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UBA MD urges Africa to shift from potential to bankable projects, cites Kenya road‑funding deal

United Bank for Africa chief Oliver Alawuba told the Bullish Africa Summit that the continent needs more structured, investable projects, highlighting a …

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NEMA raids Nairobi plant, arrests five and seizes 90,685 banned plastic bags

NEMA officers detained five people, including a plant owner in Njiru, after confiscating 90,685 single‑use plastic bags and warned of fines up …

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Johann Rupert’s Business Empire: Brands, Holdings and Net Worth Overview

Johann Rupert and his family control a diversified portfolio worth roughly KSh 2 trillion, spanning luxury goods, healthcare, finance and infrastructure through …

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Tana River governor says county boats will not rescue residents who ignore evacuation orders

Governor Dhadho Godhana warned that flood‑prone residents who stay behind after evacuation alerts will not be rescued by county boats, urging them …

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IMF outlines 12 tax reforms Kenya could adopt to spur growth

The IMF’s latest Fiscal Monitor lists twelve tax‑design changes, from trimming VAT exemptions to modernising tax administration, that Kenya can consider to …

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Bodies of Zimbabwe’s Wicknell Chivayo and Wife Arrive for State Lying‑in‑State Ahead of Thursday Burial

The remains of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy were taken to their Gletwin home on Oct 7 to lie in …

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Kenyan in UK seeks Court of Appeal stay on voter‑registration ruling ahead of 2027 election

Eliud Karanja Matindi has asked Kenya’s Court of Appeal to suspend a High Court decision that could bar diaspora Kenyans outside the …

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Manufacturers call for policy overhaul to boost Kenya’s food‑processing exports

Industry leaders at FoodPro East Africa 2026 urge reforms on taxes, regulations and logistics to turn Kenya’s farm output into higher‑value food …

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IPOA to investigate Lamu roadblock complaints amid civil society calls for accountability

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority pledged to follow up on allegations of harassment and concealed identities at Lamu-Malindi highway checkpoints after civil …

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Coffee resurgence fuels household incomes and new wealth in Kenya’s Mt. Kenya region

Higher coffee prices are reviving farms in Kirinyaga, enabling retirees and new entrants to earn up to Sh150 per kilo and even …

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CFAO Mobility Kenya to Manage Case IH Agricultural Machinery Operations

CFAO Mobility Kenya, already a Toyota distributor, will now oversee sales, spare parts and after‑sales support for Case IH farm equipment across …

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Kenya signs US$3 bn EV manufacturing MoU, targeting 150,000 vehicles a year

The government and Endelevu Enterprise Corp have agreed on a KSh390 billion plan to build two EV assembly plants, 1,000 solar‑powered charging …

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