Absa Bank Kenya Launches First-Ever 110% Eco-Home Loan in 2024 Sustainability Drive

Absa Bank Kenya Chief Financial Officer Yusuf Omari, UN Global Compact Kenya Executive Director Judy Njino, Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed, UN Women Kenya Representative Antonia N’gabala and Absa Bank Kenya Chair Charles Muchene during the launch of the 2024 sustainability and climate report where the bank unveiled Kenya’s first Eco-Home Loan, offering up…

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IMCTC concludes a training course on Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering in Nairobi.

IMCTC concluded today, Friday, a five-day specialized training course titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level,” in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, as part of the strategic initiative “Capacity Building”, aimed at refining institutional and security capacities in Member States and strengthening their efficiency in countering financial crimes related to terrorism. The closing…

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IEBC, Media Bodies Forge Stronger Partnership Ahead of 2027 Elections

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and media stakeholders have committed to strengthening collaboration ahead of the 2027 General Election, in a bid to enhance transparency, public trust, and the safety of journalists during the electoral process. The engagement forum, convened by the Kenya Editors’ Guild in partnership with the Electoral Law and Governance Institute…

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Future of Journalism

By Sharon Atieno The news industry is no stranger to disruption. From the printing press to the internet, journalism has always adapted, albeit sometimes reluctantly, to technological change. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the gates, promising to reshape the way news is gathered, produced and consumed. For some, this feels like the beginning of…

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Court Halts Swearing-in of New Media Council of Kenya Board Members Pending Petition

The High Court has issued a conservatory order stopping the swearing-in of four newly appointed members of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) board, pending the outcome of a petition challenging the legality of their appointments. Justice L.N. Mugambi issued the orders following an urgent application seeking to suspend the appointments made by Cabinet Secretary…

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course on countering terrorism financing and money laundering in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi

In the presence of His Excellency Major General John Nkoimo, General Officer Commanding Central Command (GOC) representing His Excellency the Chief of Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya, IMCTC launched today, Monday, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, a five-day specialized training course titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level,” as part…

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Prof. Ogolla Opposes Duty-Free Rice Imports, Warns of Danger to Local Farmers and Food Security

Prof. Fred Ogolla addressing the press at the Kenya National Theatre on duty-free rice imports. Professor Fred Ogolla has strongly opposed the government’s decision to allow the importation of 500,000 metric tons of duty free rice, saying the move poses a serious threat to the livelihoods of Kenyan farmers and undermines national food security. Speaking…

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