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FKF Welcomes FIFA Constitutional Governance Guidance | Kenyan Football Stability 2026

May 26, 2026

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FKF Welcomes FIFA Constitutional Governance Guidance | Kenyan Football Stability 2026

Kenyan football governing body pledges due process, transparency, and institutional integrity amid National Executive Committee developments

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX 2026: Nairobi Hosts East Africa's Largest AI Event

May 12, 2026

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AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX 2026: Nairobi Hosts East Africa's Largest AI Event

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
From Hola Detention Camp 1959 to Central Police Station 2025: Kenyans Are Still Fighting for Accountability in Custody Deaths

Dec 19, 2025

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From Hola Detention Camp 1959 to Central Police Station 2025: Kenyans Are Still Fighting for Accountability in Custody Deaths

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo

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Nyota AGPO: Free *254# Training Opens KES 300bn in Reserved Tenders

Nov 4, 2026

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Nyota AGPO: Free *254# Training Opens KES 300bn in Reserved Tenders

The fourth NYOTA component is live: a free ten-week course on winning the 30 percent of government procurement the law sets aside.

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
Chrome City XO Tour takes Boutross back to his roots in Chuka

Oct 30, 2026

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Chrome City XO Tour takes Boutross back to his roots in Chuka

More than 2,800 fans braved heavy rain for a homecoming headlined by the Chuka-born rapper, alongside Khaligraph Jones, Maandy, Collo Blue and DJ Deewiz.

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
Tusker Oktobafest returns to the Coast with Wakadinali, Ssaru and Keteh

Oct 30, 2026

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Tusker Oktobafest returns to the Coast with Wakadinali, Ssaru and Keteh

The nationwide beer and music tour closes Oktober at 1922, Nyali on 1 November before carrying offers and live sets into three more towns in November.

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
Kenya Cane at 50: Spirit Yetu Idumu Opens the Golden Year

Oct 30, 2026

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Kenya Cane at 50: Spirit Yetu Idumu Opens the Golden Year

The cane spirit Kenyans call KC marks five decades with a partner launch, a travelling Pass the Bottle trophy and new flavour experiences for a changing generation.

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
Weather is the new title deed: the Nairobi launch that wants 7,000 stations in Kenya's farms

Oct 30, 2026

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Weather is the new title deed: the Nairobi launch that wants 7,000 stations in Kenya's farms

UpYield 4 Africa, Pessl Instruments and AgriMet Data Kenya unveiled a community farming model at the Sankara in which equipment, not land, secures the loan, and Sidian Bank is already structuring the credit.

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
Mining PS Kimtai: define artisanal mining, free the cadastre, trace the gold

Oct 29, 2026

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Mining PS Kimtai: define artisanal mining, free the cadastre, trace the gold

At the October 29 stakeholder forum, Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai tied Kenya's 10% by 2030 mining target to clear miner definitions, dormant licence blocks and gold traceability with the Central Bank.

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
M-KOPA CEO Jesse Moore: hiring the pros almost broke the culture

Oct 29, 2026

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M-KOPA CEO Jesse Moore: hiring the pros almost broke the culture

The M-KOPA co-founder says founders should trust their own read of culture over investor advice to hire experienced operators after a fundraise.

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
Kenya corruption ranking: 8th in Africa on the Africa Integrity Indicators

Oct 28, 2026

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Kenya corruption ranking: 8th in Africa on the Africa Integrity Indicators

The new report puts Kenya just above the continent's moderate threshold, with political finance, asset disclosure and youth inclusion among the weakest areas.

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
Njerae and Codeblack close Tusker Oktobafest's Nairobi run at Covo

Oct 28, 2026

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Njerae and Codeblack close Tusker Oktobafest's Nairobi run at Covo

Willy Paul and Keteh played Saturday as KBL’s free-entry festival completed three nights at Covo 254 Lounge in Kahawa Sukari.

Gerald Kombo
Gerald Kombo
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