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Kenya’s first business financing program for electric motorcycles kicks off with 600+ units
TV47
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July 10, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya, 9th July 2025: Roam, Kenya’s leading electric mobility manufacturer, has partnered with Fortune Credit, a licensed Digital Credit Provider and microfinance institution, to launch the first-ever financing program aimed at unlocking...
11 Dead and Hundreds Arrested in Kenya’s Anti-government Protests
Capital
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July 13, 2025
At least 11 people died and more than 500 were arrested in anti-government protests across Kenya on Monday, according to the country’s National Police Service. Kenyan police used tear gas and water cannon on protesters marking the 35th anniversary...
Kenya Small Scale Farmers Forum: Driving Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
Africa.com
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July 10, 2025
In Kenya’s vibrant agricultural landscape, the Kenya Small Scale Farmers Forum (KESSFF) stands as a beacon of hope for small-scale farmers. Established in the wake of the 2002 UN World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, KESSFF is a...
Kenya Improves in Latest FIFA Ranking
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 10, 2025
Kenya has recorded a notable improvement in the latest FIFA rankings, a positive shift for the national team under new manager Benni McCarthy. According to the latest rankings, the Harambee Stars climbed to position 109, up from the previous 111 -...
Kenya Wildlife Service eyes new fees to save wildlife as funding crisis bites
The Standard
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KWS Director General Prof Erustus Kanga. [Mike Kihaki, Standard] The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is seeking to raise conservation fees for the first time in nearly 20 years to close a Sh 12 billion annual funding gap threatening the survival of...
Nairobi: Section of Luhya community leaders backs Kagure for governor after Tim shifts to Bungoma
TUKO
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July 9, 2025
The move by Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi to drop out of Nairobi's gubernatorial race in 2027 is shaking the capital's politics A section of grassroots leaders from Western region have announced their preferred candidate for the City...
Oman leads dialogue for a green future at Africa’s top environmental summit
The Arabian Stories
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July 18, 2025
NAIROBI : His Excellency Dr. Al Amri, who also serves as President of the upcoming Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), led Oman’s delegation to the landmark conference, which coincided with the 40th anniversary of...
Kenya steps up calls for ban of donkey skin trade as China demand peaks
CNBC Africa
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July 9, 2025
In a significant move against the backdrop of a surging demand from China, African nations are cohesively rallying to curtail the donkey skin trade that has been depleting local populations and threatening rural livelihoods. This was the crux of...
Kenya's President Orders Police To Shoot Protesters In The Legs Amid Growing Unrest
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Kenya's President William Ruto ordered police to shoot protesters in the legs amid deadly unrest over police brutality, corruption, and youth anger. Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered police forces to shoot protesters...
Kenya’s President William Ruto has ordered police to sh00t protesters in the legs
Zambian Observer
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July 10, 2025
Kenya’s President William Ruto has ordered police to sh00t protesters targeting businesses in the legs, ensuring they are incapacitated but not kill£d. “Anyone caught burning another person’s business or property should be sh0t in the leg,...
Nairobi teacher dumped by wife after losing job pleads with TSC to reinstate him
TUKO
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July 10, 2025
Ibrahim Ochieng, a Biology and Chemistry teacher shared the story of how he was dismissed from his work by TSC After losing his job, his wife left him and took their two children, leaving him alone, dejected and eventually homeless Ochieng pleaded...
Nairobi mum sweetly hugs young missing son who ran away from home because of lack of TV
TUKO
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July 10, 2025
A woman was relieved after reuniting with a close family member she had been desperately searching for When she found her kin, she warmly embraced him and uttered words of affirmation as she cherished the precious moment She promised to do...
Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways Sign Strategic Partnership
TechTrendsKE
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July 10, 2025
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity between Kenya and Qatar, while offering greater flexibility and travel options for global...
Kenya's president defiant, backs security forces after deadly protests
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
Kenya’s president on Wednesday broke his silence over recent anti-government protests that left dozens dead, saying he would not allow “anarchy” in the country disguised as peaceful demonstrations. President William Ruto said “enough is enough”...
Kenya’s Oscar Entry ‘Nawi: Dear Future Me’ Scores North America Deal Following Impact Campaign In Africa
Deadline
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July 10, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: New Mountain Films has acquired North American rights to Nawi: Dear Future Me, Kenya’s submission for Best International Feature at the 2025 Oscars. The Kenyan-German drama, inspired by true events, follows a 13-year-old girl in rural...
Kenya's Chief Kadhi Sheikh Athman AbdulHalim Hussein dies
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 10, 2025
Kenya's Chief Kadhi, Sheikh Athman AbdulHalim Hussein, has died. Jamia Mosque Imam Sheikh Jamaludin Osman confirmed the news saying the Chief Kadhi died in Mombasa. He added that Sheikh AbdulHalim Hussein's funeral will take place after Asr...
Nairobi: Section of Luhya community leaders backs Kagure for governor after Tim shifts to Bungoma
TUKO
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July 9, 2025
The move by Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi to drop out of Nairobi's gubernatorial race in 2027 is shaking the capital's politics A section of grassroots leaders from Western region have announced their preferred candidate for the City...
Kenya’s Co-op Bank joins ranks of Africa’s 25 biggest banks
Co-Operative News
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July 10, 2025
The bank has also announced a major new investment to help producers in the country’s tea sector The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has joined the list of Africa’s 25 largest banks after a period of rapid growth, it has been reported. A report in the...
Kenya Issues Plea to US & Qatar Amid Escalating Violence
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 10, 2025
The Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, has urged the United States and Qatari governments to remain steadfast in supporting the Luanda-Nairobi process in a bid to restore peace between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The...
Billions spent, biodiversity declines — GEF insists it remains fit for purpose
Mongabay
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July 18, 2025
Launched in 1990, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) was established to fund climate change, biodiversity, ozone layer protection and international waters projects in developing countries, based on the idea that local actions would deliver...