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Kawangware Market Road Revamp Spurs Economic Growth

The Nairobi City County Government, through its Mobility and Public Works Sector, has launched an ambitious road construction and rehabilitation program across all wards. This initiative aligns the vision to improve mobility, restore order and uplift the lives of Nairobi residents.Among the newly completed projects is the rehabilitation of Kawangware Market Road in Gatina Ward,…

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Museum of Illusions Brings Mind-Bending Experience to Nairobi

The Museum of Illusions (MOI), the world’s fastest-growing museum chain, successfully opened its latest location in Nairobi. The museum has officially opened to the public on January 25th ,2025.Located at Laxon Court Plaza, Parklands, Ground Floor, the Nairobi Museum of Illusions joins a global network of over 50 locations, including iconic cities such as New…

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Authorities Bust Illegal Mineral Trade in Nairobi and Athi River

In a high-profile operation, law enforcement officers raided a residence in Eagle Plains Estate, Nairobi, and a warehouse in Athi River last evening, dismantling a suspected illegal mineral trading network. The crackdown led to the arrest of three Chinese nationals and one Kenyan individual, who are believed to be key players in the illicit activities….

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FKE Call for Government Action to Strengthen Economy and Spur Job Creation

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), led by FKE National President Gilda Odera, has issued a detailed reflection on the state of the business environment, highlighting mixed outcomes of government initiatives and proposing urgent measures to ensure sustainable economic growth in 2025. According to the statement,FKE recognises achievements and challenges,acknowledging positive reforms in health, housing,…

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Cold Solutions Achieves Prestigious Gold Certification

A Leading cold chain solutions provider Cold Solutions Kenya Limited has been awarded the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED Gold) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) following an assessment of its temperature controlled warehouses in Kenya, making it the only facility in Africa with this kind of certification and setting…

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Youth, Women and PWDs Secures Ksh 4 Billion from Kenya Power through AGPO initiative

Kenya Power has awarded tenders worth KShs.4.15 billion to business owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) during the financial year ended June 30, 2024 with the aim of enhancing Knowledge, inclusivity, empowering through the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) initiative and prompt payment for suppliers to strengthen their cash flow. This…

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IPF Push for Inclusive Tax Policies in Landmark Forum

Institute of Public Finance (IPF) and stakeholders held a forum to evaluate the impact of the recently enacted Tax Laws Amendment Act 2024 with the aim of shaping tax policies that are equitable and predictable to Kenya’s economy, businesses and provide feedback on areas of improvement. The forum themed Strengthening Fiscal Policy for Economic Resilience…

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