Car logbook loan provider Mogo fined Sh11m for false credit terms
CAK mandated Mogo to cease misleading practices and resolve outstanding complaints.
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Cash flow challenges hit private sector as demand declines
Weak new orders and subdued consumer demand led to declines in wholesale, retail, agriculture, and services sectors.
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Foreign investors doubled inflows into Kenya in June
The surge reflects improving investor sentiment and a rebound in the market.
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Carrefour rolls out campaign to promote locally made products
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 - Carrefour Kenya has introduced its ‘Buy Kenya, Build Kenya’ campaign to boost local manufacturing. Running until October 17, the Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Absa pumps Sh500mn into the newly unveiled foundation
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 - Absa Bank has officially launched its Absa Kenya Foundation (AKF), which will serve to promote the bank's social and environmental Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Safaricom CEO on navigating competition amid Starlink forays
Safaricom chief executive officer Peter Ndegwa spoke to Business Daily on the telco’s initial feel of Starlink's presence in Kenya.
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Tanzania suspends MCL online publications
Affected products —The Citizen, Mwananchi Digital, Mwananchi and Mwanaspoti — will not be available online for the prescribed days.
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‘The high price I paid for my Wall Street success’
Patrick Mweheire Regional Chief Executive of Stanbic Holdings, overseeing seven African countries.
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Safaricom expat staff costs fall by 18pc
The expatriates’ salary costs are centrally managed by Vodafone and then billed to Safaricom.
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SA fund manager eyes controlling stake in Mohamed Jaffer firm
A top official at Bulkstream confirmed the acquisition proposal but said it was still at a preliminary stage.
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Mbadi takes on Nyakang’o over county cash
Treasury CS faults the Controller of Budget's office for the delayed disbursement of funds to counties.
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Researchers sound alarm over underfunded plant genetic repositories
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 - Researchers are now alarmed that more government funding is required in order to maintain and sustain plant gene banks in the Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Fund managers reap from dejected NSE investors
The number of licensed fund managers has significantly increased in recent years on the backdrop of the popularity of collective investment schemes among retail investors.
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Experts encourage early screening to combat breast cancer
By Dr. Solomon Mutua OCT 3 - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection and screening. Breast cancer Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Iran resumes flights after missile attacks on Israel
TEHRAN, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Iran has resumed flights to and from the country as of Thursday morning, following their suspension after Iranian missile Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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President Ruto commits to boosting tourism numbers
NAIROBI, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to increasing tourist numbers in Kenya through diversification and Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Wajir MP proposes stricter regulations on hate speech online
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 - Persons sharing inflammatory comments on social media risk facing stringent penalties should parliament give nod to a new Misuse Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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SNDBX International to Host 4th Edition of The Big Baraza SME Conference
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3, 2024 – SNDBX International, a SME solutions hub, has announced the 4th edition of The Big Baraza Annual Conference. This year’s Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Pula CEO, senator named in Time100 list of emerging global leaders
Mr Njeru was recognised for helping smallholder farmers cope with climate change across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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Moi University closes indefinitely following unrest
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 — Moi University has closed its Eldoret campus indefinitely over student unrest due to industrial action by the institution’s staff Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Kenya’s private sector activity slips in September
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 - Private sector activity in Kenya deteriorated slightly last month, weighed down by weak new orders and output linked to low Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Ethiopia’s economy up over 8 pct for past fiscal year
ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government has announced that the country's economy grew over 8 percent in its fiscal year, which ended on Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Nairobi boda boda riders to access healthcare, safety training in new deal
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 3 - The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has partnered with the Boda Boda Association of Nairobi to enhance Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Britam unveils dollar-denominated investment fund
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 3 - Britam Asset Managers has introduced the USD Fixed Income Fund, which offers investors a secure and competitive investment option Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Egypt’s foreign debt down to below $153bn: PM
CAIRO, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Wednesday that Egypt's external debt declined by more than 15 billion U.S. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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IFC invests $7mn in Philippine fintech company
MANILA, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, said Thursday that it has invested 7 million Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Kenya Railways’ premium SGR train service start operations
NAIROBI, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) on Wednesday upgraded the Chinese-built standard gauge railway (SGR) Madaraka Express Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Pula CEO Njeru named in TIME100 Next Influential Leaders list
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 2 - Thomas Njeru, CEO and co-founder of Pula Advisors, an insurtech company that provides insurance for smallholder farmers in Africa, Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Construction contracts for first time in 11 years
The construction sector was also starved of credit in the same period as credit extended to enterprises in the industry declined by 7.5 percent to stand at Sh131.1 billion.
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Increased fuel levy to pay road contractors’ debts
Treasury says additional tax to raise Sh30 billion more every year to maintain roads.
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Mining remains in recession after third straight contraction
The sector’s contribution to GDP has remained largely lackluster at 0.7 percent as of 2023 and has not risen past 0.9 percent in the past five years.
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Real estate: The tricks fraudsters use to con you
The rise of online platforms has opened up new opportunities for fraudsters to exploit buyers and sellers.
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Only 10 counties met own-source revenue target
Only 10 of the 47 counties surpassed their targets in the financial year ended June 2024, revealing the under-performance of the devolved units in revenue collection.
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Treasury rejects Sh200bn pending bills claims
The stock of pending bills has steadily risen over the years despite numerous circulars and directives by the National Treasury requiring entities at the national and county governments to...
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Ghana’s inflation climbs to 21.5 pct in September
ACCRA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's annual inflation rate rose to 21.5 percent in September from 20.4 percent in August, Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Huawei hosts training workshop to boost ICT skills in Kenya
NAIROBI, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese telecom firm Huawei hosted a training workshop in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, to boost information and Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Kenya’s economy up 4.6 pct in Q2
NAIROBI, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's economy expanded 4.6 percent in the second quarter of 2024, a slowdown from the 5.6 percent growth recorded in a Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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Digital Inclusion Through Gaming: Bridging the Technology Gap for African Youth
By Mbugua Njihia OCT 2 - With the world's youngest population, Africa holds immense potential to shape its future through innovation and technology. More Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |
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How wine and tequila soirées became a thing
As Kenya's wine culture grows, enthusiasts like Karen have been joining clubs, to get access to exclusive tastings and events.
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