Sanlam Cape Town Marathon cancellation sparks outrage over no refunds policy

Samson NderiOctober 19, 2025

The cancellation of the 2025 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday, October 19, due to severe winds has been met with widespread disappointment, but the race orga...

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Inaugural Africa XChange Summit showcases creative & economic potential at Film Festival Cologne

Samson NderiOctober 18, 2025

The first-ever Africa XChange Summit took place on October 15-16, 2025, as part of the Film Festival Cologne. The two-day event provided a platform for prominen...

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Leaders converge at Moonshot by TechCabal 2025 to chart Africa’s next growth phase

Samson NderiOctober 18, 2025

Lagos recently hosted Africa's leading policymakers, investors, and innovators for a two-day summit, Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, to shape a coordinated pathway ...

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Victory for community as Malindi Court permanently stops Lamu coal plant

Samson NderiOctober 18, 2025

The proposed 1,050 MW Lamu Coal Power Plant has been dealt a final, fatal blow. The Malindi Environment and Land Court delivered a landmark judgment today, deci...

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Kenya declares public holiday on October 17 for state funeral of Raila Odinga

Samson NderiOctober 16, 2025

The nation is in mourning following the passing of former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Raila Amollo Odinga, who died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. ...

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Raila Odinga: The complicated legacy of Kenya’s political enigma

Samson NderiOctober 16, 2025

Raila Amolo Odinga, a name synonymous with Kenya's tumultuous political journey, leaves behind a legacy as complicated as the nation he fought to change. While ...

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Sigona Golf Club imposes bans on players over tournament score falsification

Samson NderiOctober 15, 2025

Sigona Golf Club has taken disciplinary action, issuing indefinite bans against three players and a guest caddie following a serious breach of integrity during ...

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Ministry of Education releases 2026 calendar for schools

Samson NderiOctober 15, 2025

The Ministry of Education has released the official academic calendar for 2026, outlining the term dates for pre-primary, primary, junior, senior, and secondary...

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Fitting currency trading into your busy entertainment life

Samson NderiOctober 14, 2025

Young Kenyans balance work, social calendars, streaming marathons and personal interests in the busy urban centers of Nairobi, Mombasa and elsewhere. Even amids...

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Mejja & Iyanii thrill as Tusker Oktobafest takes over Eldoret’s Tamasha Lounge

Samson NderiOctober 13, 2025

Following a successful launch in Nairobi, Tusker Oktobafest continued its countrywide celebration of beer and culture by making a stop in Eldoret on Saturday, O...

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OPPO A6 Pro series to be launched in Kenya on October 23

Samson NderiOctober 13, 2025

OPPO Kenya has announced that the OPPO A6 Pro Series is scheduled to hit the Kenyan market on October 23, 2025. The new device pairs a large 7,000mAh long-lasti...

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How to register as a voter, through IEBC, in Kenya

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) runs a continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise to ensure every eligible citizen can particip...

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Golf rising star: Meet Kenya’s Chanelle Wangari Mwangi

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

At just 19 years old, Chanelle Wangari Mwangi is quickly becoming one of the most promising golfers on the African circuit and beyond. Representing the Kenya La...

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John Lejirma wins the NCBA Nyanza Open ‘Hippo Pot’ 2025

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

The NCBA Nyanza Open 'Hippo Pot' 2025 concluded with a thrilling finish, seeing John Lejirma emerge victorious with a score of -1. Lejirma posted one under p...

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Shujaa secures historic four-peat as Lionesses reclaim Safari Sevens crown

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

Nyayo National Stadium was the scene of national celebration as both Kenya's national men's and women's sevens teams, Shujaa and the Lionesses, swept the 2025 S...

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KCPE & KCSE Certificates to be collected from Sub-County education offices from 2026

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

The Ministry of Education in Kenya has announced a significant policy shift regarding the collection of KCPE (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) and KCSE (...

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Kenya to launch Global online coffee auction to boost farmer earnings

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

Kenya is on the verge of a historic overhaul of its coffee sector, setting the stage for the launch of its first ever global online coffee auction. The move is ...

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Kenya’s first reparations festival, Wakati Wetu, set for Nairobi on October 22-23

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

The global movement for reparations is set to converge in Nairobi, Kenya, on October 22–23, 2025, for the inaugural Wakati Wetu Festival. Under the banner, "It'...

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CBK confirms retail bond system will run on the Dhow CDS platform

Samson NderiOctober 12, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has moved to ease market uncertainty by clarifying that its planned retail bond system will be integrated into the existing Dhow...

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Arthur Oginga & James Mwangi appointed to Africa Natural Capital Alliance Governing Council

Samson NderiOctober 9, 2025

Arthur Oginga, Group CEO of Old Mutual Group, has been appointed to the inaugural Africa Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) Governing Council. Equity Group CEO Jam...

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Khaligraph & Fathermoh to headline Tusker powered Safari Sevens afterparty

Samson NderiOctober 9, 2025

Khaligraph Jones and Fathermoh will headline the official Safari Sevens Afterparty this weekend at the Nyayo National Stadium. The afterparty, powered by Tus...

