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A list of all the winners of the Safari Rally from 1953–2026
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A list of all the winners of the Safari Rally from 1953–2026

The Safari Rally Kenya remains the ultimate test of man and machine, a grueling odyssey through the Great Rift Valley that has evolved from a 1953 coronation tribute into the most fearsome round of the FIA World Rally Championship. The…

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Takamoto Katsuta wins the 2026 WRC Safari Rally
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Takamoto Katsuta wins the 2026 WRC Safari Rally

The 2026 edition of the WRC Safari Rally concluded in spectacular fashion this past weekend, solidifying its reputation as the World’s toughest rally. The event saw Japan’s Takamoto Katsuta claim an emotional maiden WRC victory, breaking a…

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SHA announces Ksh 11.1 billion disbursement to healthcare providers
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SHA announces Ksh 11.1 billion disbursement to healthcare providers

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has confirmed the commencement of a Ksh. 11.1 billion disbursement aimed at settling approved claims under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This move underscores the SHA’s commitment to its…

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A summary of the Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026
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A summary of the Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026

The Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, sponsored by Senator Karen Nyamu, represents Kenya’s first comprehensive legislative attempt to regulate the lifecycle of AI systems. It seeks to balance the promotion of technological innovation with…

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Kenya’s proposed AI Bill is a threat to innovation and freedom
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Kenya’s proposed AI Bill is a threat to innovation and freedom

As the Senate begins deliberations on the Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, a growing chorus of tech experts, legal analysts, and civil society groups is raising concerns. While the bill aims to position Kenya as a digital leader, critics…

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KCB Group FY 2025 net profit grows by 11% to hit Ksh. 68.4 billion
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KCB Group FY 2025 net profit grows by 11% to hit Ksh. 68.4 billion

KCB Group has announced that it has posted a net profit of Ksh. 68.4 billion for the year ended 31st December 2025. This is an 11% increase from the Ksh. 61.8 billion the company posted in a similar period in 2024. The Group’s total…

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Hankook debuts enhanced soft-compound tyre to tackle Safari Rally
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Hankook debuts enhanced soft-compound tyre to tackle Safari Rally

As the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) descends upon the African continent for one of the most punishing events on the calendar, official tyre supplier Hankook has unveiled a significant upgrade to its gravel arsenal. The debut of the…

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Stanbic Holdings posts flat Ksh. 13.7 billion net profit for FY 2025
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Stanbic Holdings posts flat Ksh. 13.7 billion net profit for FY 2025

Stanbic Holdings Plc, the parent company of Stanbic Bank Kenya, has announced that it has reported a net profit of Ksh. 13.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025. The banking group posted a similar Ksh. 13.7 billion net profit for…

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YENGOLF & WIN Group partner to elevate golf events in Kenya
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YENGOLF & WIN Group partner to elevate golf events in Kenya

YENGOLF and WIN Group Management Limited officially joined forces to elevate the country’s tournament and lifestyle golf experiences. The partnership, unveiled during a press briefing on 10 March 2026 at Runda Mall, aims to professionalize…

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Safari Rally 2026 to be broadcast on DStv and GOtv
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Safari Rally 2026 to be broadcast on DStv and GOtv

MultiChoice Kenya has officially announced that the 2026 WRC Safari Rally will be broadcast live to millions of viewers across the country. Fans can catch the action on DStv Channel 228 and GOtv Channel 64. This year’s broadcast…

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Manufacturers cry foul as new Standards Levy threatens their survival
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Manufacturers cry foul as new Standards Levy threatens their survival

The Kenyan manufacturing sector is facing an unprecedented fiscal crisis following the government’s gazettement of the Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025. Issued under Legal Notice No. 136, the new directive by the Kenya Bureau of…

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