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Where Culture Meets Belonging: Manyatta Brings ‘Taste Like Home’ to iToka celebrating the many ways modern Kenyans define what it means to feel at home.

For some, home is:
- The sound of a familiar song
- A language or childhood memory
- A meal or neighbourhood
- A friendship or simply a feeling of belonging
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El Niño Now Almost Certain To Persist Through Early 2027, WMO Says:
The World Meteorological Organization has sharply raised confidence to nearly 100% up from 80% just weeks ago that El Niño will persist through February 2027.

Key takeaways:
- Unusually warm waters spreading across the tropical Pacific
- Pattern expected to intensify, potentially reaching "very strong" status
- UN Secretary-General: "El Niño is being supersized before our eyes"
Read More:https://t.co/ypp37YUDhu
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Start the conversation early. Financial literacy doesn't have to be a serious family meeting it can start with everyday conversations: why you compare prices, why you save before a big purchase, or how a budget works. Earning money is only half the job. Knowing what to do with it is the other half.Learn more with @investwithSIB. https://t.co/8WdhbAKU5B

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Financial literacy is one of the best gifts you can give a child. Not because every child needs to become an investment expert, but because understanding money early can make adulthood a little less expensive. @investwithSIB https://t.co/YiXsZyqjHe
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Lesson 7: Saving isn't just for a rainy day. Help children set goals starting with a toy, eventually becoming university fees or a business. Paying yourself first, even in small amounts, makes saving a habit.
Lesson 8: Separate wants, needs, and "I deserve it." Understand the difference between what you need, what you want, and what you can comfortably afford. @investwithSIB https://t.co/8WdhbAKU5B

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@investwithSIB "Si lazima."
The most underrated financial advice.

Being able to afford something doesn't mean you should buy it.

Living within your means is a bigger flex than LOOKING like you're living well. Teach your kids this EARLY.#AskSIBThursdays

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@investwithSIB In a culture where social media highlights lavish lifestyles and "soft life" is trending, what practical strategies can parents use to help children distinguish between genuine financial stability and performative wealth?#AskSIBThursdays

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@investwithSIB How can we balance teaching children that "borrowing is accessible" with the lesson to "only borrow if you must," especially when digital lending apps target young people with aggressive marketing? #AskIBThursdays

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It's #AskSIBThursdays
Join Standard Investment Bank conversation on X (Twitter) today from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM as they discuss:

Money Lessons To Teach Your Children

Hosted by @investwithsib

Whether you're a parent, aunt, uncle, or teacher tune in for practical tips on raising financially literate kids.
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💰Financial management can begin at an early age.

Looking back, what money lessons from your childhood have shaped the way you manage your finances today? And what lessons would you want your children, nephews or nieces to learn from you?

We want to hear from you! 👇🏾
Share your experiences, lessons and questions with us in the comments as we discuss Money Lessons to Teach Children Before They Start Earning on #AskSIBThursdays.

Let’s learn from each other and raise a generation that makes smarter financial decisions.

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💰Financial management can begin at an early age.

Looking back, what money lessons from your childhood have shaped the way you manage your finances today? And what lessons would you want your children, nephews or nieces to learn from you?

We want to hear from you! 👇🏾
Share your experiences, lessons and questions with us in the comments as we discuss Money Lessons to Teach Children Before They Start Earning on #AskSIBThursdays.

Let’s learn from each other and raise a generation that makes smarter financial decisions.

#AskSIBThursdays #BeAMansa

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KRA slashes consolidated cargo charges by approximately Ksh 500,000:
President Ruto met small traders at State House on Sept 2, 2026, and ordered a reduction in the consolidated cargo benchmark from Sh3.2M to Sh2M following protests by traders in Kamukunji, Gikomba, and Nyamakima .

Key changes:
- General consolidated cargo benchmark cut to Sh2M
- Excludes ready-made garments, footwear, and fabrics (rates unchanged)
- Air cargo rates remain unchanged

Background: KRA had raised the minimum customs benchmark from Sh2.5M to Sh3.2M on August 20, 2026 a 28% hike sparking protests . Small traders warned the increase would erode margins and threaten business survival .

Additional relief: Kenya Railways slashed charges for moving cargo from ICD to Bomaline De-consolidation Centre from Sh58,000 to Sh10,000

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What's really happening in Kenya's investment landscape? Join next Thursday, September 10th at 7:00 PM for an insightful X Space:
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Kenya's econimmic zone bill proposes major overhaul:
The Kenya Economic Zones Bill, 2026, currently before Parliament, would merge EPZA & SEZA into a single Kenya Economic Zones Authority simplifying regulation and reducing bureaucracy.

Key Changes:
- Sh5B minimum investment threshold stakeholders warn this could lock out SMEs, start-ups, and innovation-driven businesses. State Department for Investment Promotion now supports a tiered system based on enterprise size.
- Domestic sales overhaul SEZ enterprises could sell 100% of output domestically, while EPZ enterprises retain a 20% cap, a game changer for manufacturers wanting both incentives and local market access.

- Target sectors: manufacturing, technology, agribusiness, oil & gas, industrial parks

The bill builds on a $2.9B (Sh375B) investment pipeline expected to create 63,000+ jobs.

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Equity Group has entered historic territory after its share price crossed KSh100 for the first time and climbed to a record KSh104.50.

At KSh104.00 per share, the lender was valued at approximately KSh392.4 billion. Using an exchange rate of KSh129.48 to the dollar, this equals about US$3.03 billion, making Equity the first Kenyan listed bank to surpass the US$3 billion valuation milestone.

At the record KSh104.50 price, Equity’s implied market value rises further to approximately KSh394.3 billion, or US$3.05 billion.@KeEquityBank

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Equity Group has made history. For the first time, its share price crossed the KSh100 mark, touching a record KSh104.50.

At KSh104 per share, the bank was valued at approximately KSh392.4 billion, equivalent to US$3.03 billion. This makes Equity the first Kenyan listed bank to cross the US$3 billion valuation mark.

At the record price of KSh104.50, its value rose even further to about KSh394.3 billion, or US$3.05 billion.

Behind these numbers is a powerful story of growth, investor confidence and a Kenyan bank steadily building its place among Africa’s most valuable financial institutions. @KeEquityBank

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NEWS: Equity Group has broken the KSh 100 barrier for the first time, hitting a record KSh 104.50 and pushing its market value past US$3Bn. At KSh 104.00 per share, the lender is worth approximately KSh 392.4Bn, equivalent to about US$3.03Bn at an exchange rate of KSh 129.48 to the dollar, making Equity the first Kenyan listed bank to achieve the milestone.