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No work is small: A lesson in humility

In a world that often measures success by titles, salaries, and status, there are quiet stories that redefine what it truly means to live …

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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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Why Safaricom Wants a Sh69 Million case Thrown Out Against it by former news anchor

Safaricom has gone on the offensive in a high-stakes legal battle after former news anchor Peter Oyier slapped the telecom giant with a Sh69 …

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Female in the Lime light, Judith Otsyula Appointed as the First Female Director General of Kenya Roads Board

The Judith Otsyula has been appointed the new Director General of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), taking over from Engineer Isaac Maina, who had …

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Jackson Karubiu Magondu Appointed as the New Director General of Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA)

Veteran engineer to lead rural roads agency for three years after rigorous selection process Jackson Karubiu Magondu has been appointed as the new Director …

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Luka Kimeli Appointed as the New Director -General of Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has appointed Eng. Luka Kipchumba Kimeli as its new Director-General, with the appointment that took place on 17 …

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Industrial Action Grounds Calm at JKIA as Aviation Workers Strike, Authorities Activate Contingency Plans

Travelers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) faced delays and uncertainty after aviation workers downed their tools, triggering disruptions to flight operations at the …

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COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY BANS 21 PHONES BRANDS

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially banned 21 mobile phone brands from being sold or used in the country. The move, announced …

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From Milk Cans to Millions as Youth Enterprise Takes Center stage With Sh375 Million NYOTA Boosting Lands in Garissa

 NAIROBI,FEBRUARY 11, -President William Ruto on Wednesday presided over the disbursement of Sh375 million in start-up capital to 7,500 young entrepreneurs in Garissa County, …

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Absa appoints Former M-PESA Africa CEO Sitoyo Lopokoiyit to Drive Digital Banking Growth

Absa Group has unveiled a major executive leadership reshuffle, headlined by the appointment of fintech heavyweight Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Chief Executive of Personal and …