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APA Apollo Appoints EABL’s Risper Ohaga as Group CEO
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APA Apollo Appoints EABL’s Risper Ohaga as Group CEO

A leadership change is coming at APA Apollo Group, marking the end of one era and the start of another. The insurance and financial services firm has announced that Risper Ohaga will take over as Group Chief Executive Officer on July 1,…

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579 People Killed Across the Country by Mob Justice Since January 2025
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579 People Killed Across the Country by Mob Justice Since January 2025

A total of 579 people have been killed in mob justice incidents across the country since January 2025, according to a statement tabled in the Senate by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. In response to a question by Kisumu…

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Kenya Ranks 2nd in Africa for Startup Readiness
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Kenya Ranks 2nd in Africa for Startup Readiness

Kenya has been ranked Africa’s second-most innovation-ready nation, according to the 2026 Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) by global research platform StartupBlink. The report highlights Nairobi as a rising hub for startups and…

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Kenya Goes Big on Payments Infrastructure to Unlock Cross-Border Growth
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Kenya Goes Big on Payments Infrastructure to Unlock Cross-Border Growth

Kenya’s digital payments success story is entering a new chapter, with industry leaders now shifting attention from mobile money growth to the strength of the systems powering transactions behind the scenes. At a Nairobi media roundtable…

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AA Kenya Upgrades International Driving Permit to Prevent Forgery
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AA Kenya Upgrades International Driving Permit to Prevent Forgery

The Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya), has rolled out an International Driving Permit, which will allow Kenyan drivers to legally operate vehicles in over 150 countries without having to take local driving tests. The rollout is in…

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Kenya Dominates Global Handmade Fishing Flies Market
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Kenya Dominates Global Handmade Fishing Flies Market

Kenya is now a dominant player in the Global Handmade Fishing Fly market with figures from International Trade. It has emerged as the world’s leading manufacturer of handmade fishing flies., with factories producing over four million flies…

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Manyanja Mall Eyes Eastlands Retail Boom with KSh 400m Shopping Complex
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Manyanja Mall Eyes Eastlands Retail Boom with KSh 400m Shopping Complex

Manyanja Mall construction has begun in the bustling Eastlands area of Nairobi, the KSh 400 million mixed-use commercial building set to transform the retail landscape in one of the capital city’s fastest-growing urban corridors.…

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KDC Injects Ksh70M to Boost Livestock Sector in West Pokot and Turkana
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KDC Injects Ksh70M to Boost Livestock Sector in West Pokot and Turkana

West Pokot and Turkana counties are set to benefit from a major boost in livestock financing as the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) unveiled a Ksh 70 million wholesale financing facility to Eco Pillar Sacco. The facility is aimed at…

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Commission for University Education(CUE) Blacklists 15 Institutions
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Commission for University Education(CUE) Blacklists 15 Institutions

Commission for University Education(CUE) has blacklisted 15 Universities warning that those purporting to offer degrees without accreditation are doing so illegally and that any institution operating as a university or degree awarding and…

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KBL Invests Ksh65M to Boost Magical Kenya Open
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KBL Invests Ksh65M to Boost Magical Kenya Open

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has committed resources to support the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, providing Ksh 65 million in cash and in-kind sponsorship through its Johnnie Walker brand. The investment helped host the tournament’s…

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Grey Adds USD and Stablecoin Options for Global Business Banking
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Grey Adds USD and Stablecoin Options for Global Business Banking

Grey has expanded its business banking services to include USD business accounts, bulk payments and USDC stablecoin support on one platform. The cross-border payments company founded in Africa said the move will help businesses receive…

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CIC Insurance Group Plc Issues Profit Warning
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CIC Insurance Group Plc Issues Profit Warning

CIC Insurance Group Plc has issued an alert that its net profit for the year ended 31st December 2025 is expected to be at least 25% lower than the profit reported for a similar period in 2024. CIC Group joins a long list of publicly…

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Kenya Airways To Have Executive, Boardroom Changes
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Kenya Airways To Have Executive, Boardroom Changes

Kenya Airways is set to have a complete overhaul of its board of directors and top management, a prospect that has led to heavy speculative trading on the counter at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). Out of the ordinary volume buys…

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Kenya Seeks To Adopt Japanese Police Model to Strengthen Urban Policing
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Kenya Seeks To Adopt Japanese Police Model to Strengthen Urban Policing

The Government of Kenya is looking to adopt the Tokyo Metropolitan Police model, as part of efforts to strengthen policing systems capable of managing Kenya’s growing urban population and increasing traffic volumes. The initiative is being…

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KAA Refutes Sifuna’s Claims of Armed Goons at Kisumu Airport
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KAA Refutes Sifuna’s Claims of Armed Goons at Kisumu Airport

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has come out to refute claims by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that armed goons were present at Kisumu International Airport on Saturday, February 21. In an official statement, KAA described the reports…

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CBK: Trump’s Tariff Changes Continue to Affect Kenyan Businesses
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CBK: Trump’s Tariff Changes Continue to Affect Kenyan Businesses

A recent survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that many Kenyan companies are still feeling the effects of changes in U.S. trade policy introduced under President Donald Trump. According to the survey, firms across several…

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CBK Survey Shows Positive Outlook for Private Sector in 2026
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CBK Survey Shows Positive Outlook for Private Sector in 2026

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says business leaders in the country are optimistic about growth in 2026. According to its latest Chief Executive Officers Survey, private sector chiefs are encouraged by a stable macroeconomic environment,…

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KQ suspends Nairobi–New York flights amid severe US weather
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KQ suspends Nairobi–New York flights amid severe US weather

Passengers travelling between Nairobi and New York have been affected after Kenya Airways (KQ) cancelled two flights due to severe winter weather in the United States. In a statement issued on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the airline said…

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Kenya Pipeline Company Reserves 2 Boardroom Seats for Uganda
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Kenya Pipeline Company Reserves 2 Boardroom Seats for Uganda

Kenya Pipeline Company(KPC) released a Supplementary Information Memorandum and structural updates that will give the Uganda Government the right to appoint at least two directors to its Board. What this Really Signals Under the revised…

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