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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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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