Unbanked Kenyans create billion-shilling credit system

Thousands of Kenyans living in informal settlements are borrowing and saving billions, rewriting who can access credit in a country where many remain unbanked.

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Western envoys press Kenya to fund polls as new IEBC team takes charge

Western envoys have welcomed the appointment of the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) team and urged Kenya to fund the body to ensure credible elections.

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Justice sector warns of unrest risks, urges calm after at least 42 killed

NCAJ has called for calm, unity and police reforms following protests that left at least 42 people dead, hundreds injured and widespread property damage across the country.

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Training offers hope as Kenya's youth face job crisis

Nearly 40 per cent of Kenyan youth are unemployed as the country struggles with a persistent jobs crisis.

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Defiant cop Hiram Kimathi now says life in danger after TV interview

Police Constable Hiram Kimathi has claimed his life is in danger following a KTN interview, saying he fears abduction rather than lawful arrest.

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Visually impaired Kenyans land AI scholarships

Twenty-five visually impaired students will join an online scholarship programme next term under a plan to empower persons with disabilities through business and artificial intelligence training.

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Bishops warn Kenya slipping into chaos, urge peace over protests

Anglican bishops have called for an end to protests, warning that Kenya is slipping into chaos and lawlessness as violence and political thuggery rise.

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Raila warns against 'shoot to kill' orders, urges rule of law

Raila warns against giving police power to shoot or maim protesters, urges government to prioritise arrests and due process over militarised policing during demonstrations.

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Chief Kadhi Sheikh AbdulHalim Hussein dies in Mombasa

Kenya's Chief Kadhi Sheikh AbdulHalim Hussein is dead.

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New insurance push targets Kenya's informal sector

Brokers shift to microinsurance to reach millions of uninsured informal workers as Kenya’s insurance market stalls despite years of policy efforts and industry lobbying.

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Calls for fresh protests flood online after Saba Saba demos

Social media platforms were on Monday flooded with calls for more protests today as Kenyans marked Saba Saba with demonstrations demanding accountability from leaders.

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'Respect protests, not power': Justice and Equity Council warns police

A lobby group has urged the National Police Service to protect peaceful protesters during the Saba Saba commemorations and to uphold the Constitution.

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Kenya faces looming health worker shortage as demand outpaces supply

Kenya is facing shortage of healthcare workers that threatens to derail the country’s plan to deliver universal health coverage, according to a recent assessment by the World Health Organization.

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Counties free to use local materials under new building code

Counties can now use local materials such as fluorspar, sand and cement in construction under a new building code aimed at cutting costs and supporting climate resilience.

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Kenya to host Africa women in STEM summit amid gender gap push

Kenya is set to host the first continent-wide women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics summit as Africa seeks to close gender gaps in the fast-growing technology sector.

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JSC condemns police gun drama during Ruiru court arrest

The Judicial Service Commission has condemned police for firing gunshots while re-arresting a suspect inside the Ruiru Law Courts on Friday, July 4.

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Somali journalist wins global award as crackdown on media intensifies

A Somali journalist forced into exile after exposing corruption has won a prestigious global anti-corruption award as Somalia continues to target journalists and media groups.

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Data protection office launches Sh12.6 billion privacy plan

Kenya has launched a Sh 12.6 billion data protection plan and opened a regional office in Nyeri as it expands digital services across the country.

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Kenya risks missing road safety targets as fatalities rise

Kenya risks missing its targets to cut road crash deaths as fatalities continue to rise, with more than 4,700 people killed on the roads in 2024, according to official data.

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Mt Kenya elders back Kamba presidential bid for 2027

The Agikuyu Council of Elders has endorsed National Liberal Party (NLP) Leader Augustus Kyalo Muli to seek support in the Mt. Kenya region for his 2027 presidential bid.

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Passaris defends protest bill as critics warn of rights claw-back

Passaris defends her bill to ban protests within 100m of Parliament, courts, State House as critics warn it threatens Kenyans’ constitutional right to peaceful assembly under Article 37.