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KRA plans to decouple services from location to boost support to taxpayers

Samson NderiOctober 9, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is undertaking a significant digital transformation by introducing Stationless Personal Identification Number (PIN) Service De...

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WaterConnect secures first development agreement for water project in Naivasha

Samson NderiOctober 9, 2025

WaterConnect, the project development company founded by Water.org, has achieved a milestone by signing its inaugural development agreement. This deal will a...

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‘How to build a library’ documentary to open NBO Film Festival on October 16

Samson NderiOctober 9, 2025

The highly anticipated documentary, How To Build A Library (HTBAL), is set for its Kenyan homecoming. After an acclaimed world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Fil...

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Safaricom Launches VybCall, Kenya’s first video ring back tone service

Samson NderiOctober 8, 2025

Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has launches VybCall, Kenya’s first-ever Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service. Innovated from the popular Skiza service Vy...

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Single Kiasi Season 4 & Lazizi light up Nairobi in double premiere

Samson NderiOctober 8, 2025

The Kenyan film and television industry celebrated a major milestone as Single Kiasi Season 4 on Showmax and the brand-new Maisha Magic Plus original drama, Laz...

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Family Bank boosts transport sector with Ksh. 26.6M loan to Rembo Classic Sacco

Samson NderiOctober 3, 2025

Family Bank has announced a major investment in Kenya's public transport sector, extending a Ksh. 26.6 million financing facility to Rembo Classic Sacco. The...

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Economic shocks force rural Kenyan women back to dirty fuels, AERC study finds

Samson NderiOctober 2, 2025

New research from the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) reveals that global economic shocks disproportionately force women in rural Kenya to switch to...

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Jubilee Live Free Race cycling event returns this Sunday with Ksh. 4M prize fund

Samson NderiOctober 2, 2025

The Grand Nairobi Bike Race, presented in partnership with Jubilee Insurance, is set to host East Africa’s largest cycling event this weekend. The 5th Edition o...

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Bien joins Afro Nation Portugal 2026 lineup after triumphant homecoming tour

Samson NderiOctober 2, 2025

The world's largest celebration of Afrobeats and Amapiano, Afro Nation Portugal, is set to return to Praia da Rocha Beach from Friday, 3rd to Sunday, 5th July 2...

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Mi Vida hands over Muzi Stawi housing project to IHS Kenya

Samson NderiOctober 2, 2025

Real estate developer Mi Vida Homes has completed and handed over 200 housing units to International Housing Solutions Kenya (IHS Kenya). The transaction was ex...

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SportPesa’s Cheza Dimba football tournament kicks off Nairobi leg this Saturday

Samson NderiOctober 2, 2025

SportPesa has officially announced that the Tujiamini, Cheza Dimba Nairobi Edition will launch this Saturday, 4 October, at Dandora Stadium. The tournament will...

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Safaricom Business showcases tools for decisive threat response against cyberattacks

Samson NderiOctober 2, 2025

Safaricom Business today convened a high-level cybersecurity session, gathering over 50 senior IT and security executives. Held as part of Cybersecurity Awarene...

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FlexPay & DigiTax among startups chosen for Safaricom’s Spark Accelerator cohort 2

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2025

Safaricom has announced the selection of 10 high potential startups for the second cohort of the Spark Accelerator Program. These finalists were chosen from a p...

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Johnnie Walker launches ‘AfroExchange’ to unite African creators & foster co-creation

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2025

East African Breweries Plc (EABL) headquarters was the setting for a vibrant Creative Summit today, where Johnnie Walker celebrated Kenya’s immense talent pool ...

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NCBA hosts forum on building business resilience against cybercrime, climate change & fraud

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2025

NCBA hosted over 100 commercial banking clients today for a high-level forum focused on building business resilience against the rapidly escalating threats of c...

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Prudential Life invests Ksh. 10M in the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon family run

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2025

Prudential Life Kenya has announced a Ksh. 10 Million sponsorship for the 5KM Family Run at the upcoming Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. This is the thi...

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All systems go for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2025

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2025

The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon (SCNM) 2025 is set to take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, once again solidifying its position as Kenya's largest sin...

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Captain Morgan to host massive ‘Captain’s Yard Takeover’ in Nakuru on October 4

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2025

Captain Morgan, Kenya Breweries’ premier spiced rum, is set to transform Nakuru into the region’s hottest entertainment hub with the ultimate Captain’s Yard Tak...

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Kibos Special School gets Ksh. 10M fully equipped dormitory from Safaricom

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2025

Safaricom, through Safaricom Foundation and M-PESA Foundation, has invested Ksh. 65 million to deliver new educational facilities in Kisumu and Vihiga counties,...

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U.S. Embassy in Nairobi scales back operations amid Government shutdown

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has suspended some operations as the U.S. government enters a funding shutdown. The embassy confirmed that during this period, it wi...

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Vic West, Watendawili & Iyanii unite to drop Rhumba banger “Stage Ya Mwisho”

Samson NderiOctober 1, 2025

Renowned musician and recording artist Vic West has dropped his latest banger, “Stage Ya Mwisho,” a vibrant collaboration with Kenyan music mavericks Watendawil...

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