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Kenya and Qatar Celebrate Growing Bilateral Ties on Qatar’s National Day

Kenya and Qatar have celebrated the 53rd National Day celebrations of the State of Qatar,reflecting Qatar’s role as a global partner and commitment to building bridges across the nations. Speaking on Monday during the celebration,the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Ali Joho, expressed Kenya’s strong support for Qatar, marking the enduring…

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Kenya Airways Introduces Direct Nairobi-Gatwick Flights Starting July 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the launch of a new direct route between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW), set to begin on 2 nd July 2025. Kenya Airways (KQ), The Pride of Africa, is a leading African carrier on a mission to propel Africa’s prosperity byconnecting its people, cultures,…

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Safaricom’s M-PESA Surpasses 34 Million Users in Kenya, Marking a Milestone in Financial Inclusion

Safaricom’s mobile money platform, M-PESA, has reached a remarkable 34 million subscribers in Kenya, reinforcing its position as a leader in financial inclusion and innovation. The milestone, achieved in November 2024, highlights Safaricom’s commitment to delivering accessible, seamless and secure financial services across the country. Launched in 2007 and set to celebrate its 18th anniversary…

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Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars Headed to Spain for Training Camp

The Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars Team, comprising 32 of Kenya’s top young football talents 16 boys and 16 girls will soon embark on an international training camp in Spain. These standout players were scouted during the eight regional finals held across the country, including Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Eastern, Coast, Central, North-Eastern, and Nairobi. Currently…

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Government Rolls Out Security Measures for Festive Season

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has announced comprehensive security measures to ensure the safety of citizens and visitors during the festive season and New Year celebrations. Speaking on Wednesday during a press briefing,Interior and National Administration, Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo outlined the plans, accompanied by senior officials from various security agencies. The…

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NGOs partner to enhance sustainable conservation, community development

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya) have entered a five-year partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration and boost nature conservation impact for the benefit of citizens. Leveraging on over half a century of combined experience and expertise, the coalition plans to accelerate…

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PMI announces Africa’s most influential projects for SDG advancement

Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced three African Projects listed as 2024 most influential projects and has honoured 20 projects across industries and regions with the aim of advancing the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).            PMI is the leading authority in project management, dedicated to guiding the way to project success…

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Bilateral trade partnership to strengthen trade and economic ties

Kenya has signed a partnership agreement with France to boost bilateral trade and expand markets for local businesses. The deal aims to enhance business opportunities and leveraging technology to promote trade relations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizes a framework for collaboration between Kenya’s National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Adim Mayotte as…

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Nairobi hosts German-African Business Summit

Kenya is hosting the German-African Business Summit (GABS) 2024, with an aim of leveraging business in the global markets and strengthening its position as a key partner for trade, investment and diplomatic relations in Africa. The 5th German-African Business Summit 2024, a three-day event, brings together notable business leaders, government representatives and innovators from Germany…

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Kenya UAE bilateral trade mission geared towards boosting business and investments

The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry has held a trade and investment forum between the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) and Kenya, a trade mission aimed at boosting business and investments relations, opening up more opportunities for businesses to thrive in Kenya and the UAE. Speaking on Monday at the forum, Investments, Trade and Industry…

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