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@kna Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:28:47

Malaba OSBP generates over Sh11 billion revenue

The Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP) last Financial Year (2025/2026) generated over Sh11 Billion. The OSBP surpassed its target of Sh10,619,791,008.54 during the period, achieving 104 per cent of the target. The border post has recorded a steady increase in revenue generation from Sh1,485,508,679 in the 2014/2015 financial year to Sh11.04 billion in 2025/2026,...

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@kenyans Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:53:37

European Firm Unveils Plan to Build AI Data Centre in Kenya

This comes at a time when Kenya is seeking to attract more foreign firms to boost foreign direct investment for an economic turnaround.

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@kenyans Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:34:10

Ruto Orders Creation of New Payment System by November

The new measure is expected to streamline a process that currently involves several stages and deductions that reduce workers' take-home earnings.

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@kenyans Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:22:16

Several Feared Dead, Scores Injured in Multiple-Vehicle Crash at Salgaa

Salgaa has been a notorious black spot that has claimed the lives of many passengers on the busy Nakuru-Eldoret highway, with the government struggling to find solutions to curb the incidents.

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@kahawatungu Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:49:26

Top KCB official Rosemary Koech dies by suicide at her Ngong home

Rosemary Kimwatu Koech, Head of Data Protection at KCB Bank Group, died at her home in Ngong on Friday morning. Officials said they suspected she died by suicide. The motive was not immediately known and the matter is under probe. She was a familiar name across Kenya's technology, fintech, legal and data protection circles, and [...] The post Top KCB official Rosemary Koech dies by suicide at her Ngong home appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kahawatungu Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:00:44

World Bank sanctions eCitizen director Ayugi and his company Webmasters

The World Bank has barred Webmasters Kenya Ltd and its director, James Ayugi, from participating in World Bank-financed projects for a minimum of five years over claims of fraudulent and obstructive practices. The sanctions were imposed through Sanctions Board Decision No. 147 in Sanctions Case No. 790 issued on June 8, 2026. Webmasters Kenya Ltd [...] The post World Bank sanctions eCitizen director Ayugi and his company Webmasters appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kna Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:58:05

Kamariny stadium at 50 percent complete

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that Kamariny Stadium which is currently at 50 percent completion is part of massive infrastructure and sports upgrade projects being undertaken by the National Government ahead of the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations. The CS said the national event which will be co-hosted by Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Nandi counties, will feature a...

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@kna Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:49:28

Kirinyaga water model goes global

Kirinyaga's innovative approach to expanding access to safe and affordable water in underserved rural communities has attracted international attention, with a World Bank and Mozambique water sector delegation visiting the county to learn from its eWATER model. The delegation visited the eWATER project in Gathigiriri Ward, Mwea, to study the model, with a focus on...

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@kna Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:52:50

Police probe shooting of three youths during Governor Nassir's event

Police have launched investigations into the shooting of three youths during a sensitisation meeting addressed by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir at Bomu Stadium in Changamwe Sub-County. The youths were allegedly shot by members of the Governor's security detail after the meeting turned chaotic when a group of young people began chanting "one-term" slogan. The injured...

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@kna Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:56:07

Energy Committee alarmed over Homa Bay's low electricity connectivity

The Senate Standing Committee on Energy has raised concerns over the low level of electricity connectivity in Homa Bay County, particularly in Ndhiwa Constituency, saying inadequate access to power is holding back businesses, schools and economic development. The committee, headed by Senator William Kisang (Elgeyo Marakwet), conducted an inspection of Last-Mile Connectivity projects in the...

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@kahawatungu Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:49:06

Ex- High Court Judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava dies

Former High Court Judge Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava, 75, died at his home in Makindu, Makueni County. According to family members, Mutava collapsed at their rural home in Kithasyu and was rushed to Makindu Subcounty Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Mutava is said to have attended a burial on Friday in the [...] The post Ex- High Court Judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava dies appeared first on Kahawatungu.

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@kna Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:37:33

Government to connect all villages to the grid

The Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to connect all villages nationwide to electricity. Speaking at Kochoroi Comprehensive School in Nambale Sub County on Friday, Wandayi said that the last mile connectivity was purely a national government programme and no Kenyan should pay any amount of money to...

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@kenyans Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:43:00

Kenya Met Lists 5 Regions to Receive Rain and Cold Weather Over Next 5 Days

This comes as experts predict a combination of a strong El Niño and a positive IOD phase that could bring extremely wet conditions to the region during the forthcoming rainy season.

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