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Treasury Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast, Banks on Recovery in 2027
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Treasury Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast, Banks on Recovery in 2027

Kenya’s economy is expected to gather pace again and expand by 5.1% in 2027, the National Treasury said, pointing to easing external pressures and improving global supply chains that should help support the recovery. The outlook follows an…

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KEBS Defends Five Kenyan Alcohol Brands Suspended by Rwanda FDA
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KEBS Defends Five Kenyan Alcohol Brands Suspended by Rwanda FDA

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has defended 5 Kenyan alcoholic beverage brands that the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) temporarily suspended. KEBS says the products passed all required quality and safety tests and…

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Ruto Says Housing Levy Could Continue Until Every Kenyan Has a Home
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Ruto Says Housing Levy Could Continue Until Every Kenyan Has a Home

President William Ruto said the government will keep using a revolving fund to finance affordable housing until every Kenyan can access a home. Speaking during the Broad-Based Government PG meeting on Monday, August 10, Ruto defended the…

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Moses Kuria Explains How Ruto Could Win Without Mt Kenya Votes
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Moses Kuria Explains How Ruto Could Win Without Mt Kenya Votes

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has put forward a hypothetical scenario in which President William Ruto could win re-election in the 2027 General Election even if he fails to secure the Mt Kenya vote that helped drive…

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Taxpayers Must Prove KRA Wrong, High Court Rules
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Taxpayers Must Prove KRA Wrong, High Court Rules

The High Court delivered a landmark ruling that tightened the requirements for contesting tax bills issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). In its recent decision, the court held that taxpayers who want to challenge KRA tax…

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Kenya’s Betting Boom Meets a New Era of Rules and Restraint
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Kenya’s Betting Boom Meets a New Era of Rules and Restraint

Kenya’s online betting scene has changed shape over the past few years, not because interest in sports and casino games has faded, but because the environment around it has grown stricter and more self-aware. Regulators, banks, telecom…

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Govt Announces 5,000 Online Scholarships, See Who Can Apply
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Govt Announces 5,000 Online Scholarships, See Who Can Apply

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has announced 5,000 online scholarship opportunities in partnership with the European Business University of Luxembourg (EBU). In a notice released on Monday, August 10, the department said the…

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IEBC Sets New Rules for Campaign Money Ahead of 2027 General Election
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IEBC Sets New Rules for Campaign Money Ahead of 2027 General Election

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has rolled out fresh campaign financing rules ahead of the 2027 general elections. Gazetted on August 7, 2026, under the Election Campaign Financing Act, these regulations dictate…

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Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week
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Funny Trending Memes To Kickstart New Week

This special weekly collection takes you on a rollercoaster through Kenyan social media’s humor-filled landscape, showcasing the best of internet hilarity with witty quips, hilarious observations, and random photos.

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Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues
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Hilarious Kenyan Tweets on X to Beat the Monday Blues

Kick off a new and productive week on a lighter note by exploring the hilarious world of Kenyan Twitter. We’ve handpicked the funniest and most trending posts on X to help you shake off those back-to-work Monday blues.

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