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CBK rolls out AI strategy to sharpen inflation forecasts and real‑time economic monitoring

The Central Bank of Kenya is piloting almost 300 AI use cases across 14 departments in 2026, targeting better inflation modelling, now‑casting …

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CBK pushes KSh5 billion capital target for banks despite extended deadline

Governor Kamau Thugge says only a few banks may struggle to meet the KSh5 billion capital requirement for December 2026 as the …

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Saudi Arabia Suspends Kenyan Visas and Bans Travel Amid Ebola Concerns

Saudi Arabia has halted all visa categories for Kenyan travelers and barred its citizens from visiting Kenya as the Ebola outbreak prompts …

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SHA registration gaps force Lamu families to pay thousands for health care

In Lamu County, many registered SHA members still incur high out‑of‑pocket costs due to non‑functional dispensaries, medicine shortages and transport challenges.

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Nairobi Water driver ordered to repay Sh7.5 million after forged KCSE certificate conviction

A Nairobi City Water driver was sentenced by the Milimani Anti‑Corruption Court to pay Sh7.5 million in compensation and fines for using …

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Lamu showcases Kiunga Water‑for‑Peace model at UNDP forum in Venice

Lamu County presented its solar‑powered desalination project aimed at easing refugee‑host tensions at a UNDP SDG Winter School in Italy.

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World Cities Day Highlights Kenya’s Urban Housing Deficit and Calls for Inclusive Regeneration

World Cities Day 2026 spotlights Kenya’s acute housing shortage, urging inclusive regeneration to upgrade informal settlements without displacing low‑income residents.

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Search Teams Hunt for Missing Person as Floods Hit Kajiado and Nairobi

Rescue operations continue in Kajiado after a person was swept away by floodwaters, while Nairobi grapples with road flooding amid heavy rains.

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Top Ten African Nations with Highest Diesel Prices in October 2026

Malawi leads Africa with diesel at KSh 434 per litre, while Kenya’s price rose to KSh 227.76 after a KSh 9.90 increase …

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Kenya Meteorological Service forecasts moderate to heavy rain in Nairobi and dozens of counties

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority predicts moderate to heavy showers across Nairobi and many counties from Oct 31 to Nov 4, as …

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Toyota launches Hilux G9 in Nairobi with price, specs and features detailed

Toyota unveiled its ninth‑generation Hilux G9 in Nairobi, offering two trims priced at KSh 7.8 million and KSh 10.8 million, each powered …

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Sugarcane growers to elect five Kenya Sugar Board representatives on 24 November

Five grower seats on the Kenya Sugar Board will be filled on 24 November 2026 after the Ministry confirmed the election date …

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