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Junior Starlets top group after draw with Tanzania
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 following a draw with Tanzania. The team later reached the CECAFA U-17 semi-finals after a 1-1 draw in their latest match. Meanwhile, Kenya has officially launched its National 7s rugby circuit, a significant step for the sport running across six major legs. SportPesa has also announced a new sponsorship deal aimed at bolstering the Kenya Rugby Sevens team. Additionally, Kenya's Davis Cup tennis team began the tournament with a loss, falling 2-1 to Algeria on the opening day of competition at the Nairobi Club.
Finance Bill advances as Parliament debates amid nationwide transport strike
The Kenyan Parliament has advanced the Finance Bill to its second reading stage, initiating debates on proposed revenue measures. The Kenyan Parliament is reportedly divided as the Finance Bill 2026 undergoes its second reading, amid a nationwide matatu strike protesting increased fuel prices that has paralyzed transportation. COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has praised a recent ruling by the Employment and Labour Relations Court concerning the rights of outsourced workers. Separately, Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate's Petroleum Committee, a move that has sparked tensions within the Kenyan Parliament.
Kiambu women farmers thrive through modern farming techniques
In Kiambu County, women farmers are successfully turning to modern farming techniques to maximize profits from limited land, despite decreasing plot sizes in urban and peri-urban areas. Three farmers are demonstrating that profitable agriculture is achievable even on small plots, transforming limited space into a thriving agro-enterprise. Separately, Kenya is actively promoting agricultural mechanisation to overcome challenges of low productivity and high production costs, as highlighted at the Agritech Exhibition in Nairobi.
Wamukota says Nairobi City Thunder can become African basketball force
Nairobi City Thunder captain Wamukota has expressed belief that the team has the potential to become a dominant force in African basketball. The head coach is calling for patience as the team strives to reach the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs, emphasizing that proper preparation could enable them to dominate the continent.
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. 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, aimed at helping graduates access business loans. A new initiative has also 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.
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