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KCB Bank Kenya Receives Approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) Financing Facility from Green Climate Fund (GCF)

KCB Bank Kenya has received approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to accelerate green projects for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers in Kenya. The blended finance initiative—a mix of concessional lending, a guarantee, and a grant—under the Climate Smart Technology (CST) programme, is meant to support Kenya’s most vulnerable communities. This facility will be deployed towards supporting value-chain and gender-inclusive […]

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KCB Bank Kenya Receives Approval for a $96.9M (KShs. 12.5B) Financing Facility from Green Climate Fund (GCF)

March 27, 2026 44 1

Entertainment

PLAY KE: From Movement to Mere FOMO?

Written by Edwin Agesa on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. When the #PlayKE movement first caught fire, it was more than a hashtag. It was a rallying cry to support our own, to make sure Kenyan music got the airplay, respect, and recognition it deserves both at home and abroad. The vision was clear: if Kenyans play Kenyan, then the ecosystem grows, artists thrive, and the culture shines. But somewhere along […]

September 17, 2025 13

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Why Asake’s MONEY TOUR vs SOL FEST on the Same Date Is a Bad Look for Nairobi’s Entertainment Scene

Written by Edwin Agesa on Thursday, 11 September 2025. Nairobi has grown into one of Africa's most vibrant entertainment hubs. From international headliners to homegrown festivals, the city has proved it can host world-class events and pull massive crowds. But the recent announcement that Asake's MONEY TOUR will land in Nairobi on December 20th, the exact same day as SOL FEST, raises serious questions about the state of our event […]

September 11, 2025 76

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The Double Standards Kenyans Hold Against Artists Paid by Government Events

In Kenya, public sentiment towards the government is at an all-time low. Skyrocketing taxes, economic hardship, and frequent scandals have fueled an anti-government wave—especially among the youth. So when an artist performs at a state-sponsored event, the backlash is often swift, harsh, and deeply emotional. But this public outrage exposes a deeper contradiction in how we treat our creatives: we want them to thrive, but only on our terms. Recently, […]

September 9, 2025 26

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Willy Paul vs Shakib? How Boxing is Becoming Kenya’s Newest Entertainment Arena

Written by Edwin Agesa on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Kenya's entertainment scene just got a fresh jolt of drama—this time not from a diss track or a scandalous Instagram story, but from a proposed boxing match. Controversial Kenyan singer Willy Paul has challenged Shakib, the current boyfriend of Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan, to a fight in the ring. While the callout seemed personal at first glance, it's clear that this […]

September 9, 2025 21

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Octopizzo Throws Jabs at Khaligraph and the State of Kenyan Rap – Is He Speaking Facts or Just Being Petty?

Written by Edwin Agesa on Sunday, 7 September 2025. Kenyan hip hop just got another dose of drama this week after Octopizzo went live on Homeboyz Radio, and let's just say – he did not come to play nice. The Namba Nane rapper took direct shots at none other than Khaligraph Jones, mocking his fashion sense and calling him out for wearing "sweatpants all year long." According to Octo, the self-proclaimed […]

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