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Kenya’s debt payments to China fall by Sh23bn
- Kenya’s annual repayments to China drop due to stronger shilling and easing rates. Most funds went to SGR loan financier. Lowers burden but reflects renegotiated bilateral debt terms.
How bank customers lost Sh517m in IT system fraud
- Contractors compromised bank IT systems for fraudulent transfers. Reveals cybercrime risks, regulatory gaps, insider threats.
Kenya Power’s day in Parliament
- CEO grilled by MPs over poor financials, inflated procurement, and systemic losses. Highlights sector mismanagement.
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Economic impact of shutting Nairobi for a day
- Graphic shows city loses Sh10.4bn GDP daily during protest shutdowns. 17 counties hit with Sh18.4bn combined losses, underlining capital’s economic centrality.
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Why BNPL shoppers pay higher prices
- Buy Now Pay Later users pay 6.2% more on average. Merchants offset credit risk with higher prices. Raises transparency, consumer protection issues.
Divorce rate surges in Kenya
- 80% rise in divorce filings in 5 years. Experts cite money stress, changing gender roles, urban culture.
Kenya delays Turkana oil decision
- Govt defers Tullow Oil’s $3.4bn plan approval over financing uncertainties, delaying potential revenue windfall.
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Factories shut for 3 months to allow cane to mature
- Western sugar factories halt milling to improve cane quality. Aims to boost yields but risks supply disruptions.
Nairobi Hospital chair faces contempt case
- Court hears bid to jail ousted chair for defying order to vacate office. Highlights governance tensions in leading private hospital.
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Kenya Power accelerates KenGen debt repayment
- Utility pays off more of its Sh27bn debt to generator, avoiding penalties and easing sector cash flow.
CAK rejects seat in crypto watchdog
- Competition Authority refuses govt crypto taskforce role, citing need for independence to regulate market competition fairly.
UBA Bank, law firm in Sh485m debt row
- Court dispute over funds meant for cargo handler’s creditors. Raises issues with legal trust accounts.
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Japanese healthcare giant opens Nairobi office
- Synex launches local hub to sell advanced medical equipment, targeting East Africa’s growing healthcare market.
Kebs challenges court in export tender row
- Standards agency questions High Court powers after ruling overturned its cancellation of key inspection tender.
Court voids private security rules, protects Fazul role
- Court strikes down 2019 law threatening jobs of private security bosses. Saves ex-NSIS chief’s CEO role.
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How Nation DT Sacco is helping members build enterprises
- Profile of cooperative’s lending, training, support for member businesses. Emphasizes inclusive finance, local success stories.
Africa needs maritime security for trade
- Tanzanian official warns piracy, poor coastal policing threaten AfCFTA’s promise. Urges investments in shipping safety.
Ramaphosa rejects Trump’s 30% steel tariff
- South African President calls US tariff plan unfair, says it would hurt jobs and industries. Pushes for balanced trade terms.
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Hustle delusion: When hard work is not enough
- Opinion critiques Kenya’s “hustle culture,” arguing better infrastructure, education, governance are needed for real growth.
Editorial: Make county land rates investor-friendly
- Calls for lower land costs, simpler leases to attract private investment.
Seal digital lending loopholes
- Editorial urges regulation of predatory loan apps trapping users in debt cycles.
Africa’s food systems transformation
- Guest column calls for urgent reforms to make Africa’s agriculture more resilient, equitable.
Kenya should lead global plastic treaty
- Advocates for Kenya to champion binding international agreement to reduce plastic waste.
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Elon Musk turns Tesla’s political risk dial to 11
- Reuters analysis on Musk’s support for Trump, growing US political exposure for Tesla, reputational risks for business.
Singapore’s journey: A blueprint for Kenya
- Op-ed explores how disciplined planning, human capital, anti-corruption shaped Singapore’s success, and lessons for Kenya.
Voices (3 mini columns):
- Lindokhule Tonono: On social media’s subtle coercion.
- Faisal Islam: Trump’s immunity ruling critique.
- Rhianna Crawford & Austin Dougherty: On celebrity defamation and fan culture.
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How brands are winning with bold online humour
- Analysis of marketing trend where brands use irreverence and memes to build connection. Risks of going “tone deaf” highlighted.
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Why Congo–Rwanda peace deal succeeded
- Analysis credits US-led diplomatic pressure mixing incentives and threats, plus local regional mediation, for breaking cycle of failed talks.
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NSE to offer new mode for global stocks investing
- Nairobi bourse launches ETF tied to MSCI World Index, giving Kenyans easier access to 1,500+ global stocks via local trading.
Tea production declines 15%
- Industry reports 15% drop in 5 months due to lower rainfall. Raises export concerns.
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Mental healing comes to TikTok, Instagram reels
- Feature on Kenyan therapists using short social videos to destigmatize, explain, and deliver accessible mental health care.
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Kenya’s darkest sky: Why Samburu is stargazing heaven
- Tourism feature on astro-tourism trend in Samburu. Describes luxury lodges offering telescope views under pristine night skies.
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Engineering a comeback: GbE Circuits
- Profile of Kenyan electronics startup recovering from collapse. Founder describes lessons in quality, strategy, partnerships.
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Strategic thinking: Beyond big plans
- Management essay on keeping strategy focused, flexible. Warns against over-complex plans that ignore real market risks.
Entrepreneurship: Why smart business owners keep strategy simple
- Advice column on practical planning for SMEs, emphasizing clear, adaptable goals.
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Why home buyers should embrace long-tenor loans
- Explains benefits of 25-year mortgages for reducing repayment stress and boosting home ownership rates.
Last Word (Andrea Ng):
- “AI won’t steal your job, but someone using AI might.” Brief opinion on AI’s impact on employment.