3 h. ago HELB disburses Sh9.5bn in financial aid to 309,178 university students

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 — The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has released Sh9.46 billion in financial aid to 309,178 university students, providing critical support for both tuition and living expenses in the new academic year. According to the Ministry of Education, the disbursement includes Sh5.76 billion for tuition fees and Sh3.7 billion for student […] The post HELB disburses Sh9.5bn in financial aid to 309,178 university students appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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24 h. ago Kenya: KCB retains key clients after NBK sale to Access Bank

Kenya: KCB retains key clients after NBK sale to Access Bank  Financial Afrik

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32 h. ago Kenya’s counties launch bold push to make mental health care universal

Kenya’s counties launch bold push to make mental health care universal  MSN

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39 h. ago Nairobi Estates Hit by Major Water Shortage After Pipeline Breakdown

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has warned that several estates in Nairobi will go without water after a major disruption along the Kabete–Kibera–Lang’ata pipeline. In a public notice issued on Saturday, NCWSC explained that technical challenges had interfered with the system, disrupting water distribution across many parts of the city. The shortage has hit estates in Lang’ata, Kibera, Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands, and Parklands. Riverside, Kileleshwa, and both the University of Nairobi’s main and Chiromo campuses are also affected. Residents along Ngong Road and Lang’ata Road are feeling the pinch too. Estates along Raila Odinga Roa, including Mandaraka, The post Nairobi Estates Hit by Major Water Shortage After Pipeline Breakdown appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Kenya, telecommunications: a record mobile penetration rate of 143%

Kenya, telecommunications: a record mobile penetration rate of 143%  Financial Afrik

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4 d. ago Discord over Gaza aid, Kenya ration cut crackdowns, and troubling Sudan narratives: The Cheat Sheet

Discord over Gaza aid, Kenya ration cut crackdowns, and troubling Sudan narratives: The Cheat Sheet  The New Humanitarian

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4 d. ago Spiderweb silks and architectures reveal millions of years of evolutionary ingenuity

Ella Kellner, University of North Carolina – Charlotte Have you ever walked face-first into a spiderweb while on a hike? Or swept away cobwebs in your garage? You may recognize the orb web as the classic Halloween decoration or cobwebs as close neighbors with your dust bunnies. These are just two among the many types […] The post Spiderweb silks and architectures reveal millions of years of evolutionary ingenuity appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Govt disburses Sh4mn to cater for burial costs of Nyakach road accident victims

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 15 – The government has disbursed Sh4 million to cater for the burial of 26 accident victims in Nyakach Sub County over the weekend. Nyanza regional commissioner Flora Mworia says the commitment that was made to the affected families has now been actualized. “I have received Sh4.4million from Principal Secretary for interior […] The post Govt disburses Sh4mn to cater for burial costs of Nyakach road accident victims appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Do food additives cause symptoms of ADHD? It’s more complicated than you think

David Benton, Swansea University Robert F. Kennedy Jr has spent years railing against food additives, framing them as part of a broader threat to public health. Now, as the US health secretary, his views have taken on new weight. Plans are now afoot to start phasing out eight synthetic food dyes in the American food […] The post Do food additives cause symptoms of ADHD? It’s more complicated than you think appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago MPs to Grill Auditor General Gathungu over Compromised Audit Reports

MPs have summoned Auditor General Nancy Gathungu to account for what they term a troubling drop in the quality of audit reports from her office. Their action follows allegations that some officers in the audit office are colluding with leaders of state agencies to sanitise questionable financial records. During a joint sitting of the Public Investment Committee on Governance and the Education Committee on Wednesday, lawmakers voiced alarm over audits that seem to ignore glaring irregularities, forcing committees to uncover the breaches on their own. Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, who chairs the committee, accused the audit office of watering down The post MPs to Grill Auditor General Gathungu over Compromised Audit Reports appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Nairobi Leads in County Revenue Allocation as Ruto Approves Ksh415B Share

