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Banks Welcome CBK’s New Loan Pricing Framework
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Banks Welcome CBK’s New Loan Pricing Framework

The banking industry has welcomed the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) move to introduce a new loan pricing formula for variable-interest loans, saying the changes will boost access to credit and strengthen transparency in the sector. The…

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Soaring Cost of Food Pushes Monthly Inflation to 4.5%
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Soaring Cost of Food Pushes Monthly Inflation to 4.5%

Kenya’s monthly inflation rate rose steeply to 4.5% in August compared to 4.1% in July, edged up by a rise in the price of food and transport, the biggest items in the average household’s consumer basket.

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Russia Turns to Forced Labour of Young Girls in Its War Against Ukraine
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Russia Turns to Forced Labour of Young Girls in Its War Against Ukraine

The African girls who make these drones, most of them Iranian Shaheds, are as innocent as the victims of these murderous strikes by Vladimir Putin, a man whom the International Criminal Court has designated a war criminal responsible for…

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Futu’s Li Hua Rides Global Expansion to $9.6 Billion Fortune
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Futu’s Li Hua Rides Global Expansion to $9.6 Billion Fortune

Li Hua, the founder of Chinese online brokerage Futu Holdings, has more than tripled his net worth to an estimated $9.6 billion, a testament to the company’s successful pivot following a sweeping government crackdown. According to Forbes,…

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Government to Pay SHA Contributions for 1.5 Million Needy Kenyans
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Government to Pay SHA Contributions for 1.5 Million Needy Kenyans

President William Ruto has announced that, starting next week, the government will begin paying Social Health Authority (SHA) contributions for 1.5 million Kenyans who cannot afford them. Speaking during a meeting with grassroots leaders…

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MKU Awards Student for Creative Naming of New Auditorium
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MKU Awards Student for Creative Naming of New Auditorium

Mount Kenya University’s founder, Simon Gicharu, has awarded Ksh 100,000 to Hamia Adhiambo Ouma, a Diploma in Business Management student at MKU Nakuru Campus, for submitting the winning name for the university’s new auditorium. Her…

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Hospital Gowns Can Be Stylish, Too — Let’s Rethink the Design
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Hospital Gowns Can Be Stylish, Too — Let’s Rethink the Design

When I landed a PR internship gig at a city hospital in 2021, I was first assigned to the accident and emergency (A&E) department. For four months, I saw firsthand how careful planning and razor-sharp preparation enabled our team to…

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KPA to Begin Building Long-Awaited Usenge Port
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KPA to Begin Building Long-Awaited Usenge Port

Governor James Orengo has confirmed that construction of the long-awaited Usenge Port in Siaya County is finally set to begin. In a statement shared via his social media post on Tuesday, September 2, Orengo revealed that his administration…

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Kenya and Uganda Agree to Scrap Trade Barriers and Decongest Borders
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Kenya and Uganda Agree to Scrap Trade Barriers and Decongest Borders

Kenya and Uganda have moved to end years of trade disputes by agreeing to drop tariffs and non-tariff barriers that have been choking the flow of goods between the two countries. The deal is the result of a directive issued in July by…

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KRA Under Pressure as Traders Oppose Certificate of Origin Deadline
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KRA Under Pressure as Traders Oppose Certificate of Origin Deadline

Traders are calling on the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Treasury to delay the mandatory requirement for a Certificate of Origin (CoO) for all imports into Kenya by at least one year. They argue that more time is needed…

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SportPesa Aviator Challenge Unlocks Big Wins in Kenya
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SportPesa Aviator Challenge Unlocks Big Wins in Kenya

Kenya’s online casino scene continues to heat up as SportPesa Kenya strengthens the Aviator Challenge, the nation’s most competitive twist on the popular crash game. At the heart of this excitement are the much-celebrated Aviator…

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MSS Officer Dies in Haiti Recovery Operation Accident
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MSS Officer Dies in Haiti Recovery Operation Accident

A road accident in Haiti has left one officer of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) and a civilian dead, while several others are nursing injuries. MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka said the incident happened on Sunday evening,…

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Kenya’s Eurobond Yields Drop After S&P Credit Rating Upgrade
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Kenya’s Eurobond Yields Drop After S&P Credit Rating Upgrade

In the week that S&P Global Ratings raised Kenya’s long-term sovereign credit score from B- to B, yields on Kenya’s Eurobonds eased by an average of 28.19 basis points. This upgrade signals renewed confidence in Kenya’s economic strength…

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Shabana FC to Unveil New Squad on Sunday
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Shabana FC to Unveil New Squad on Sunday

Shabana FC will unveil its new squad for the 2025/2026 FKF Premier League season on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Gusii Stadium. The event, known as Shabana Day, will bring together fans, players, and the community in a celebration of…

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