22Jul
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Equity Group, AMREF International University partner to advance healthcare leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship

Nairobi, 22nd July 2026 – Equity Group Holdings and AMREF International University (AMIU) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen healthcare education, research, innovation, leadership development and entrepreneurship as part of a shared commitment to improving access to quality healthcare across Africa. The partnership brings together the financial...

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22Jul
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Kenya’s paint industry pushes for tax incentives to accelerate lead-free manufacturing

Kenya’s paint manufacturing industry is urging the government to introduce targeted tax incentives to support the production of lead-free paints, arguing that such measures would strengthen local manufacturing, improve public health and enhance the competitiveness of Kenyan products in both domestic and regional markets. Industry players say the sector has...

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21Jul
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New study finds industry-led skills training boosts business growth and youth employment in Kenya

A new study has found that industry-led skills training not only improves youth employment but also delivers strong financial returns for businesses, making it a practical solution to Kenya’s unemployment challenge. The Return on Investment (ROI) study, conducted on the PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Programme by Orange & Teal on behalf...

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20Jul
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PS Bitok to tourists: Ignore Gachagua, Kenya is a safe destination

The State Department for Tourism has dismissed remarks urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya, saying the statements are irresponsible and risk undermining the country’s tourism sector and economy. In a statement issued on Monday, July 20, Principal Secretary for Tourism Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok said the government had...

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20Jul
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Explainer: Kenyan-Built AI platform set to transform political decision-making and strengthen democratic leadership

In 2024, Antony Massu, then a young journalist, found himself inside a political situation room, where he observed how information often reached leaders through fragmented channels. Different teams presented different narratives, with public relations units highlighting their successes, political allies emphasizing favorable developments, and opponents advancing competing messages. Amid this...

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20Jul
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Kirinyaga trains 2,000 farmers on high-yielding maize variety production ahead of the expected El-Nino rains

The County Government of Kirinyaga has trained more than 2,000 farmers on high-yielding maize varieties as part of efforts to increase maize production, strengthen dairy farming and prepare farmers for the anticipated El Niño rains. The farmers were equipped with knowledge on selecting suitable maize seed varieties for different ecological...

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20Jul
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Kuria tells banks to rethink collateral-based lending or risk locking out young borrowers

National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee Chairperson Kuria Kimani has challenged banks to move away from collateral-based lending, warning that the practice is denying millions of young people and entrepreneurs access to credit. Speaking during the African Banking School (EABS) Conference in Diani, Kwale, Kuria argued that banks must...

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16Jul
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Kenya launches 2026 FiRe Awards as sustainability reporting takes centre stage

The promoters of the prestigious Financial Reporting (FiRe) Award have officially launched the 2026 edition, with this year’s theme, “Advancing High-Quality Financial and Sustainability Reporting for Sustainable Growth.”   It reflects a growing global shift toward broader corporate accountability beyond traditional financial disclosures. The FiRe Award, widely regarded as the...

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15Jul
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PS Ombam calls for stronger gov’t-marketing partnership to boost Kenya’s trade

Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam has called for closer collaboration between the government and marketing professionals, saying stronger integration of marketing into Kenya’s trade agenda is essential to drive exports, attract investment and improve the country’s competitiveness in regional and global markets. Speaking during the Marketing Society of Kenya...

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