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Family Bank has successfully closed its private placement of ordinary shares, raising Sh8 billion—well above its Sh6.09 billion target—representing an oversubscription of 131 percent. The bank said the fresh capital will drive its digital transformation, expand lending capacity, and support growth plans both locally and regionally. Click here to join …

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has been formally removed from his position as Senate Majority Whip following a decision by the UDA party, marking a major shift in the Senate’s leadership lineup. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the development on Tuesday after receiving official communication from the ruling party indicating that …

Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has set Nairobi’s political scene abuzz after strongly hinting that she may run for the Nairobi County Woman Representative seat — a move that could reshape the 2027 race. Posting on her Facebook page, the senator acknowledged mounting public pressure urging her to vie, thanking supporters …

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has been honoured as the Company of the Year 2025, earning an impressive Excellence OPI Index score of 7.1 out of 10. The award recognises KPC’s exceptional performance across key areas of organisational excellence, including productivity and quality, innovation, leadership, corporate responsibility, financial management, customer focus, …

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muriuki has been honoured at the National SDGs Multi-Stakeholder Awards for her remarkable efforts in strengthening Kenya’s public health framework. She received the award during a gala event in Nairobi, where she was praised for championing universal health coverage, expanding preventive health programmes, and supporting …

ODM’s Boyd Were has vowed to serve all residents of Kasipul following his victory in the November 27 by-election. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The 27-year-old made the pledge shortly after receiving his winner’s certificate at Agoro Sare High School in Oyugis, promising to fulfill his campaign promises …

Douglas Twala Masikonde of the DCP has won the Narok Town Ward by-election after garnering 6,007 votes. He beat UDA’s Robert Kanyinke Ole Kudate, who received 4,479 votes. The by-election, triggered by the February passing of MCA Lukas Kudate, became a significant contest for various political parties. UDA had fielded …

UDA candidate Leo Wamuthende has secured the Mbeere North parliamentary seat in a fiercely competitive by-election, reinforcing the party’s political strength in Embu County. Wamuthende garnered 15,802 votes, narrowly beating his closest challenger, Newton Kariuki (Newton Karish), who received 15,308 votes. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Jubilant scenes …

Kalahari Cement has purchased a 27 percent shareholding in East African Portland Cement (EAPC) from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The Sh1.6 billion Share Purchase Agreement, signed yesterday, covers the acquisition of 24.3 million ordinary shares at Sh66 each, pending regulatory approvals. While the deal gives Kalahari Cement significant …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that the security officers assigned to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya have been withdrawn. However, Murkomen clarified that Natembeya is not the only politician facing this situation, as several leaders across the political spectrum have had their security details pulled ahead of Thursday’s …