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British troops in Kenya breaking sex worker prohibition
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) An internal investigation has revealed that British soldiers stationed at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) base in Nanyuki continue to engage in transactional sex, despite a 2022 UK Ministry of Defence ban on paying for sex...
Central Bank of Kenya reduces its benchmark to stimulate economic activity
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced its benchmark lending rate from 9.75 percent to 9.5 percent to stimulate economic activity and encourage private-sector lending, according to reports. CBK Governor Kamau Thugge, who led the...
African Food Show in Kenya concludes with Chinese products being star of show
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Africa Food Show Kenya 2025 wrapped up on Friday in Nairobi, with Chinese-made goods drawing considerable interest from local attendees. Betty Wafula, a 33-year-old bakery owner based in Eldoret in western Kenya, shared that she is...
Bus in Kenya overturns killing twenty-five mourners
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic accident occurred on Friday in western Kenya when a bus carrying mourners overturned, resulting in at least 25 fatalities, officials reported. According to local police, the 51-seat bus was transporting people returning from a...
Bus Crash in Kenya Claims 25 Lives
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) No fewer than 25 individuals lost their lives on Friday when a bus carrying 51 passengers—mostly funeral attendees—flipped over in western Kenya, local authorities reported. According to Nyanza Regional Traffic Commander Peter Maina,...
Bus Overturn Claims at Least 25 Lives in Western Kenya
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 25 people lost their lives Friday when a 51-seater bus carrying mourners overturned in western Kenya, police confirmed. The victims were returning from a funeral when the vehicle veered off course and flipped at a notorious...
Kenyan leader vows four million dollars reward for national football team
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenyan President William Ruto has announced a substantial financial incentive for the national football team, Harambee Stars, promising a reward of over 600 million Kenyan shillings (approximately 4.6 million U.S. dollars) should the team...
Kenyan President Pledges USD4.6M Prize for CHAN Win
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday pledged a record-breaking incentive of over 600 million Kenyan shillings (approximately 4.6 million U.S. dollars) to the national football team, Harambee Stars, should they clinch the Africa...
Kenya witnesses rise in cryptocurrency use
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenya, known as a leader in African tech and innovation, is now seeing a rising wave of cryptocurrency use, particularly in its urban areas. While mobile money remains the primary form of financial transaction across much of the country,...
Oxfam at World Water Week 2025: Confronting the Escalating Global Water Crisis
Oxfam
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August 19, 2025
Oxfam water and climate experts will be at the World Water Week in Stockholm (24-28 August) speaking to a number of issues including water insecurity in climate-vulnerable regions, the weaponization of water in conflict zones, water governance...
Kenyan Cabinet Secretary supports Private Sector Civic-Led National Digital Token as Symbol of Identity and Innovation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 25, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a statement and accompanying video released on X, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MICDE), Hon. William Kabogo, praised a civic...
UN Pushes Back on Reports of Kenya Office Relocation Plans
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior UN official pushed back on Friday against reports that the global organization has confirmed plans to move key agency offices to Kenya by 2026. Deputy spokesman Farhan Haq responded to questions about whether UNICEF, UN Women,...
Groundbreaking Gut, Metabolic and Neurological Support Protocol for Children with Special Needs
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
This protocol, the result of years of research into the gut and metabolic factors affecting children’s health, offers new hope for children with special needs. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Purelife Health...
Website Designers Kenya Limited Expands Into Custom Software Development
EIN Presswire
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July 31, 2025
Website Designers Kenya Limited now offers full-scale software development solutions, including ERP, CRM, logistics apps, and custom platforms for businesses. NAIROBI, NAIROBI, KENYA, July 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Website Designers Kenya...
Boomitra Expands Global Soil Carbon Leadership with East Africa Grassland Project Registration
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
With five projects now registered across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, Boomitra continues to scale inclusive, technology-powered carbon removal SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Boomitra, a leading soil carbon...
Kenya charges ‘People’s Watchman’ due to fatal demonstrations
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenyan rights activist Boniface Mwangi, known as ‘The People’s Watchman,’ has been charged with illegal possession of ammunition in connection with last month’s deadly protests, part of a broader government crackdown on anti-state...
Kenyan Activist Faces Charges Over Protest Involvement
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Kenyan human rights campaigner Boniface Mwangi has been formally accused of unlawfully holding ammunition, following his suspected involvement in last month’s violent demonstrations. The charges come as authorities intensify a crackdown...
Dr. Dominic Obadiah of Kenya Received Official Credentials as Certified World Civility Ambassador and Spokesperson
EIN Presswire
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July 27, 2025
NAIROBI CITY, GREENSPAN, KENYA, July 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Dominic Obadiah, an expert in civility, has been officially recognized as a certified World Civility Ambassador and Spokesperson. He received his training credentials from...
Tranzzo enables seamless market entry into Africa with adaptive Payment Orchestration Platform
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
Africa’s booming e-commerce needs local wallets, not cards. Tranzzo helps businesses adapt fast with payment orchestration built for each market. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tranzzo, a global payment...
Youth Ambassador Robinson M. West Receives Sir Clyde Rivers Youth Empowerment Award in Kenya for Playground Initiative
EIN Presswire
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July 25, 2025
NAIROBI CITY, GREENSPAN, KENYA, July 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Youth Ambassador Robinson M. West from the United States has received the prestigious Global iChange Nations™ Sir Clyde Rivers Youth Empowerment Award for his exceptional...