•Parliamentary Committee Grills CBK, Bankers Over Interest Rates and Financial Regulations Nairobi, Kenya| The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor, Dr. Kamau Thugge, faced tough scrutiny from the Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning over persistently high lending rates despite recent reductions in the Central Bank Rate (CBR). The committee also raised concerns […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup CAF qualifier on March 23, 2025, Kenya’s Harambee Stars suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Gabon’s Panthers at Nyayo National Stadium. The match marked a significant milestone for Kenyan football, as it was the first competitive international game played at the stadium in nearly […]
Nairobi, Kenya| In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, generosity, and inclusivity during the holy month of Ramadhan, Absa Kenya Foundation has expanded its humanitarian support by donating food and essential supplies to vulnerable families across Kenya. Through its Absa La Riba Banking team, the foundation has committed over KES 4 million to support disadvantaged communities, […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The 61st edition of the Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF) 2025 for Nairobi has successfully concluded after three days of hands-on learning, innovation, and mentorship. Hosted at Moi Girls School, Nairobi, the event brought together young innovators from various secondary schools, offering them a platform to transform theoretical knowledge into practical solutions […]
•The Move is Aimed at Strengthening Community Ties and Reinforce Commitment to Shariah-Compliant Banking In a demonstration of solidarity with the Muslim community during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Absa Bank Kenya, through its Absa LaRiba Banking division, hosted a special Iftar dinner for a segment of its customers and stakeholders in Nairobi. The event, […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) successfully hosted the National Rounds of the prestigious Manfred Lachs Moot Court Competition, an annual event organized by the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) since 1992. This competition plays a crucial role in advancing legal scholarship in space law, reinforcing the rule of law in the peaceful […]
•Deepening Bilateral Cooperation Across Key Sectors Kenya and the Netherlands have taken a significant step toward strengthening their diplomatic and economic relations following a three-day state visit by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima. The visit, which included high-level meetings and strategic agreements, highlighted the commitment of both nations to collaborate in […]
•MCAs Urged to Champion Progressive Legislation and Strengthen County Governance Nairobi, Kenya| The 5th Annual Legislative Summit concluded today at The Edge Convention Center in Nairobi, marking the end of a three-day event that saw robust discussions on governance, legislative processes, and policy reforms. The summit, which had full participation from the County Assembly of […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Kenya reaffirmed its strong diplomatic and economic ties with the Netherlands on Monday as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki welcomed King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands upon their arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for a State Visit. The visit by the Dutch royals underscores the enduring partnership between the two […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Ministry of Defence has strongly refuted claims published in the Daily Nation alleging that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga intervened to prevent a military coup against President William Ruto. In a forceful statement issued on Monday, the Ministry dismissed the report as “false, baseless, unfounded, misleading, and reckless,” accusing the newspaper of […]
