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World Bank Backs Digital Fare System for Nairobi Public Transport

The World Bank has committed to back a transformative digital fare payment system for Nairobi’s public transport network, allowing commuters to pay matatu, bus …

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Kenyan Meat Exporters Lose Sh1 Billion in Week as Middle East Shipments Disrupt

Kenyan meat exporters have suffered losses estimated at Sh1 billion in the past week alone after shipments to several Middle Eastern markets were severely …

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Government Disburses Sh1.7 Billion Double Payment to Orphans and Vulnerable Children Households

The government has disbursed a total of Sh1.7 billion to households caring for orphans and vulnerable children under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and …

Business

Huawei and Safaricom Launch Sh800/Month Internet for Affordable Housing Residents

Huawei and Safaricom have announced a strategic partnership to provide a low-cost internet service specifically tailored for residents living in homes built under Kenya’s …

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Chinese Firm Plans Sh2 Billion Copper Processing Plant in Makueni

A Chinese investment firm has unveiled plans to construct a Sh2 billion copper processing plant in Makueni County, marking a significant step toward value …

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Government Plans 5-Year Contracts for Civil Servants in Major Shift

 Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has confirmed that the government is preparing a major overhaul of employment terms for civil servants, proposing to …

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Kenya Raises Sh290.6 Billion in New Eurobond Issuances

 Kenya has successfully raised Sh290.6 billion through two new Eurobond issuances in international capital markets, marking one of the largest sovereign debt raises by …

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Government Disburses KSh 2.54 Billion in January 2026 Inua Jamii Payments to Over 1.2 Million Vulnerable Kenyans

 The government has disbursed KSh 2.54 billion under the January 2026 Inua Jamii payment cycle, directly benefiting more than 1.2 million vulnerable Kenyans across …

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World Bank Blames CA Delay for High Call Rates, Pushes for Cost-Based Pricing to Lower Tariffs

 The World Bank has attributed Kenya's high mobile call rates to delays by the Communications Authority in reducing mobile termination charges, urging the regulator …

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Government to Open 14 New Passport Centres Across Nairobi and Counties to End Nyayo House Queues

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has unveiled plans to establish 14 new passport application and collection centres across Nairobi and eight counties …