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KRA deploys body-worn cameras for custom officers in customs reform
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KRA deploys body-worn cameras for custom officers in customs reform

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially commissioned 350 body-worn cameras. The initiative, launched at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on March 10, 2026, aims to bridge the gap between rigorous enforcement and public…

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Kenya Pipeline debuts on the NSE at Ksh. 9.30 after Ksh. 112B IPO
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Kenya Pipeline debuts on the NSE at Ksh. 9.30 after Ksh. 112B IPO

The Kenya Pipeline Company PLC (KPC PLC) officially debuted on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on March 10, 2026. The listing, the first privatization on the exchange since 2008, saw the energy giant enter the market with an opening…

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Copyright and Related Rights Bill 2026 bill summary
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Copyright and Related Rights Bill 2026 bill summary

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has invited the public and industry stakeholders to review and comment on the Proposed Copyright and Related Rights Bill 2026. All feedback must be received by 31st March 2026. Stakeholders can submit…

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Aga Khan sells Nation Media Group stake to Tanzania’s Rostam Azizi
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Aga Khan sells Nation Media Group stake to Tanzania’s Rostam Azizi

In a landmark move for the East African media landscape, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced the sale of its majority stake in Nation Media Group (NMG), effectively ending a storied 66-year partnership. The…

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ODPP Kenya announces 217 new job vacancies for 2026
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ODPP Kenya announces 217 new job vacancies for 2026

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has officially invited applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill 217 positions across various departments. This recruitment drive is pursuant to Section 13 (2) of the…

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Kenya launches policy to digitize agriculture & secure food future
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Kenya launches policy to digitize agriculture & secure food future

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has introduced the Kenya Agricultural Data, Information and Digital Policy. The document provides a framework for the management of digital technologies, data, and knowledge systems…

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The NTSA instant fine system is unconstitutional
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The NTSA instant fine system is unconstitutional

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) recently launched its Instant Fines Traffic Management System, a fully automated platform that issues fines via SMS and enforces a strict 7-day payment window. While the government frames…

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Why we should fight for Kenya’s data sovereignty
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Why we should fight for Kenya’s data sovereignty

Kenya currently finds itself entangled in a geopolitical trade-off that threatens the very foundation of its national autonomy. In late 2025, the Kenyan government entered into a USD 2.5 billion (Ksh. 322 billion) Health Cooperation…

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Safaricom M-PESA hits 40 million user milestone on its 19th birthday
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Safaricom M-PESA hits 40 million user milestone on its 19th birthday

Nineteen years ago today, a simple mobile service launched in Kenya with the goal of helping people send money home. The platform has officially crossed the 40 million active customer mark. The milestone arrives as Safaricom celebrates…

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The economic power of women in Africa’s creative and media industry
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The economic power of women in Africa’s creative and media industry

The global film and media industry is often celebrated as the beating heart of modern culture, an arena where stories transcend borders, shape identities, and fuel billion-dollar economies. Yet beneath the glamour of red carpets and box…

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Healthcare under attack: why cybersecurity is now critical care
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Healthcare under attack: why cybersecurity is now critical care

Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a silent emergency. Many healthcare operators, facilities and doctors across Africa already grapple with the challenges of under-resourced environments, an uneven distribution of resources and massive…

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Kenya Airways touches down with first 2026 WRC Safari Rally cars
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Kenya Airways touches down with first 2026 WRC Safari Rally cars

Kenya Airways (KQ), the airline partner for the 2026 WRC Safari Rally, successfully delivered the first consignment of high-performance rally cars, signaling the official countdown to the event held from March 12 to 15 in Naivasha. This…

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