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Poverty Persists Despite Growth as Inequality Gap Remains Wide
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Poverty Persists Despite Growth as Inequality Gap Remains Wide

Kenya’s economic growth is no longer lifting people out of poverty as effectively as it once did, raising fresh concerns about inequality and missed development targets. A new report by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and…

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Govt Announces Completion of Ngong–Suswa Highway
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Govt Announces Completion of Ngong–Suswa Highway

The completion of the Ngong–Suswa Highway has been hailed as a major boost to regional connectivity and economic growth, with the government describing it as a transformative infrastructure project. In a statement on Monday, April 6, 2026,…

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Tea Industry in Kenya Earns KSh 218.8 Bn Despite Global Economic Shocks
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Tea Industry in Kenya Earns KSh 218.8 Bn Despite Global Economic Shocks

The Tea Industry in Kenya earned KSh 218.79 billion in Exports, this performance propped up by radical reforms in the sector and expansion into new markets. While presenting the 2025 Kenya’s Tea Industry Performance Report in Embu,…

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NSE Bleeds Ksh343B in March Amid Middle East Conflict
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NSE Bleeds Ksh343B in March Amid Middle East Conflict

The Nairobi bourse had one of its roughest months in recent history, with investors watching billions in value disappear as global shocks spilt into the local market. This wiped out an estimated Ksh 343.6 billion in paper wealth at the…

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Absa Bank Kenya in KSh 35m Sponsorship of Kip Keino Classic 2026
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Absa Bank Kenya in KSh 35m Sponsorship of Kip Keino Classic 2026

Absa Bank Kenya Plc has renewed its title sponsorship for the Absa Kip Keino Classic Tour with a KSh 35 million sponsorship of the race to be held at the Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, April 24, 2026. For the first time in the…

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Lawmakers Debate SEZ Amendments to Open Up Kenya’s Oil and Gas Sector
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Lawmakers Debate SEZ Amendments to Open Up Kenya’s Oil and Gas Sector

Kenya’s efforts to reshape its Special Economic Zones (SEZ) policy are gathering momentum, with Parliament now weighing proposals that could significantly widen participation in the country’s oil and gas industry while also raising…

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Fuel Anxiety Grows as Kenya’s Petrol Cover Drops to 16 Days
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Fuel Anxiety Grows as Kenya’s Petrol Cover Drops to 16 Days

Kenya could be heading into a tight fuel situation after a sharp drop in petrol reserves exposed how vulnerable the country is to global disruptions, especially those coming from the Middle East. Appearing before MPs, Treasury Cabinet…

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At Coca-Cola, Magic of Shared Meals Campaign Rolls Off
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At Coca-Cola, Magic of Shared Meals Campaign Rolls Off

Coca-Cola has launched its ‘Coke with Meals’ campaign in Kenya, celebrating how everyday meals and a perfectly served Coke combine to create unforgettable memories.

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Liban, Sang and Kiptoo Resign as Ruto Orders Probe Into Oil Scandal
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Liban, Sang and Kiptoo Resign as Ruto Orders Probe Into Oil Scandal

President William Ruto has ordered a sweeping investigation into alleged irregularities in Kenya’s petroleum supply chain, following claims that senior officials manipulated fuel stock data to justify an irregular and costly import. In a…

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CIC Group Net Profit Drops 82% to KSh 513.8m in 2025
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CIC Group Net Profit Drops 82% to KSh 513.8m in 2025

CIC Group, a listed Kenya underwriter with regional footprints in South Sudan, Uganda, and Malawi, has reported a significant drop in net earnings to KSh 513.8 million down from KSh 2,854,633,000 in 2024, an 82% fall after issuing a profit…

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SACCOs to Undergo Radical Reforms with New Bill
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SACCOs to Undergo Radical Reforms with New Bill

SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies) will soon have a new face if proposed amendments to the Sacco Societies Act, are passed into law by parliament. The Bill includes provisions for creation of a Deposit Guarantee Fund similar…

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Family Bank Net Earnings Up 55.4% to KSh 5.38Bn
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Family Bank Net Earnings Up 55.4% to KSh 5.38Bn

Family Bank Limited, a Tier II lender owned by the Titus Muya Family, recorded a 55.4% increase in net profit to KSh 5.38 billion at the close of financial year ended 31st December 2025. This is Family Bank prepares to list at the Nairobi…

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KPC Board Moves Fast After MD Arrest, Appoints Pius Mwendwa
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KPC Board Moves Fast After MD Arrest, Appoints Pius Mwendwa

Operations at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) are now under new temporary leadership after a dramatic turn of events saw Managing Director Joe Sang arrested in an ongoing fuel probe. In response, the board has appointed General Manager for…

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DCI Says Raphael Tuju Disappearance Was Staged, Names Suspects
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DCI Says Raphael Tuju Disappearance Was Staged, Names Suspects

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded that the reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju was a staged incident, dismissing earlier claims of abduction. In a statement, the agency said investigations had “established…

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Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima Market to Transform Nyeri Trade – PS Omollo
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Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima Market to Transform Nyeri Trade – PS Omollo

The government has unveiled the Field Marshal Muthoni Kirima Modern Market as a landmark project aimed at honouring Kenya’s liberation heroes while boosting livelihoods for traders, particularly women. Speaking on the project, Interior PS…

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