Why the world NGO day matter in the current funding and development

As the world marks World NGO Day, global attention is turning to the evolving role of non-governmental organisations in a rapidly shifting funding and development landscape. With tightening donor funding, changing global priorities, and increasing demand for accountability and measurable impact, NGOs are being called to rethink how they finance,...

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Mapping risks, protecting lives: Esther Makandah on using AI to fight healthcare fraud

Healthcare fraud is a persistent challenge, quietly draining billions from the system while undermining public trust and limiting access to care. For Esther Makandah, an AI and data expert, these issues are more than abstract problems; they are opportunities to apply intelligent solutions that safeguard both resources and the people...

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BAT-Kenya Dividend Theater…

BAT Kenya is paying me more than it earns, and I should probably be worried. But I’m not. Because when someone hands you KES 70 per share in dividends, you don’t start interrogating the math, you start smiling. At KES 538 a share, that’s a 13% yield. Thirteen percent. The...

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Eliminating cartels, kickbacks: Gov’t defends moving procurement services online

Suppliers and contractors doing business with the government have been urged to embrace the new e-procurement system as part of sweeping reforms aimed at curbing corruption within public procurement. The digital platform is designed to seal loopholes that have long enabled manipulation of tender processes, eliminate middlemen who demand kickbacks...

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Nairobi gain’s global visibility as a competitive hub for high-end residential investment

Nairobi’s profile as a premium real estate and investment destination is set for a boost after Les Jardins, a residential development in New Kitisuru, was named Best International Residential Development 2025–2026 at the International Property Awards (IPAX) in London. The recognition, selected from more than 2,000 entries worldwide, places Nairobi...

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Kenya Airports Authority to launch a taxi-hailing app at JKIA

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is set to launch a taxi-hailing app for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), aiming to tap into the lucrative passenger transport market dominated by Uber and Bolt. KAA has invited tech firms to bid for a public-private partnership (PPP) to design and manage the app,...

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Starting wine and spirits shop or restaurant in Nairobi just got as easy as sending an M-Pesa

Nairobi, February 23rd, 2026 — For years, the dream of owning a wine and spirits business in Nairobi often died at the doorstep of government offices, buried under mountains of paperwork and the shadow of “middlemen” demanding “facilitation fees.” Following the successful consolidation of Nairobi City County licences under the...

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Kenya National Police DT SACCO posts KSh66.6 billion in assets, pays out KSh4.1 billion to members

Kenya National Police DT SACCO has reported strong financial results for 2025, posting double-digit growth in assets and revenue, paying out KSh 4.1 billion to members, and retaining all leadership officials in recent elections. Total assets rose from KSh59 billion in 2024 to KSh66.6 billion, while revenue increased to KSh15.27...

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Infinix appoints Kenyan athlete as brand ambassador

Kenya’s alpine skiing pioneer Sabrina Wanjiku Simader has joined global smartphone brand Infinix as a brand ambassador, a move that reflects a broader shift in how brands are identifying and investing in Kenyan sporting talent. Simader, who made history as the country’s first female Winter Olympian at the PyeongChang 2018...

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