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World Bank Report Says Governance Reforms Could Add 7.7 Million Jobs and Boost Kenya’s Economy

The World Bank’s Kenya Economic Update warns that tackling corruption and improving public finance could create up to 7.7 million jobs and …

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President Ruto unveils agriculture reforms aimed at higher farmer incomes and cooperative overhaul

President William Ruto announced new measures to cut input costs, digitise farmer registration and reform cooperatives, promising higher earnings for coffee, sugar …

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KMSA forecasts rain in eight regions for the next week, urges flood vigilance

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority predicts rainfall across eight regions over the next seven days, with some locations set to receive over …

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Old Mutual CEO Jurie Strydom wins African Insurer award as group posts strong H1 results

Old Mutual Group chief executive Jurie Strydom was named African Insurer at the AFIS Awards 2026 in Luanda, coinciding with a 21% …

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Ramaphosa calls for service‑delivery focus as South Africa’s municipal coalitions take shape

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged parties to put community needs ahead of political power while coalition talks begin after South Africa’s 2026 local …

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FirstRand CEO Mary Vilakazi Wins African Banker Award as Group Eyes Kenyan Bank Acquisition

FirstRand Group CEO Mary Vilakazi was named African Banker of the Year at the AFIS Awards 2026, while the South African lender …

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KRA shifts annual income‑tax filing deadline to 30 April 2027

The Kenya Revenue Authority will require all 2026 income‑tax returns to be filed by 30 April 2027, two months earlier than the …

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Absa sells controlling stakes in First Assurance insurers but keeps bancassurance distribution

Absa Group has completed a KSh3 billion sale of its 63.32% share in First Assurance Company Limited and Absa Life Assurance Kenya, …

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Migori sugarcane growers urge board candidates to improve weighing transparency and curb imports

Migori sugarcane farmers have called on National Sugar Board hopefuls to introduce mobile weighbridges, speed up harvesting and address sugar imports ahead …

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High Court to Hear Petition Seeking Suspension of President Ruto’s Cabinet Over Missed 120‑Day Deadline

Civil society groups have filed an urgent application asking Kenya’s High Court to suspend the cabinet after the 120‑day deadline for reconstitution …

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Kenya adopts international road safety standards to curb accidents

Kenya is aligning its road safety framework with ISO standards, seeking coordinated action among agencies to reduce fatalities and protect vulnerable road …

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IMF urges Kenya to adopt crypto Travel Rule, tightening data sharing for VASPs

The IMF is pressing Kenya to implement the FATF Travel Rule for cryptocurrency platforms, requiring detailed customer data to be shared between …

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