Kenya’s economy to grow 5% on increased investments – World Bank

World Bank has projected Kenya’s economy to grow by five per cent this year, driven mainly by increased investment based on restored access to international capital markets. This, it says, will spur investor confidence and capital inflows, as well as more credit to the private sector through reduced domestic government borrowing. Other growth drivers include…

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Accidents will not stop unless there’s a strategy to deal with public transport – Senator Onyonka

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has faulted the government over its methods of managing crises that he says have not borne fruit. Speaking on Citizen TV’s Daybreak show, Senator Onyonka said that the now-alarming accident cases in the nation could be easily dealt with if there were appropriate structures in place. He blamed Roads and Transport…

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Pamela Jelimo set to receive Olympic silver after Ekaterina Guliyev’s doping ban

South Africa’s Caster Semenya has been elevated to gold with Kenya’s Pamela Jelimo set for silver after doping reshuffle in 2012 Olympics 800m. Former Olympic 800 champion, Pamela Jelimo, is poised to be awarded the 2012 London Olympic 800m silver, marking a significant shift in the event’s final standings due to doping violations. This development…

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‘We should have President Ruto for at least 25 years,’ Devki tycoon Narendra Raval says

Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval says William Ruto should serve as Kenya’s president for over 25 years. The industrialist and philanthropist of Indian Gujarati origin, who serves as the executive chairman of Devki Group, on Monday labelled Ruto a passionate leader who loves Kenya and whom he cannot find the right words to thank. “He loves…

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Paris Marathon: Bumper harvest for Kenyans Titus Kipruto, Elisha Rotich & Vivian Cheruiyot despite missing to prize

Kenyan runners Titus Kipruto, Elisha Rotich and Vivian Cheruiyot will cash in big after their podium finishes at the Paris Marathon on Sunday. Kenyan runners Titus Kipruto, Elisha Rotich and Vivian Cheruiyot boosted their bank balances significantly following their top three finishes at the Paris Marathon on Sunday April 7. Kipruto managed second place after…

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