14 h. ago Kenya’s central bank cuts policy rate to 9% in ninth consecutive move

Kenya’s central bank cuts policy rate to 9% in ninth consecutive move  Investing.com

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20 h. ago Plainclothes Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Robbers in Nairobi

Nairobi police officers in plain clothes gunned down two suspected robbers on Tuesday afternoon after they attacked and robbed a man of an unknown amount of money along Moi Avenue, Nairobi. According to witnesses and police reports, a gang of five targeted a customer shortly after he withdrew an undisclosed sum of money from a bank. The suspects grabbed the cash and attempted to flee. Officers on patrol quickly responded to the incident and shot two of the suspects, while the remaining three escaped on foot during the midday confrontation. A manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing, said Central The post Plainclothes Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Robbers in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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20 h. ago CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.0% as Inflation Reportedly Falls and Economy Shows Resilience

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.00 percent, down from 9.25 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced the decision during its meeting on December 9, 2025, saying the move is meant to stimulate economic activity and encourage banks to lend more to businesses. The MPC reported that the global economy is still expanding, with growth estimated at 3.2 percent in 2025. Strong consumer spending and improved financial conditions in major economies, especially the United States, continue to support global performance. However, the committee warned that global growth The post CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.0% as Inflation Reportedly Falls and Economy Shows Resilience appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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33 h. ago Kenya's central bank lowers main lending rate by 25 basis points

Kenya's central bank lowers main lending rate by 25 basis points  Reuters

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33 h. ago Kenya's central bank cuts key rate again to spur bank lending

Kenya's central bank cuts key rate again to spur bank lending  TradingView

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34 h. ago Nairobi’s Eastlands community receives 2 buses to support income generation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 — Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) has donated two fully equipped buses to Nairobi’s Eastlands community, a move aimed at boosting income-generation initiatives and improving access to affordable transport services. The SHOFCO Urban Network (SUN)-branded buses were officially handed over during a vibrant ceremony in Embakasi West, attended by hundreds of […] The post Nairobi’s Eastlands community receives 2 buses to support income generation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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36 h. ago Molo MP Slams ‘Cheap Politics’ Over Safaricom Sale, Backs Infrastructure Push

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 9 – Molo Member of Parliament Kimani Kuria has defended the government’s decision to sell 15% of its shareholding in Safaricom, insisting the move is aimed at unlocking funds for major infrastructure projects while shielding Kenyans from additional tax burdens. Speaking at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Molo, Kuria said the sale has […] The post Molo MP Slams ‘Cheap Politics’ Over Safaricom Sale, Backs Infrastructure Push appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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38 h. ago IEBC Moves to Fix Procurement Bottlenecks Before 2027 Election

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 9 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is implementing a far-reaching financial strategy with the National Treasury designed to shield the 2027 General Election from the chaotic tender wars that have historically disrupted Kenya’s electoral preparations. IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu, speaking on Capital FM, revealed that the Commission is negotiating […] The post IEBC Moves to Fix Procurement Bottlenecks Before 2027 Election appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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40 h. ago Govt moves to strengthen security for Chinese workers in Kenya

Govt moves to strengthen security for Chinese workers in Kenya  People Daily

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44 h. ago New EACC Bill Seeks Mobile Money Access for Investigators and Whistle

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has has rolled out a series of major legal and policy reforms designed to speed up Kenya’s fight against graft, including fast-tracking corruption cases and expanding investigative powers across financial platforms. The Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, outlines major proposals that would drastically shorten the timeline for corruption trials and appeals to six months. It also seeks to give investigators wider access to mobile money records and non-bank financial institutions to close loopholes exploited by corrupt networks. If passed, the bill would also impose a 10-year ban from public tenders on individuals convicted of The post New EACC Bill Seeks Mobile Money Access for Investigators and Whistle-Blower Protections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

44 h. ago World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms

Kenyan mobile phone users continue to pay higher call charges than necessary because regulators have delayed implementing long-awaited reforms meant to lower interconnection fees, the World Bank has cautioned in a new report. According to the latest Kenya Economic Update, the country’s mobile termination rates (MTRs) – the fees operators charge each other to connect calls – remain far above actual costs. The report says these outdated fees favour dominant players such as Safaricom while placing smaller operators at a competitive disadvantage. The World Bank points out that the Communications Authority of Kenya has stalled the shift to cost-based MTRs, The post World Bank: Kenyans Paying Inflated Call Rates as CA Delays Mobile Tariff Reforms appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

