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Absa Bank Kenya Signs MoU with Gen Z Connect to Advance Youth Empowerment

Gen Z Connect representatives Byron Osiro, Amos Pride and Michelle Karanja; Absa Bank Kenya Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director Mwihaki Wachira, Absa Bank Kenya Head of Digital Banking Steven Omamo, Absa Group Chief Executive, Personal and Private Banking (Pan Africa) Sitoyo Lopokoiyit during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Absa Bank Kenya…

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Low marine insurance uptake exposes firms to mounting trade risks

Kenyan businesses are leaving billions of shillings worth of cargo exposed to losses despite increasing risks in global trade, highlighting a significant opportunity for growth in the marine insurance sector. Industry data shows Kenya’s marine cargo insurance segment generated Sh2.94 billion in insurance service revenue in 2025, supported by 32 underwriting firms. However, the uptake…

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African governments face growing pressure as health, education gaps persist despite donor support

African and Asian governments are facing mounting pressure to fix persistent healthcare and education gaps even as philanthropic organisations and international partnerships continue stepping in to bridge critical shortages in public systems. The challenge came into sharp focus during the 13th edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, where First Ladies, policymakers and development…

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Government Turns to Public-Private Partnerships to Fast-Track Kenya’s Industrial Growth

The government has intensified efforts to accelerate Kenya’s industrial transformation by placing public-private partnerships (PPPs) at the centre of its strategy to boost investment, create jobs and strengthen the country’s position as a leading economic hub in Africa. Speaking during the opening of the inaugural MNL Africa Leadership Circle 2026 in Nairobi on Thursday, Principal…

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Murkomen rallies partners to boost maritime security

  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for stronger collaboration among governments, maritime agencies and development partners to enhance security in Kenya’s waters and across the wider Indo-Pacific region. Speaking during the opening of the 4th Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing Platform (IORIS) Steering Committee High-Level Meeting in Mombasa, Mr Murkomen said partnerships and timely…

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Kitui Green Run Targets 1,000 Participants in Push for Climate and Water Conservation

More than 1,000 participants are expected to take part in the upcoming Kitui Green Run as organizers intensify campaigns to position the event as a platform for climate awareness, water conservation and environmental sustainability. Dubbed “Running for Rain,” the marathon is expected to bring together elite athletes, amateur runners, environmental champions and local residents in…

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