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Ruto Orders Release of Ksh23B to Schools Ahead of Reopening
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Ruto Orders Release of Ksh23B to Schools Ahead of Reopening

Public schools across the country are set to receive Ksh23 billion ahead of the second term, after President William Ruto ordered the funds to be released immediately. The announcement was made on Friday, during the Kenya National Drama…

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Mwichiune Market Complete as Govt Pushes BETA Agenda in Meru
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Mwichiune Market Complete as Govt Pushes BETA Agenda in Meru

The government has completed the Mwichiune ESP Market in Meru County, marking another milestone in the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). In a statement, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said…

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Inside the Ksh15 Billion Projects Govt Has Lined Up For Nyamira County
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Inside the Ksh15 Billion Projects Govt Has Lined Up For Nyamira County

Nyamira County is set for a major transformation following a raft of government-backed projects worth an estimated Ksh15 billion, targeting infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic development. At the heart of the plan is the…

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Gen Z Backs Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Surprising Global Shift
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Gen Z Backs Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Surprising Global Shift

In a twist that few might have expected, a new global study has found that many young people are supporting restrictions on the very platforms they grew up using. The research by Family First reveals that 51 per cent of Gen Z respondents…

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How Kenya’s Gaming Industry Mirrors Global Business Expansion Trends
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How Kenya’s Gaming Industry Mirrors Global Business Expansion Trends

Kenya’s business evolution is mind-blowing. Gaming and entertainment companies are copying the exact same expansion strategies that made traditional Kenyan businesses successful internationally. How casino games started using identical…

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Kenyan Parents Back Social Media Ban for Under-16s
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Kenyan Parents Back Social Media Ban for Under-16s

A new global study has revealed a striking generational divide in Kenya over whether children under the age of 16 should be banned from social media. While a strong majority of parents are in support, their children are far less convinced.…

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Banks Dominate 2026 Brand Value Ranking
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Banks Dominate 2026 Brand Value Ranking

Equity Bank has retained its position as Kenya’s most valuable brand for the third consecutive year, in rankings dominated by banks.

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CBK Raise Additional KSh 30.1Bn for Budget Spending in April
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CBK Raise Additional KSh 30.1Bn for Budget Spending in April

CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) received bids worth 38.3 Bn from the April 15th Auction of a new 30-year Treasury Bond and a re-opened 30-yr Treasury Bond, first sold in 2011 and has 14.9 years to maturity. This auction, which had an…

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Safaricom Admits Glitches in My OneApp
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Safaricom Admits Glitches in My OneApp

Safaricom has moved to calm growing frustration among customers after the rollout of its new all-in-one mobile app ran into problems just days after launch. The telco admitted that some users have been unable to access the newly introduced…

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Sameer Africa Plc Net Profit Up 5.5% to KSh 274.3m
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Sameer Africa Plc Net Profit Up 5.5% to KSh 274.3m

Sameer Africa Plc, a listed firm which retooled its business model from selling tyres to now letting out investment property, made a Net Profit of KSh 274.28m in 2025 from KSh 259.90 the previous year, an increase of 5.53%. Revenues grew…

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CBK: Kenya Inflation Set to Rise to 6.2% on Global Oil Shock
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CBK: Kenya Inflation Set to Rise to 6.2% on Global Oil Shock

Kenya’s inflation outlook is under renewed pressure after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) warned that rising global oil prices could push consumer costs higher in the coming months. CBK said the country’s price stability is now being…

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Fuel Prices Revised Downward After VAT Slash to 8pc
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Fuel Prices Revised Downward After VAT Slash to 8pc

Fuel prices in Kenya have dipped slightly after the government cut taxes, offering some relief to consumers grappling with high transport and energy costs. A litre of petrol in Nairobi will now retail at Ksh 197.60, down from Ksh 206.70,…

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Economist Edwin Kinyua Explains Fuel Prices Changes Under G2G Framework
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Economist Edwin Kinyua Explains Fuel Prices Changes Under G2G Framework

Economist Edwin Kinyua has defended Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G2G) fuel import framework, arguing that it has played a critical role in stabilizing supply, reducing volatility, and shielding consumers from extreme global price…

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Ndindi Nyoro Pushes Plan to Slash Fuel Prices by Ksh27
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Ndindi Nyoro Pushes Plan to Slash Fuel Prices by Ksh27

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has stepped up pressure on the government with a detailed plan he says could quickly lower fuel prices and ease the burden on struggling households. In his latest remarks, Nyoro argued that the high cost of fuel in…

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David Ndii Schools Ledama Ole Kina Over Fuel Prices Jargon
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David Ndii Schools Ledama Ole Kina Over Fuel Prices Jargon

A public exchange between Economist David Ndii and Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has laid bare sharp differences over how Kenya’s fuel pricing system works, amid growing public concern over rising pump prices. The dispute was sparked by…

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Economist Odhiambo Ramogi Says Fuel Price Hike Was Inevitable
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Economist Odhiambo Ramogi Says Fuel Price Hike Was Inevitable

An economist has defended the recent increase in fuel prices, arguing that the adjustment reflects global market realities rather than local policy failures. Speaking in the wake of the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory…

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Siaya MCAs Threaten Executive Ouster Over Stalled Projects
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Siaya MCAs Threaten Executive Ouster Over Stalled Projects

Members of the Siaya County Assembly have escalated a standoff with the county executive, threatening drastic action, including possible removal from office, over what they describe as widespread failure to implement development projects.…

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