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Unaitas and Pesalink Partnership Sets Pace for Instant Payments and Digital Inclusion

Unaitas SACCO Chief Manager Business Development, Grace Kimani, CEO Martin Muhoho and Pesalink CEO Gituku Kirika and Strategic Partnerships Manager, Patricia Mbui during a strategic partnership engagement held recently. Nairobi, Kenya – November 4, 2025: Unaitas SACCO, in partnership with Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), the operator of Pesalink, has set a new benchmark for…

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Safaricom Unveils KES 30 Billion Education Initiative to Transform Learning

  Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Dr. Julius Bitok, delivers his remarks during the launch of M-PESA Foundation’s “Citizens of the Future” education initiative in Nairobi on October 30, 2025. Safaricom, through the M-PESA Foundation, has launched a KES 30 billion education initiative aimed at upgrading over 600 learning institutions, offering 10,000 scholarships, and equipping…

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Service Above Self: Jamia Mosque Secretary General Earns National Recognition

National heroes Council, Chief executive officer Mr. Charles Wambia (right) issuing a certificate of declaration of national hero to Jamia Mosque secretary general, Sheikh Abdulbari Hamid on 28th October 2025 in Nairobi at the Jamia Mosque  Jamia Mosque Secretary General has been recognized nationally for his outstanding service to the community, a distinction he attributes…

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Merishaw School Soars in Academic Excellence and Regional Growth with Equity Bank Partnership

Kajiado, October 27, 2025 — Merishaw School, a fast-rising academic institution located along the Isinya–Namanga Road in Kajiado County, is redefining excellence through a strategic partnership with Equity Bank Kenya. The collaboration, now in its third phase, continues to support the school’s expansion and growing regional influence. Equity Bank Managing Director Moses Nyabanda and his…

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Ruto Welcomes Premier League Trophy to Kenya, Calls It a Celebration of Passion, Talent, and Unity

Kenya Football fever gripped State House on Thursday as President William Ruto officially welcomed the English Premier League (EPL) Trophy to Kenya, describing the visit as a historic celebration of the country’s unbreakable bond with the world’s most-watched football league. The glittering silverware one of the most coveted trophies in global sport made its grand…

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Government Begins Nationwide Validation for Youth Empowerment Under NYOTA Project

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Hon. FCPA Dr. Wycliffe Oparanya speaking to the the press in  Nairobi on Thursday, October 23, 2025 he is accompanied by Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni. The government will tomorrow, Friday, October 24, 2025, begin a nationwide physical validation exercise for youth applicants under the National Youth Opportunities Towards…

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Study Reveals East African Media Falling Short in Holding Perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence Accountable

NAIROBI, October 23, 2025 – A groundbreaking study by the Aga Khan University’s Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) has exposed critical shortcomings in how news outlets in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania report on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and femicide. The report reveals that a dominant focus on event-based coverage and official sources…

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Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways Partner to Expand Global Connectivity

Doha/Nairobi, October 23, 2025 — Kenya Airways (KQ) and Qatar Airways have unveiled a new codeshare partnership set to enhance connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in their strategic partnership signed earlier in July, signaling a strengthened alliance between the two national carriers. The implementation of…

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Big 5 Construct Kenya Makes a Comeback in Nairobi, Driving Opportunities in the Nation’s $20 Billion Building Industry

Kenya’s construction sector is set for a major boost as Big 5 Construct Kenya returns to the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi for its eighth edition from November 5 to 7, 2025, bringing together thousands of industry professionals and exhibitors from across the globe. The annual event, organized by dmg events, comes at a time…

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Cricket Kenya Council Approves AOS T20 Tournament, Resolves Leadership Dispute

Cricket Kenya Chairman Manoj Patel (left), Treasurer Kennedy Obuya (right), and Taita Taveta representative Michael Riwa (center) signs the council resolutions during the special general meeting in Nairobi on September 21, 2025. By Winnie Atieno The future of Cricket Kenya took a decisive turn on Sunday after the Council approved the AOS T20 tournament and…

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