Dennis Musau
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Pharmacy Board dismisses claims of drug import ban
According to PPB, about 9,000 registered medical products that comply with quality, safety, and efficacy standards remain available for manufacture, importation, and distribution in the country.
Kenya’s inflation rises to 4.6% in September as economy expands by 5% in Q2
The increase was mainly driven by a rise in prices of food and non-alcoholic drinks (8.4%), transport (4.0%), and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (1.4%), the bureau said.
CBK moves to slash M-Pesa, Airtel Money transfer charges
In its latest National Financial Inclusion Strategy, the lender wants the average cost per transaction reduced from the current Ksh.23 to Ksh.10 by 2028, and person-to-person (P2P) transaction fees capped.
Mastercard partners mTek to embed insurance in East Africa payments
The model will involve financial institutions, insurers, and telecommunications companies, bundling payments with insurance to expand reach.
ODM will support Ruto's 2027 re-election bid - Senator Ojienda
Ojienda cites ODM and UDA’s March 2025 political agreement, and the top positions ODM leader Raila Odinga’s allies now hold in government after the two rivals teamed up last year.He says discussions on the coalition’s election strategy are ongoing, and that the ultimate goal is to secure Ruto a seco...
‘Didn’t you have a checklist?’ Ruto faulted over Haiti mission planning after logistical grievance
Hashi questions why Kenya deployed troops without first securing the necessary resources and training to operate effectively.He warns that Kenya risks undermining its credibility by repeatedly appealing to Western powers for logistical support instead of building its own capacity....
Starlink slips further to 9th place in Kenya’s fixed internet market
The satellite provider, owned by the world’s richest man Elon Musk, recorded 17,425 subscriptions in June 2025, representing a 0.8 per cent market share.
Fintech start-up Bonto shuts down less than three years after launch
Founded in December 2022 by Cambridge and Harvard graduate Yoann Copreaux, the fintech exited the market, citing unsustainable foreign exchange margins.
Low capacity, second-hand cars: Ruto decries logistical woes in Kenya-led Haiti mission
While Ruto commended the United States for providing logistical vehicles, he said most were second-hand and prone to breakdowns, exposing Kenyan officers to danger in hostile areas.
Shadow banning: Why don't some posts appear on your social media feed?
Algorithmic design aside, there is a perception that social media companies deliberately suppress some posts without notifying account holders, commonly referred to as ‘shadow banning’ or ‘algorithmic suppression.’