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The recent spillover of ships from Tanzania following post-election violence and the traditional surge in cargo arrival every last three months of the year have combined to cause congestion at the port of Mombasa.Kenya Ships Agents Association (KSAA) CEO Elijah Mbaru reported huge losses in ship cha
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The country’soverall inflation rate, or the cost-of-living measure, held steady in November, but consumers saw little relief at the dinner table.This is as sharp price increases for staples like onions and kale offset a welcome drop in the cost of maize flour, official data shows.Get Full Access for
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The performance marks the strongest third-quarter performance in almost 10 years for the financial services holding company following a loss streak between 2018 and 2021.It came on the back of a significant reduction in cost of funds, an increase in interest income and non-funded income.Get Full Acc
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The Sh8.1 trillion (USD 62.1 billion) rare earth deposits at Mrima Hills, Kwale County, have once again attracted the interest of another investor seeking a slice of the project.Mrima Hills Consortium, a London-based private company known for the development of rare earth assets, says it has Sh130 b
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Australian High Commission Ms. Jenny Da Rin during the Kenyan Australian Alumni Association in Nairobi.[Courtesy]The Kenyan Australian Alumni Association (KAAA) marked a historic milestone over the weekend, celebrating 60 years of Australia–Kenya partnership in an event rich with personal stories,
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Insurance companies must strengthen their cybersecurity defences to meet regulatory requirements for 24-hour breach reporting, industry experts are warning.This comes even as the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) directive issued by chief executive Godfrey Kiptum requires insurers to report all m
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Borrowers could see cheaper and more transparent loan costs from next week as major banks, under pressure from the regulator, begin rolling out a new interest rate pricing model designed to make lending rates more responsive to monetary policy changes.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stori
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The Nubian community has renewed its call for formal ethnic recognition, saying decades of administrative ambiguity and historical injustice continue to deny them equal access to citizenship rights, land security and political representation.Speaking on behalf of the Nubian Council of Elders Dr Musa
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Senior Kenya Kwanza leaders have declared that the coalition’s strong performance in recent by-elections is a clear indication that President William Ruto’s administration is on course for victory in the 2027 General Election.National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Senate Majority Leader Aaron C
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A row is brewing between Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and her deputy, Oyugi Magwanga, following Magwanga’s decision to openly oppose ODM’s MP-elect, Boyd Were.Magwanga staged an anti-Boyd campaign in Kasipul and threw his weight behind independent candidate Phillip Aroko. Were won Thursday’s by-el
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There are people whose lives read like the story of a nation. Raila Amolo Odinga was one of them. I have been reflecting not just about the man who earned the name Baba, but about the country he helped shape, steady, and soften in ways we may only appreciate now.He was many things to many people. A
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The just concluded 24 by-elections have been a barometer to gauge politics of 2027, even as politicians seek to position themselves in various camps.There were 7 by-elections for positions of MP, including 1 senate and 6 for National Assembly, while the electoral agency conducted 17 by-elections for
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