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Bar Owners and Retailers Petition Senate to Halt Tobacco Control Amendment Bill Over Rushed Process and Job Loss Fears

 Bar owners and retailers have filed an urgent petition at the Senate urging the House to suspend debate on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, …

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Kenya's Mobile Money Transactions Plunge by Sh345 Billion in Nine Months Amid Economic Squeeze

 The vibrant chaos of Gikomba Market in Nairobi, where vendors in colorful kitenges haggle over sacks of tomatoes and bolts of kitenge fabric while …

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High Court Overturns Sh1.1 Billion Arbitral Award to Popote Innovations in M-Pesa Super App Dispute with Safaricom

 The glass-and-steel atrium of Nairobi's Milimani Law Courts, where the hum of legal briefs and the shuffle of robed advocates blend into a symphony …

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Kenya Railways Engages UAE Consortium for Major Investment in Sh28 Billion Nairobi Railway City Project

 The relentless hum of Nairobi's matatus and the distant rumble of commuter trains form the urban symphony that has long defined the city's southern …

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Kenya's Gold Exports to Dubai Hit Sh8 Billion

 A startling surge in Kenya's gold exports has captured national attention this Thursday, October 30, 2025, with the country shipping gold valued at more …

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Humanity's Final Frontier: The Biotech and AI Quest for Immortality

In laboratories worldwide, the ancient dream of eternal life is being rekindled through microscopic robots and genetic engineering.The pursuit of immortality has captivated humanity …

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The Hidden Human Cost of AI: Kenyan Youth and the Ethics of Data Labeling

NAIROBI, KENYA – As the world marvels at the rapid advancements of Artificial Intelligence, a crucial and often overlooked element underpins its sophistication: the …

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Artificial Intelligence in Africa: A Catalyst for Development and the Race to Governance

NAIROBI, KENYA – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a transformative force across Africa, moving beyond niche applications to directly address the continent's …