Former KTN Journalist Named Press Secretary For Ruth Odinga
Kisumu County Woman Representative, Ms Ruth Odinga, has announced the appointment of Kevin Ogutu as Press Secretary and Head of Strategic Communications.
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Nairobi Securities Exchange: Impact of the Ongoing Middle East Conflict
Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) is expected to be impacted by the unfolding events in the Middle East, which is already creating some market uncertainty. However, experts say the Middle East conflict will have minimal short-term effects…
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Harvey Weinstein Rape Retrial Set for April as New Defense Team Takes Over
A retrial of Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge is scheduled to begin April 14 in Manhattan, reopening one of the remaining unresolved counts from last year’s criminal case against the former film producer. A 12-person jury in Manhattan in…
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Oscars 2026: How to Watch and What to Expect From Hollywood’s Biggest Night
The 98th edition of the Academy Awards arrives on March 15 with a nominations slate that underscores a volatile and competitive awards season, as the film industry tests new categories and contends with shifting distribution dynamics. The…
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Absa Bank Kenya Rewards Shareholders with Fat Dividend Cheque
Absa Bank Kenya has announced a final dividend of KSh 1.85, bringing the total 2025 dividend to KSh 2.05 per share, up 17% year on year, including the KSh 0.20 interim dividend. The dividend, amounting to KSh 10,048,342,000.00, will be…
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State Unveils JKIA Expansion Plan with Airport City
The government has launched a major plan to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, aiming to transform it into a leading aviation and economic hub. The government says the project is one of the largest infrastructure…
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Kenya Pipeline Company IPO Results: What this Means for NSE and Investors
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) IPO results have now been published, marking a watershed moment for the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) and Kenya’s capital markets. After an extended offer period, the Kenya Pipeline Company public…
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Sunil Bharti Mittal Awarded for Transforming Global Telecommunications
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, owner of the Airtel brand, has received a rare Lifetime Achievement Award from GSMA, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape and expanding…
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I&M Group Plc partners with B Lab Africa to Support SMEs
I&M Group Plc has announced a partnership with B Lab Africa to upskill Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through the Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) program. The RSB program run by B Lab Africa, is a nine-week blended learning…
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Creditor Moves to Liquidate Twiga Tatu SEZ Limited
Twiga Tatu SEZ Limited is now at risk of being wound up in court after failing to settle debts owed to a creditor. The creditor filed a petition for liquidation at the High Court’s Commercial and Tax Division in Milimani Law Courts,…
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BAT Kenya Announces New MD, Finance Director in Executive Reshuffle
British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya has announced new appointments in its senior leadership, naming Sidney Wafula as the incoming Managing Director and Catherine Chepkong’a as the new Finance Director. Wafula will take over as Managing…
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Carrefour Retail Business School Earns NITA Certification
Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, has become the first retailer in Kenya to have its Retail Business School (RBS) certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
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UK TV Journalists Report DEI Backlash, Cite Persistent Racism in Newsrooms
British television journalists of color say diversity drives launched after the 2020 racial justice protests have triggered resentment from some white colleagues, underscoring strains inside some of the country’s largest broadcasters. A…
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Louvre Gala Draws Luxury Titans, Raises €1.6 Million as Fashion Flexes Cultural Clout
On the opening night of Paris Fashion Week, roughly 300 executives, designers and celebrities bypassed the traditional runway circuit for a black-tie dinner beneath the Winged Victory of Samothrace, as the Louvre staged the second edition…
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Absa Bank Kenya Profit Climbs 10% on Lower Loan-Loss Provisions, Higher Fees
Absa Bank Kenya PLC posted a 10% increase in full-year profit and lifted its dividend payout after tighter cost controls and lower loan-loss provisions helped offset pressure on interest income. Net income rose to 22.9 billion shillings…
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Roam Unveils AI Platform to Monitor Electric Fleets Across Africa in Real Time
Kenyan electric mobility manufacturer Roam has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered fleet monitoring platform, betting that improved asset visibility could unlock financing and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles across…
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KPC IPO Oversubscribed as Kenyans Take Majority of Shares
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has attracted strong interest from Kenyan investors and institutions, with local buyers scooping up the majority of shares offered, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi…
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KTDA Board Appoints Enos Njeru as Board Chair
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited has ushered in new leadership at the board level following the election of Enos Njeru as Chairman and Samson Mosonik Menjo as Vice Chairman. The two take over from Chege Kirundi and…
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Mi Vida Homes Breaks Ground on 480-Unit Phase II of KEZA Riruta
Mi Vida Homes has moved to expand its KEZA Riruta project after recording strong performance in the first phase, and has launched and broken ground on Phase II in Nairobi. The developer said Phase I, which comprised 154 units, was fully…
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Police, Prisons and NYS Officers Get Salary Rise in New Govt Policy
The government has announced a new salary policy for officers in the National Police Service (NPS), Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) and the National Youth Service (NYS), marking what officials describe as the highest cumulative pay increase…
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Kenya Airways Relaunches KQ Holidays Through Europe Partnership
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya airways (KQ), has partnered with European based TUI Airline Holidays, part of the global TUI Group, to relaunch KQ Holidays.
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Safaricom Beats MTN in Top 10 Strongest Telecoms Brands Ranking
Kenya’s Safaricom (brand value $431.1 million) and South Africa’s MTN (brand value $2.9 billion) rank as the world’s 5th and 6th strongest telecoms brands globally.
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Everything Arriving on Netflix in March 2026
Spring approaches, bringing a fresh slate of film and television premieres to Netflix in March. The month’s lineup spans unscripted hits, music documentaries and prestige drama, underscoring the platform’s continued investment in…
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SAG Actor Awards 2026 Red Carpet Draws Hollywood’s Biggest Names and Boldest Fashion Statements
The 2026 SAG Awards unfolded in Los Angeles on Sunday night under a new banner, rebranded as the Actor Awards and hosted by Kristen Bell at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall. The overhaul extended beyond the name. For the first time,…
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