China tightens travel restrictions for citizens
China has imposed a range of sweeping new rules restricting travel in and out of the country in a move that observers say will give the government even more control…
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Sidian Bank, KIE to increase loans for manufacturers
The partnership will provide MSMEs with financing, training and business support, as well as referrals to larger credit facilities as they expand.
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Juja mother loses four babies after quintuplet birth
The babies died after being transferred to KNH for specialised care following their premature birth and extremely low birth weights.
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KAA urges passengers to follow verification process when retrieving lost items at JKIA
KAA, however, clarified that the interaction captured in the video involved airline personnel and not KAA staff.
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Court quashes planned sale of 15pc govt stake in Safaricom
The judges held that the process violated the Constitution, including Article 10(1)(c), which requires public participation in the exercise of public authority and decision-making.
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Govt Seeks Private Sector Support for Prison Reforms
The facility is intended to improve living conditions for children residing in prison alongside their incarcerated mothers while supporting the rehabilitation and vocational training of the women.
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How Kenyan Sport welcomed Nairobi’s 2029 World Athletics Championships bid win
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – Moments after the World Athletics Council announced Kenya as the 2029 World Athletics Championships hosts, stakeholders in the athletics long- and middle-distance powerhouse country erupted…
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Indiza, Snow Lead Kenyan Charge as Sunshine Development Tour Heads to Uganda
ENTEBBE, Uganda, Sept 15 – Dismas Indiza and Greg Snow will lead the Kenyan charge when the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing makes its first appearance in Uganda…
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WTO warns weakened trade rules could leave global GDP up to 10pc lower
The warning came in the WTO’s annual flagship publication, World Trade Report 2026: A Critical Juncture for the World Trading System, which examines the achievements of the multilateral trading system over the past 80 years and the…
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NGEC Warns Gender-Based Violence Threatens Women, Youth Participation in 2027 Elections
The Commission said violence and discrimination targeting vulnerable groups remain significant barriers to inclusive elections and the pursuit of political leadership.
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Senate orders Nairobi, Mombasa to submit pension debt plans
The Committee, chaired by Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma, separately met Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja in the morning and Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir in the afternoon to establish the status of their pension…
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Uhuru Welcomes Court Guidance on Retired Presidents, Supports New Jubilee Chapter
The former President noted that the High Court ruling interpreted Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which provides guidance on the transition of retired presidents from formal political leadership.
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Why Kenya must start treating prevention as part of healthcare financing
By Head of Clinical Operations, Jubilee Health Insurance NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – For many families, serious conversations about healthcare financing begin at the worst possible moment: when someone is…
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Babu denies Sifuna rift claims as he pivots to Nairobi Gubernatorial bid
Babu says he will focus on campaigning in Nairobi while continuing to mobilise support for Sifuna, insisting that the change in his campaign schedule should not be interpreted as a political split.
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Section of Muthaiga Golf Club Course closed after KFS claims it’s within Karura Forest boundary
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – A section of the Muthaiga Golf Club course has been invaded by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), claiming it belongs to Karura Forest. Confirming the…
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KRA approves 15 vendors for electronic cargo tracking
KRA said its electronic seals used under the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) will be phased out by October 26, 2026.
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Digital Health Agency Pushes Interoperability Across Kenya
“If I go to Hospital A, and maybe I need to be referred to Hospital B, currently, or without such a platform or integration, it means you have to carry loads and tons of paper for you to prove that ABCD has happened to you,” Mosiori said.
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History as Nairobi wins 2029 World Athletics hosting bid
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, has won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, writing history as the first African country to stage the…
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CapitalPay targets costly payment gaps slowing African trade
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – Garang Mayom Malek is building CapitalPay International around a part of financial technology that consumers rarely see, where payments must be matched with invoices, licences,…
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Stakeholders urge Kenya, Tanzania to protect Mara River
Speaking during the 15th anniversary of Mara Day, stakeholders drawn from government agencies, communities, conservation organisations, universities, Water Resource Users Associations and development partners said the river requires…
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Your financial health needs a check-up too
By Evans Manduku NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – For many Kenyan families, financial vulnerability becomes clearest when illness strikes, income falls or an unexpected expense disrupts an already stretched household…
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Kericho farmer wins KSh26.9 million SportPesa Jackpot with his own football picks
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 15 – Kericho farmer Richard Kimutai Ngetich has become SportPesa’s latest Midweek Jackpot winner after correctly predicting all 13 matches and walking away with KSh 26,987,606. His…
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Yemi Alade Releases Highly Anticipated Self-Titled Album
Global Afro-pop superstar Yemi Alade has released her highly anticipated self-titled studio album, ‘IT’S YEMI ALADE’ – a celebration of her identity, heritage and the ever-evolving sound of Africa. The…
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‘Kenyans Will Not Gamble With Country’s Future in 2027’ – Ruto tells opposition
NAIROBI, Kenya Sept 15 – President William Ruto has warned that Kenyans will not “gamble” with the country’s future by electing political leaders without a clear agenda or track record.…
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