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Multi-currency corporate cards launch to reduce cross-border payment costs for African businesses

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The Verto Card that has been launched and allows businesses to spend directly from their existing Verto currency balances, rather than moving money between accounts or converting funds before making a payment-Photo Courtesy   By Dickson Odhiambo September 22, 2026 Multi-currency corporate cards launch to reduce cross-border payment costs for African businesses Global cross-border payments platform Verto, in partnership with Visa, has launched a multi-currency corporate card designed to help African businesses reduce foreign exchange costs, improve international spend management and operate more efficiently across global markets. The Verto Card allows businesses to spend directly from their existing Verto currency balances, rather than moving money between accounts or converting funds before making a payment. Businesses can access 11 currencies directly through their Verto wallets and reach more than 160 additional currencies through Visa’s global payments network with zero ...
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Winners of the EV Explorers Rhino Charge 2026 Innovation Challenge Unveiled

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  Retired navigator Sylvia King (Left) poses for a photo with the KCB Foundation Director, Mendi Njonjo, during the announcement of the EV Explorers Innovation Challenge at the KCB Leadership Centre at Karen in Nairobi-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo September 18,2026 Winners of the EV Explorers Rhino Charge 2026 Innovation Challenge Unveiled The winners of the EV Explorers Rhino Charge 2026 Innovation Challenge have been unveiled, marking a significant milestone in the drive to promote innovation, sustainability and the adoption of electric mobility in Kenya. The two female engineering students, Caroline Mutheu and Esther Leja, students from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, impressed the judges with solutions that demonstrated creativity, technical ingenuity and an understanding of the practical challenges associated with electric mobility. As a result, each winner will receive a partial scholarship covering up to 75 per cent of t...
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Kenyatta University Teams Qualify for the Open Lanes Varsity Invitational

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  Students of Kenyatta University during the  Open Lanes Varsity Invitational finals after dominating an intense set of in-campus qualifiers-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo September 18, 2026 Kenyatta University Teams Qualify for the Open Lanes Varsity Invitational Three relay squads from Kenyatta University have secured their spots in the Open Lanes Varsity Invitational finals after dominating an intense set of in-campus qualifiers. Powered by Swiss sportswear giant On, the competition brings together student-athletes across Nairobi to compete for inter-university bragging rights and a grand-prize, fully paid race weekend experience in South Africa. This qualification marks the beginning of the next phase of the Open Lanes Varsity Invitational. The knock-out qualifiers will see students from Kenyatta University, CUEA, Strathmore, JKUAT, University of Nairobi, and Riara University, go head-to-head in relay races for the grand prize finals on 3rd October 2026 at ...
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Kisumu set to host 7th edition of County Assemblies Sports Association's Games

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  CASA Games Patron Speaker Elisha Oraro {In a Chain around his neck} receives the Torch to mark the official beginning by  County Assembly of Kisumu to host the Seventh Edition of CASA Games-By  James Keyi   By Dickson Odhiambo Smber 17, 2026 Kisumu set to host 7 th edition of County Assemblies Sports Association's Games Kisumu County is set to host the Seventh Edition of the County Assemblies Sports Association’s games next month of October. The Games are set to kick off next month and will be hosted by the County Assembly of Kisumu after its Speaker officially becomes the CASA Games Patron taking over from Meru County Assembly Speaker who has been the Patron of the Games during the Sixth Edition. The Chain has officially been handed over to County Assembly of Kisumu Speaker Elisha Oraro who now becomes the official patron of the games. The games will be hosted from 25th to 31st October, 2026 in Kisumu City.   This event brings together H...
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AFRICA CAPITAL WEEK ADOPTS A CONTINENTAL CAPITAL COMMITMENT

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  From Left: H.E. Dr Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr Boniface Makokha, Principal Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning, and Mr Cyrell Odede Wagunda, State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management, arriving at the Argyle Grand Hotel Airport in Nairobi, ahead of the official opening ceremony for Africa Capital Week-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   September 9,2026   AFRICA CAPITAL WEEK ADOPTS A CONTINENTAL CAPITAL COMMITMENT The inaugural Africa Capital Week 2026 forum, which was opened on Monday by Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, concluded in Nairobi.     Over 500 delegates from 16 African countries and beyond with the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration for Deepening Africa’s Capital Markets, to accelerate cross border investment and strengthen the continent’s...
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Kenya’s First Lady urges women not to wait to be given Leadership positions

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A section of women from various groups allied to Joyful Women atteding today's Women Empowerment meeting in Kisumu Presided over by Kenya's First Lady Rachael Ruto-Photo and Story By Dickson Odhiambo September 8,2026 Kenya’s First Lady urges women not to wait to be given Leadership positions Women seeking various Leadership positions across Kenya have been urged not to wait to be given such positions but come out strongly to get them. Kenya’s First Lady Rachael Ruto has urged women seeking leadership positions in various parts of the country to come out and get them without waiting to be given on a silver plate. Addressing various women Groups in Kisumu County allied to Joyful Women Organization, Kenya’s First Lady says immediately after Independent, some women could come out strongly to vie and get elected in various leadership positions at the time when politics was male dominated. She has identified Kenya’s First Woman Mayor and First female Member of Parliament ...
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Western Kenya demands to be Ruto’s DP in Next Year’s polls

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  The Western MPs Caucus Chairman Major Retired John Waluke, Sirisia Member of Parliament together with other Leaders from Western Kenya Region address the press in Kisumu today-Photo and Story By Dickson Odhiambo By Dickson Odhiambo September 7,2026 Western Kenya demands to be Ruto’s DP in Next Year’s polls Leaders from Western Kenya Region have demanded for the Deputy President’s slot ahead of the next year’s General Elections. Under the banner of the Western Caucus that comprised of all the elected Member of Parliament from Western Kenya region while addressing the press in Kisumu today, the Members of Parliament said they want someone from the region to deputize President Dr William Ruto during the next Year’s polls. The Western MPs Caucus Chairman Major Retired John Waluke, Sirisia Member of Parliament who signed the Press statement on behalf of MPs from Western Kenya region said they have the numbers in terms of votes hence in a better position to demand the seat of...
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