kinyanjui: Kenya is Leading the Pack in Africa’s Internet and Tech Growth
Trade Cabinet Secretary, Lee Kinyanjui, has announced that the country is now at the forefront of Africa’s digital revolution. Speaking on a local radio station on Tuesday, August 8, 2025, Kinyanjui praised the country’s progress in…
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SACCO Managers Differ Over Proposed Ksh 180 Million Safety Net
The Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) plans to put an estimated Ksh 180 million into a Deposit Guarantee Fund (DPF), a safety net designed to compensate those who lose cash in collapsed Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies(SACCOs).
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NCBA Enhances Asset Financing With Mobikey Deal
NCBA Bank Kenya has sealed a strategic partnership with Mobikey Truck & Bus Ltd to provide comprehensive asset financing solutions for MAN Trucks, Man Buses, Randon Trailers, Hyundai Construction and Mining Equipments.
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Airtel-to-Airtel Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Digital Rollout
Xtelify, a fully owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel housing all of Airtel’s digital assets and capabilities, has launched an AI-powered, future-ready software platform.
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Expert Reveals Billions Govt Can Save Using AI
African governments could save up to USD 150 billion annually lost to inefficiencies in public service delivery by adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a strategic enabler for governance and economic transformation.
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Harambee Stars Players Receive Ksh 1 M Promised By Ruto
President William Ruto has disbursed KSh 1 million to each member of the Harambee Stars. The payment, totaling KSh 27 million, fulfils a promise the Head of State made earlier this year to the national football team. The confirmation was…
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Harambee Stars Edge DR Congo in Historic CHAN 2024 Opener
Kenya’s Harambee Stars got their CHAN 2024 campaign off to a dream start with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over continental heavyweights DR Congo in front of a packed and electrified Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. In what is being hailed as one…
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Absa Sets Aside Ksh 4 Billion For Affordable Housing Buyers in Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has earmarked Ksh 4 billion for onward lending to the retail segment to support the affordable housing gap in Kenya.
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Ruto Promises Millions To Harambee Stars Ahead Of CHAN 2024
President William Ruto has thrown his full weight behind the Harambee Stars ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, pledging unprecedented cash rewards to the national team during a breakfast meeting held at the Pullman…
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