President William Ruto signed into law the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, raising counties’ equitable share of national revenue to Ksh415 billion from Ksh387.4 billion for the financial year 2025/2026. The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, sponsored by Senate Finance and Budget Committee chair Ali Roba, details how the Ksh415 billion will be distributed among Kenya’s 47 counties using the revenue-sharing formula approved by Parliament. Nairobi County will receive the highest share at Ksh21.4 billion, then Nakuru at Ksh14.4 billion, Turkana at Ksh13.8 billion, and Kakamega at Ksh13.6 billion. Taita The post Nairobi Leads in County Revenue Allocation as Ruto Approves Ksh415B Share appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago HELB Unveils New Ksh500,000 Loan for Civil Servants at 4% Interest

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has partnered with the Ministry of Public Service to launch a new low-interest loan aimed at helping civil servants advance their education and professional skills. In a statement on Wednesday, August 13, HELB announced that the Civil Servants Training Revolving Fund (TRF) is open to employees in the National Government, County Governments, the National Police Service, and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Under the scheme, eligible civil servants can apply for funding to pursue certificate, diploma, higher national diploma, master’s, PhD, and professional courses at recognised universities and training institutions within Kenya. HELB highlighted The post HELB Unveils New Ksh500,000 Loan for Civil Servants at 4% Interest appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago President Ruto launches construction of Tom Mboya University Student’s Village

The facility marks the beginning of a nationwide initiative to provide 170,000 beds for students in technical training colleges.

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6 d. ago ICPAK Council member lauds enactment of law granting county assemblies financial autonomy

KISUMU, Kenya, Aug 13 – President William Ruto has been lauded for signing into law a landmark bill granting county assemblies full financial autonomy. On Wednesday at the State Lodge in Homa Bay, the President assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, and the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023. FCPA Hesbon […] The post ICPAK Council member lauds enactment of law granting county assemblies financial autonomy appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war

At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a camp for displaced people in Sudan’s western Darfur region, according to an aid group that works there. The Abu Shouk Emergency Response Room said Monday’s assault was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The resistance committee in nearby el-Fasher city, made […] The post Dozens killed in attack on Sudan camp for people who had fled war appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Kenya bets on a securitized bond of 1.36 billion USD to finance its infrastructure projects

Kenya bets on a securitized bond of 1.36 billion USD to finance its infrastructure projects  Financial Afrik

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6 d. ago 54,000 Young Kenyans to Receive Ksh50,000 Startup Grants Next Month

President William Ruto has set a program to cover 190,000 young Kenyans through savings schemes and startup grants. Speaking on Tuesday, August 2025, during International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega County, Ruto said the government will help these beneficiaries join the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to build financial discipline and secure their future. He explained that about 110,000 young entrepreneurs, roughly 70 from every ward in the country, will each receive Ksh50,000 in startup capital. The funding aims to boost youth-led businesses and drive economic growth from the grassroots up. “I am pleased to report that the first phase of 54,000 young people will receive The post 54,000 Young Kenyans to Receive Ksh50,000 Startup Grants Next Month appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago “Government is Investing in You, Don’t Waste It,” Oparanya Tells Youth

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya has called on Kenyan youth to seize the opportunities the government has set aside for them, cautioning that such chances may never come twice. Speaking on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, during International Youth Day celebrations at Masinde Muliro University Grounds in Kakamega County, Oparanya appreciated President William Ruto for placing youth empowerment as a national priority. “I want to thank you (Ruto) for the good work you are doing. Our youth have something to do. You are heavily investing in the youth population,” he said. Turning to the crowd of young The post “Government is Investing in You, Don’t Waste It,” Oparanya Tells Youth appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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7 d. ago Benni McCarthy: Mourinho's student making Kenyans dream of football glory at CHAN

Benni McCarthy: Mourinho's student making Kenyans dream of football glory at CHAN  TRT Global

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8 d. ago Refugees in Kenya impacted by food aid cuts; WFP rolls out new system

Refugees in Kenya impacted by food aid cuts; WFP rolls out new system  Al Jazeera

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