Month: August 2022

130 Articles
Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs Joe Mucheru addressing delegates during the IASP Africa Division Conference at Konza Technopolis.
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Fake: IT CS Joe Mucheru Has Not Congratulated William Ruto For Winning Presidency

A screenshot of a Facebook post showing Kenya’s ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru congratulating Deputy President William Ruto for winning the presidency in...

SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri, former Absa Bank CEO James Muchiri and Keroche CEO Tabitha Karanja are among the winners in the 2022 General Elections. [Photo/ BT Edit]
BUSINESSCAREERSPOLITICS

How Business Big Wigs Sailed Through in 2022 Elections

A new crop of business leaders and executives are set to occupy various elective seats across Kenya following the conclusion of the 2022...

This image shows Ugandan police blocking the entrance to Kizza Besigye’s home in 2016. Photo/Courtesy
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False: This Police Blockade Is Not Outside Deputy President William Ruto’s Home

This tweet with an image purporting to show officers blocking the road to Deputy President William Ruto’s home is false. The image surfaced...

Driscoll’s Vice President of Global Blueberry Leadership, Mr Garland Reiter (left) and Kakuzi MD Chris Flowers inspecting Blueberry orchards
BUSINESS

Kakuzi And Global Berries Marketer Driscoll’s Announce Partnership

Kenya will soon break into the global Blueberries export market as listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi PLC and berries marketing firm Driscoll’s announce a...

easiest jackpot to win
SPORTS

Is This The Easiest Jackpot To Win In Kenya?

Rarely is a jackpot won more than once, but this has not been the case with the OdibetsLakiTatu daily jackpot. The jackpot, which...

The prices announced on Saturday, August 14th, 2022 comes as Kenyans await declaration of a winner of the Presidential election. Verification and tallying is ongoing. [Photo/ National Oil Corporation of Kenya]
FEATURED STORY

Fuel Prices to Remain Unchanged in August

The prices announced on Saturday, August 14th comes as Kenyans await declaration of a winner of the Presidential election. Verification and tallying is...

climate funding
BUSINESS

Innovative Finance Essential In Growing Africa’s Climate Investment

Governance barriers remain one of the key impediments to sourcing climate finance in Africa. Most importantly, policymakers and regulators can foster climate finance...

Schools reopening dates in Kenya
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ALTERED: Statement Announcing 22nd August As Date For Schools Reopening Is Doctored

A press statement dated 10th August circulating in WhatsApp forums and containing the Ministry of Educátion logo, indicating that the government has postponed...

William Ruto election results
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FAKE: DP Ruto Tweet Congratulating Raila Odinga For Winning Elections Is Fabricated

On 12th August 2020, a screenshot of a tweet bearing the account name of Deputy President William Ruto was shared through WhatsApp. In...

Francis Atwoli
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FALSE: Photo Does Not Show Francis Atwoli Fleeing Kenya

The photo of COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli circulating on social media indicating that he is travelling abroad is false. The photo has been...