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Witness Recounts How He Tracked Slain MP After Being Paid Ksh50,000
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Witness Recounts How He Tracked Slain MP After Being Paid Ksh50,000

A protected prosecution witness told the High Court at Kibera that they were paid KSh50,000 to trail the vehicle of former Kasipul Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Ong’ondo Were on the day he was shot dead in Nairobi. The witness, who…

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EPRA Announces Fuel Prices for July and August Cycle
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EPRA Announces Fuel Prices for July and August Cycle

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced fuel prices for the July/August pricing cycle, which will take effect from July 15 to August 14. In its monthly fuel price review released on Tuesday, July 14, EPRA said…

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Gachagua Lists 4 CSs, 6 PSs Involved in Olkalou By-Election Campaigns
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Gachagua Lists 4 CSs, 6 PSs Involved in Olkalou By-Election Campaigns

Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over the credibility of the upcoming Olkalou Constituency by-election, accusing the IEBC of failing to address alleged electoral…

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Kenya Bankers Chair Proposes Shift in How Banks Approve Loans
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Kenya Bankers Chair Proposes Shift in How Banks Approve Loans

Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Chairman Paul Russo has called on lenders to rethink how they assess borrowers, saying the continued reliance on collateral is denying millions of small businesses access to formal credit. Speaking at the…

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KeNHA Announces 30-Day Traffic Disruption at Coptic Roundabout
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KeNHA Announces 30-Day Traffic Disruption at Coptic Roundabout

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary partial closure of a section of the Mamboleo-Kiboswa (A1) Road at Coptic Roundabout in Kisumu. In a public notice issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, KeNHA said the…

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Kenya Beats UK and Other Foreign Markets in Luxury Home Investments
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Kenya Beats UK and Other Foreign Markets in Luxury Home Investments

Kenya has emerged as a leading destination for high-net-worth Kenyan investors planning to purchase residential property among high-net-worth individuals (HNWI). According to the Knight Frank Wealth & Investment Trends 2026 report, Kenyan…

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PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School Closed Indefinitely
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PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School Closed Indefinitely

PCEA Mai a Ihii Booth High School in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, has been closed indefinitely over safety concerns following the arrest of its principal. In a letter dated July 14, 2026, Kikuyu Sub-County Director of Education Jeremiah Kipaiyu…

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Samuel Muchina: The UDA Flagbearer Eyeing Ol Kalou’s Top Seat
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Samuel Muchina: The UDA Flagbearer Eyeing Ol Kalou’s Top Seat

Samuel Muchina Nyaga is a politician from Nyandarua County who emerged as one of the leading contenders in the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election held after the death of area MP David Kiaraho. He contested under the United Democratic…

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List of Top 5 Sectors Wealthy Kenyans Are Eyeing for Investment
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List of Top 5 Sectors Wealthy Kenyans Are Eyeing for Investment

Wealthy Kenyans are increasingly investing beyond traditional residential property, with data centres, rental housing, hotels, farmland and logistics attracting the most interest, according to the Knight Frank Kenya Wealth & Investment…

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Govt Extends 8.0% VAT Rate on Fuel Ahead of EPRA Review
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Govt Extends 8.0% VAT Rate on Fuel Ahead of EPRA Review

The government has extended the 8 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on petroleum products for another three months, until October 14, 2026, to cushion motorists and businesses from rising global oil prices. In a statement on July 14, the…

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KRA Loses Landmark VAT Battle Over JKIA Export Services
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KRA Loses Landmark VAT Battle Over JKIA Export Services

The Court of Appeal has dealt the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) a landmark defeat, ruling that logistics and handling services at JKIA that support flower exports to Europe qualify as export services and are eligible for zero-rated Value…

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CBK Issues Licenses to 25 New Mobile Loan Apps [FULL LIST]
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CBK Issues Licenses to 25 New Mobile Loan Apps [FULL LIST]

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed an additional 25 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), raising the total number of licensed mobile loan companies in the country to 252. In a notice on July 14, CBK stated that the new approvals were…

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Grade 9 Student Dies After Falling From Rooftop at CITAM Schools Ngong
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Grade 9 Student Dies After Falling From Rooftop at CITAM Schools Ngong

A Grade 9 student at CITAM Schools Ngong in Nairobi has died after falling from the rooftop of a building. In a statement issued to parents and guardians on July 13, 2026, CITAM Schools Ngong said the incident occurred on Monday morning.…

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France vs Spain Preview, Prediction and How to Watch Live
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France vs Spain Preview, Prediction and How to Watch Live

France and Spain will face off in the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, July 14, with a place in the final at stake. The two former world champions have been among the best teams in the tournament and are now just one…

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