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SHA Pays Karen Hospital KSh202M of KSh303M Claims
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SHA Pays Karen Hospital KSh202M of KSh303M Claims

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has paid Karen Hospital KSh202 million out of approximately KSh303 million in claims submitted by the facility for medical services provided to patients. SHA CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi gave the figures while…

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Jubilee Asset Management Strikes Ksh259B, Retail Portfolio Soars 148%
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Jubilee Asset Management Strikes Ksh259B, Retail Portfolio Soars 148%

Jubilee Asset Management Limited (JAML) has grown its Assets Under Management (AUM) to Ksh 259 billion, as the fund manager expands its retail investment business and institutional mandates. The Ksh259 billion portfolio comprises Ksh225…

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Ruto at 4: 3.27 Million Jobs Created, Here’s The Breakdown
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Ruto at 4: 3.27 Million Jobs Created, Here’s The Breakdown

Four years into President William Ruto’s administration, Kenya’s employment numbers have continued to rise, although most of the jobs created have been concentrated in the informal sector, official statistics show. Data from the Kenya…

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Gikomba Market’s 7,000-Trader Modern Complex Takes Shape
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Gikomba Market’s 7,000-Trader Modern Complex Takes Shape

Gikomba Market, Nairobi’s largest open-air market, is undergoing a major transformation as the government moves to replace its congested and makeshift structures with a modern commercial complex. State Department for Internal Security and…

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Which way Samidoh? Artist eyes Ol Joro Orok MP seat
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Which way Samidoh? Artist eyes Ol Joro Orok MP seat

Musician Samuel Ndirangu, whose stage name is “Samidoh”, has decided to braze Kenya’s rapid political storm by formally saying he will vie for the Nyandarua County’s Ol Joro Orok Member of Parliament (MP) seat in the 2027 General Election.…

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More Kenyans enjoy access to universal healthcare: Ruto
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More Kenyans enjoy access to universal healthcare: Ruto

President William Ruto on the first day of the on-going inaugural Kenya Health Summit 2026 said in the last three years, government has continued to solve health issues thanks to reforms which have been undertaken. Majority of Kenya’s…

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EACC arrests government officials over Sh1.57 billion graft
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EACC arrests government officials over Sh1.57 billion graft

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has singled out and arrested some Treasury officials and private businesses over allegations of Sh1,569,582,338.20 disbursement fraud. EACC says the funds were meant for facilitating small-scale…

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EPRA Begins Hunt for New Boss After Kiptoo Resignation
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EPRA Begins Hunt for New Boss After Kiptoo Resignation

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)’s top seat is up for grabs as the regulator begins the search for a new Director General, months after Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria left the position. EPRA advertised the vacancy on Tuesday,…

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Obado to be Sentenced in September Over Sharon Otieno Murder
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Obado to be Sentenced in September Over Sharon Otieno Murder

Kenya’s High Court will sentence former Governor of Migori County Zachary Okoth Obado on September 16 over the killing of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. Obado’s former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero have also…

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Kakuzi Workers to Get 15% Pay Rise Under New CBA
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Kakuzi Workers to Get 15% Pay Rise Under New CBA

More than 3,500 unionisable employees at listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc are set to receive a 15% general wage increase following the signing of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural…

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Bolt Adds Motorbikes to Mombasa Parcel Delivery Service
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Bolt Adds Motorbikes to Mombasa Parcel Delivery Service

Bolt has expanded its Bolt Send parcel delivery service in Mombasa to include motorbikes, giving individuals and businesses another option for moving small packages around the coastal city. The on-demand mobility company first introduced…

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Konza Seeks Chinese Assistance in Setting Up its Digital Backbone
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Konza Seeks Chinese Assistance in Setting Up its Digital Backbone

Konza Technopolis has partnered with China’s Guodong Network to accelerate the tech city’s digital infrastructure. The deal, signed by Technopolis Development Authority CEO John Paul Okwiri and Guodong Network Communications Group Chairman…

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Risk Management and Anti-Fraud Verification in Digital Platforms
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Risk Management and Anti-Fraud Verification in Digital Platforms

In today’s digital economy, the rise of online services, decentralised finance, and instant transactions has radically changed the way businesses interact with customers. But the downside of being able to move money or data with the click…

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Kaluma Accuses Orengo, Babu of Funding Homa Bay Rally Violence
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Kaluma Accuses Orengo, Babu of Funding Homa Bay Rally Violence

Homa Bay Town has been at the centre of a political confrontation, as accusations flew between Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma and leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement over violence reported during a rally in the county.…

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Family Bank H1 Net Profit Rises 61.8% to KSh3.7billion
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Family Bank H1 Net Profit Rises 61.8% to KSh3.7billion

Family Bank, the new kid on the banking block at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE), recorded strong earnings in the first six months of 2026, its net earnings up 62% to KSh 3.7 billion. The lender also posted improved returns with a…

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ICPAK Announces Tax Seminar as Finance Act 2026 Takes Effect
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ICPAK Announces Tax Seminar as Finance Act 2026 Takes Effect

Kenyan tax professionals will have a chance to take a closer look at the country’s changing tax rules as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) prepares to hold a two-day seminar in Nyeri. The Tax Compliance and…

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