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World Bank Backs Digital Fare System for Nairobi Public Transport

The World Bank has committed to back a transformative digital fare payment system for Nairobi’s public transport network, allowing commuters to pay matatu, bus …

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Kenyan Meat Exporters Lose Sh1 Billion in Week as Middle East Shipments Disrupt

Kenyan meat exporters have suffered losses estimated at Sh1 billion in the past week alone after shipments to several Middle Eastern markets were severely …

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Huawei and Safaricom Launch Sh800/Month Internet for Affordable Housing Residents

Huawei and Safaricom have announced a strategic partnership to provide a low-cost internet service specifically tailored for residents living in homes built under Kenya’s …

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Chinese Firm Plans Sh2 Billion Copper Processing Plant in Makueni

A Chinese investment firm has unveiled plans to construct a Sh2 billion copper processing plant in Makueni County, marking a significant step toward value …

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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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World Bank Blames CA Delay for High Call Rates, Pushes for Cost-Based Pricing to Lower Tariffs

 The World Bank has attributed Kenya's high mobile call rates to delays by the Communications Authority in reducing mobile termination charges, urging the regulator …

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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro Offloads 3.08 Million Kenya Power Shares Worth KSh 37.8 Million

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has disposed of 3.08 million shares in Kenya Power and Lighting Company valued at KSh 37.8 million in …

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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 …