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What the Uber acquisition of Glovo means for Kenyan customers
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What the Uber acquisition of Glovo means for Kenyan customers

Uber Technologies has agreed to acquire Berlin-based delivery giant Delivery Hero SE in a blockbuster deal valued at €13.0 billion (approximately $14.8 billion or a staggering Ksh. 1.9 trillion). While Delivery Hero itself may not be a…

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Michael Mutiga to take over as Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO on August 1
HapaKenyaBusiness

Michael Mutiga to take over as Stanbic Bank Kenya CEO on August 1

Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited has announced the appointment of Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment is currently subject to the requisite regulatory approvals. Mutiga will succeed Abraham…

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Safaricom & DTB ordered to pay Ksh. 4.4M to SIM swap fraud victim
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Safaricom & DTB ordered to pay Ksh. 4.4M to SIM swap fraud victim

The High Court in Machakos has ordered Safaricom and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) to pay a combined Ksh. 4,418,601 to a victim of a coordinated SIM swap fraud. The ruling, delivered by High Court Judge Asenath Ongeri, dismissed appeals from…

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Why poverty may harm brain aging more than cancer
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Why poverty may harm brain aging more than cancer

A landmark study from East Africa has revealed a startling truth about cognitive health: the chronic strain of economic hardship may have a more devastating impact on healthy brain aging than a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. The…

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How the Kenyan state sponsors and maintains goon culture
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How the Kenyan state sponsors and maintains goon culture

Kenyan political commentary loves a moral crusade. Whenever goon culture flares up or femicide numbers spike, pundits demand a return to good values. They throw abstract ideals at a bleeding wound, ignoring a harsh reality: this violence…

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Absa Special Fund among new unit trusts & sub-funds approved by CMA
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Absa Special Fund among new unit trusts & sub-funds approved by CMA

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the registration of two new umbrella unit trust schemes alongside several additional sub-funds across four existing schemes. This initiative aims provides Kenyan investors with access to a…

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Why an IEBC system blackout is inexcusable in year of our lord 2026
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Why an IEBC system blackout is inexcusable in year of our lord 2026

On Tuesday evening, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) issued a brief statement announcing a temporary disruption to its online voter services. The commission noted it was undertaking a routine ICT upgrade to…

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Major controversies mar the FIFA World Cup 2026
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Major controversies mar the FIFA World Cup 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada promised to be a historic celebration of the beautiful game, expanding the tournament to an unprecedented scale. Instead, it has become a lightning rod for geopolitical…

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Why maize & wheat are processed differently in Kenyan mills
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Why maize & wheat are processed differently in Kenyan mills

Maize flour and wheat flour sit side-by-side on supermarket shelves, and they might look quite similar when you pour them out. However, inside the factory, millers treat these two grains very differently because of where they come from and…

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KRA re-introduces tax amnesty programme under Finance Act 2026
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KRA re-introduces tax amnesty programme under Finance Act 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially published the operational guidelines for the newly re-introduced Tax Amnesty Programme. Enacted under the Finance Act, 2026, the initiative took effect on July 1st, 2026, offering a…

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