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Kenya, Italy Sign Deal to Boost Crime-Fighting Cooperation

By MINA Media Kenya and Italy have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating crime as the two countries deepen their security partnership. The agreement, signed between Kenya’s Ministry of Interior and National Administration and Italy’s Ministry of the Interior, provides a framework for collaboration between the two governments and…

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Britam Hosts SME Forum to Unlock Growth Amid Profit Pressures

  Insurance firm Britam on Thursday brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts in Eldoret for the second edition of its Biashara Network Connect forum, aimed at equipping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strategies to drive growth in an increasingly challenging business environment. Held at the Grand Empire Hotel under the theme “Unlocking…

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NCBA expands sustainable homeownership drive as solar leasing solution rolls out at Coast

NCBA Group has expanded its push to make homeownership more affordable and sustainable after rolling out a new Solar Leasing solution in the Coast region, targeting home buyers and property investors seeking flexible financing options. The lender unveiled the initiative  during the Mombasa Property Investment Tour, where it showcased a suite of housing finance products…

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BAKE Awards marks 10 years as Kenya’s top digital creators bag 2026 honours

NAIROBI, KENYA — The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has officially announced the winners of the landmark 10th anniversary edition of the BAKE Awards. The announcement follows a star-studded Winners Gala hosted on Saturday, June 27, 2026, bringing together East Africa’s premier digital visionaries, media-tech leaders, and global corporate brands. Anchored by the timely theme, “The…

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President Ruto Reaffirms Government Support for MSMEs on World MSME Day 2026

President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), describing the sector as the backbone of Kenya’s economy and a key driver of employment, innovation, and inclusive economic growth. Speaking during the commemoration of World MSME Day 2026, President Ruto noted that MSMEs account for approximately 98 percent…

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African Child Day exposes deep education inequality as millions still lack quality learning

Even as Africa marked the annual Day of the African Child in remembrance of the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa, education stakeholders have warned that millions of children across the continent continue to face deep inequalities that deny them access to meaningful learning. The concerns were evident at Wangu Primary School in Nairobi’s Dandora…

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