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Tala Tightens Verification as CBK Pushes New Lending Rules
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Tala Tightens Verification as CBK Pushes New Lending Rules

Digital lender Tala is requiring thousands of customers to re-verify their identities in a fresh compliance push that could affect access to loans for users who fail to update their details. The lender announced that borrowers must now…

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Ruto Eyes PAYE Cuts in New Cost of Living Strategy
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Ruto Eyes PAYE Cuts in New Cost of Living Strategy

President William Ruto’s administration is preparing a major shift in tax policy, signalling a move away from aggressive revenue collection towards relief measures aimed at easing pressure on households, a strategy many see as carrying…

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Nation Media Group Net Loss Widens to KSh308.6M
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Nation Media Group Net Loss Widens to KSh308.6M

Nation Media Group (NMG), the largest media outfit in Kenya, saw its net earnings worsen to KSh 308.6m at the close of financial year ended 31st December 2025. This as traditional media businesses bear the brunt of a rapidly changing…

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Kenyans to Pay More for Electricity as EPRA Introduces 3 New Levies
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Kenyans to Pay More for Electricity as EPRA Introduces 3 New Levies

Kenya’s electricity consumers are set to feel another squeeze on their monthly bills after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new adjustments that will take effect in April 2026. The regulator, through a notice…

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Limuru Tea Pre-Tax Loss Deepens to KSh 50.02m
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Limuru Tea Pre-Tax Loss Deepens to KSh 50.02m

Limuru Tea, a listed agricultural firm, posted a pre-tax loss of KSh 50.02m from KSh 10.63m on rising labour costs. Net loss widened to KSh 52.51m with Earnings per Share down to negative KSh 21,88 The tea firm’s Total Equity eroded 25.6%…

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CBK Invites Bids for KSh 10 Billion Switch Bond Auction
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CBK Invites Bids for KSh 10 Billion Switch Bond Auction

CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) has invited bidders for a switch bond auction that will holders of a 10-year bond, first sold in 2017 that has 1.2 years to mature to a 20 year bond that will take 15.22 years to mature. CBK is offering a coupon…

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How to Apply and Get HELB Loan: A Guide for Students in 2026
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How to Apply and Get HELB Loan: A Guide for Students in 2026

Congratulations for securing your slots at different universities and TVETs in Kenya. In a few years, you will achieve your dreams and we will have many journalists joining us, new industrial chemists, engineers, doctors, nurses, teachers,…

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List of Top Betting Sites With Biggest Bonuses in Kenya 2026
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List of Top Betting Sites With Biggest Bonuses in Kenya 2026

As online sports betting continues to surge worldwide in 2026, players in Kenya are spoilt for choice with regulated platforms offering competitive odds, generous bonuses, and seamless mobile experiences. Whether you’re a football fanatic,…

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Fares and Routes: How Much Does Easy Coach Charge in 2026?
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Fares and Routes: How Much Does Easy Coach Charge in 2026?

Easy Coach LTD is a highly-rated and reliable bus company in Kenya, recognised for its extensive network, affordability, and modern amenities. Established in 2003, Easy Coach has grown to become one of the most trusted and preferred bus…

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FKF Chief Rejects Insurance Scandal Claims Amid Governance Turmoil
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FKF Chief Rejects Insurance Scandal Claims Amid Governance Turmoil

Hussein Mohammed, the president of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), has strongly rejected allegations of financial impropriety surrounding the hosting of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, insisting that all processes were…

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Guardian Angel Online Booking Fares 2026
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Guardian Angel Online Booking Fares 2026

The Guardian Coach Bus Service is one of the most loved public passenger transport companies in Kenya. Guardian Coach is popular for providing comfortable and luxurious, yet affordable long-distance travel in the country, particularly on…

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How Much Is Gaucho Earning at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital?
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How Much Is Gaucho Earning at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital?

Calvince Okoth, popularly known as Gaucho or the “Ghetto President,” is a prominent Kenyan grassroots activist, youth mobilizer, and political figure known for his fiery activism in Nairobi’s informal settlements. He rose to national…

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Govt Cracks Down on Macadamia Brokers
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Govt Cracks Down on Macadamia Brokers

Farmers and processors in Kenya’s macadamia sector are once again at the centre of a government push aimed at stabilising prices and protecting growers from exploitation, as the State moves to tighten controls in the nut value chain.…

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ENA Coach Booking Prices Back to School Fares 2026
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ENA Coach Booking Prices Back to School Fares 2026

The long April holiday ends next week, and a lot of parents right now are working day and night to ensure they have enough money to cater for their children’s back-to-school needs. Of course, they have overwhelming demands; one being the…

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Nairobi’s Stand-Up Comedy Boom Puts Kenya in the Spotlight
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Nairobi’s Stand-Up Comedy Boom Puts Kenya in the Spotlight

A growing stand-up comedy movement in Nairobi is turning laughter into business, as new venues, emerging talent and expanding audiences position comedy as one of the fastest-rising spaces within Kenya’s creative economy. Once viewed…

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CBK Accepts KSh 13.8 Bn at Weekly Treasury Bills Auction
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CBK Accepts KSh 13.8 Bn at Weekly Treasury Bills Auction

CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) received bids worth KSh 13.8 billion out of the KSh 24 billion, an undersubscription of 57.4%, with the state fiscal agent accepting the entire amount. The 91-day Treasury Bills was the most attractive…

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Crown Paints Joins in Celebrating World Earth Day 2026
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Crown Paints Joins in Celebrating World Earth Day 2026

Crown Paints Plc has joined the global community in commemorating World Earth Day 2026 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” reaffirming its commitment to sustainable practices and the transition towards renewable energy. Over the…

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