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August 31, 2021

I&M half-year profit up 29% to Ksh.4 billion

I&M has seen its half-year profit rise by 29 percent to hit Ksh.4 billion from a lower Ksh.3.1 billion last…
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August 30, 2021

Several people fear trapped after building caves in Gachie [Video]

At least 10 people were feared trapped under rubbles after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Gachie, Kiambu County on…
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August 30, 2021

Gikomba traders sue Nairobi County, demand Ksh.20 billion compensation over perennial fires

Gikomba traders have sued the Nairobi County government demanding Ksh.20 billion in compensation over perennial fires at the market. Over…
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August 30, 2021

NCBA Group posts 77% profit growth, announces Ksh.0.75 dividend per share

NCBA Group has posted a 77 percent increase in net earnings for the year ended June 30. The group made…
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August 30, 2021

High Court shoots down Betting firms’ bid to halt new levies

The High Court in Nairobi declined a request by gaming and betting operators in the County to temporarily stop the…
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August 27, 2021

Hypertension among people doubles to 1.28 billion globally, 700 M cases untreated

The number of people leaving with hypertension in the world increased from 650 million to 1.28 billion, a 15 percent…
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August 27, 2021

Bamburi Cement pretax profit up 416.4% to Ksh.1.1 billion

Bamburi Cement Plc has posted a record Ksh.1.1 billion pretax profit for the year ended June 30, 2021, a 416.4…
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August 27, 2021

EAC staff to work from home over COVID fears

The East African Community (EAC) staff members will work from home beginning Friday. The decision has been informed by the…
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August 27, 2021

NSE records 30 percent net profit loss to Ksh.77.4 million

The Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE) has reported Ksh.77.4 million after tax profit for the period ended June 30, a 30…
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August 27, 2021

Laikipia injects Ksh.105 million to boost COVID-19 management

Laikipia Health Service (LHS) has set up two oxygen plants at an estimated cost of Ksh.90 million to boost the…
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