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Roaming Chef’s parody of burnt ugali and over‑cooked sukuma wiki revives boarding‑school memories

Kenyan influencer Dennis Ombachi, known as the Roaming Chef, posted a tongue‑in‑cheek Instagram reel on September 29 that mimics the burnt ugali …

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EPRA appoints Edward Mwirigi Kinyua as new Director General amid fuel quality probe

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi named Engineer Edward Mwirigi Kinyua as EPRA’s Director General, succeeding the acting chief after a …

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CBK registers 29 new digital credit providers, raising total licences to 281

The Central Bank of Kenya approved 29 additional digital lenders on September 30, bringing the regulated count to 281 and outlining the …

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County assemblies spent Sh98.9 million on foreign travel in FY 2025/26, executives Sh2.9 million

The Controller of Budget report shows Kenyan county assemblies incurred Sh98.88 million on overseas trips while county executives spent Sh2.89 million, amid …

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Court of Appeal rejects Assets Recovery Agency’s bid to forfeit Sh35.6 million from Burundi businessman

Kenya’s Court of Appeal upheld a High Court ruling, finding the Assets Recovery Agency failed to prove the Sh35.6 million in an …

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Dangote refinery set to spur tourism surge in Lamu, county official says

Lamu County tourism chief expects the upcoming Dangote refinery to lift visitor numbers, boost hotel occupancy and create new business opportunities for …

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Rwanda Begins Fuel Imports via Mombasa under New Kenya‑Rwanda Deal

Rwanda's first 40,000‑tonne petroleum shipment arrived at Mombasa’s Kipevu Oil Terminal, marking the start of a government‑to‑government fuel corridor through Kenya.

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Kwetu eSIM Partners With Safaricom M-PESA to Make Travel Connectivity Easier

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Gen Z activist confronts traffic police over roadside bribes in viral video

A Kenyan Gen Z man filmed himself challenging two traffic officers who stopped a matatu, urging the driver not to pay bribes …

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UAE Visa Extension Rules Explained for Kenyan Travelers

Kenyan visitors can now extend UAE tourist, family and business visas up to 120‑180 days, with fees ranging from Dh100 to Dh1,000 …

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George Ruto’s Youth Outreach: Matatus, Football Tournaments and School Magazine

President William Ruto’s youngest son, George Ruto, is investing in flashy matatus, a national football cup and a digital‑first school magazine to …

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County bank accounts rise to 6,503 despite push for Treasury Single Account consolidation

Kenya’s county governments now operate 6,503 commercial bank accounts, a 27.7% jump from June 2025, even as the National Treasury accelerates Treasury …

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