Star Today https://startoday.co.ke/ Latest Kenya news Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:07:20 +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 Star Today https://startoday.co.ke/ 32 32 178011034 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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]]> 3895 Co-op Bank Crowned Africa’s SME Bank of the Year https://startoday.co.ke/3883/co-op-bank-crowned-africas-sme-bank-of-the-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-crowned-africas-sme-bank-of-the-year Sat, 30 May 2026 07:31:43 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3883 The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named SME Bank of the Year in Africa, reinforcing its standing as one of the continent’s leading financiers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The lender received the prestigious recognition at the 20th African Banker Awards, held alongside the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Congo. […]

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]]> 3883 Co-op Bank Wins Africa SME Banking Honour for Financial Inclusion https://startoday.co.ke/3886/co-op-bank-wins-africa-sme-banking-honour-for-financial-inclusion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-wins-africa-sme-banking-honour-for-financial-inclusion Fri, 29 May 2026 07:45:31 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3886 The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been recognised for its contribution to financial inclusion in Africa after being named SME Bank of the Year at the 20th African Banker Awards held in Brazzaville, Congo. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings and celebrated institutions driving transformation in […]

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]]> 3886 Senegal’s president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions https://startoday.co.ke/3879/senegals-president-sacks-prime-minister-sonko-after-months-of-tensions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senegals-president-sacks-prime-minister-sonko-after-months-of-tensions Sat, 23 May 2026 09:39:33 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3879 Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the nation’s government after months of tensions between the two men. A shock decree, read out on TV by a presidential aide, said Faye had “ended the duties of Ousmane Sonko… and consequently those of the ministers and secretaries of state who […]

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]]> 3879 TSC appoints Sharon Kisire as Vice Chairperson https://startoday.co.ke/3876/tsc-appoints-sharon-kisire-as-vice-chairperson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tsc-appoints-sharon-kisire-as-vice-chairperson Sat, 23 May 2026 09:37:54 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3876 The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the appointment of Sharon J. Kisire as its new Vice Chairperson, effective 21st May 2026. Kisire takes over the position following the completion of the tenure of Leila Ali Abdi. In a post, the Commission welcomed her appointment and wished her success as she assumes the new role. […]

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]]> 3876 Co-op Bank Q1 Profit Rises 21pc to Sh8.4 Billion on Strong Income Growth https://startoday.co.ke/3888/co-op-bank-q1-profit-rises-21pc-to-sh8-4-billion-on-strong-income-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-q1-profit-rises-21pc-to-sh8-4-billion-on-strong-income-growth Wed, 13 May 2026 07:47:45 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3888 The Co-operative Bank of Kenya recorded a 21.2 per cent increase in net profit for the first quarter ended March 2026, posting earnings of Sh8.4 billion on the back of growth in interest and non-interest income. The lender’s profit rose from Sh6.93 billion reported during a similar period last year, marking its strongest first-quarter performance […]

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]]> 3888 List of 34 Presidents Ruto hosted in 2 days https://startoday.co.ke/3870/list-of-34-presidents-ruto-hosted-in-2-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=list-of-34-presidents-ruto-hosted-in-2-days Tue, 12 May 2026 19:51:10 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3870 As we speak, the population of Nairobi is made of 0.0005% Presidents and Head of State or Government. If you count every 200,000 people in Nairobi right now, one is a President. More than half of the 54 Presidents of Africa slept in Nairobi this week. Every major hotel in Nairobi (including Sabina Joy) hosted, […]

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]]> 3870 Kenya Unveils Sweeping Legal Reforms to Boost Investment and Innovation https://startoday.co.ke/3867/kenya-unveils-sweeping-legal-reforms-to-boost-investment-and-innovation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kenya-unveils-sweeping-legal-reforms-to-boost-investment-and-innovation Mon, 11 May 2026 07:07:34 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3867 Kenya has taken a major step toward strengthening its position as a leading investment destination in Africa following the assent of three key economic laws aimed at creating a more efficient, predictable, and competitive business environment. The laws — the Income Tax Bill, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, and the Technopolis Bill — were […]

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]]> 3867 Probe as woman found murdered in tea plantation shed in Murang’a https://startoday.co.ke/3864/probe-as-woman-found-murdered-in-tea-plantation-shed-in-muranga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=probe-as-woman-found-murdered-in-tea-plantation-shed-in-muranga Sun, 10 May 2026 10:34:23 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3864 Detectives in Murang’a county are investigating a suspected murder case after the body of a 28-year-old woman was discovered inside a tea plantation shed in Kigumo Subcounty. According to police, the incident occurred on Friday at Kiriko Village. The deceased, identified as Sherleen Njeri Wangari, was a casual labourer who had gone to work at a […]

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]]> 3864 Miss Universe Kenya Officially Launches Under New Licensee Crown Culture Africa https://startoday.co.ke/3860/miss-universe-kenya-officially-launches-under-new-licensee-crown-culture-africa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=miss-universe-kenya-officially-launches-under-new-licensee-crown-culture-africa Thu, 07 May 2026 14:41:14 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=3860 A new era for Kenyan pageantry begins today with the official launch of Miss Universe Kenya, now under the stewardship of Crown Culture Africa. This newly formed collective brings together industry leaders, creatives, and strategists dedicated to elevating Kenya’s global presence while empowering the next generation of women leaders. Crown Culture Africa is founded by […]

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