Kenya urged to unlock bankable projects to close Africa's Sh9b infrastructure gap

Kenya has been challenged to step up preparation of bankable projects if it is to fully benefit from the billions of dollars available for Africa’s infrastructure transformation.

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EIB upskills Africa's next investment and fund managers

Strengthening Africa’s next investors and entrepreneurs, supporting tech-enabled enterprises are among the top agendas at the “Africa Venture Finance Programme.”

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Counties get Sh7.7b to absorb UHC staff

Health CS Aden Duale assures governors of the transfer of the money. The Ministry of Health and CoG will verify the workers by this Friday.

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Kenyan doctors perform rare heart procedure

This places Kenya alongside South Africa as the only countries on the continent where the treatment has been carried out.

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Kenyans feel the pinch of higher prices as August inflation ticks up to 4.5pc

The CPI is defined as a measure of the weighted aggregate change over time in retail prices paid by consumers for a given basket of goods and services.

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CSOs say Ruto has failed to implement constitution fully

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have accused President William Ruto of failing to fully implement the Constitution, 15 years after its promulgation.

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Surveyors oppose government plan to value state assets policy

Surveyors have protested and opposed plans by the government to come up with a new policy to value government assets.

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Explainer: How to register a hospital in Kenya

Registration of a hospital in Kenya starts with the would-be owner or investor identifying the place they would like to use as a health facility.

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Nairobi to host key longevity and wellness summit

This will be through Longevity Unlocked, which makes its African debut.

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Geneva plastic pollution talks end in deadlock

Ten days of negotiations of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution have ended today without a consensus.

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Experts urge private sector action to avert water crisis

This, experts said will be an essential factor for mitigating operational risks and a long-term solution to Kenya's water crisis, which now poses far-reaching economic danger.

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Kenya's first affordable green housing projects near completion

The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) financial backing for IHS Group’s first green affordable housing fund in Kenya is yielding results.

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Why land swap could result in Zelensky's ouster

Peter Zalmayev, a Ukrainian-American TV host and political commentator, has criticised Friday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

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Airtel's foundation to upskill African women with digital knowledge

Airtel Africa Foundation has launched its ‘Tech For Her’ Programme, targeting young women aged between 18 and 40 years, from across Kenya, Zambia and Uganda.

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Over 128 Equity scholars to join top global universities

One twenty eight Equity Leadership Programme (ELP) scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 63 global universities located in 20 countries around the world. 

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Airtel, Vodacom ink network infrastructure sharing pact

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets, including Mozambique, Tanzania and the DRC.

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First Lady endorses UoN agriculture innovation centre

Mrs Ruto said the facility will help deepen research and innovation geared towards food security in the country.

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EAC states urged to boost intra-regional trade amid barriers

The private sector has urged the East African Community member states to honour commitments and remove barriers hindering cross-border trade.

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Westlands to get another tallest hotel residence

It will be the second tallest, after the JW Marriott, which has 35 floors and 315 rooms that was opened to the public in March last year.

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Lusaka hosts global push on climate adaptation

Over 450 participants from around the world are meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, for the NAP Expo 2025, the largest climate adaptation event in the United Nations climate change process.

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Firms behind Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway deny project has been abandoned

KenHA said the decision was delivered during the 54th ordinary PPP Committee meeting held on July 2, 2025.

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Westlands attracts another tall hotel residence

Le Mirage will be the second tallest hotel in Kenya, after the JW Marriott which has 35 floors and 315 rooms that opened its doors to the public in March last year.

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Kenya to showcase MSME potential at EAC trade fair, sets ambitious growth agenda

The government will focus on four key areas to spur the growth of Micro and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) to create jobs.

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Shelter Afrique secures Sh15.5b loan to boost capitalisation programme

ShafDB has signed a $120 million (Sh15.5 billion) agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support its capital increase subscription initiative.

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Safaricom's Safire Connect campaign first season ends

Safaricom has ended its first season of the Safire Connect campaign with empowerment of taxi hailing drivers at Strathmore University in Nairobi Tuesday.

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25,000 youth to work on Climate Worx Green programme

The government on Tuesday inducted 25,000 new youth workers into the Climate Worx Program during an event held at Uhuru Gardens.

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How desperate Kenyan youth are losing millions to fake 'kazi majuu' promises

Although accurate figures are not readily available, thousands of Kenyans have been scammed in the overseas job-seeking process

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Call for business leaders to adopt AI for increased productivity

Participants at the RIKA Africa Summit in Nairobi, said the top leadership should incorporate youth due to their fresh perspectives on issues, knowledge of AI and willingness to learn.

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Youth launch National People's Council to offer alternative political leadership

Young activists have formed the National People’s Council, which they said is rooted in the principles of social justice, rule of law and human rights.

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Peer review: Counties poor in controlling drugs and pornography

Counties have acknowledged performance weakness in controlling drugs and pornography in their jurisdictions.

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Architects, engineers to get indemnity cover after new pact

The cover will shield AAK-licensed members and consulting engineers from professional negligence or errors of omission and commission or breach of duty.

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Kenyan startups among firms set to get Google Sh5b funding

Kenya will be among five African countries to benefit from Google’s outlined wave of artificial intelligence (AI) support across Africa.

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Why hitches have rocked William Ruto's Mukuru affordable housing

Teething problems mar Ruto's Mukuru affordable housing estate as more tenants take up houses

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University students ready for national conclave

Student leaders drawn from various universities have supported calls for talks as they pushed for compensation for families that have lost their loved ones in the anti-government protests.

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IFC, Equity to empower more women-owned enterprises

Equity Bank Kenya will leverage its existing Fanikisha network, extending invitations to its Shaba, Almasi, Dhahabu and Platini customers.

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42 counties get Sh6.97b for climate resilience

The National Treasury has disbursed Sh6.97 billion to 42 counties as part of the second tranche of the County Climate Resilience Investment (CCRI) grants.

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Road contractors get Sh60b as pending bills payment begins

The National Treasury says it has started paying local firms’ pending bills, in what it expects will increase liquidity for many cash-strapped small businesses.  

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Poor air quality silently killing thousands in Africa

According to Dr Pant, household air pollution (HAP) remains a persistent challenge, with more than 700,000 deaths annually.

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Kenya, UK deal boosts climate change response

This core pillar is set to deliver ambitious action on clean energy and forestry, and increase climate and disaster resilience.

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Lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee: Legal luminary who fought for justice

Pheroze championed justice and dignity; mentored lawyers without seeking fame. Leaders praised him as honest, dedicated, unshakeable voice for justice.

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