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This is my money, Ruto says over Sh1.2b State House church

While reacting to media reports, Ruto said no amount of criticism will block the ambition to construct the Sh1.2 billion church.

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Data laws, infrastructure gaps slow growth in AI and fintech sectors

Startups in AI and fintech struggle to process growing sensitive data under local compliance rules as gaps in affordable, scalable computing capacity and reliable local infrastructure persist.

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Real estate group rejects Kiambu zoning plan, warns of rights breach

A real estate lobby has warned that proposed zoning and development regulations by the Kiambu County Government would breach property rights and choke investment if passed.

By 15 days ago

UN panel reports chemical weapons allegations against Sudan army

UN panel in Geneva warns Sudanese Armed Forces may have used chemical weapons against Rapid Support Forces as global focus drifts from worsening hunger and displacement crisis.

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Court rules Isiolo Speaker acted illegally in clerk ouster

A court in Nyeri has blocked the Isiolo County Assembly from forcing its clerk to go on leave, ruling the Speaker acted illegally and breached the law.

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Eight held after crowds overrun Maua depot in fertiliser raid

Police have arrested eight suspects and recovered stolen fertiliser raid on the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot in Maua, meru county

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Isahakia clan pushes for state recognition after decades of marginalisation

Isahakia clan urges government to formally recognise them as Kenyans, saying years of exclusion and land disputes have left many as squatters despite their deep ties to the country.

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KRA waives penalties on late 2024 tax returns after system glitches

The Kenya Revenue Authority will waive interest and penalties for taxpayers who failed to file 2024 income tax returns on time after system failures disrupted the process on Monday.

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Africa eyes UN levy on private jets to fund climate fight

African nations are looking to a proposed United Nations levy on private jets to help fund climate action amid worsening droughts and floods on the continent.

By 17 days ago

Health ministry posts record 6,484 interns to hospitals

Thousands of health interns have reported to hospitals across the country in Kenya’s largest internship deployment yet, as the government moves to strengthen the workforce under UHC.

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New push to curb child malnutrition launched in drought-hit Kenya, Somalia

 A new initiative seeking to deliver maternal and child health services in drought-hit parts of Kenya and Somalia has been launched as rising malnutrition threatens thousands of children.

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Billionaire Prateek Suri bets on Kenya in Africa energy push

Billionaire Prateek Suri is using Kenya as the base for his company’s expansion into Africa’s energy and technology markets.

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Drunk officer kills wife, man with AK-47 at Uasin Gishu pub before arrest

 Police in Uasin Gishu have arrested an armed officer accused of fatally shooting his wife and another man inside a bar while drunk before attempting to flee.

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Court declares Abdi Guyo's Isiolo impeachment null and void

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo reinstated after High Court in Meru declares his impeachment null and void, faulting the County Assembly for ignoring a court order that had barred the motion.

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Ruto shakes up military, names new Army and Air Force chiefs

President William Ruto has promoted and appointed senior officers to lead key military units, reshaping defence leadership.

By 21 days ago

Former Chief Justice Maraga says his security withdrawn

Retired CJ David Maraga claims his security has been withdrawn after he joined protests in Nairobi demanding the immediate return of his police guards.

By 21 days ago

Kenya women senators condemn protest sex assault claims

Kenya Women Senators Association condemns alleged acts of sexual violence against women, girls during protests, demands urgent investigations, accountability for survivors.

By 22 days ago

New deal seeks to streamline fintech and bank integration in Kenya

A new agreement seeks to improve real-time integration between banks and fintech firms as part of efforts to enhance digital payments and promote interoperability.

By 22 days ago

Family of late Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were pushes ODPP to act on murder suspects

Late Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were’s family writes to ODPP, demanding full probe into individuals allegedly linked to his killing in April near City Mortuary, Nairobi.

By 22 days ago