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MARTIN SIELE

Martin K.N Siele is the Content Lead at Business Today. He is also a Quartz contributor and a 2021 Baraza Media Lab-Fringe Graph Data Storytelling Fellow. Passionate about digital media, sports and entertainment, Siele also founded Loud.co.ke

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Communist Party of Kenya (CPK) members at a demonstration. The party challenged NMS over ongoing works at Uhuru Park. [Photo/ Courtesy]

ELECTION WATCH

Commūnist Party Deals NMS a Blów, Eyes 2022

The Commūnist Party of Kenya (CPK) secured an early win in its battle with the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) over the cutting down...

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A Naivas supermarket outlet. The firm is ramping up expansion across the country. [Photo/ NMG]

BUSINESS

3 New Naivas Outlets Set for Nairobi, Malindi

Kenya's biggest retail chain, Naivas, is gearing up to unveil three new branches this festive season. Making the most of the surge in...

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A mobile loan app. [Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya]

BUSINESS

Mobile Loans Bill Becomes Law – Here’s What You Should Know

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday, December 7 signed into law the Central Bank Amendment Bill 2021. The legislation brings digital lenders under the...

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A Prime Bank branch. The bank has rolled out short term mobile loans from Ksh5,000 to Ksh150,000. [Photo/ Courtesy]

BUSINESS

Prime Bank Launches Mobile Loans App

Prime Bank has become the latest commercial bank to jump into Kenya's competitive mobile loans space. The mid-sized retail bank will offer short-term...

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Police Officer Kills 6 in Bizarre Shooting Frenzy

A Police Constable killed his wife, five more people and then committed suicide in a bizarre killing frenzy in Kabete, Kiambu County on...

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President Uhuru Kenyatta and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa during a visit in November when agreements were signed on 8 areas of cooperation including easing travel restrictions. [Photo/ Courtesy]

Kenya Finally Strikes SA Visa-Free Access Deal

South African government officials have confirmed that a team set up in November to address easing travel restrictions between Kenya and South Africa...

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