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Bank of Kigali Becomes First East African Direct Participant in China’s CIPS Network

Bank of Kigali joins China’s Cross‑Border Interbank Payment System, giving Rwandan firms a direct yuan‑clearing route that could cut costs and speed …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 27, 2026

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Azimio creator Ronny Raburu decries coalition’s shift to Ukombozi Alliance ahead of 2027 vote

Kenyan businessman Ronny Raburu, who suggested the Azimio la Umoja name, says the rebranding to Ukombozi Alliance erases the coalition’s ideological foundation.

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 27, 2026

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Eldoret’s athletics legacy to anchor new North Rift tourism push

Kenya’s tourism board is leveraging Eldoret’s high‑altitude training camps and sports heritage to broaden North Rift tourism, launching events during Kenya Tourism …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 26, 2026

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Rhea Soil Health secures $100,000 to scale AgriPad across Kenya and into Tanzania

Kenyan agritech startup Rhea Soil Health Management has received a $100,000 convertible‑note investment from Obudu Capital to commercialise its portable AgriPad, reach …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 26, 2026

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New EPRA surcharge penalises unauthorised solar feed‑in to Kenya Power grid

Households and businesses that export surplus solar power to Kenya Power without a net‑metering agreement now face a dumping surcharge under EPRA’s …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 26, 2026

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Basic Education Bill 2026 Sets Up to KSh 20 Million Penalties for Unregistered Private Schools

The 2026 Basic Education Bill proposes fines of up to KSh 20 million or three years’ imprisonment for private schools operating without …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 26, 2026

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Businessman seeks to halt virtual hearing in Kindiki ouster petition

Nelson Aura has filed an urgent court application to stop the online hearing of his petition to remove Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 26, 2026

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Gig workers urged to guard against rising online job scams

Kenyan freelancers are being warned to spot fraudulent offers as the gig economy expands, with practical steps offered at a Co‑op Bank …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 25, 2026

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Gulf Energy’s $20 m GW70 drilling rig lands in Mombasa, paving way for Kenya’s first oil output by year‑end

A Gulf Energy‑leased onshore drilling rig arrived at Kilindini Port on 25 September, with a spud date set for 1 November and …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 25, 2026

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UK Health and Care Worker visa exempts four Kenyan medical professions from separate English test

Doctors, dentists, nurses and midwives from Kenya can forego the visa‑specific English test if they have already passed a regulator‑approved assessment, according …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 25, 2026

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Mozambique Becomes First Gavi Leap Champion for Health‑System Reform

Mozambique was named the inaugural Gavi Leap Champion, highlighting its national‑led health‑system reforms and holistic immunisation budgeting.

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 25, 2026

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President Ruto’s Development Advisor Paul Waiganjo Resigns After Four Months

Paul Waiganjo, a gospel musician‑turned politician, stepped down as President William Ruto’s advisor on development matters on September 25, citing structural limits …

Info Kenya Newsroom Sep 25, 2026