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KCB Disburses KSh48.8 Billion in Green Loans as Sustainable Lending Surpasses Target

KCB Group Plc has reinforced its leadership in sustainable finance after disbursing KSh48.8 billion in green loans to support environmentally sustainable projects across East Africa, according to the lender’s 2025 Sustainability Report. The financing supported projects in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, clean transportation, water management, and climate smart investments, reflecting the bank’s growing…

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Kenya to Host Major International Building and Construction Expo in Nairobi*

Industry leaders highlight sustainability, green finance, and regional collaboration ahead of June 2026 exhibition Nairobi will host Kenya’s premier international exhibition on the building and construction industry from 11th to 13th June 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre, bringing together industry players, policymakers, investors, and development partners from across the region and beyond. Speaking during…

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Savannah Honey, Laikipia women’s groups strike deal to scale commercial beekeeping enterprises

A new partnership in Laikipia County is set to transform smallholder beekeeping into a structured, market-driven enterprise, offering rural women new opportunities to earn sustainable incomes through climate-resilient livelihoods. Savannah Honey Ltd has signed a five-year agreement with women’s producer groups in Laikipia under the Nurture Project, implemented by Swisscontact and funded by the Wyss…

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Kanja Effects Senior Police Reshuffle, Names New GSU Commandant

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered a reshuffle affecting three senior officers in changes approved by the National Police Service Board. In a communication dated June 10, Mr Kanja said the redeployments take effect immediately. The changes see Assistant Inspector General Johana Kiplangat Tonui moved from the Directorate of Operations in the Kenya…

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Gachagua Unveils Alternative Budget Plan, Demands End to Housing Levy

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly opposed the proposed Finance Bill, describing it as punitive to ordinary Kenyans and warning that it risks worsening the country’s economic hardships. Speaking during a public address, Gachagua accused the government of relying heavily on taxation at a time when many households and businesses are struggling with the…

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Echo Network Africa Foundation Boosts CBC Learning with Mobile Science Lab Donation to Kibera School

Learners at Kibera Primary and Junior School are set to benefit from enhanced science learning following the donation of a mobile science laboratory by the Echo Africa Network Foundation(ENAF) in partnership with the High Commission of Malaysia in Kenya. The facility is expected to strengthen the implementation of Kenya’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum by providing…

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MCK Backs Journalists Seeking Political Office Ahead of 2027 General Election

Media Council of Kenya Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo addresses the media in Nakuru. The Council has announced plans to support journalists seeking elective positions while introducing measures to safeguard journalistic integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Media Council of Kenya has welcomed and encouraged journalists, editors, and other media practitioners interested in…

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