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Nairobi launches Beijing-inspired underpass network to unclog central business district

Construction has begun on the Greenpark Terminus Pedestrian Underpass, a 500-metre Beijing-inspired walkway at Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway designed to protect pedestrians, improve traffic flow and complement other major road projects aimed at easing Nairobi’s congestion.

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Abyssinia invests in Sh323 million solar energy

Norway-based green energy investor Empower New Energy has struck a KSh 323 million (USD 2.5 million) solar power contract with Abyssinia Group of Industries to power its Awasi steel plant, bringing the facility’s total installed solar capacity to 9 MWp.

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Sep 26, 2025

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Why Kalonzo’s bold gambit could redefine 2027 polls

Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka has decisively ruled out serving as a running mate in the 2027 elections, publicly affirming his ambition to vie for the presidency himself.

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Sep 25, 2025

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Kisumu residents urged to explore local attractions ahead of World Tourism Day

Kisumu, Kenya — 2025-09-26 10:00 EAT. County officials and tourism stakeholders are encouraging residents to visit Kisumu’s parks, museums and lakefront sites this weekend, tying the push to World Tourism Day events and discounted entry offers.

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Sep 25, 2025

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Kenya’s long-term insurance sector hits Ksh110.4B, up 17 per cent – IRA

Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s long-term insurance sector showed strong growth in the second quarter of 2025. According to the latest report from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), posted on their Facebook account on Thursday, September 25, 2025, gross premium income reached Ksh110.4 billion

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Sep 25, 2025

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Police destroy Ksh7.8M sandalwood consignment in Maralal

Nairobi, Kenya – Authorities have destroyed a sandalwood consignment valued at approximately Ksh7.8 million following a court order. The haul, weighing 7.8 tonnes, was seized on September 21, 2025, at Ntunyu Village in Samburu County by a joint security team.

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Sep 25, 2025

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Central Bank seeks public input on expanding quality financial service

Nairobi, Kenya – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has called on Kenyans to share their views on the Draft National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) for 2025 to 2028. According to the notice, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, the strategy aims to guide the next phase of Kenya’s journey

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Sep 25, 2025

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IMF team arrives in Kenya for talks on possible support program

Nairobi, Kenya – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is set to arrive in Nairobi on Thursday, September 25, 2025, to begin talks with Kenyan authorities on a possible Fund-supported programme.

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Sep 25, 2025

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Senator Kavindu demands answers over truck menace wrecking Syokimau roads

Machakos, Kenya – Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu has raised an alarm in the Senate over the continued destruction of estate roads in Syokimau by overloaded trucks allegedly using residential routes to bypass weigh bridges.

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Sep 25, 2025

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Green Park underpass to host 24-hour police patrols – Roads PS

Nairobi, Kenya – The Government will deploy 24-hour police patrols at the Green Park underpass and confirmed works are on schedule after an inspection by Roads PS Joseph Mbugua.

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Sep 24, 2025

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TIFA survey reveals Kenyans’ most pressing concerns about 2027 elections

A recent national survey by Trends & Insights for Africa (TIFA) has revealed that the public’s two biggest concerns about the 2027 general election are government or political interference and lack of trust in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

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Sep 24, 2025

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Stupid red card, Ekitike apologises to Liverpool fans

Hugo Ekitiké has apologised to Liverpool fans after being sent off in controversial fashion during their Carabao Cup match against Southampton.

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Sep 24, 2025

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Kenya to drive global ocean agenda as Ocean Conference host next year

Kenya has begun active preparations to host the 11th Our Ocean Conference in June 2026—marking the first time the event will be held on African soil—with President William Ruto pledging that the country will drive the global maritime sustainability agenda.

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Sep 24, 2025