Star Today https://startoday.co.ke/ Latest Kenya news Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:32:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.14 https://startoday.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Star-Today-Icon.jpg Star Today https://startoday.co.ke/ 32 32 178011034 Macron vows legal action against perpetrators of violence in France protests https://startoday.co.ke/4057/macron-vows-legal-action-against-perpetrators-of-violence-in-france-protests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=macron-vows-legal-action-against-perpetrators-of-violence-in-france-protests Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:32:05 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=4057 French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday vowed legal action against those responsible for violence during protests across the country on Saturday. “Those who destroyed must pay. Those who looted must reimburse,” Macron said in a televised address, pledging judicial proceedings over offences committed during the violence. He voiced support for law enforcement officers, elected officials […]

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]]> 4057 Ruto Wins Continental Leadership Award as Kenya Scoops 23 Honours in Ghana https://startoday.co.ke/4054/ruto-wins-continental-leadership-award-as-kenya-scoops-23-honours-in-ghana/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ruto-wins-continental-leadership-award-as-kenya-scoops-23-honours-in-ghana Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:26:57 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=4054 President William Ruto has been awarded the 2026 Continental Leadership Award for Visionary Governance and Human Capital Transformation at the Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA) in Accra, Ghana. Kenya also scooped 23 awards recognising excellence in public sector leadership, governance and service delivery. Deputy Head of Public Service Amos Gathecha, who led the […]

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]]> 4054 IEBC Eyes Expansion of Diaspora Voting to 26 Countries in 2027 https://startoday.co.ke/4048/iebc-eyes-expansion-of-diaspora-voting-to-26-countries-in-2027/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iebc-eyes-expansion-of-diaspora-voting-to-26-countries-in-2027 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:02:57 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=4048 The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is considering expanding diaspora voter registration and participation from 12 countries covered in the 2022 General Election to 26 countries in the 2027 polls. The proposed expansion would add 14 countries to the existing list and increase the number of destinations where Kenyans living abroad can register and […]

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]]> 4048 High Court Pardons Police IG Kanja, Warns of Jail Over Future Court Order Violations https://startoday.co.ke/4045/high-court-pardons-police-ig-kanja-warns-of-jail-over-future-court-order-violations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=high-court-pardons-police-ig-kanja-warns-of-jail-over-future-court-order-violations Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:01:20 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=4045 The High Court has pardoned Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja after finding that the National Police Service failed to comply with a court order barring the barricading of roads during demonstrations. Justice Patricia Nyaundi, however, issued a stern warning to the police chief, saying the court could impose a custodial sentence if the order […]

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]]> 4045 Co-op Bank Backs Aviation Industry as Platinum Sponsor of ACEA NAVEX 2026 https://startoday.co.ke/4038/co-op-bank-backs-aviation-industry-as-platinum-sponsor-of-acea-navex-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-backs-aviation-industry-as-platinum-sponsor-of-acea-navex-2026 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:56:11 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=4038 Co-operative Bank of Kenya has strengthened its support for Kenya’s aviation community after becoming the Platinum Sponsor of the Aero Club of East Africa (ACEA) NAVEX 2026. The event is set to bring together aviation professionals, entrepreneurs, pilots, enthusiasts and young people pursuing careers in the aviation industry. ACEA NAVEX provides a platform for members […]

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]]> 4038 Co-op Bank Gives Sh10 Million Boost to World Teachers’ Day Celebrations https://startoday.co.ke/4035/co-op-bank-gives-sh10-million-boost-to-world-teachers-day-celebrations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-gives-sh10-million-boost-to-world-teachers-day-celebrations Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:54:41 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=4035 The 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebrations organised by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) have received a Sh10 million boost from Co-operative Bank of Kenya. The contribution was presented to TSC Chairman Dr Jamleck Muturi by Co-op Bank as the lender reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the education sector and government programmes. The cheque was handed […]

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]]> 4035 MMTC secures $4.3 billion commitments to expand smart-city model across Africa https://startoday.co.ke/4021/mmtc-secures-4-3-billion-commitments-to-expand-smart-city-model-across-africa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mmtc-secures-4-3-billion-commitments-to-expand-smart-city-model-across-africa Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:31:46 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=4021 Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) has secured more than $4.3 billion in investment commitments to support the expansion of its smart-city model across Africa, as the company engages investors and government officials on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The commitments were finalized during a series of […]

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]]> 4021 UDA hits back at Uhuru over claim Raila won 2022 election https://startoday.co.ke/4018/uda-hits-back-at-uhuru-over-claim-raila-won-2022-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uda-hits-back-at-uhuru-over-claim-raila-won-2022-election Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:08:53 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=4018 The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has criticised retired President Uhuru Kenyatta after he said he still believes the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election. Kenyatta made the remarks on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during a Jubilee Party meeting in Nairobi, reigniting debate over the disputed 2022 presidential contest. He said […]

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]]> 4018 Co-op Bank, EBRD Close $100 Million Currency Swap Deal to Boost Business Financing https://startoday.co.ke/4042/co-op-bank-ebrd-close-100-million-currency-swap-deal-to-boost-business-financing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-ebrd-close-100-million-currency-swap-deal-to-boost-business-financing Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:58:53 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=4042 Co-operative Bank of Kenya and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have successfully closed a US$100 million cross-currency swap deal expected to strengthen access to competitively priced foreign currency financing for Kenyan businesses. The transaction was marked on Monday, September 21, 2026, during a ceremony attended by senior officials from the two institutions. […]

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]]> 4042 Co-op Bank Hosts Eswatini Central Bank Team for Cooperative Banking Benchmarking https://startoday.co.ke/4032/co-op-bank-hosts-eswatini-central-bank-team-for-cooperative-banking-benchmarking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-op-bank-hosts-eswatini-central-bank-team-for-cooperative-banking-benchmarking Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:52:46 +0000 https://startoday.co.ke/?p=4032 Co-operative Bank of Kenya has hosted a delegation from the Central Bank of Eswatini for a benchmarking engagement focused on the development of a cooperative banking model. The visit provided an opportunity for the Eswatini team to gain insights into Co-op Bank’s evolution and its experience in serving the cooperative movement, particularly Savings and Credit […]

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