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KCB Foundation Empowers 340 Youth With Technical Skills In Nandi County

A total of 340 youth from 10 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions graduated from the KCB Foundation’s

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M-PESA Sokoni Caravan Flags Off In Kibra, Heads To Nairobi Region

After a vibrant tour across Western Kenya, the M-PESA Sokoni caravan has officially flagged off its Nairobi region tour, beginning

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Safaricom Hook Powers Youth Potential In Greater Western Kenya

Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, held a series of transformative engagements across the Greater Western region aimed at

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NCBA And KAM Partner To Enhance Value Chain Financing

NCBA has partnered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers under the theme of “Unlocking Growth in Manufacturing through Value Chain

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Open an NCBA Bank Account in Minutes, Right from Your Phone

NCBA Bank is making banking easier by putting technology at the center of everything it does. With the NCBA Now

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Investment

Investment

NCBA And Mobikey To Provide Comprehensive Asset Financing Solutions

NCBA, a leading asset financing Bank in Kenya, has today sealed a strategic partnership with Mobikey Truck & Bus Ltd,

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Investment

Absa has Set Aside KES 4 Billion Towards Affordable Housing in Kenya

Absa Bank Kenya has earmarked Ksh 4 billion for onward lending to the retail segment to support the ever-present affordable

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Investment Tony Elumelu On Resilient Infrastructure, Human Capital, And Green Assets

At the African Caucus Meeting in Bangui, Central African Republic, Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, UBA, and Transcorp,

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Investment Businesses, Schools To Access 105% Financing For Vehicles

CFAO Mobility Kenya and Equity Bank have today announced a strategic asset financing partnership that will see customers enjoy up

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Investment Brands On A Mission And Ogilvy Africa Network Announce Collaboration To Standardize Impact Measurement In Sub-Saharan Africa

Leading social impact consultancy, Brands on a Mission and the Ogilvy Africa Network have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at

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Investment Liberty Kenya CEO Charts Path for Sustainable Growth Through Stronger Underwriting

Liberty Kenya Holdings CEO Kieran Godden has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening its core underwriting operations, following a year

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Investment Kenya Airways And Air Tanzania Sign Strategic MoU To Enhance Regional Cooperation

Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation and enhancing connectivity.

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Investment Deserting the Homeland: How Somalia’s Wealth Is Sailing Into Foreign Havens

For years, Somalia has been on the periphery of global economic conversations, often cited as a failed state or a

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Government & Policy
Government Announces HELB Disbursement Date For First-Year Students

The Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced that the first disbursement of student loans from the Higher Education

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When Privacy Is Put On Trial: The Catastrophic Consequences If Felix Kibet Wins Against X Corp

If ever there was a case that could take a sledgehammer to digital rights in Kenya, it is this one.

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List Of Universities Cleared To Offer Law Degrees, Diplomas, And Master’s Programs

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has officially published a comprehensive and updated list of all institutions currently licensed to

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Kenyans Can Now Log Into iTAX Using Their ID Numbers

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced the use of National Identity Card (ID) numbers as a new login option

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Why SMEs In Kenya Must Match Their Cash Inflows With Their VAT Obligations For Smooth VAT Compliance

The VAT (Value Added Tax) system in Kenya, like in many other jurisdictions, is structured in a way that assumes

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Opinion
Rental Market Is Ripe For A Landlord-Centered Digital Revolution In Kenya

For decades, property management in Kenya, particularly in the rental segment, has operated in a low-tech, informal environment. Rent has,

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Why You Should Consider Health Cover For Your Parents

In the twilight years of life, healthcare becomes not just important, but essential. As our parents age, their health demands

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Here Is The Business Case For Insurance Pooling In Africa

Africa is rapidly emerging as the next frontier for global business expansion. With its population projected to reach 2.5billion by

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The Long And Winding Road Back To Student Hostel Dignity In Kenya

Less than a decade ago, living in hostels was a dangerous affair whose misery was compounded by a lack of

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East Africa’s Rising Role In The Global Home Appliance Industry

Gone are the days when the appliances and technology shown in American and European films took eons to get to

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The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence In Transforming Modern Homes In 2025

Presently, artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the way we interact with our living spaces, shifting the concept of smart homes

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Beyond the Brick: Why Kenya’s Affordable Housing Push Must Prioritize Dignity

Kenya’s affordable housing programme is gaining momentum, with thousands of units under construction and more planned. As a key pillar

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Opinion

Rental Market Is Ripe For A Landlord-Centered Digital Revolution In Kenya

For decades, property management in Kenya, particularly in the rental segment, has operated in a low-tech, informal environment. Rent has,

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Government and Policy

Government Announces HELB Disbursement Date For First-Year Students

The Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced that the first disbursement of student loans from the Higher Education

Getrude Mathayo
Headlines The Rise of Fearful Kindness: How A Hyper-Sensitive Society Is Destroying Empathy And Humanity

We live in an age where doing the right thing could land you in prison. The world is now governed

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Lifestyle How To Create a Study Routine That Promotes Healthy Habits

In today’s fast-paced academic landscape, building a structured study routine is more essential than ever. Especially for students juggling multiple

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Government and Policy When Privacy Is Put On Trial: The Catastrophic Consequences If Felix Kibet Wins Against X Corp

If ever there was a case that could take a sledgehammer to digital rights in Kenya, it is this one.

Steve Biko Wafula
Lifestyle Character AI NSFW: Unfiltered Fun Or Just Unhinged?

Character AI NSFW is one of those things you hear about and think, “Wait, what?” But yeah, it is real,

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Headlines Why You Should Consider Health Cover For Your Parents

In the twilight years of life, healthcare becomes not just important, but essential. As our parents age, their health demands

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Headlines Why J Care Johari Is The Perfect Health Insurance Plan For Young Families In Kenya

Raising a family is one of life’s most fulfilling journeys. But alongside the joy of hearing your child’s first words

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East Africa
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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ATC Kenya Partners With ProFuturo Foundation To Transform Educational Landscape In Kenya

American Tower Corporation (ATC) Kenya, a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure, and ProFuturo Foundation, a global initiative for educational innovation

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