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Spiro and ESP launch programme to support 5,000 women in e-mobility
Spiro and Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP) have launched a programme in Rwanda to help women enter the electric mobility sector through motorcycle training, financing and business support. The Women in E-Mobility programme began in October 2026 with 50 women starting training under a pilot targeting 500 participants in Rwanda. The partners aim to support 5,000…
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Samuel Chege Wins Sixth Leg of PGK Equator Tour
Safaricom-sponsored golfer Samuel Chege strengthened his grip on the PGK Equator Tour after winning the sixth leg at Nakuru Golf Club with a four-round score of 280, 12 under par. Chege beat a competitive field of 49 professionals to claim his second title of the second edition of the tour, following his victory at the…
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World Bank questions Kenya infrastructure fund
The World Bank has cautioned that Kenya’s newly established National Infrastructure Fund will only provide temporary fiscal relief unless it is backed by broader reforms to strengthen public finances and improve government spending. In its latest Kenya Economic Outlook, the lender says the fund could help ease pressure on the country’s budget in the short…
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Kilifi Launches Digital Theatre for Tele-surgery
Kilifi County Referral Hospital has launched a Digital Operating Room that will use tele-surgery technology to improve emergency maternal and neonatal care, reducing the need for patient referrals and expanding access to specialist surgical expertise. The facility was established through a partnership between the M-Pesa Foundation and Proximie under the Uzazi Salama Programme. The technology…
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Kenya Enforces 5% Penalty and Daily Interest for Delayed Gambling Payouts
Kenya’s gambling operators now face financial penalties for failing to pay winners within 14 days, under regulations that took effect on 1 July as the government tightens financial, technical and consumer safeguards under the Gambling Control Act, 2025. A licensee that misses the deadline must pay the Gambling Regulatory Authority a penalty equal to 5%…
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AMWIK, UNESCO Launch Initiative to Boost Journalist Safety in Kenya
The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK), in partnership with UNESCO, has officially launched the Empowering Journalists for Safety and Equity in Kenya.The launch, which took place on July 3, 2026, marked the formal rollout of a project designed to address the growing risks facing journalists in Kenya, including online harassment, physical threats during…
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Kibugu wins PGK Equator Tour leg in Nyali
Muthaiga Golf Club’s Njoroge Kibugu claimed victory at the fourth leg of the PGK Equator Tour after posting a four-round total of 269, finishing 15-under-par at Nyali Golf & Country Club in Mombasa. Kibugu outperformed a field of 49 golfers to secure the title and strengthen his position in the race for qualification to the…
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Dismas Indiza Wins Third PGK Equator Tour Leg at Limuru
Veteran professional golfer Dismas Indiza claimed victory in the third leg of the 2026 PGK Equator Tour at Limuru Country Club after finishing seven under par over the weekend. The Kakamega Golf Club player carded a total of 281 to finish top of the leaderboard and secure his first win of this year’s tour. Michael…
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Africa Secures $910 Million to Fight Ebola Outbreak
African leaders have mobilized USD 910 million (about Sh117 billion) in pledges to support efforts to contain the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The commitments were announced during a high-level emergency meeting convened by African Union Chairperson and Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye, bringing together African heads of state, health…
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Africa Builds Scientific Capacity to Tackle Child Brain Health Challenges
Africa is stepping up efforts to address a growing child development challenge through a new initiative aimed at strengthening brain health research and training a new generation of African scientists. Experts meeting in Nairobi during the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Human Development (IHD) warned that millions of children across…
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CFAO Mobility Kenya and Stanbic Bank Renew Vehicle Financing Partnership
CFAO Mobility Kenya and Stanbic Bank have renewed their vehicle financing partnership aimed at improving access to car ownership for Kenyan consumers and businesses. Under the renewed agreement, customers will access financing of up to 100 percent for personal vehicles and 90 percent for commercial vehicles. The package also includes zero processing fees and repayment…
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Safaricom Launches Visual Storytelling Challenge Around Community Impact
Safaricom has launched a nationwide photography and videography competition aimed at documenting community projects supported through its foundations. Dubbed “Capture the Good”, the initiative invites photographers and videographers to produce visual stories around projects in education, health, environmental conservation and economic empowerment across Kenya. The challenge is open for submissions until May 30 through the…
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EPRA Hikes Electricity Costs as Kenyan Power Bills Jump Up to 30%
Electricity pricing pressure has now fully caught up with households, with fresh adjustments by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) set to push April power bills significantly higher. The new adjustment is adding roughly Sh4.72 per kilowatt-hour above the base tariff and extending the cost burden that had already intensified through rising fuel prices.…
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Chuanshan Mining Row Clouds Kenya Rare Earth Tender
Governance concerns have emerged around Chuanshan International Mining Company, potentially affecting its position in Kenya’s rare earth minerals race as the government advances a new tender for the Mrima Hill deposits. The company, once seen as a strong player in the extractives sector, is now linked to allegations of forged court documents and internal leadership…
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KRA Targets Mobile Money in Crackdown on Nil Tax Returns
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is tightening its grip on tax compliance by flagging mobile money transactions linked to taxpayers who continue to file nil returns despite active financial activity. The move signals a shift from trust-based filing to data-backed verification, as the authority leverages digital payment trails to uncover undeclared income and widen the tax…
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The Man Aiming to Put Africa on the Dairy Map
Born and raised in a humble background in Tetu, Nyeri county, Alex Gathii watched his parents struggle to school him. As a reward to his parents Gathii worked hard in school, performingso well and later joined The University of Nairobi. At the University his passion for agriculture especially dairy farming became his core pursuit. Hegraduated…
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UK Backs ALP REIT Listing on NSE Backed by Sh3.4bn
Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALPH) has announced the participation of two major international investors in its landmark ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (ALP REIT), marking a significant milestone for Kenya’s capital markets and industrial real estate sector. The announcement was made during a bell-ringing ceremony to mark the official listing of the ALP…
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SGA Security Wins DEI Champion Award at Kenya ESG Awards
SGA Security Kenya has been recognized for its leadership in social sustainability after winning the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Champion Award at the Kenya ESG Awards. The honor, presented during the third edition of the awards, recognizes organizations that are embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations in measurable and impactful…
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Government Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform JKIA
The government has announced an ambitious plan to construct a new airport terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and upgrade existing facilities, to address growing capacity constraints at the country’s primary aviation gateway. The project, unveiled by the Ministry of Roads and Transport on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, comes in response to severe operational…
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Gulf Energy secures Sh1.9bn rig for Turkana oil
Local oil exploration and production firm Gulf Energy E&P BV has secured and contracted an onshore oil rig in the Middle East, reinforcing its commitment to deliver first oil from the South Lokichar Basin before the end of the year. In a strategic and capital-intensive move, the company confirmed it had secured the GW70 rig,…
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