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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Global experts convene in Nairobi for Clean-Air Forum 2025

Air quality experts from across the world will convene in Nairobi next week for the third edition of the Clean-Air Forum to discuss the pressing issue of pollution.

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Proposed flyer levy faces turbulence from aviation sector

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opposed the recommendation of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to target flyers with a premium levy.

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FIDA demands justice for victims of police brutality during protests

FIDA-Kenya has condemned the events that unfolded during the Saba Saba and June 25 protests to push for justice.

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Private sector calls for media collaboration on sustainability, social impact

The media has been urged to increase coverage of impactful, development and sustainability stories in a rapidly changing world. 

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Kenya Pipeline, Kebs sign Sh45m petroleum testing deal

 Kenya Pipeline Company and Kenya Bureau of Standards have entered into an agreement that will enable all petroleum products entering the country to be tested at KPC laboratories.

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Push to review occupational safety and health laws

The current occupational safety and health laws are considered to be obsolete and therefore do not tackle issues of today.

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Equity's opening of UAE office gets shareholders' nod

Equity Group Holdings shareholders have given the lender a go-ahead to establish a representative office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), subject to regulatory approvals.

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New airport system to boost safety

There will now be swift and safe removal of disabled aircraft from airport runways ensuring rapid resumption of normal operations at Kenyan airports.

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Kilifi County fails to spend Sh220m climate funds, audit reveals

Kilifi County has not yet started using the Sh220 million climate funds two years later, says the social audit report.

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Westlands: Key hospitality hub attracting big hotel chains

Nairobi's Westlands area is rapidly developing into a key hospitality hub as more local and international hotel brands seek a piece of the city's suburb. 

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NITA, counties to collaborate on vocational training

The National Industrial Training Authority will collaborate with all counties on vocational training with focus on research and curriculum development and Recognition of Prior Learning. 

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Kisumu eyes Sh1.3 trillion investment deals from its second business ecosystem summit

Kisumu is set to host the second edition of the Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) between August 6 to 8, 2025.

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KQ to venture into production of aviation fuel to cut emissions

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to start manufacturing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) within five years.

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Nairobi West Hospital starts local production of cancer-tracing isotopes

The fight against cancer in the country has received another major boost after Nairobi West Hospital announced that it had started the local manufacture of radioactive isotopes.

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Former US Vice President Al Gore urges Kenya's climate champions to speak out against fossil fuels

Former United States (US) Vice President Al Gore has challenged Kenya’s climate champions to raise their voice against fossil fuels.

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Boost for air quality monitoring as Nairobi flags off 50 more sensors

The 87 local sensors will complement two reference-grade monitors that are more accurate but expensive.

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Prison jobs up for sale: How parents were defrauded millions in Kenya Prisons bribery scam

It is alleged an officer sent a copy of the admission letter to a parent who had paid Sh250,000

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Digital soil testing to cover all 47 counties in six months, says PS Ronoh

PS Ronoh was speaking on Tuesday during an interview with the media after officially opening the two-day Data for Soil Health and Scale Summit taking place in Westlands.

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Iran urges Kenya to embrace 'religious democracy' at Khomeini anniversary

Kenya has been challenged to adopt religious democracy leadership.

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Lobby welcomes IEBC chair appointee, calls for probe into Koimburi abduction claims

Bunge La Mwananchi has welcomed the nomination of Erastus Ethekon as the new chairperson of the IEBC by President William Ruto.

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Ruto urges collaboration to fix Africa's insecurity challenges

President William Ruto has called for unity in tackling Africa’s insecurity challenges.

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Mukuru affordable houses ready, but no tenants five days later

Days after President William Ruto unveiled new affordable housing units and issued keys to Mukuru residents, only one had settled by Friday.

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Alarm over forged papers with public servants leading the vice

Kenyans seeking jobs in public service will now be subjected to intense scrutiny of their academic and professional qualifications.

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Regional lobbies urge end to NTBs

East African Community (EAC) member states have been urged to remove non-tariff barriers(NTBs) hindering youth and women-led businesses.

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Education lobby urges more funding for education, children in new budget

A lobby group has called for increased budgetary allocation for child protection and education.

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EAC cross-border trader associations call for removal of non-tariff barriers

East African Community member states have been urged to remove non-tariff barriers hindering youth and women-led businesses.

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Ministry launches technical working group to develop guidelines on early learning

A multi-stakeholder Technical Working Group (TWG) to spearhead the development of Kenya’s first National Guidelines on Foundational Learning has been launched.

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Elderly persons face discrimination amid calls for age-friendly communities

Ageism, which is the discrimination against older persons, has been cited as one of the biggest challenges affecting senior citizens.

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Kenya to host three-day summit on financing agri-food systems starting Tuesday

Kenya will host the 2025 Summit on Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) from next Tuesday at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi.

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KFS confirms it approved Eco-Hotel in Ngong Forest

KFS admits ongoing construction of an Eco-Hotel in Ngong Forest next to sanctuary, says process approved.

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Motorists urged to respect vulnerable road users as world marks safety week

NTSA urges motorists to respect vulnerable road users as world marks road safety week.

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Ngara Estates residents face eviction by county over accrued rent arrears

Old and New Ngara Estates residents face eviction by county over accrued rent arrears.

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Hospital to offer new prostate cancer treatment

RFH Healthcare has announced a medical milestone with the successful administration of Lutetium therapy for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

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Expect more rain in the next one week, says weatherman

Rainfall is expected to continue over a few regions for the next one week, Kenya Meteorological Department has said.

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