44 h. ago Kenyans Invited to Give Input on Proposed Sale of Safaricom Shares

The government has opened the floor for public submissions on its plan to sell part of its Safaricom stake, a move designed to raise billions of shillings to fund key national development projects. According to the proposal presented in Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, the government intends to float 15 per cent of its shares in Safaricom while retaining a strategic 20 per cent. Proceeds will be used to finance infrastructure, digitization, and other areas of priority. National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge said the input by the public will guide parliamentary committees in scrutinizing the plan. He observed that The post Kenyans Invited to Give Input on Proposed Sale of Safaricom Shares appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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44 h. ago How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Modern Online Casino Experience

Artificial intelligence has moved long ago from only the domain of science fiction novels and movies. It now works quietly in the background of our daily lives, analyzing data and getting to know all about you. This monster of computer science can even predict your preferences before they arise. In the world of gaming, Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most transformative forces. It is changing the way people play games, chat to each other while doing so, and how they choose to spend their leisure time. The online casinos industry is among the first to embrace this innovation, The post How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Modern Online Casino Experience appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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53 h. ago MoH publishes full Kenya–US health deal after public pressure

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 8 – The Ministry of Health has released the full 37-page agreement on the Sh208 billion Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework, making the document publicly accessible for the first time. In a statement shared on its official X handle, the Ministry said the publication was done “in line with Article 35 on Access […] The post MoH publishes full Kenya–US health deal after public pressure appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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61 h. ago Kenya Power slapped with Sh20m penalty for illegal power lines on private land

Kenya Power slapped with Sh20m penalty for illegal power lines on private land  Business Daily

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61 h. ago World Bank Demands Kenya’s CA Cut Mobile Termination Rates and Lower Call Costs

World Bank Demands Kenya’s CA Cut Mobile Termination Rates and Lower Call Costs  KDRTV

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67 h. ago U.S. Embassy, CS Duale Move to Calm Fears Over Kenya’s Patient Data Privacy

The Ministry of Health has dismissed allegations that the government traded off Kenyans’ personal medical data under the newly signed health cooperation deal between Kenya and the United States. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale issued a statement on Sunday reaffirming that the agreement clearly safeguards Kenya’s ownership of all health data and the intellectual property associated with the systems covered under the deal. According to Duale, the framework focuses strictly on aggregate-level data, such as national reports and dashboard summaries, and does not authorize the sharing of private information, including names, ID numbers, phone contacts, physical addresses, or individual medical The post U.S. Embassy, CS Duale Move to Calm Fears Over Kenya’s Patient Data Privacy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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68 h. ago How Fintech Standards Became the Engine Behind Australia’s PayID Pokies

Most Australian punters recognise PayID as the simplest way to move money between banks. What many don’t see is that platforms using PayID pokies rely on a far more complex set of fintech standards sitting underneath the surface. PayID is built on the New Payments Platform (NPP), and this system delivers the real-time messaging, verification flows and security layers that gaming operators now use as the backbone of their payment infrastructure. Why PayID Integrated Into Casinos Faster Than Cards PayID entered the gambling space quickly because it works on real-time rails rather than the slow clearing processes tied to cards. The post How Fintech Standards Became the Engine Behind Australia’s PayID Pokies appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Economics

4 d. ago ‘I have been given Raila’s shoes’: Oburu dismisses ‘restructuring’ talk in ODM

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 6 – ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga has reaffirmed that there is “no vacuum” in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), urging members to remain united as the Odinga family endures an emotionally devastating period marked by the loss of two close relatives in just one month. Speaking during the burial of his […] The post ‘I have been given Raila’s shoes’: Oburu dismisses ‘restructuring’ talk in ODM appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Standard Investment Bank marks 30 years of Kenyan excellence

Standard Investment Bank marks 30 years of Kenyan excellence  Daily Nation

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