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Kenya’s cyber threat incidents surge to 2.54 billion in Q1 2025
Techpoint Africa
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July 1, 2025
The news: Kenya recorded 2.54 billion cyber threat incidents between January and March 2025, marking a 201.7% increase from the previous quarter. The surge in cyber threats has significant economic implications, with businesses facing increased...
Kenyan Supreme Court Strikes Down KPA's Second Grain Bulk Handling Facility Tender
Grainnet
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July 1, 2025
The Supreme Court has ruled that it was unconstitutional for the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to award Portside Freight Terminals Limited a license to develop a second grain bulk handling facility at the Port of Mombasa. The Supreme Court found...
Kenya-UK sign Ksh.427B strategic deals to boost trade and investments
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 1, 2025
President William Ruto and United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer sign the Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership pact on July 1, 2025. PHOTO | PCS President William Ruto and United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have signed the renewed...
Jobs Boost As The United Kingdom (UK) And Kenya Bolster Economic And Security Partnership
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Trade and investment deals agreed during the visit will contribute over £1bn to the UK economy and create UK jobs in engineering, defence industries, technical and advisory services, and financial services The UK and Kenya will...
Report: Development partners to scale down focus on Kenya
The Standard
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July 1, 2025
Development finance institutions (DFIs) are predicted to focus less on Kenya as their priorities shift to other markets in the region, which might further derail the country’s competitiveness. Get Full Access for Ksh99/Week Unlock the Full Story —...
Ford Kenya MP hints at plans to table bill to establish special protest zones
TUKO
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July 1, 2025
Government-aligned legislators have hinted at a plan to introduce a bill that will require special zones to be designated for protests Kwanza Member of Parliament Ferdinand Wanyonyi said the bill, if passed, will help avert future destruction of...
Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni, Kenya Red Cross Deepen Collaboration On Community Health And Emergency Preparedness
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, chaired a consultative meeting with the Kenya Red Cross Society to explore areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening Kenya's health system,...
Prime Minister (PM) Meeting With President Ruto Of Kenya
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) LONDON, United Kingdom, July 1, 2025/APO Group/ -- The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Kenya, William Ruto, to Downing Street today. The leaders began by celebrating the new UK-Kenya Strategic...
A Kenya marine biodiversity credit program restores mangroves — and livelihoods
Mongabay
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July 1, 2025
The decline of mangroves significantly weakens Kenya’s coastal protection, leaving shorelines susceptible to erosion, storm surges and rising sea levels, disrupting marine ecosystems, depleting fish stocks, leading to reduced biodiversity — and...
Kenya Signs Ksh12.5 Billion Military Deal With UK
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 1, 2025
The Kenyan government has agreed to buy military equipment worth Ksh12.5 billion from the United Kingdom, according to a disclosure from the British government. In its statement on Tuesday, the UK said that the two countries had reached a £70...
Mvurya warns as Kenya hands over Kasarani for CHAN 2024
Tribal Football
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The Kenyan government has shown clear indications that the East African nation is in top gear and fully prepared to host the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament after they officially handed over the Kasarani Stadium, the main venue...
Six more KQ flights added to Nairobi-London route as Kenya, UK ink deal
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 1, 2025
File image of a Kenya Airways (KQ) plane. PHOTO | COURTESY Kenya and the United Kingdom have agreed to introduce six additional Kenya Airways flights between Nairobi and London every week in a move which President William Ruto says is aimed at...
Marriott to open luxury safari camps in Kenya under JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton brands, with architecture by LW Design
World Leisure Jobs & News
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Marriott International is expanding its luxury safari portfolio in Kenya with two tented camp resorts with spas under its Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott brands.The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp and the JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve...
Widespread abuse and inequality persist for women in Kenya’s tea plantations, report reveals
Food Business Africa Magazine
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July 1, 2025
KENYA – Despite Kenya’s reputation as one of the world’s top tea exporters, female workers across the country’s tea estates continue to face alarming levels of exploitation, abuse, and unsafe working conditions. A report released by the Coalition...
Kenya, UK renew strategic pact to boost trade, jobs and security
The Standard
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President William Ruto and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. [PCS] Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed their Strategic Partnership in a deal expected to unlock major investments, enhance bilateral trade, and strengthen cooperation in key areas...
Irene Mbugua: Family of Kenyan woman who died after attack from patient shares...
TUKO
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July 1, 2025
Irene Wanjiru Mbugua had just settled in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and was looking forward to a bright future with her four kids Her twins had just arrived in the UK to start living with her and her eldest child, who was already in her house...
Qatar Airways And Kenya Airways Ink A Strategic Partnership
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), confirming the intention to enter a strategic partnership which will include a comprehensive codeshare agreement and increased flights between...
Kenya Airways signs MoU with Qatar Airways for codeshare, more flights
Logistics Update Africa
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July 1, 2025
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), confirming the intention to enter a strategic partnership which will include a comprehensive codeshare agreement and increased flights between the East African state...
Kenya Police will be ready for CAF Champions League bow, assures Maelo
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 1, 2025
Kenya Police FC players celebrate winning the 2024/2025 FKF Premier League title at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi on June 22, 2025. Photo/Kelly Ayodi/Sportpicha Police FC team manager George Maelo has affirmed that his stable will be ready for a CAF...
Kenyan Lawyer Champions Freedom for Jailed Single Mothers
News Central TV
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July 1, 2025
In May, a young Kenyan mother of three walked free from the grip of the criminal justice system, not because she beat the odds in court, but because someone believed she deserved a second chance. The 15-year-old, identified as LM, had been charged...