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@kna Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:04:21
Digital banking fuels bancassurance growth as industry bets on customer trust
The bancassurance sector is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by the implementation of the Insurance (Bancassurance) Regulations, 2020, and the integration of insurance services into mobile banking platforms, creating a one-stop financial services solution for customers. According to the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Insurance Industry Report 2024, Kenya has 25 licensed bancassurance intermediaries. The report indicates...
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@kna 9 hours ago
Nairobi intensifies breastfeeding advocacy to prevent NCDs
Health officials and nutrition experts in Nairobi County have intensified calls for stronger support systems to enable mothers to practise exclusive breastfeeding, citing its critical role in improving infant health and preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Speaking at Eastleigh Health Centre Maternity during World Breastfeeding Week activities—marked annually from August 1 to August 7—health professionals emphasized...
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@kna 9 hours ago
PS calls for stronger Public-Private Partnerships to boost health systems
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga has called for enhanced collaboration between the government and private sector to drive sustainable investments aimed at strengthening Kenya's health systems and addressing emerging healthcare needs. Speaking during a high-level stakeholder engagement convened by the Safaricom Foundation and M-PESA Foundation at a Nairobi hotel, Dr. Oluga emphasized...
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@kna 9 hours ago
Stanbic Holdings posts Sh6.6B half-year profit
Stanbic Holdings Plc has reported a resilient financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting a profit after tax of Sh6.6 billion, underpinned by strong balance sheet growth, disciplined risk management, and increased lending to key sectors of the economy. The Group's total assets grew by 27 per cent to Sh602 billion, while customer...
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@kna 10 hours ago
Govt strengthens AI policy through youth-led innovation
The government has reaffirmed commitment to shaping Kenya's Artificial Intelligence (AI) future through ethical innovation, youth empowerment and strong policy frameworks. Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, commended the Draft Kenya Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy, terming it a critical framework for guiding the responsible development and application of...
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@kna 10 hours ago
Water tank boosts youth enterprise in Jomvu
A youth-run car wash business in Jomvu, Mombasa County, is set to expand its operations following the donation of a water storage tank, easing persistent water shortages that had threatened to cripple the venture. The tank was handed over to Mwamlai Car Wash Youth Group by Karisa Nzai, an aspirant for the Jomvu Constituency parliamentary...
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@kna 10 hours ago
Food production set to decline following crop failure, government warns
Kenya's food production is expected to decline this year following significant crop failure in key grain-growing regions, largely attributed to drought and the effects of climate change, the government has announced. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said poor crop performance, particularly in the Rift Valley, is likely to result in reduced harvests, forcing the...
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@kna 10 hours ago
Rights defenders seek justice over rising deaths in custody
Women human rights defenders in Mombasa have condemned the rising cases of deaths in police custody and alleged enforced disappearances, calling for urgent reforms, justice and accountability within the country's law enforcement agencies. The concerns were raised during a press briefing held in solidarity with mothers of victims of custodial deaths, who staged a separate...
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@kna 14 hours ago
UNEP commits Sh24.6 million to promote green freight along Northern Corridor
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has committed USD190,000 (approximately Sh24.6 million) to the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA). The money is meant to finance critical studies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from heavy-duty freight vehicles operating along the Northern Corridor-one of East Africa's busiest trade routes. The funding will...
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@kna 14 hours ago
Govt reaffirms commitment to strengthen vaccine research, local manufacturing
The government has reiterated its commitment to advancing Kenya's vaccine ecosystem by strengthening the link between research, development and industrial-scale production to support national health priorities. Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, joined his counterpart in the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, during an inaugural meeting focused on...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Waste recycling creates jobs, income and sustainable furniture
Every Saturday at dawn, while most of Kisumu is still asleep, a different kind of activity begins on the waters of Lake Victoria. Instead of casting fishing nets, a group of young men and women steers small boats across the lake, collecting plastic bottles, worn-out tyres, water hyacinth and other floating waste. What they gather...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Preparations for Bomet SGR on Course
The eagerly awaited Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in Bomet County is set to begin in due course after the National Land Commission concludes securing land to enable construction works. This follows a site visit to the proposed Kapkesio Terminus in Chepalungu Sub-County by government officials led by Bomet County Commissioner Caroline Nzwili. Nzwili was alongside...
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@kna 15 hours ago
Duale refutes claims over digital health system service fee
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health Aden Duale has dismissed a report carried by the Daily Nation on 4th August 2026 concerning the service fee levied on claims processed through the national digital health system, which creates the impression that public money is being paid to a private company outside the law, as false and malicious....
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@kna 15 hours ago
Contractor conducts final topographical inspection for New Bomet Stadium
The final topographic inspection of the proposed Kipchamba Stadium has been successfully conducted by officials from China Roads and Bridge Construction (CRBC), accompanied by County Government officials led by Ag. Chief Officer for Youth and Sports, Dr. Nelson Tore. Following the inspection and survey, the County Government of Bomet now inches closer to having a new...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Chief Justice rallies stakeholders to combat rising SGBV cases
Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Justice Martha Koome, has called for coordinated efforts among justice sector actors, community leaders and residents to address the rising cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Vihiga County. Speaking at Vihiga Law Courts during a meeting with the Court Users Committee (CUC), Justice...
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@kna 16 hours ago
Kirinyaga Central to install cabro in 25 schools by December
More than 25 public schools in Kirinyaga Central Constituency are set to benefit from cabro paving of their compounds by December this year under an ambitious infrastructure improvement programme aimed at creating cleaner, safer and more conducive learning environments. The project, funded through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), is part of a broader...
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