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Nairobi Accounts For Largest Share of Burger Orders at 83%
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Nairobi Accounts For Largest Share of Burger Orders at 83%

Glovo Kenya in its latest “ordering insights” released ahead of Nairobi Burger Week 2026, shows that in the first half of this year, chicken burgers accounted for 83.15% of orders.

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Biodigester manufacturer turns to upskilling construction workers
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Biodigester manufacturer turns to upskilling construction workers

A group of constitution workers, plumbers and contractors on Friday showed up in Kitengela town in pursuit of day-long practical training on modern, sustainable biodigester and wastewater technology. Speaking during an interview on Friday,…

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Mukuru Housing Project Gives 4,500 Families New Start
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Mukuru Housing Project Gives 4,500 Families New Start

Nearly 4,500 families in Nairobi’s Mukuru settlement have been moved into decent and affordable homes under the Government’s Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), marking a major transformation of an area once characterised by overcrowded…

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Muhoroni Sugar Mill Revival Breathes New Life Into Local Economy
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Muhoroni Sugar Mill Revival Breathes New Life Into Local Economy

Muhoroni’s sugar economy is showing renewed signs of recovery, with the local mill processing about 1,400 tonnes of sugarcane daily and farmers receiving payment within a week of delivering their produce. The revival of Muhoroni Sugar…

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In Nepal, 184 tourists rescued after deadly floods
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In Nepal, 184 tourists rescued after deadly floods

Rescuers have evacuated at least 184 tourists from flash floods disaster zone (along the Nepal-Tibet border), while 420 remain out of contact, Nepal Tourism Board (NTP) says. According to NTB, as of 1:30 p.m., which is 10:45 a.m. in Kenya,…

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Teso community install William Ruto as ‘elder’
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Teso community install William Ruto as ‘elder’

President William Ruto speaking while hosting Teso community at Eldoret State Lodge where he was installed as a Teso Elder and named Ojokotau (a big hearted individual), said united opposition leaders are out to mislead Kenyans. Dr. Ruto,…

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Kenya Airways Flies High at 2026 World Travel Awards
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Kenya Airways Flies High at 2026 World Travel Awards

Kenya Airways has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s strongest aviation brands after securing four major titles at the 2026 World Travel Awards (WTA), including the Africa’s Leading Airline 2026 award.

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KETRACO Switches On 72km Nanyuki-Isiolo Power Line
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KETRACO Switches On 72km Nanyuki-Isiolo Power Line

Residents and businesses in parts of the Mt Kenya and Upper Eastern regions are set to benefit from a stronger electricity network after the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) switched on the long-awaited 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo…

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CBK Seeks KSh60Bn for Budgetary Support in September Treasury Bonds Sale
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CBK Seeks KSh60Bn for Budgetary Support in September Treasury Bonds Sale

CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) has published a prospectus inviting bidders to participate in a KSh60 billion September Treasury Bonds Sale. The purpose of the funds is for budgetary support. The two re-opened fixed-coupon 15-year and 30-year…

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Meta to introduce fresh WhatsApp charges for Kenyan firms
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Meta to introduce fresh WhatsApp charges for Kenyan firms

Meta’ WhatsApp will introduce a new pricing model that will see Kenyan companies spend about Sh0.52 ($0.0040) per delivered utility message. Effective October 1, 2026, businesses that reduced reliance on traditional messaging channels like…

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Old Mutual Kenya Profit Soars to Ksh882M in Half-Year 2026
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Old Mutual Kenya Profit Soars to Ksh882M in Half-Year 2026

Old Mutual Holdings has posted a sharp turnaround in its financial performance, with profit after tax rising to Sh882 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, from just Sh5 million recorded during a similar period last year. The Ksh…

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New Police Uniform Hailed As Milestone In Maraga Taskforce Reforms
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New Police Uniform Hailed As Milestone In Maraga Taskforce Reforms

The unveiling of a new police uniform for general duty officers in the Kenya Police Service has been welcomed as a significant step in the implementation of recommendations by the Presidential Taskforce on Police Reforms chaired by former…

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CIC Insurance Group 2026 H1Net Profit Jumps 70.3% to KSh1.09Billion
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CIC Insurance Group 2026 H1Net Profit Jumps 70.3% to KSh1.09Billion

CIC Insurance Group, a regional underwriter saw its net profit rise 70.3% to KSh 1.09 billion for the six months’ period ended 30th June 2026, boosted by investment return with grew 43.9% to KSh 3.96 billion. Operating profit rose 20.6% to…

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NSE H12026 Net Profit Hits KSh736.9m On Market Activity Rebound
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NSE H12026 Net Profit Hits KSh736.9m On Market Activity Rebound

NSE(Nairobi Securities Exchange) Half-Year Net profits surged 386% to KSh 736.9 million as levy transaction income from several block trades, impact of two IPOs and data income lifted the bourse’s earnings profile during this period. The…

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Britam Pre-Tax Profit Jumps 52% to Ksh3.8 Billion in Half-Year Results
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Britam Pre-Tax Profit Jumps 52% to Ksh3.8 Billion in Half-Year Results

Britam Holdings Plc has reported a 52 per cent increase in profit before tax to Ksh3.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from Ksh2.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. The insurer said the performance provides a…

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CBK Survey: What Keeps Most Kenyan CEOs Awake at Night
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CBK Survey: What Keeps Most Kenyan CEOs Awake at Night

A CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) survey undertaken in July lists concerns that most Kenyan Chief Executives Officers have, including subdued demand, high operating costs, tax refund delays, financing constraints, raw-material shortages,…

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KRA: Tax Amnesty Will not Wipe Out Principal Tax
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KRA: Tax Amnesty Will not Wipe Out Principal Tax

Taxpayers with outstanding debts to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have been reminded that the 2026 tax amnesty is not a cancellation of their entire tax bill. KRA said the relief only covers qualifying penalties, interest and fines,…

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SACCOs to Lose Billions in State Plan to Dissolve KUSCCO
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SACCOs to Lose Billions in State Plan to Dissolve KUSCCO

SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies) sections are quietly protesting over plans to dissolve the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives Limited(KUSCCO), now facing liquidity problems. Many SACCOs insist that dissolving…

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