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CBK Governor Kamau Thugge Awarded Top Global Finance Grade
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CBK Governor Kamau Thugge Awarded Top Global Finance Grade

The Central Bank of Kenya Governor, Dr Kamau Thugge, has been recognised among the world’s top central bankers after receiving an “A” grade from Global Finance magazine. The award is part of the publication’s annual Central Banker Report…

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Raila Odinga Defends ODM-UDA Alliance as He Regrets Collapsed Adani Deal
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Raila Odinga Defends ODM-UDA Alliance as He Regrets Collapsed Adani Deal

ODM leader Raila Odinga has defended his cooperation pact with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), saying it has brought stability and key reforms to the country. Speaking in Machakos on Monday, September 22, 2025,…

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Ruto Demands Debt Relief for Africa in Climate Fight
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Ruto Demands Debt Relief for Africa in Climate Fight

President William Ruto has launched a blistering attack on the global climate financing system, accusing it of strangling Africa with debt. At the same time, richer nations escape responsibility for a crisis of their own making. Speaking…

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KRA Seizes Over 21,000 Undeclared Smartphones at Eldoret Airport
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KRA Seizes Over 21,000 Undeclared Smartphones at Eldoret Airport

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers at Eldoret International Airport have intercepted a massive shipment of undeclared high-end smartphones, highlighting ongoing efforts to tackle tax evasion. The 21,600 phones were valued at Ksh…

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Banks to Benefit from CBK’s New Cybersecurity Hub
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Banks to Benefit from CBK’s New Cybersecurity Hub

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled a Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre, known as BS-SOC, aimed at strengthening the country’s financial system against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. In a statement released…

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Over 1 Million Kenyan Players Chasing Daily Free Bet Wins on OdiBets
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Over 1 Million Kenyan Players Chasing Daily Free Bet Wins on OdiBets

OdiBets, Kenya’s leading sports betting platform, proudly celebrates a major milestone as its wildly popular Aviator crash game surpasses 1 million active players across the country. To mark this achievement, OdiBets is rolling out…

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Who is Kipkemoi Kibias, the New Acting CEO of KETRACO?
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Who is Kipkemoi Kibias, the New Acting CEO of KETRACO?

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has appointed Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias as its Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 19, 2025. KETRACO’s Board of Directors Chairman, Capt. Mohamed…

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Tea Stocks Rally as Farmers Await KTDA Bonus Announcement
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Tea Stocks Rally as Farmers Await KTDA Bonus Announcement

Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) were bullish on Kenyan tea firms on Friday, pushing shares of Limuru Tea, Kakuzi, Kapchorua, and Eaagads to the top of the gainers list. Market watchers attribute the surge to anticipation…

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Kenya Bets on Fresh U.S. Trade Deal to Protect Ksh96.5B Exports
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Kenya Bets on Fresh U.S. Trade Deal to Protect Ksh96.5B Exports

Kenya’s multibillion-shilling textile and apparel industry could face a major test at the end of this month if duty-free access to the U.S. market expires without a backup plan. The government is now banking on fast-tracked negotiations…

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Mobile Currency Trading Revolution in Kenya
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Mobile Currency Trading Revolution in Kenya

Modern forex trading app solutions have made currency markets accessible to ordinary Kenyans who previously couldn’t participate in international trading.

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Foreign Investors Take Flight as Kenya’s Stock Market Turns Bearish
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Foreign Investors Take Flight as Kenya’s Stock Market Turns Bearish

Activity at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has dampened following a decision on Wednesday by the US Federal Reserve Department at its September 17th meeting to cut its benchmark lending rate by 0.25 percentage points.

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Attractive Pricing Lures Investors to Shorter But Long-Dated T-Bonds
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Attractive Pricing Lures Investors to Shorter But Long-Dated T-Bonds

The Government’s fiscal agent, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), received bids worth KSh 97.3 billion, out of the KSh 40 billion worth of 20 year and 25 year Treasury bonds offered at this Wednesday’s auction. The CBK raised KSh 61.4 billion…

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Trash to Power: Sakaja Seals 45MW Dandora Energy Deal
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Trash to Power: Sakaja Seals 45MW Dandora Energy Deal

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has confirmed that the long-awaited Dandora Waste-to-Energy project is finally on track, with a 45-megawatt power plant set to rise from the city’s largest dumpsite. On Friday, September 19, 2025, Sakaja…

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PS Omollo: Use of Gangs and Violence Not an Option in Politics
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PS Omollo: Use of Gangs and Violence Not an Option in Politics

Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has cautioned politicians against using violence as a tool of mobilisation, insisting that persuasion, not intimidation, must define Kenya’s politics. The warning comes amid heightened…

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EPRA Pushes for Technology to Drive Upstream Petroleum Operations
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EPRA Pushes for Technology to Drive Upstream Petroleum Operations

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of Kenya has called on African countries to embrace technology and innovation in upstream petroleum operations to remain competitive in the global oil and gas industry. Speaking at the…

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BAKE Petition on Cybercrimes Law to Be Decided in February 2026
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BAKE Petition on Cybercrimes Law to Be Decided in February 2026

The Court of Appeal will on February 27, 2026, in a case challenging sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. The petition was filed by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), which argues that the law has been used to…

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Murkomen: Kisumu Ranked 3rd in Illicit Alcohol Use
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Murkomen: Kisumu Ranked 3rd in Illicit Alcohol Use

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has raised alarm over rising levels of drug and alcohol abuse in Kisumu, warning that the situation is undermining the county’s economic progress. Speaking at the Jukwaa la Usalama public…

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Kenya U20 to Face Egypt in Semi-Finals
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Kenya U20 to Face Egypt in Semi-Finals

Kenya’s U20 men’s volleyball team is facing Egypt in the semifinals of the 2025 CAVB U20 African Championship this Friday, September 19, with the match set for 5:00 pm. The team will hope to build on a recovery from a shaky start and reach…

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How to Upload a Video Instead of a Short on YouTube
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How to Upload a Video Instead of a Short on YouTube

YouTube is a versatile platform that allows creators to share content in various formats, including standard videos and YouTube Shorts. While Shorts are great for quick, vertical, and engaging content under 60 seconds, standard videos…

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