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One year ago, on August 1, 2024, the Foreign Travel Information Management System (FOTIMS) became operational, marking a major step in streamlining official foreign travel across Kenya’s public sector. Since then, FOTIMS has redefined how government air travel is conceptualized, approved, executed, and monitored. By centralizing previously fragmented processes, the system has sought to improve…
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with business communities across the country, following a high-level engagement today between the KRA Board and the Eastleigh Business District Association (EBDA). The strategic meeting, led by KRA Board Chairman Hon. Ndiritu Muriithi, brought together senior KRA officials and representatives of EBDA to…
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Rubrik and Sophos have announced a strategic partnership to provide Sophos M365 Backup and Recovery Powered by Rubrik, marking the first Managed Detection and Response (MDR)-optimized Microsoft 365 backup and recovery solution fully integrated into Sophos Central, Sophos’ security operations platform. Designed to support IT and cybersecurity teams, the new offering will provide a unified global platform…
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The world of football is no stranger to drama, but the latest financial controversies shaking the English Premier League may have wider implications than ever before. In 2025, two top-flight clubs are reportedly under UEFA investigation for serious breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). These developments don’t just affect…
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The European Investment Bank’s financial backing for IHS Group’s first green affordable housing fund in Kenya is yielding results. The bank’s development arm, EIB Global, had committed €21.5 million (3.2 billion Kenyan shillings) in equity financing to the IHS Kenya Green Housing Fund for the construction and acquisition of energy-efficient and affordable housing in Kenya.…
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Kenya’s problems are not mysterious; they are structural choices that can be reversed with consistent policy, political will, and public engagement. What follows is a comprehensive, practical, and evidence-informed argument for how Kenya can be moved toward first-world outcomes — rapid job creation, reliable services, and accountable governance-if leaders implement focused reforms. Start by reframing…
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William Ruto sold himself as the hustler-in-chief, the man who understood the struggles of the youth because he claimed to have risen from selling chickens. But in practice, his leadership looks more like a live auction where the future of Kenyan youth is sold to the highest bidder—and surprise, the winning bidders often share his…
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This week, Nairobi will host one of the most anticipated literary highlights of the year: the African Book Fair, and among the notable mentions will be Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, the memoir of Nigerian billionaire, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Femi Otedola, set to be launched on August 18, 2025. A rare…
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Equity Group’s Pan-African growth strategy is paying off in a big way, with regional subsidiaries now contributing an impressive 46% of Group profits and 48% of assets, a strong testament to the bank’s continental ambitions. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and Tanzania have emerged as growth engines, while Kenya continues to anchor the…
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Equity Group Holdings Plc has defied a turbulent economic climate to post its strongest quarterly profit in four years, underscoring the bank’s operational excellence, prudent cost management, and diversified income strategy. For the second quarter alone, the Group recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of KES 8.1 billion, contributing to a robust half-year performance that…