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Draft National Payment System Bill Opens Path to Open Finance in Kenya
Kenya’s Central Bank and Treasury have released a draft payment law that could force banks and mobile money providers to share customer …
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Gusii Musician Henry Sagero Hospitalised After Suspected Suicide Attempt
Veteran Gusii artiste Henry Sagero was rushed to hospital after allegedly ingesting a poisonous substance in a suspected suicide attempt, with doctors …
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Motorists Association calls for removal of unnecessary middlemen in Kenya’s transport value chain
The Motorists Association of Kenya urges the government to eliminate superfluous intermediaries that inflate costs for motorists, operators and consumers across the …
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Nairobi ramps up El Niño flood readiness with extra earth‑moving equipment and multi‑agency drills
Governor Johnson Sakaja has deployed additional machinery to key drainage hotspots, expanded drainage works and set up a four‑day simulation to boost …
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KTB launches ‘Hapa Ni Wapi’ campaign to boost domestic tourism in Northern Kenya
The Kenya Tourism Board’s new Hapa Ni Wapi Sales Conversion Campaign aims to raise domestic bed nights to 5.6 million by 2027, …
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VAT refund wait extended to three years under Kenya’s Finance Act 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority says businesses must now wait three years, not two, before applying for VAT refunds on bad debts, as …
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Ruto urges African tech‑driven growth at UN General Assembly
President William Ruto called on African nations to make technology a central engine of economic growth during a high‑level UN session in …
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Germany Sets Work Limits for Non‑EU International Students
Germany clarifies that non‑EU students may work up to 140 full days or 280 half‑days annually, with a 20‑hour weekly cap during …
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Kenyan banks’ assets rise 10.3% to Sh8.35 trillion in 2025
The Central Bank of Kenya reports a 10.3% increase in total net assets to Sh8.35 trillion for 2025, driven by higher government …
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Mandera municipality clears waterways, desilts culverts and builds gabion walls before heavy rains
Municipal teams in Mandera are clearing drainage channels, desilting culverts and installing gabion structures to reduce flash‑flood risk ahead of the expected …
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KEBS urges Kenyan firms to embed continuous quality standards as AfCFTA opens new markets
Kenya’s standards regulator calls on businesses to adopt ongoing quality controls to meet African Continental Free Trade Area requirements and stay competitive …
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Eldoret to Host UN Tourism Week, Spotlighting AI‑Driven Tourism Diversification
From September 21‑27, Eldoret will host Kenya’s UN Tourism Week, featuring AI‑focused workshops and activities aimed at expanding tourism beyond coasts and …