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Tuesday, Jun 11

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Kenya Barris, Kirk Franklin, Diarra Kilpatrick and More Talk Storytelling, Building a Hollywood Roadmap at BET’s Emmy FYC Event

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BET Media Group’s FYC House was packed as it celebrated its impressive roster of shows submitted for Emmy consideration produced by BET and BET+. At the center of the evening, the legacy media company featured artists and creatives from…

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The News Brief: Counties' Sh400bn: Mt Kenya big winner

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These are the stories making the headlines in the Star.

ASKY, Partners Boost Kenya Tourism With Familiarisation Trip

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LAGOS – ASKY Airlines in collaboration with Jambojet has concluded a familiarisation trip to Kenya, aimed at boosting traffic and tourism to the East African country. Kenya is known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural…

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Kenya’s Payment Licenses Set to Breakthrough for Fintechs as CBK Amends National Payment Systems Act

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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) plans to issue payment licenses to fintech startups, clearing the way for East Africa’s largest payments market to open up.

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Kenya: Tiny Berbera Beats Mombasa Again in WB Port Rankings

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Kenya's Port of Mombasa has ranked below Berbera for the second consecutive year as East Africa's largest harbour dropped further in the latest World Bank report.

Kenya: Govt Agrees With IMF to Unlock 126.05bn Financing

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Nairobi -- The government has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which intends to pave the way for the disbursement of $976 million (Sh126.05 billion).

IMF wants more taxes as condition for Sh126.4bn Kenya loan

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If the lenders Board approves a second review, Kenya will gain immediate access to Sh15.5 billion.

Kenya struggling to secure long term financing -PKF

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Rising interest rates reduce the market value of bonds, leading to unrealised losses for banks.

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Signed: Kenya Grace Links Up With PPL, Carter Faith Inks Major Label Deal With UMG Nashville

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Also this week: LA LOM, Liam St. John, Ashley Ryan, pablopablo and more.

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Kenya regulator plans to issue payment licences to fintechs

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The Central Bank of Kenya has stated that it intends to issue payment licences to fintech startups soon, reversing its initial position that had put the companies in the crosshairs of the country's authorities.

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Britam of Kenya Plans to Enter $5 Billion Congo Insurance Market

Britam Holdings Ltd. is hunting for opportunities to enter the massive but under-served insurance market in Democratic Republic of Congo later this year. Kenya’s biggest listed insurer by market value with operations in seven African…

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Kenya Kwanza leaders who have openly defied Gachagua

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Gachagua has dared challengers to a political duel, taking the war to Mt Kenya.

Monday, Jun 10

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Transforming Kenya’s Public Transport: Norway’s Investment in Sustainable E-Mobility

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The transport sector’s significant contribution to carbon emissions has necessitated a transition towards sustainable solutions like electric vehicles (EVs). This shift aims to mitigate environmental degradation and address the negative…

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Kenya run over Tanzania in FIBA U-18 Africa Zone 5 Champs game

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The Kenyans, who suffered an 81-52 thumping at the hands of Rwanda, got off to a bright first quarter, leading 29-17.

Team Kenya off to good start in Billie Jean King Cup at Nairobi Club

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The hosts made light work of the Indian Ocean Islanders as they look at gaining promotion to Group Two next year.

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Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris Join Issa Rae for Inaugural ‘Creator Conversations’ Talk at American Black Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

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As if serving as the creative director of the 28th edition of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) wasn’t enough, Issa Rae will now sit for the inaugural “Creator Conversation” with two very special guests: Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris…

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Kenya to issue payment licences: Flutterwave, Chipper Cash could be first in line

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The proposed changes could be a big win for remittance and payment providers who have faced investigations and raids by Kenyan authorities on allegations of money laundering.

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Haiti: Imminent deployment of Kenya-led international police force

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The deployment of the Kenyan police force for a peace keeping mission in Haiti, will most probably take place in the coming week or two, assured William Ruto, the Kenyan President on Sunday 9th of June.

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Kenya: Nairobi Developers Call for Stakeholders' Meeting After Ruto Order On Building Heights

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Nairobi -- The Property Developer's Welfare Society of Nairobi is calling for a stakeholders' meeting with both county and national government to avoid misinterpretation or confusion of laws and regulations.

June 10: The day Kenya lost Kones, Laboso, Saitoti and Ojode

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Nation honours four influential leaders on anniversary of their passing