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TIFA: Only 38% Believe Opposition Will Unite Behind One Candidate in 2027
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TIFA: Only 38% Believe Opposition Will Unite Behind One Candidate in 2027

With just under two years to the 2027 General Election, questions around whether Kenya’s opposition can rally behind a single presidential candidate are already shaping public debate. A new opinion poll suggests that many Kenyans remain…

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NSE to Open Doors Wide for Retail Investors Via Ziidi Trader App
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NSE to Open Doors Wide for Retail Investors Via Ziidi Trader App

NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) retail investors can look forward to a more streamlined experience starting January 2026, as Safaricom’s Ziidi Trader feature allows buying and selling shares directly via M-Pesa. This innovation aims to…

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Smart Festive Spending: How to Celebrate December and Survive January
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Smart Festive Spending: How to Celebrate December and Survive January

December has a way of loosening everyone’s grip on reality. Salaries land, bonuses whisper sweet lies, nyama choma smoke fills the air, and suddenly January feels like a problem for another version of you. In Kenya’s current tough economy,…

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East Africa’s Largest Data Centre Takes Shape in Kenya
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East Africa’s Largest Data Centre Takes Shape in Kenya

FBW Group, a major player in East Africa’s construction and development sector, has been appointed to the team delivering what is set to be the region’s largest data centre.

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10 Of The Best Christmas Movies To Get You Into The Festive Spirit
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10 Of The Best Christmas Movies To Get You Into The Festive Spirit

Lounging in your living room, glued to your screen, you might find that the ultimate escape is closer than you think. Even if you’ve never been a fan of the peculiarly schmaltzy genre that is the Christmas film, this is 2025—meaning that,…

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CMA Approves Safaricom, Airtel Money Entry Into Capital Markets
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CMA Approves Safaricom, Airtel Money Entry Into Capital Markets

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted regulatory approval to Safaricom Plc and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), marking a major step in expanding digital access to Kenya’s…

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At Any Cost: Ruto Makes Pledge On Kenya Becoming First World Country
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At Any Cost: Ruto Makes Pledge On Kenya Becoming First World Country

President William Ruto has renewed his pledge to transform Kenya into a first-world country, saying his administration is prepared to pursue the goal decisively as wide-ranging reforms and infrastructure investments take shape. The head of…

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Omollo Hails Tana River Bridge as Milestone for North Eastern Development
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Omollo Hails Tana River Bridge as Milestone for North Eastern Development

The government has hailed the ongoing expansion and construction of the new Tana River Bridge along the Ukasi–Garissa–Modika (A3) Road as a transformative infrastructure project set to unlock economic potential in North Eastern Kenya. In a…

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WPP ScanGroup Joins List of Firms that Have Issued Profit Alert
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WPP ScanGroup Joins List of Firms that Have Issued Profit Alert

WPP ScanGroup, listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE), has joined a list of firms that issued a profit warning, an indication of a sluggish business condition for many companies. The advertising firm joins Williamson Tea, Kapchorua…

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Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high
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Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high

The gold price has hit another record high, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) an ounce for the first time. The price of the precious metal has risen on expectations the US central bank will cut interest rates further next year, analysts said.…

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CIC Insurance Announces Management Changes
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CIC Insurance Announces Management Changes

CIC Insurance Group PLC has announced changes to its senior management, with the Board reassigning Muyesu Luvai from his role as Director – Internal Audit to Director – Special Projects, effective December 2, 2025. The company said the…

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PS Kiptoo: Kenya Uses Nearly Half of Tax Revenue to Service Debt
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PS Kiptoo: Kenya Uses Nearly Half of Tax Revenue to Service Debt

Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has revealed that Kenya is spending nearly half of its ordinary revenue on debt servicing, raising fresh concerns over the country’s financial stability. Speaking during an interview on a local…

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Mother Juggles a Full-Time Job and Fresh Juice Startup
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Mother Juggles a Full-Time Job and Fresh Juice Startup

Today, Juice Party has three staff members, two permanent employees, and an intern, but MaryAnne Nyambura sees this as only the beginning for the fresh juice business.

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