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Absa Next offers Kenyan entrepreneurs a unified digital hub for business and personal finance

Absa Next, a new digital platform, lets Kenyan small‑business owners manage payments, savings, credit and investments in one app, with separate wallets …

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WASREB Opens Public Consultation on New Water Tariffs in Makueni, West Pokot and Samburu

The Water Services Regulatory Board invites residents of Makueni, West Pokot and Samburu to comment on proposed tariff changes at hybrid meetings …

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Thika Road traffic snarls as overturned lorry blocks Nairobi‑bound lanes near China Square

A white lorry overturned near China Square on Thika Road on Tuesday, blocking the Nairobi‑bound carriageway and prompting motorists to use alternative …

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Kenya Railways launches expert recruitment for Nairobi electric commuter rail project

Kenya Railways is seeking specialised consultants to support the Ksh65 billion electrification of Nairobi’s commuter rail, with contracts slated to start in …

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Canada revamps work‑permit processing: personalised wait times and early bridging permits for Kenyan applicants

Canada’s immigration department now shows tailored processing estimates for work‑permit extensions and first‑post‑graduation permits.

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Zambia’s ‘Land‑Linked’ Strategy Aims to Turn Landlocked Position into Regional Trade Hub

Zambia is converting its landlocked geography into a “land‑linked” corridor network that could give businesses access to over 300 million consumers across …

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KRA urges employers to file PAYE before Oct 9 deadline amid technical glitches

The Kenya Revenue Authority reminded employers on Oct 5 to submit and remit PAYE taxes before the Oct 9 deadline, citing recent …

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Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe urges backing for young Kenyan firms at Nairobi Trade Fair

Mutahi Kagwe highlighted the role of young Kenyan enterprises, naming Wave 360 Africa as a model, during the opening of the 2026 …

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Kenya records 9,002 road deaths in 2026 amid rising concerns over enforcement and road safety

Government data show 9,002 road fatalities in Kenya so far in 2026, highlighting persistent challenges with driver behaviour, vehicle conditions and unsafe …

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Canada opens skilled‑trade immigration stream for Kenyans – application guide

Canada’s immigration authority is recruiting carpenters, plumbers and other tradespeople, outlining an online process for Kenyans to find jobs and apply for …

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France prepares for nationwide school protests after week of injuries and mass arrests

France is set for a coordinated day of school protests on Tuesday following a week that left at least 190 students injured …

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Higher‑education institutions announce October job openings and deadlines

KISE, MMUST, Kenyatta University and KSTVET have posted multiple vacancies for administrative and technical roles, with application cut‑off dates ranging from 14 …

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