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Wajir Youth Trained on Data Privacy and Online Safety in Safer Internet Day Initiative

Participants and Facilitators from ODPP and Huawei pose for a photo during the training. Wajir, February 16, 2026 — More than 200 young people in Wajir County have been equipped with critical digital safety and data protection skills following a four-day training programme led by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in partnership with…

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Shoppers Win Big as ‘Shop & Win’ Campaign Concludes with KSh1 Million Grand Prize

The Hub Karen has awarded shoppers cash prizes and luxury travel experiences in the grand finale of its festive-season Shop & Win”campaign, marking the close of a promotion aimed at rewarding customer loyalty and boosting experiential retail. About The Hub Karen The Hub Karen is a family-friendly lifestyle destination offering a mix of retail, dining,…

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Drought crisis deepens in Northern Kenya as leaders call for better planning

Communities in Northern Kenya are facing worsening drought conditions that continue to threaten lives, livestock and livelihoods, amid renewed calls for long-term planning and better use of public funds. In a statement highlighting the crisis, Wajir gubernatorial aspirant Omar M. Sheikh said pastoralist communities in the arid and semi-arid regions are grappling with recurring drought…

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CA Warns Kenyans Against Buying Unapproved Mobile Phones Over Safety Risks

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has cautioned consumers against purchasing or using mobile phones that have not been type-approved by the regulator, following the detection of a surge in uncertified devices entering the local market. In a notice issued Tuesday, the authority said its market surveillance had uncovered an influx of non-type-approved mobile handsets,…

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Ziidi Trader Launches on M-PESA, Opening NSE Share Trading to Millions of Kenyans

Investors can now buy and sell shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) directly through their M-PESA wallets following the launch of Ziidi Trader, a new mobile-based trading platform unveiled by Safaricom in partnership with the NSE. The platform allows users to access the stock market seamlessly from the M-PESA app, marking a major milestone in…

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Co-operative Bank, World Vision Kenya Roll Out Chapa Pay Integration to Boost Local Funding for Child Welfare

 Winnie Wabwire, Relationship Manager, Co-op Bank Speaking during the 2026-2030 FY plan. Partnership introduces bank-backed digital platform enabling secure, real-time donations as NGO sector shifts toward locally funded development amid declining global aid Nairobi, Kenya – 10.02.2025 – Co-operative Bank of Kenya and World Vision Kenya have partnered to integrate a secure e-commerce donation platform…

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Digital Shift Accelerates as Cooperative Financial Sector Seals Strategic Fintech Deals

Over 100 SACCO Leaders Pivot from Competition to Collaboration Model at 4th Annual CEOs Roundtable Nairobi, Kenya 2026 – Kenya’s cooperative banking sector has signalled a strategic pivot towards collaborative partnerships with fintech companies as its top strategic focus for 2026, signalling an accelerated push towards digital transformation as the movement seeks to enhance value…

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KAM statement on AGOA extension

By KAM Chief executive Tobias Alando Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) welcomes the 16-month retrospective extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which will grant Kenyan products preferential access to the United States under the trade partnership. The renewal supports business continuity for both Kenyan and American businesses, as they realign and strengthen their economic, political, and social…

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