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Murang’a Residents Celebrate Opening of Ngoeini Dispensary as Leaders Renew Commitment to Better Healthcare

Residents of Kanyenyaini Ward in Kangema Constituency turned out in large numbers to witness the official opening of Ngoeini Dispensary, a landmark healthcare project expected to improve access to medical services and enhance the well-being of hundreds of families in the area. The event was graced by Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata and attracted community members,…

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Karua Unveils ‘Rescue Budget’, Vows to Scrap Housing Levy and Boost Funding 

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has unveiled what she terms a “Rescue Budget,” positioning it as a people-centered alternative to the government’s proposed 2026/2027 budget and accusing the Kenya Kwanza administration of overtaxing citizens while failing to deliver quality public services. Speaking to the press on Monday in Nairobi Karua said the country…

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ITC and Equity Group Join Forces to Expand Trade Finance Across East Africa

From L-R: International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between ITC and Equity Group Holdings PLC to advance inclusive and commercially sustainable economic development across East Africa, beginning with Kenya. The partnership will focus on strengthening…

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NCBA Group and Diplomatic Trade Commissioners Champion Kenya as a Strategic Gateway to East Africa

Nairobi, Kenya – 4th  June 2026 – NCBA convened diplomatic trade commissioners and ambassadors from over 20 countries and missions, alongside development partners and investors, for a high-level forum in Nairobi aimed at deepening trade and investment across East Africa. The engagement underscored the importance of coordinated action in unlocking economic growth, expanding market access,…

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Family Bank Receives National Scale credit rating,reinforcing Financial strength ahead of NSE Listing

NAIROBI, KENYA, JUNE 04, 2026 – Family Bank has received national scale long and short-term issuer ratings of BBB+(KE) and A2(KE), respectively, with a stable outlook, by Global Credit Rating (GCR). The ratings, which focuses on the Bank and its subsidiaries, affirms the Bank’s strengthened competitive position within the MSME sector, supported by a growing…

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