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Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has announced a 25% discount on all new fibre connections for businesses located within fibre-ready buildings for the next two months. The announcement was made during the Nairobi edition of the Grow with Safaricom Business forum that is designed to empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills that can help them to…
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has recognised Dr Margaret Awino Ong’ale for her outstanding academic and professional achievements. In a ceremony held on Saturday, August 9, at the Weston Hotel in Nairobi, the DCI celebrated Dr. Margaret for her new professional milestones, where she officially launched her book, Transforming the Law Enforcers, shortly after…
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Siaya County, Kenya – Tense scenes unfolded in Yala, Siaya County, when an angry mob snatched a suspected serial killer from police custody, lynched him, and dumped his body into the Yala River in broad daylight. According to police, the suspect, identified as Charles Onyango Odhiambo, alias Kwa, was wanted in connection to a string…
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Nicanor Sabula, Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) CEO Flying between Africa’s major cities remains a frustrating experience for millions of travellers. Despite being home to over a billion people across a landmass three times larger than Europe, the continent’s air transport network remains fragmented and inefficient. The statistics paint a stark picture of Africa’s…
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Kikuyu Member of Parliament who is also the Leader of Majority in parliament Kimani Ichung’wa has acquired a Sh138.3 million stake in mortgage financier HF Group (formerly Housing Finance). This stake is equivalent to some 18,642,043 shares. Following this acquisition, Kimani Ichung’wa now holds a stake of one percent in the business. Speaking to the…
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Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyan rapper Toxic Lyrical has ignited a fierce debate online after chanting “tutam” — street slang for “two term” — in reference to President William Ruto’s presidency during a performance at State House, Nairobi. The fast-rising artist, known for his viral street anthems, was among entertainers performing at a presidential youth empowerment…
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Nairobi, Kenya — The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into claims that two police officers assaulted and tortured a businessman in Eastleigh, Nairobi, after he refused to pay a Ksh10,000 bribe. The victim, Ahmed Abdi Hassan, alleges that on July 26, 2025, constables identified as Liban and Osman physically attacked him at his…
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Equity Group Holdings has announced a half year 2025 net profit of Sh34.6 billion. This net profit represented a gain of 17 percent and was derived from a pre-tax profit of Sh41.5 billion. During the period under review, net interest income increased by 9 percent to Sh59.3 billion. Non-funded income, though, decreased by 4 percent…
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Nairobi, Kenya – Popular Mugithi singer Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, known by his stage name Samidoh, has testified at the Milimani Law Courts during the ongoing inquest into the mysterious death of his nephew, Jeff Mwathi. Speaking before Magistrate Rose Ndumbi, Samidoh said he does not believe Mwathi’s death at an apartment in Roysambu, Kasarani, was natural,…
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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced mass internship opportunities for teachers in junior secondary schools to support the implementation of the Competency-Based curriculum. In a notice on Tuesday, August 12, TSC invited qualified candidates to apply for the 24,000 available slots. “The Teachers Service Commission invites applications from qualified candidates to fill 24,000 teacher…