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SPORTS

The Cradle of Stars: Why Baba Dogo Grounds Matter

In the middle of Baba Dogo sits a field that, at first glance, looks like any other dusty Nairobi playground. But for many...

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NEWS

Marsabit Gets Lifeline as Airtel Money and Red Cross Deliver Clean Water

More than 2,400 households in Northern Kenya are celebrating improved access to clean and reliable water following the commissioning of a new borehole...

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NEWS

Kenya to Establish National Academy for Creative and Performing Arts

Kenya could soon have its first national academy for creative and performing arts after Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba pledged government backing during...

Sportpesa Mega Jackpot Winner Bonnie Kamau
NEWSSPORTS

Ksh 424 Million SportPesa Mega Jackpot Winner Bonnie Kamau to Sink a Borehole

Bonnie Kamau has officially been crowned the biggest-ever SportPesa Mega Jackpot winner, walking away with a jaw-dropping Ksh 424,660,618 SportPesa Mega jackpot.

Fans cheering Harambee Stars during CHAN 2024 match vs Morocco
SPORTS

Tickets Sell Out in Minutes as Kenya Prepares for CHAN 2024 Quarterfinal Showdown with Madagascar

Tickets for Kenya’s eagerly awaited CHAN 2024 quarterfinal against Madagascar were snapped up within minutes on Tuesday, August 19, even after a Ksh...

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NEWS

Nairobi Ranked Third Most Polluted City in Africa

Nairobi has been ranked among the most polluted cities in Africa in a new report that highlights growing concerns over the health of...

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BUSINESS

No Dividend For Liberty Kenya Shareholders as Profit Plunges by Ksh 372 Million

Liberty Kenya Holdings leaned on stronger investment fee income and strict cost control to cushion the impact of rising claims, which impacted the...

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BUSINESSSMART BUSINESS

KCB Group Plots Entry into Ethiopia by Acquiring a Local Bank

KCB Group is considering an acquisition in Ethiopia as it steps up its regional expansion.

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BUSINESSECONOMY

Africa’s Logistics Revolution: Beyond Roads and Ports

The logistics revolution is not merely about trucks, ports, or planes — it is about redefining how Africa connects within itself and with...

The programme will conducted fully online and will combine flexible schedules for both working professionals and women who are currently not employed.
NEWS

Airtel Africa Foundation launches digital skills programme for women

Airtel Africa Foundation has unveiled a new initiative aimed at equipping young women in Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia with in-demand technology skills to...

Eaagads leads top gainers at NSE
BUSINESSSTOCKS

Eaagads, Kakuzi Lead Top Gainers Table at the NSE

Eaagads was the top price gainer at the NSE on Monday, with its share price rising 9.3% to close the day at Ksh...

The lender said the results reflect strong risk management, disciplined execution, and continued investment in areas that deliver long-term growth.
BUSINESS

Absa Bank Half-Year Profit Rises to KSh 11.7 Billion Despite Tough Economy

Absa Bank Kenya has reported a 9 per cent jump in profit after tax to Ksh 11.7 billion for the half-year ended June...

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BUSINESS

Kenya Pushes Trade Talks in Washington Amid U.S. Tariffs Threat

A high-level delegation from Kenya, led by Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui and Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam, is in Washington, D.C.,...

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SPORTS

KRU Confirms Ticketing Plan for Safari 7s 2025

Fans planning to attend this year’s Safari 7s will part with as little as Ksh 300 to watch the action at Nyayo National...

Airtel Safaricom skiza Tunes
NEWS

Safaricom and Airtel Win Case on Skiza Tune Royalties Payments

The High Court in Nairobi has declined to compel mobile operators Safaricom and Airtel to pay musicians directly for callback tunes, popularly known...