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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...
Kenya, Tanzania border flagged as oil spill hotspot in new study
The Standard
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Some of dug shallow trenches filled with oil at Kiboko water catchment area, Makueni County where oil spill occurred along the newly opened 48 billion Mombasa-Nairobi Kenya Pipeline. [Courtesy] A recent study has identified the Kenya–Tanzania...
Kenya, There’s Never Been Cannibalism in Rwandan Society
KT Press Rwanda
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July 9, 2025
1 So, Kenya is reportedly launching a vetting operation on foreigners in West Pokot County over alleged involvement in cannibalism and organ harvesting. Fair enough—any responsible state would act swiftly in the face of such horrifying claims. But...
Kenya's president calls for protestors to be shot in the legs
WNYC - New York
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July 9, 2025
Kenya's President William Ruto orders police to shoot in the legs any protesters targeting businesses as human rights groups accused the authorities of using excessive force. Show more Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered police to shoot...
At AMCEN, a focus on Africa environmental leadership
Global Environment Facility
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The 20th session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) concluded with an affirmation of the value of working together in a collaborative manner to build on Africa’s successes in conserving and restoring nature for the...
Kakan Maiyo: What does arrest of digital activists mean?
TV47
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July 18, 2025
In Modern Kenya, where protest culture, internet expression and governmental persecution collide, Kakan Maiyo’s narrative symbolizes the delicate balance between free speech and government control. Godfrey Mwasiaga, known as Kakan Maiyo on TikTok...
Kenya newspapers review: Boniface Kariuki's mum says he promised not to join...
TUKO
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July 10, 2025
On Thursday, July 10, local newspapers focused on President William Ruto’s firm stance against anti-government protests, spotlighting his strong response to recent unrest and the escalating violence that has rocked various parts of the country....
Kenya’s President orders police to shoot protesters
The Citizen (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
In addition to the 31 deaths, more than 100 people were injured and about 532 arrested in the protests which hit the capital Nairobi and other major cities, said the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). The Kenya police says that 11...
Kenya introduces 4% sugar development levy to revive local industry
Food Business Africa Magazine
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July 9, 2025
KENYA – Kenya has announced the implementation of a 4% Sugar Development Levy (SDL) on all sugar produced and imported, effective July 1, 2025. The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the levy as part of the government’s broader strategy to...
Kenya president orders police to shoot protesters
BDNews24
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Kenya's President William Ruto said on Wednesday that police should shoot protesters who vandalise businesses in the leg to incapacitate them, two days after 31 people were killed during nationwide anti-government demonstrations. On Monday, police...
Is William Ruto the most disliked president in Kenya's history?
GhanaWeb
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July 12, 2025
Kenya's William Ruto rode into office on a wave of enthusiasm among ordinary people who hoped he would live up to his promises to improve their lives. Instead, he is facing unrelenting criticism – seen as unmatched in the country's history....
Kenya's president orders police to shoot violent protesters in the leg
The Gazette - Colorado
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NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenya's President William Ruto said on Wednesday that police should shoot protesters who vandalise businesses in the leg to incapacitate them, two days after 31 people were killed during nationwide anti-government...
Kenya: President Ruto says 'anarchy' will not be tolerated
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
Kenyan President William Ruto Wednesday broke his silence on anti-government protests that have left dozens dead. Ruto said in a speech while touring a site in Nairobi that he would not allow "anarchy" in the country disguised as peaceful...
Nairobi-Mau Summit Road: Kenya National Highways Authority announces traffic disruption for planning
TUKO
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July 9, 2025
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced traffic disruption on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway KeNHA called on all motorists to cooperate with traffic police officers during the survey period The authority said the exercise aims to...
Kenya Airways Leads In Implementing IATA’s Aviation Safety Culture
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 9, 2025
Kenya Airways has become the first airline globally to adopt the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) new Aviation Safety Culture Survey Light (I-ASC Light), a strategic tool designed to strengthen internal safety culture and enhance...
Kenya’s president says ‘enough is enough’ and vows to end anti-government protests
Associated Press
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July 9, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — 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...
Kenya's vote for LGBTQ rights protection at UN sparks controversy
The Standard
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Kenya’s vote in favor of renewing the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), has triggered...
Kenya’s President Condemns Violent Protests
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenya’s President William Ruto delivered a strong rebuke on Wednesday against what he described as efforts by his political adversaries to unseat his government. While speaking at the Kilimani Police Station in Nairobi during an...
Kenya courts Germany for youthful opportunities
The Standard
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Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime. [Courtesy] Kenya is now courting Germany in a move seeking to unlock global employment opportunities for its youth. Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack...