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Justus Kiprono is a freelance journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. He tracks Capital Markets and economic trends, infrastructure reform, government spending, and the financial impacts of state decision-making nationwide. You can reach him: [email protected]

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Two Former NYS Officials Found Guilty in Ksh791 Million Corruption Trial
NEWS

Two Former NYS Officials Found Guilty in Ksh791 Million Corruption Trial

Samuel Wachenje and Hendrick Nyongesa Pilisi, former employees of the National Youth Service (NYS), have been convicted of multiple charges of fraud and...

KCSE Timetable for This Week 2024
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KCSE Timetable for This Week 2024

Beginning today, high school students around the country are preparing for a rite of passage: the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination....

World Bank Argues KPLC Monopoly Good for Kenya
ECONOMY

World Bank Argues KPLC Monopoly Good for Kenya

Competition fosters economic welfare and makes markets work for development, the World Bank Group acknowledges, stating that it supports clients in promoting and...

Uganda: Lightning Strike in Palabek Refugee Camp Kills 14 and Injures 34
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Uganda: Lightning Strike in Palabek Refugee Camp Kills 14 and Injures 34

A lightning bolt that struck during a fast-moving storm killed fourteen people and injured 34, several critically, at the Palabek refugee settlement camp...

Safaricom Celebrates 24 Years With Cheap Data Bundles
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Safaricom Celebrates 24 Years With Cheap Data Bundles

This year, Kenya's leading telecommunication company, Safaricom, is celebrating its 24th anniversary with its biggest customer thankings yet! As part of the celebration,...

In Signing Sugar Bill, Ruto Aims to Transform Sugar Sector
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In Signing Sugar Bill, Ruto Aims to Transform Sugar Sector

President William Ruto signed the Sugar Bill on Friday at State House, Nairobi, where he extolled the benefits of a thriving sugar sector...

From Deputy to Former: Gachagua's Heartfelt Message After Kindiki's Swearing-in Ceremony
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From Deputy to Former: Gachagua’s Heartfelt Message After Kindiki’s Swearing-in Ceremony

Embattled former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has spoken for the first time since the inauguration of Kithure Kindiki, who has taken his place...

Absa Bank Kenya Increases 2024 Account Maintenance and PesaLink Fees
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Absa Bank Kenya Increases 2024 Account Maintenance and PesaLink Fees

Absa Bank Kenya PLC is planning to increase the monthly maintenance fees it charges merchants and personal account holders for using their accounts....