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Kenya Facing Rise in Cyberthreats from Bank Fraud, Sextortion, and Ransomware
Techweez
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July 1, 2025
The continent of Africa is facing a rise in cybercrime activities, and Kenya is right at the centre of this vice. As Western and Eastern African economies become increasingly digital, cyberthreats have surged, now accounting for over 30% of all...
Kenyan court verdict: IPOB urges Justice Omotoso to look into jurisdictional propriety of Kanu’s extradition
The Sun Nigeria
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July 1, 2025
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) hinging on the verdict of the Kenyan court on the illegal extradition of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has asked Justice James Omotoso to look into the jurisdictional propriety of...
US firm, IM Bank to curb illicit cash
The Standard
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I&M Bank building along Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi. [File, Standard] I&M Bank has partnered with American fintech software and big data analytics company ThetaRay to combat money laundering through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The new...
Exclusive-Most packaged food in Kenya would need health warning label under new rules, report says
WKZO - Michigan
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By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) -Almost all of the packaged food and drink sold in Kenya by local and international companies would require a health warning label under newly drafted government rules, according to an independent report shared...
Most packaged food in Kenya need health warning amid new rule: Report
SABC News
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July 1, 2025
Almost all of the packaged food and drink sold in Kenya by local and international companies would require a health warning label under newly drafted government rules, according to an independent report shared with Reuters. Kenya released its...
Concerns Over 'Govt Inspectors' Raiding Businesses
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 1, 2025
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has distanced itself from allegations of working alongside a private company to extort businesses across the country. In a notice dated Tuesday, July 1, the agency accused a private rights enforcement firm of...
Relief for Kenyans as Court Blocks KRA Tax Increase for Imported Cars
Techweez
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June 30, 2025
The High Court has suspended the Kenya Revenue Authority‘s (KRA) new tax schedule for imported used cars after ruling the agency violated constitutional requirements for public participation. On May 22, KRA announced a revised Current Retail...
Esports Kenya seeks support ahead of Global Phygital Cup Qualifiers in Dubai
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 1, 2025
Esports Kenya is appealing for financial support as they prepare to compete in the Global Phygital Cup Qualifiers, a high-stakes tournament set to take place in Dubai, UAE. The event, which runs from July 5 to 9, will bring together 24 of the...
African Single Electricity Market Program Gains Momentum
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, August 1, 2025 (ENA) -- The African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM), a continental energy trading program that aims to interconnect all 55 African Union (AU) members through an efficient and affordable electricity market, is well in...
Creative economy: Missed opportunities from neglect despite talk about big numbers
The Standard
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President William Ruto accompanied by Sports CS Salim Mvurya, PS Elijah Mwangi, Defence PS Patrick Mariru and SASDF CEO Nuh Ibrahim during the inspection of Talanta Sports City stadium, Nairobi, on April 11, 2025. [File, Standard] Kenya is set to...
Development Finance In A Post-aid World: The Case For Country Platforms
The Nigerian Voice
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With the Trump administration slashing US Agency for International Development budgets and European nations shifting overseas development aid budgets to bolster defence spending, the world has entered a “post-aid era”. But there is an opportunity...
Collaboration aids Kenya's EV adoption
China Daily
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Taxi drivers in Mombasa, Kenya, try out a new Chinese brand electric vehicle on Aug 16. WANG GUANSEN/XINHUA Just off Nairobi's busy Mombasa Road, beside the untamed beauty of Nairobi National Park, a quiet revolution is gaining momentum — one that...
Kenya’s Best ISP: Faiba Claims the Crown for Fastest Internet
Techweez
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June 30, 2025
Faiba, the Kenyan internet service provider operated by Jamii Telecommunications Limited (JTL), is currently offering the best fixed internet performance in the country. The ISP leads in Wi-Fi quality and download speeds at 33.1 Mbps. It also...
Kenya Detects Over 2.5 Billion Cyber Threats in Three Months
Techweez
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June 30, 2025
The cybersecurity space in Kenya has witnessed a huge escalation in threats during Q3 of the 2024/2025 financial year, with detected cyber threats soaring to 2.54 billion. Communications Authority reported that this is a 201.7% increase from the...
Ukraine Strengthens Food Security Ties with Kenya and Angola at UN Conference
Mezha
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June 30, 2025
Denys Shmyhal, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, held important talks with the presidents of Kenya and Angola during the UN Conference on Financing for Development, focusing on the issue of food security. He reported this on his Telegram channel....
Kenyan street vendor shot by police during protests dies
Deutsche Welle
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June 30, 2025
The family of Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, the 22-year-old mask vendor who was shot at point-blank range by a police officer during recent protests, has confirmed that he has died on Monday afternoon. Kariuki was shot in the head while appearing to be...
Kenyan counties invest in poultry projects to grow local meat, egg production
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 30, 2025
KENYA – Poultry meat production in Nakuru County is generating income worth over US$3.7 million (KSh 489 million) each year, driven by a county-led project targeting small-scale farmers. In addition to meat, the same initiative has resulted in the...
Kenyan civilian dies after being shot at close range by police during protests
The Independent
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June 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Kenya inflation at 3.8% year-on-year in June
740 The Fan - North Dakota
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June 30, 2025
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenya’s inflation was at 3.8% year-on-year in June, same level as the previous month, the statistics office said on Monday. Inflation was primarily driven by the rise in prices of items such as food and non-alcoholic beverages,...
Kenya scraps 3% digital asset tax following industry uproar
Coingeek
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June 30, 2025
Homepage > News > Finance > Kenya scraps 3% digital asset tax following industry uproar Kenya has scrapped a controversial 3% digital asset tax that would have taken effect in a few weeks following industry uproar and concerted lobbying from local...