Kenyan banks’ assets in DRC cross Sh1tn
The Central Bank of Kenya’s Bank Supervision Annual Report shows that assets held by Kenyan banks in the DRC increased from Sh933.4 billion in 2024.
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Fury vs Joshua announced for 11 December in Cardiff
LONDON, United Kingdom, Sept 24 -Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will contest their long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December. The bout, more than a decade…
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Petition seeks to block third term for AFC boss George Kubai
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 24 – A petition has been filed seeking to block any extension or reappointment of Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) Managing Director George Kubai beyond the expiry of…
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IGAD urges shift from crisis response to prevention as East Africa’s hunger crisis deepens
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 — East Africa must shift from responding to food crises after they erupt to anticipating and preventing them, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has said,…
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Govt maps areas for possible evacuation ahead of El Niño Rains
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 — The government has identified areas in Nairobi where residents may need to be evacuated if El Niño rains trigger flooding beyond safe levels, with temporary…
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East Africa’s hunger crisis nearly triples in a decade to 40.3 mn, IGAD warns
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 — The number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity across six East African countries has nearly tripled over the past decade to 40.3…
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‘I suffered, but I enjoyed’ – Alcaraz on smiling after defeat at 3.34am
LONDON, United Kingdom, Sept 24 – Most players, after seeing their US Open title defence end at 3.34am after five intense sets, would not walk away smiling. Carlos Alcaraz is…
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Police-issued gun linked to lawyer Mbobu murder as constable arrested
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 — A police constable suspected of being the gunman in the killing of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu has been arrested after detectives recovered a pistol issued…
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Kenyan pupil who learned Chinese on YouTube becomes Africa Champion in global contest
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 24 — A Kenyan primary school pupil who began learning Chinese through YouTube and Facebook has emerged as Africa’s champion in the 6th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Show…
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White Smoke in FKF PL as Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United Agree on Playoff
NAIROBI, Kenya—It is a sigh of relief in the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League stalemate after Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United agreed to contest the promotion and relegation…
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Mumias shareholder challenges CMA over access to information
Taiti Hanningtone filed the review on September 23 under the Access to Information Act, challenging a September 18 response by the CMA to a request for information made on his behalf by his lawyers.
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Two arrested after allegedly taking Sh30,000 to kill EACC probe
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 — Two women have been arrested in Western Kenya after allegedly demanding KSh100,000 from a person under investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), claiming…
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Rogue OpenAI agent ‘infiltrated’ Australian government website in world first
The agent “infiltrated” a statistics portal containing “non-sensitive” data from Australia’s universal healthcare scheme Medicare, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in New York on Wednesday, local time.
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Judiciary seeks public input on Sh50.7bn FY2027/28 budget
Judiciary has proposed a budget of Sh50.7bn against an indicative ceiling of Sh30.4bn, leaving a financing gap of about Sh20.3bn.
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48 AK-47 rounds hidden inside meat recovered from bus in Kitui operation
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 24- Police have recovered 48 rounds of AK-47 ammunition concealed inside pieces of meat on a passenger bus intercepted in Kanyonyoo, Kitui County, with the driver and…
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Baby Banda Pregnancy & Baby Fair 2026 Seeks To Create Safe For Mothers And Newborns
Every year, thousands of babies are born in Kenya. But with every newborn, a woman is also born into motherhood. Kenya continues to face significant challenges around maternal and newborn health. According to…
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UASU issues seven-day strike notice over stalled lecturers’ CBA
UASU has issued a seven-day notice for a nationwide lecturers’ strike starting October 2 over the stalled 2025–2029 CBA
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Kenya turns to AI, GPS tracking to save mountain bongo
The National Recovery and Action Plan for the Mountain Bongo 2026–2030 will combine technology, conservation breeding, habitat restoration and ranger patrols to monitor the remaining animals and prepare them for reintroduction into parts…
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African states move to establish regional insurance pool for public assets
The initiative follows the conclusion of the CDRFI Africa Forum in Nairobi, where representatives from 21 countries agreed to strengthen financial preparedness for climate and disaster risks, including through insurance and regional…
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Bolt, Kenya Red Cross train boda boda riders in first aid
The programme began on September 23 with 75 riders in Nairobi and is being delivered by the Kenya Red Cross Training Institute.
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Airtel Money eyes London IPO
Airtel Mobile Commerce N.V., the Netherlands-incorporated company behind Airtel Money, said on Wednesday that it intends to undertake an initial public offering and seek admission of its ordinary shares to the Main Market of the London…
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Kenya, Anthropic sign framework for responsible AI cooperation
The agreement was signed in New York on September 22, on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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Ningbo’s smart port model shows what Mombasa can learn from China
Ningbo-Zhoushan was formed in 2006 through the merger of the Ningbo and Zhoushan ports, bringing together a collection of terminals and facilities along Zhejiang’s coast.
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Devolution and healthcare: Are counties bringing better care closer to Kenyans?
More than a decade after devolution, county healthcare has expanded — but patients still face gaps in medicines, staffing, equipment and affordability.
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