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An M-PESA web app would make so much sense
HapaKenyaBusiness

An M-PESA web app would make so much sense

Every major commercial bank operating today offers an online banking portal. Whether dealing with Equity, KCB, Standard Chartered, or NCBA, customers can sit at a desk, open any modern browser, review ledgers, set up standing orders, and…

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How insults have become a part of Kenya’s national political culture
HapaKenyaLifestyle

How insults have become a part of Kenya’s national political culture

Few things reveal the mindset of a ruling class quite as starkly as an unscripted, arrogant quip on social media. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna posted about his journey through Kwale County as he was headed to a Linda Mwananchi Rally. He…

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West African names surface on IEBC CEO applicant longlist
HapaKenyaGovernment

West African names surface on IEBC CEO applicant longlist

When Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) released its 304-member longlist of applicants seeking to become the next Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CS/CEO), observers expected a roster dominated…

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10 Bien collabos that deserve full-scale music videos
HapaKenyaMusic

10 Bien collabos that deserve full-scale music videos

Few contemporary African artists understand the architecture of a hit hook quite like Bien-Aimé Baraza. Since stepping boldly out of the formidable Sauti Sol umbrella into a commanding solo run, the Kenyan musician has become the go-to…

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Ronoh Kibet Charles appointed as CEO of KenGen
HapaKenyaBusiness

Ronoh Kibet Charles appointed as CEO of KenGen

The KenGen Board of Directors confirmed that Kibet will officially assume substantive office on February 1, 2027. He will succeed the outgoing Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Waweru Njenga, upon his retirement. The structured…

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OPPO Reno16 series launches with new design and two screen sizes
HapaKenyaTechnology

OPPO Reno16 series launches with new design and two screen sizes

OPPO has introduced the Reno16 Series in Kenya, bringing two new smartphones that combine distinctive finishes, premium materials and different display sizes. The lineup consists of the OPPO Reno16 5G and the OPPO Reno16 F 5G, with both…

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351 women in business graduate from empower program by Stanbic and GIZ
HapaKenyaBusiness

351 women in business graduate from empower program by Stanbic and GIZ

Stanbic Kenya Foundation, in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has graduated 351 entrepreneurs from the Women Employment for the Green Transformation (WE4D) programme. The WE4D initiative…

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Limuru Tea appoints Leila Chebet as new Company Secretary
HapaKenyaBusiness

Limuru Tea appoints Leila Chebet as new Company Secretary

Limuru Tea PLC has announced the appointment of Leila Chebet as its new Company Secretary, effective October 8, 2026. The announcement follows the resignation of Janet Akoth Ocholla, who served as Company Secretary from April 2026 until…

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BAKE condemns the unlawful arrest of journalist Francis Ode
HapaKenyaLifestyle

BAKE condemns the unlawful arrest of journalist Francis Ode

The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has issued a sharp rebuke against the National Police Service following the violent arrest and detention of journalist Francis Ode in Nairobi’s Central Business District. The incident occurred…

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