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Utalii Hotel comeback as state launches major revamp
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Utalii Hotel comeback as state launches major revamp

The government has announced plans to refurbish the iconic Utalii Hotel, signaling a long-awaited comeback for the prestigious facility. Speaking during the 49th graduation ceremony at the Kenya Utalii College, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet…

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State eyes Ksh 244B from sale of Safaricom shares
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State eyes Ksh 244B from sale of Safaricom shares

The government will use Ksh 244.5 billion raised from partial sale of its equity in Safaricom Plc as seed capital for two key funds, Treasury boss John Mbadi has announced. This follows a proposal by Vodafone Kenya Limited to acquire 15pc…

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NIRU begins search for innovative AI solutions
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NIRU begins search for innovative AI solutions

Expert evaluators will begin assessing more than 2,000 proposals submitted during the during the National Artificial Intelligence Hackathon 2025 organized by the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU). Top innovators will be…

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Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook
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Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook

Meta has started booting Australian children under 16 years off its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms, a week before an official teen social media ban begins. The tech giant announced last month that it had begun notifying users…

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Bolttech expands its presence in Africa by acquiring tech firm mTek
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Bolttech expands its presence in Africa by acquiring tech firm mTek

mTek, a Kenyan-based digital insurance insurance service provider has been acquired by Bolttech,a move aimed at advancing Bolttech’s strategic goals in East Africa and enhances the group’s global embedded insurance capabilities. Founded in…

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Kenyan Maosa and Nigerian Omosalewa ignite the RLSD Africa 2025 awards
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Kenyan Maosa and Nigerian Omosalewa ignite the RLSD Africa 2025 awards

Kenyan accessories designer Stephen Maosa achieved an unprecedented milestone, winning the People’s Choice Award for the second consecutive year, a first in the Real Leather. Stay Different (RLSD) Africa 2025 Awards were held last weekend…

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Government brings NYOTA youth business training to remote Lamu communities
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Government brings NYOTA youth business training to remote Lamu communities

The Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development, Susan Mang’eni, on Sunday led a visit to the NYOTA Project Business Training sessions taking place across remote parts of Lamu West Constituency, reaffirming the…

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Kirinyaga among top counties in HIV control after infection drop
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Kirinyaga among top counties in HIV control after infection drop

Kirinyaga County has recorded a remarkable decline in new HIV infections, ranking among the best performing counties in terms HIV management. As the county celebrated the World AIDS Day (WAD) on Monday, statistics showed that there were…

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Tusker partners with Cannes Lions to empower women
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Tusker partners with Cannes Lions to empower women

Tusker hosted the See it Be It Connect in partnership with Cannes Lions, which underscores Tusker’s commitment to supporting the creative and advertising industries in Kenya, particularly with regard to advancing gender equality by…

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Fast-fashion firms Shein and Temu face calls for US investigation
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Fast-fashion firms Shein and Temu face calls for US investigation

Fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu are facing increased pressure in the US after two senior politicians pushed for investigations, including into claims of forced labour and intellectual property theft. In Texas, the state’s Attorney…

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‘Drinkcember’ is here but moderation remains key
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‘Drinkcember’ is here but moderation remains key

‘Drinkcember’ is here and as Kenyans love to say, “Ni mwezi ya kutoka kwa nyumba na charger na jacket” because you never know when you’ll go back home with the endless social invitations. The name might be playful, but the reality requires…

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Viktoria Ventures expands African footprint
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Viktoria Ventures expands African footprint

Viktoria Ventures has been named “Angel Network of the Year 2025” at the Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit (AESIS) in Cape Town. The award, presented by the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and VC4A, recognizes the organization’s…

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Extortion: EACC arrests Labour Ministry officials at JKIA
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Extortion: EACC arrests Labour Ministry officials at JKIA

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three officials from the Ministry of Labour based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly extorting agents facilitating migrant workers travelling to the…

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Shanga Trails celebrates cultural connection between Czechia, Kenya
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Shanga Trails celebrates cultural connection between Czechia, Kenya

The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Nairobi, in collaboration with AfricaCentric Entertainment, successfully launched Shanga Trails, a new cultural initiative highlighting the unique artistic and historical ties between Czechia and Kenya.…

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