Absa Group has opened a new office in Dubai as the lender seeks to strengthen investment flows between the Middle East and Africa and connect Gulf-based investors to business opportunities across the continent.The office, located at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is expected to bring the lender closer to corporates, investors and financial institutions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, positioning it to facilitate cross-border trade, financing and investment.
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Kapsabet Gogo over the moon after electricity connected to her home
An elderly woman in Kapsabet, Nandi County, is living her dream after his humble home was connected to the electricity grid.Affectionately referred to as Gogo, the elderly woman, tired of relying on paraffin to light her home, made her way to the Kenya Power Kapsabet office, hoping to finally have electricity.
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Tusker Oktobafest heads back to the Coast as Mombasa gets one last weekend pour
Good people of Mombasa, get your crew together. The Tusker Oktobafest tour is rolling back into the Coastal city this Sunday, for a closing session at 1922, Nyali, and the vibe promises to be loud, cold and very Kenyan.The nationwide festival has already made stops in Eldoret, Nanyuki, Mombasa and Nairobi, serving up the best of Kenyan beer, music and urban culture.
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Photos: Mount Kenya University medical students explore oncology laboratory and pharmacy operations at Texas Cancer Centre
Medical students from Mount Kenya University visited the Oncology Laboratory and Pharmacy units at The Texas Cancer Centre, Nairobi, as part of an academic tour aimed at strengthening their practical understanding of cancer diagnosis, treatment and comprehensive patient care.The visit offered the students valuable first-hand exposure to the organisation and management of specialised oncology services, with insights into daily operations, clinical workflows, laboratory processes, pharmaceutical management and interdepartmental coordination.
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Nairobi night comes alive as Kenya Cane celebrates 50th anniversary
Nairobi did not need much convincing on Friday night. Kenya Cane lovers from all walks of the city converged at the EABL Microbrewery to celebrate the brand's 50th anniversary.Good food, great drinks, live music and fun was in abundance.Kenyan SoundtrackAzeeza Hashim kept the energy high as the MC for the night, while Les Wanyika, Sanaipei Tande and other artistes took the stage and serenaded revellers smooothly blending the smooth drinks with the night.
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Comedian Flaqo Denies Impregnating TikToker Alma Mutheu
Comedian Flaqo has denied claims linking him to TikToker Alma Mutheu’s pregnancy, accusing a former lover of spreading rumours about him in an attempt to damage his reputation.The comedian addressed the speculation during a recorded phone interview on Friday, October 30, 2026, saying the claims were part of a campaign that began after he rejected the woman.
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Kenyan Defender Benched Again as Big-Spending English Championship Club Continues Worrying Slump
The Harambee Stars defender watched from the bench as his side lost a second straight game to slide down the English Championship table.
Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner was an unused substitute as his club Wrexham suffered a damaging defeat in the English Championship on Friday.
Wrexham slumped to 17th place on the Championship table following a 1-0 loss to Sheffield United, leaving coach Phil Parkinson on the brink of the sack, after spending big but failing to inspire his team so far.
Despite spending more than £70 million in the last three transfer windows, Wrexham, who missed the Premier League promotion playoffs by one-point last season, are looking down rather than up with attention now turning to Parkinson’s position although the tactician has questioned the application and desire of his players.
“I just said to the lads in there, ‘We played Sheffield United in the National League, went toe to toe with a top Championship team and came here 10 days later with everyone thinking our chance had gone and we’d roll over’,” the 58-year-old as per The Athletic.
“But we went toe to toe again, putting in an unbelievable performance with a lot lesser team (than today). We did a lot better against a better side, and we have to look at the reasons for that.”
Ben Brereton Diaz’s first-half strike made all the difference for Sheffield and Parkinson feels his players did not cover themselves in glory.
“Whatever system you play or personnel you play, the team has to represent the town in the way it has done for the vast majority of the last five years,” said Parkinson.
“I think this season we have had some really good performance, but I don’t feel we have got the consistent effort level and desire every week. That’s what our fans are used to seeing.
“We were similar at this stage last year. We were patchy and we worked with the group on an understanding as to what it means to play for this club and how much teams want to beat us. How much all the opposition supporters want to beat us. And what it takes to wear that shirt.
“We got it and nearly got in the play-offs. We have to get to that level with this group.”
It was the third straight match on the bench for Vyner who now looks to have a battle on his hands to win his place back in the team.
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ODM Leaders Attack Linda Mwananchi Movement Over Kalonzo Heckling, Urge Him to Join Ruto’s Camp
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders have criticised the newly launched Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) following the heckling of Wiper Patriotic Front leader and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka during the group’s launch.The ODM leaders accused members of the movement of disrespecting Kalonzo, questioning how a senior politician who previously served as Kenya’s Vice President could be denied an opportunity to address a political gathering.
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Ruto Secures Putin Deal to Stop Recruitment of Kenyans Into Russian Military, Promises Compensation
President William Ruto has announced a major agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into the Russian military following high-level talks at the Kremlin in Moscow.The agreement, reached on Thursday, October 29, 2026, will see Kenya designated a non-source country for recruitment into the Russian armed forces, effectively closing official recruitment channels through which Kenyans have been enlisted to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
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Eastleigh Building Collapse: Questions Emerge Over Contractor as Woman’s Remains Recovered From Rubble
Fresh questions have emerged over the actual contractor behind the construction of the 18-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as investigations point to the possible involvement of an unqualified individual in the project.Sources close to the investigations told Citizen TV that the construction may have been undertaken by an individual who is not registered as a contractor, raising concerns about compliance with construction regulations and the supervision of the project.