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Uber Exits Nigeria and Uganda and what it means for Kenya
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Uber Exits Nigeria and Uganda and what it means for Kenya

Ride-hailing major Uber has officially shut down its services in Nigeria and Uganda as of September 2, 2026. The sudden departure ends a 12-year presence in Nigeria and an 8-year operational run in Uganda, marking one of the most notable…

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Kenyan September weather forecast predicts warm & mostly dry weather
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Kenyan September weather forecast predicts warm & mostly dry weather

As Kenya enters September, the country is set to transition from the cool, dry weather of June through August toward the short-rains season expected later in the year. The latest monthly forecast from the Kenya Meteorological Service…

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Old Mutual Holdings reports profit surge to Ksh. 882M in H1 2026
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Old Mutual Holdings reports profit surge to Ksh. 882M in H1 2026

Old Mutual Holdings Plc has announced a dramatic financial turnaround, reporting a profit after tax of Ksh. 882 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. This marks a sharp rise from the Ksh. 5 million recorded during the same period…

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Why Kenyan football urgently needs FIFA intervention
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Why Kenyan football urgently needs FIFA intervention

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) recently issued a predictable press statement following the FKF Super Cup clash between Gor Mahia and Tusker at Nyayo Stadium. FKF condemned the “violence, disorder, and hooliganism,” promising…

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CBK approves acquisition of NCBA Bank by Nedbank Group
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CBK approves acquisition of NCBA Bank by Nedbank Group

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved the acquisition of up to 66 percent of the issued share capital of NCBA Group PLC by South Africa-based Nedbank Group Limited. The approval, granted on August 28, 2026 under Section 13(4) of the…

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Microsoft appoints veteran Angela Ng’ang’a as East Africa boss
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Microsoft appoints veteran Angela Ng’ang’a as East Africa boss

Microsoft has appointed Angela Ng’ang’a as its new Country Lead for East Africa. Based in Nairobi, Ng’ang’a assumes leadership over the tech giant’s operations across Kenya and the broader regional ecosystem, signaling a renewed focus on…

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Why free ATM withdrawals matter in a modern economy
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Why free ATM withdrawals matter in a modern economy

Even as digital payment adoption grows worldwide, physical cash remains a necessity for open-air markets, tipping, and situations where card networks experience downtime. However, accessing personal funds through an ATM should not attract…

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Jambojet to resume flights to Entebbe starting October 1, 2026
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Jambojet to resume flights to Entebbe starting October 1, 2026

Regional budget airline Jambojet is set to resume daily passenger and cargo flights between Nairobi and Entebbe starting October 1, 2026. The move marks the airline’s return to Uganda following a six-year hiatus prompted by the COVID-19…

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