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Kenya on the Brink: How Debt and Corruption Are Crippling the Nation
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Kenya on the Brink: How Debt and Corruption Are Crippling the Nation

Kenya is sinking deeper into a debt crisis, with the latest Okoa Uchumi public debt report revealing that Ksh.7 out of every Ksh.10 collected by the government goes toward debt repayment. The report paints a grim picture of the economic…

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Litein Boys Parents Sue School Over Sh49,000 Fine After Student Unrest
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Litein Boys Parents Sue School Over Sh49,000 Fine After Student Unrest

Parents of Litein Boys High School have filed a case in court challenging a Sh49,000 fine imposed on each student after recent unrest, accusing the school administration of repeatedly exploiting them through unjustified charges after every…

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Parliament Moves to Save Posta Kenya Through Digital Transformation
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Parliament Moves to Save Posta Kenya Through Digital Transformation

The Parliamentary Committee on Communication is laying the groundwork for the revival of the state-run Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK). The Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation met on Wednesday, October 8,…

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DPP Told to Follow Due Process in Salasya Hate Speech Case
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DPP Told to Follow Due Process in Salasya Hate Speech Case

A magistrate’s court has ordered that the hate speech case against Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya be referred to the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for review and recommendations. The firebrand MP was…

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Creators Endorse PAVRISK as Kenya’s Trusted Royalties Collector
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Creators Endorse PAVRISK as Kenya’s Trusted Royalties Collector

A growing number of musicians and industry stakeholders have endorsed the Performing and Audio Visual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK) as the most qualified Collective Management Organization (CMO) to collect and distribute royalties for…

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Kenyans Warned: Tourist Visas Won’t Get You a Job Overseas
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Kenyans Warned: Tourist Visas Won’t Get You a Job Overseas

The government has warned Kenyans against using tourist visas to seek jobs abroad, urging them to follow official recruitment procedures to avoid being exploited or losing money. Labour Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime expressed…

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Hustler Fund Defaulters to Miss Out on Ksh.50,000 NYOTA Grants
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Hustler Fund Defaulters to Miss Out on Ksh.50,000 NYOTA Grants

About nine million Kenyans who defaulted on Hustler Fund loans will miss out on the government’s new National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme. On Monday, Principal Secretaries from various ministries were…

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Six Kilifi Clinic Officials Flown to Nairobi for Alleged SHA Fraud
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Six Kilifi Clinic Officials Flown to Nairobi for Alleged SHA Fraud

Six officials from Jambo Jipya Medical Clinic in Kilifi County were on Monday charged with defrauding the Social Health Authority (SHA) of more than Sh2 million through falsified medical records. The six – Patrick Kimuyu Kanya, Faith…

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Passaris Turns 61, Says Being Called ‘Shosh’ Is a Badge of Honour
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Passaris Turns 61, Says Being Called ‘Shosh’ Is a Badge of Honour

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has spoken out against online critics who frequently call her ‘shosh’, saying the label is not an insult but a badge of honor. The term ‘shosh’, a slang word for grandmother, is commonly used to…

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“Keep Raila’s Name Out of Your Mouth,” Nassir Tells Gachagua
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“Keep Raila’s Name Out of Your Mouth,” Nassir Tells Gachagua

Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir has criticized the United Opposition led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing the group of constantly dragging ODM leader Raila Odinga’s name into their political campaigns.…

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How Mobile Money Is Redefining Access for African Forex Traders
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How Mobile Money Is Redefining Access for African Forex Traders

Forex trading in Africa has evolved rapidly in the last decade, not just in volume but in accessibility. And the change hasn’t come from Wall Street firms or flashy trading platforms. It’s come from the phones in people’s hands. Platforms…

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