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Nairobi City Thunder Coach Urges Patience as Team Chases BAL Playoffs
Nairobi City Thunder head coach Wamukota is calling for patience as the team strives to reach the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs, expressing his belief that the team has the potential to become a dominant force in African basketball. The team has shown strong performance in recent competitions. At the same time, SportPesa has announced a new sponsorship deal aimed at bolstering the Kenya Rugby Sevens team. Kenya has also officially launched its National 7s rugby circuit, a significant step for the sport in the country running across six major legs.
Matatu Strike Paralyzes Transportation Over Fuel Price Increases
A nationwide matatu strike has paralyzed transportation in Kenya as operators protest significant increases in fuel prices. Kenyan business owners are raising concerns over significant property losses incurred during recent, unannounced demonstrations, with no explicit plan for compensation to date. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has outlined proposals regarding the right to protest, aiming to clarify and strengthen the legal framework surrounding this fundamental freedom. Meanwhile, the Kenyan Parliament is divided as the Finance Bill 2026 undergoes its second reading amid the nationwide strike.
Kiambu Women Farmers Thrive Through Modern Farming Techniques
In Kiambu County, three farmers are demonstrating that profitable agriculture is achievable even on small plots of land, transforming limited space into a thriving agro-enterprise. Similarly, women farmers in Kiambu are successfully turning to modern farming techniques to maximize profits from limited land, thriving despite decreasing plot sizes in urban and peri-urban areas. Kenya is actively promoting agricultural mechanisation to overcome challenges of low productivity and high production costs, as highlighted at the Agritech Exhibition in Nairobi.
Junior Starlets Secure Top Spot and Reach Semi-Finals in CECAFA Championship
The Kenyan national under-17 women's football team, the Junior Starlets, secured the top spot in Group A of the CECAFA Under-17 Championship. The team has subsequently secured a spot in the CECAFA U-17 semi-finals following a 1-1 draw in their latest match. In tennis, Kenya's Davis Cup team began the tournament with a loss, falling 2-1 to Algeria on the opening day of competition at the Nairobi Club.
Equity Group Launches Retail Pharmacy as Cross-Border Trade Initiative Launches
Equity Group has officially entered Kenya's retail pharmacy market with the launch of its inaugural standalone pharmacy in Nairobi. A new initiative has been launched in Africa aimed at streamlining and reducing delays in cross-border trade systems, a critical measure expected to boost economic integration across the continent. University students can now build their credit history by paying rent through a new initiative by Acorn Holdings in partnership with Co-operative Bank and Absa Bank Kenya, aiming to help graduates access business loans.
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