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Government and Policy HELB Disburses Over Ksh 9 Billion To Support University Students Getrude Mathayo
Government and Policy Teachers Issue New Demands Ahead Of School Reopening Getrude Mathayo
Government and Policy HELB Has Introduced New Loans For Civil Servants, Requirements And How To Apply Getrude Mathayo
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How NCBA Bank Is Betting On SMEs as the True Engine of Kenya’s Economy

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Stanbic’s Joshua Oigara Appointed To Lead The Lender’s East African Region
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CFAO Mobility Sets The Record Straight On DT Dobie’s Alleged Exit
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Entrepreneurs Corner
Businesses Urged To Prioritize Customer Experience To Remain Profitable And Sustainable

Businesses have been urged to prioritize Customer Experience (CX) as a central pillar of their operations to remain profitable and

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NCBA Set To Fly SMEs To China, Registrations Officially Open

NCBA, in partnership with ATS Travel, has announced the opening of registration for its second international business trip to China.

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Unpacking NYOTA’s Ksh 20 Billion To The Kenyan Youth

The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, a KES 20 billion World Bank-backed program, is set to roll out

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Crypto in Betting In the US: A Clear Guide to How It Works

Poker and other online betting systems are increasingly using cryptocurrency. Gambling is immersive. In the U.S., where regulation varies by

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How NCBA Bank Is Betting On SMEs as the True Engine of Kenya’s Economy

While many banks have chosen the well-trodden path of lending to the government, chasing risk-free returns in Treasury bills and

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Lauritz Knudsen Officially Enters The Kenyan Market

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation, a global leader in the electrical and automation industry, has officially launched its operations in Kenya—marking

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Headlines

La Riba Timiza: Why Absa Kenya’s New Offering Is A Game-Changer In Ethical Finance

Innovation in the Kenyan banking sector is not just about the apps. Former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor, Dr.

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Investment How To Replace Burnt Or Mutilated Kenyan Currency

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is constitutionally and legally mandated to issue and manage the country’s currency, as outlined

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Investment Ajua acquires Rate My Service, Solidifying Leadership In African Customer Experience Market

Ajua, Africa’s leading Customer Experience (CX) platform, today announced the strategic acquisition of Rate My Service (RMS), a pioneering Kenyan

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Investment KCB Group Plc To Pay Ksh 13B In Dividends As Net Profit Grows 8%

KCB Group PLC delivered strong financial results in the first half of 2025, driven by growth in earning assets, amid

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Investment Equity Group Sees 87% Of Transactions Go Digital As Customers Embrace App And USSD Services

Equity Group’s half-year results have revealed a striking transformation in customer behavior, with 87% of all transactions now taking place

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Investment Equity Group Posts 17% Growth In Profits After Tax To Ksh 34.6 Billion

Four years ago, Equity Group embarked on a journey of transformation. The journey was not one of incremental change or optimizing the

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Investment Safaricom’s M-PESA Foundation Invests KES 35 Million At Limbine Primary School

The M-Pesa Foundation is set to construct learning facilities worth KES 35 million at Limbine Primary School in Meru County.

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Government & Policy
Dreams Fade Legal Setback Puts Spotlight On GPI2050

In recent months, coordinated online campaigns have appeared on Facebook and LinkedIn questioning the work of a conservation initiative in

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HELB Disburses Over Ksh 9 Billion To Support University Students

The Ministry of Education has announced a major financial boost for thousands of university students across the country after releasing

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President Ruto Promises Austin Odhiambo to Buy Back the Contested Babadogo Grounds for Footballers

The bromance between President William Ruto and Harambee Stars seems to be growing stronger, giving CHAN tournament top scorer, Austin

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Teachers Issue New Demands Ahead Of School Reopening

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has intensified calls for the government to urgently release the capitation funds for

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HELB Has Introduced New Loans For Civil Servants, Requirements And How To Apply

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has issued a fresh call to civil servants across the country, urging them to

