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Co-op Bank Posts 21.3% Rise in Q1 Profit to Ksh8.41B
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Co-op Bank Posts 21.3% Rise in Q1 Profit to Ksh8.41B

Co-operative Bank of Kenya has kicked off 2026 with strong financial results after reporting a major increase in profits for the first quarter, driven by growth in lending, customer deposits, and digital banking transactions. The lender…

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Government Proposes Sh3,000 Monthly Stipend for Village Elders
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Government Proposes Sh3,000 Monthly Stipend for Village Elders

The government has proposed introducing a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 for village elders across the country in a move aimed at formally recognising their role in grassroots administration and community security. The proposal was presented…

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Kenya Power Share Price to Remain Volatile as Firm Loses Monopoly Status
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Kenya Power Share Price to Remain Volatile as Firm Loses Monopoly Status

Kenya Power sector is undergoing one of its biggest structural reforms in decades after Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority(EPRA) gazetted the Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access) Regulations, 2026, regulations…

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PMI Kenya Targets Public Project Delivery Gaps in Upcoming Conference
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PMI Kenya Targets Public Project Delivery Gaps in Upcoming Conference

The PMI Kenya Chapter is set to convene public sector leaders, development partners, and project management professionals for a major conference aimed at improving how Kenya delivers its development agenda. The event, the Government and…

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Kenya Wins Big in Macron’s Ksh3.5T Africa Plan
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Kenya Wins Big in Macron’s Ksh3.5T Africa Plan

French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a $27 billion (Ksh 3.5 trillion) Africa investment package, with Kenya emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries during the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi. The announcement, made…

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Post-Covid Work and Leisure Drive Coastal Land Prices up Over 70%
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Post-Covid Work and Leisure Drive Coastal Land Prices up Over 70%

Diani and Watamu land prices have risen by over 70 per cent since the COVID pandemic, reported Hass Consult on the launch of its new Coastal land price index and special report, 4 with natural beauty the top driver of the price growth. The…

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Consolidated Bank of Kenya in KSh 1.125B Bailout
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Consolidated Bank of Kenya in KSh 1.125B Bailout

Consolidated Bank of Kenya is set to receive a KSh 1.125 billion bailout package from National Treasury. The lender has been bleeding red on its balance sheet. As of December 2025, Consolidated Bank of Kenya had a negative core capital of…

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GITEX Kenya 2026 Set for Nairobi Providing a Platform for Global Brands
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GITEX Kenya 2026 Set for Nairobi Providing a Platform for Global Brands

GITEX Kenya 2026, the Kenyan edition of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition- a global tech expo, is set to take place in Nairobi between May 19th to 21st 2026. The event has attracted Mitsumi Distribution will headline the event,…

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NTSA to Replace Paper Logbooks with New Digital eLogbook System
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NTSA to Replace Paper Logbooks with New Digital eLogbook System

The era of carrying paper motor vehicle logbooks in Kenya is slowly coming to an end after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced plans to introduce a fully digital logbook system for all motorists. In a public notice…

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KQ Partners With Trace for Star-Studded Africa Forward Concert in Kasarani
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KQ Partners With Trace for Star-Studded Africa Forward Concert in Kasarani

As Nairobi prepares to host one of the biggest cultural nights on the continent, Kenya Airways (KQ) has teamed up with Trace as the Official Airline Partner for Africa Forward — Le Concert, a major highlight of the Africa-France Summit set…

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Tanzanian Gold Dealer Arrested in Suspected Killing of JOOUST student
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Tanzanian Gold Dealer Arrested in Suspected Killing of JOOUST student

Police in Bondo have arrested a Tanzanian national who works as a gold dealer in connection with the suspected murder of a 20-year-old student of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST). Maximillian John Madeni…

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Kamukunji Grounds Revamped Into Modern Heritage and Community Hub
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Kamukunji Grounds Revamped Into Modern Heritage and Community Hub

The historic Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi, long regarded as one of Kenya’s most significant democracy landmarks, has undergone a major transformation under the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project, according to Interior Principal Secretary…

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Kenya’s Capital, Banking, Energy Markets: What to expect this week
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Kenya’s Capital, Banking, Energy Markets: What to expect this week

Kenya’s Investors are going to be busy watching activity across Capital Markets, Banking and Energy Sectors this week. This Tuesday 12th May, the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company(KMRC) Medium Term Note(MTN) programme officially closes.…

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