Lawrence Baraza
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Economy
World Bank revises Kenya’s economic growth to 5.5% in 2022
The World Bank estimates Kenya’s economy to grow by 5.5 percent this year, an upward revision from December estimates of…
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Economy
Kenyan MPs agree to raise debt ceiling to Ksh.10 trillion
Kenya’s Members of Parliament voted to raise the current debt ceiling from Ksh.9 trillion to Ksh.10 trillion. This gives the…
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Economy
EU agrees all phones to use Type-C charger in blow to iPhone
The European Union (EU) unanimously agreed on a deal that will see all phones, tablets and cameras use a common…
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Corporate
Over 200 countries recognize M-Pesa services with its new visa card
M-Pesa services will now be available across the world, proving the platform’s formidable stand as one of Africa’s largest mobile…
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Corporate
Isuzu, Jumbo Steel sign a Ksh.400 million tracks deal for Kisumu factory
Isuzu East Africa (EA) handed over 82 tracks purchased by Jumbo Steel Mills at a cost of Ksh.400 million to…
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Corporate
Jumbo Steel Mills opens its Ksh.2 billion Kisumu plant targeting 600 new employees
A local steel manufacturer Jumbo Steel Mills has opened its Ksh.2 billion plant in Kisumu for the manufacturing of new…
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Economy
Kenya to receive Ksh.17.5 billion loan from AfDB for Nairobi-Nakuru Highway upgrade
Kenya is set to receive Ksh.17.5 billion from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the upgrade of the Nairobi Nakuru…
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Economy
Tanzania backtracks decision to lift ban on wildlife exports
Tanzania’s Natural Resources and tourism ministry revoked Sunday, a decision to allow exports of live wildlife. The move came after…
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Corporate
Airtel spends Ksh.4.9 billion to buy extra spectrum in DR Congo
Airtel Africa has acquired an additional spectrum to bolster its service delivery in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Airtel…
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Politics
Jimmy Wanjigi barred from running for president over lack of degree certificate
Jimmy Wanjigi of Safina party has been barred from running for president due to a lack of degree certificate. The…
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