News Archives » Star Today https://startoday.co.ke/category/news/ Latest Kenya news Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:21:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 https://startoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Star-Today-Icon.jpg News Archives » Star Today https://startoday.co.ke/category/news/ 32 32 178011034 Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations https://startoday.co.ke/3930/three-die-in-mexico-city-world-cup-celebrations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-die-in-mexico-city-world-cup-celebrations Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:21:02 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3930 A 19-year-old woman is among three people to have died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City on Tuesday. A 48-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man also died after crowds descended on the city following the country’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador, the capital’s health authority said on Wednesday. More than one million people […]

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]]> 3930 Construction Begins on Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR Extension https://startoday.co.ke/3927/construction-begins-on-naivasha-kisumu-malaba-sgr-extension/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=construction-begins-on-naivasha-kisumu-malaba-sgr-extension Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:16:56 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3927 Construction of the long-awaited Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway> extension has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s efforts to expand its railway network and strengthen regional trade under the Northern Corridor transport system. The project was launched on March 19, 2026, during a groundbreaking ceremony held at Narok Teachers Training College, officiated by William […]

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]]> 3927 Co-op Bank, Absa and Acorn Launch Sh1 Billion Programme to Fund Student Entrepreneurs https://startoday.co.ke/3908/co-op-bank-absa-and-acorn-launch-sh1-billion-programme-to-fund-student-entrepreneurs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-absa-and-acorn-launch-sh1-billion-programme-to-fund-student-entrepreneurs Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:35:30 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3908 Thousands of Kenyan university students are set to benefit from a new Sh1 billion financing programme designed to improve access to quality accommodation while equipping graduates with the capital needed to launch businesses. The initiative, dubbed the Zinduka Graduate Enterprise Programme, brings together Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Acorn Holdings Limited and Absa Bank Kenya in […]

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]]> 3908 Media Council Issues Show-Cause Notice to Kameme FM Over Alleged Code Violations https://startoday.co.ke/3903/media-council-issues-show-cause-notice-to-kameme-fm-over-alleged-code-violations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=media-council-issues-show-cause-notice-to-kameme-fm-over-alleged-code-violations Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:53:02 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3903 The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has issued a notice to show cause to Kameme FM, citing alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct for Media Practice arising from comments aired on the station between June 8 and June 15, 2026. In a letter addressed to Mediamax Network Limited Chief Executive Officer Ken Ngaruiya, the […]

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]]> 3903 Co-op Bank Youth Forum Highlights Technology and Innovation as Future of Agriculture https://startoday.co.ke/3923/co-op-bank-youth-forum-highlights-technology-and-innovation-as-future-of-agriculture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-youth-forum-highlights-technology-and-innovation-as-future-of-agriculture Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:14:52 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3923 The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has challenged young people to embrace technology, innovation and value addition to unlock opportunities in agriculture during the Youth in Agriculture Forum held in Eldoret. The forum brought together young farmers, agripreneurs, industry experts and cooperative leaders to discuss emerging trends shaping the agricultural sector, including vertical farming, smart farming, […]

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]]> 3923 Three Arrested Over Alleged Sh22.4 Million Sacco Fraud Scheme https://startoday.co.ke/3899/three-arrested-over-alleged-sh22-4-million-sacco-fraud-scheme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-arrested-over-alleged-sh22-4-million-sacco-fraud-scheme Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:53:01 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3899 Three people are in police custody as detectives investigate an alleged fraud scheme that is suspected to have cost a Sacco more than Sh22.4 million. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), detectives from Imenti North uncovered what investigators describe as a sophisticated operation involving the alleged manipulation of the Sacco’s computerized financial systems. […]

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]]> 3899 Co-op Bank Awards Scholarships to Support Education of Young Learners https://startoday.co.ke/3919/co-op-bank-awards-scholarships-to-support-education-of-young-learners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-awards-scholarships-to-support-education-of-young-learners Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:10:52 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3919 The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to education after awarding scholarships to deserving students through the Co-op Bank Foundation. The scholarships were presented by the bank’s Company Secretary, Samuel Kibugi, on behalf of the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gideon Muriuki. The ceremony was attended by the […]

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]]> 3919 Co-operative Bank Champions Youth Agribusiness at Bungoma Business Engagement https://startoday.co.ke/3915/co-operative-bank-champions-youth-agribusiness-at-bungoma-business-engagement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-operative-bank-champions-youth-agribusiness-at-bungoma-business-engagement Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:07:25 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3915 The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs in agriculture by supporting a youth agribusiness engagement in Siritamu focused on strengthening farming enterprises and promoting financial literacy. The forum brought together young farmers, agribusiness experts and industry stakeholders for discussions on building sustainable agricultural enterprises. A key session focused on strengthening […]

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]]> 3915 Co-op Bank Commits to Five-Year Kakamega Forest Restoration Initiative https://startoday.co.ke/3911/co-op-bank-commits-to-five-year-kakamega-forest-restoration-initiative/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-commits-to-five-year-kakamega-forest-restoration-initiative Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:03:44 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3911 The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has committed to restoring degraded sections of Kakamega Forest, Kenya’s only Guinea-Congolian rainforest, through a five-year environmental conservation programme. The lender announced that it will rehabilitate five acres of degraded forest land every year for the next five years in partnership with the Kakamega Forest Heritage Foundation and the Kenya […]

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]]> 3911 Lenana School Sends Students Home Following Night Unrest https://startoday.co.ke/3895/lenana-school-sends-students-home-following-night-unrest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lenana-school-sends-students-home-following-night-unrest Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:07:20 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3895 Lenana School has temporarily released all students after unrest and disturbances disrupted night prep sessions, prompting the administration to suspend learning as it assesses the situation. In a notice issued to parents and guardians, the school’s Board of Management and administration said the decision was taken to restore calm and allow for a comprehensive review […]

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