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Opinion
Arcon’s Quality Construction And How To Own Part Of Qwetu With Ksh 5,000

Construction is a messy affair. First, it is common for construction sites to be plagued by shoddy workmanship, which has

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Reasons Why Kenya Must Wake Up To The Esports Boom

For three days last May, eSports enthusiasts gathered at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi to test their mettle in the LG

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How Kenya Fumbled The Switch: Lessons From Africa’s 100% Club

In Africa, electricity is not just a commodity; it is the artery through which modern life flows. Yet, in 2023,

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Is There Another Way To See KRA Beyond The Numbers?

Each year, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is assessed against a singular yardstick: did it meet its collection target? This

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A Time To Rethink Customer Experience In Africa’s Digital Economy

Across Africa’s digital economy, we are witnessing a fundamental shift in how brands approach customer experience (CX). What was once

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How The Kenyan President Is Auctioning Kenya’s Future While His Children Buy The Country

William Ruto sold himself as the hustler-in-chief, the man who understood the struggles of the youth because he claimed to

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Here Is Why Cloud Adoption Is Key To Unlocking Kenya’s Enterprise Growth

Kenya’s economy is on the verge of a profound transformation, with cloud technology emerging as a primary engine of its

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Lifestyle

IFC Equips Kenyan Employers To Curb Workplace Gender Based Violence

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched two initiatives in Nairobi, the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Center of Expertise and the

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Headlines

Safaricom Introduces B-LIVE, Redefines How Customers Experience the Internet

Safaricom has unveiled B-Live, an innovative time-based data bundle designed to redefine how customers can experience the internet. Customers can

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Market News Stanbic’s Joshua Oigara Appointed To Lead The Lender’s East African Region

Standard Bank Group has announced strategic leadership appointments within its Africa Regions business, underscoring its commitment to continued growth, strengthening

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Lifestyle Old Mutual And Partners Launch Cover Offering Cash To Hospitalised Boda Boda Operators

Old Mutual has partnered with the Kenya Bodaboda Association (KBA), Rescue.Co, Incourage Insurance, and Rafiki Microfinance Bank, to set up

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Entrepreneur's Corner Businesses Urged To Prioritize Customer Experience To Remain Profitable And Sustainable

Businesses have been urged to prioritize Customer Experience (CX) as a central pillar of their operations to remain profitable and

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Investment Lauritz Knudsen Officially Enters The Kenyan Market

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation, a global leader in the electrical and automation industry, has officially launched its operations in Kenya—marking

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Technology Proto Energy’s Green Initiatives Save Over 7,000 Tonnes Of CO2 in 2025

Proto Energy Limited’s sustainability efforts have resulted in a saving of 7,085.76 tonnes of CO2 in the first half of

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Government and Policy Dreams Fade Legal Setback Puts Spotlight On GPI2050

In recent months, coordinated online campaigns have appeared on Facebook and LinkedIn questioning the work of a conservation initiative in

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East Africa
The Treaty on Plastics is a Direct Attack On African Development – African Nations Must Oppose It

The second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the Treaty on Plastics is currently being

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North American And Middle Eastern Investors Drive New Wave Of African Capital Flows

Notwithstanding recent market volatility, institutional investors have been positive on Africa. Speaking at The Network Forum’s (TNF) Africa Meeting, Hari Chaitanya,

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Africa’s Youth Agrifood Entrepreneurs Invited To Apply for The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize To Drive Food Systems Transformation

GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition in search of Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa

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Phoenix Beverages Ltd Acquires 54.4% Stake In Seychelles Breweries Ltd From Diageo

Phoenix Beverages Ltd (PBL), subsidiary of IBL Ltd, is a leading beverage manufacturer in Mauritius and Reunion Island, signed an

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Ghana Drives Small-Scale Gold Mining Growth

Ghana is strengthening its collaboration with international partners to enhance its small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector and the broader gold

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