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ASAP Credit Partners with Weritas Health to Combat Counterfeit Medicines

Alfonce Mutuku July 13, 2026 0

New working capital facility will help licensed pharmacies stock verified medicines and reduce reliance on unverified suppliers. NAIROBI, Kenya / TORONTO, Canada — JULY 13, 2026 ASAP Credit, a Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)-licensed lender, has partnered with Weritas Health to provide working

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Gor Mahia Win Record 22nd League Title as Trophy Presentation Sparks Fan Backlash

Alfonce Mutuku June 2, 2026

NAIROBI — Gor Mahia have once again cemented their place at the summit of Kenyan football after they secured a record-extending 22nd Kenyan Premier League title. However, what should have been a moment of pure celebration quickly turned into a heated debate after fans heavily criticized the club’s trophy presentation ceremony. K’Ogalo wrapped up another […]

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Ruto Halts NTSA Crackdown on Nganya Culture, Saves Kenya’s Iconic Matatu Graffiti

Alfonce Mutuku May 22, 2026

MOMBASA, Kenya — President William Ruto has ordered the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to stop its crackdown on matatu graffiti and custom designs. As a result, Kenya’s vibrant Nganya culture has received a major boost. Speaking at State House in Mombasa after meeting transport stakeholders, the President urged regulators to support PSV operators […]

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Aston Villa End 30-Year Trophy Wait With Europa League Glory

Alfonce Mutuku May 21, 2026

ISTANBUL — Aston Villa finally ended their 30-year wait for a major trophy after beating SC Freiburg 3-0 to win the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League title in Istanbul. The victory marks a historic night for Villa and manager Unai Emery, whose tactical brilliance guided the English side to European glory and secured a place in […]

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Social Media Reacts as Arsenal Win Premier League Amid “Scripted” Claims

Alfonce Mutuku May 20, 2026

LONDON — Arsenal F.C. are Premier League champions for 2025/26. But the celebration has sparked fierce debate online. Manchester City F.C. dropped points in a 1-1 draw with AFC Bournemouth. That result confirmed Arsenal as champions. Fans across North London celebrated immediately. Rival supporters, however, reacted very differently. Online backlash grows Social media

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Bridesmaids No More: How Mikel Arteta Led Arsenal F.C. Back to Premier League Glory

Alfonce Mutuku May 20, 2026

LONDON — Arsenal F.C. are the 2025/26 Premier League champions, ending a painful 22-year wait for England’s biggest prize and completing one of football’s greatest rebuild stories. The Gunners sealed the title after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley F.C., with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal. Hours later, Manchester City F.C. dropped points in […]

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From Georgia to Glory: The Rise of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Alfonce Mutuku May 7, 2026

PARIS — Long before he became one of Europe’s most feared attackers, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was just a teenager running alone in the darkness of Moscow training grounds, chasing a dream bigger than himself. Today, the Georgian star is a UEFA Champions League winner, a treble champion with Paris Saint-Germain and one of the faces of […]

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Budapest Bound: Saka Fires Arsenal into First Champions League Final in 20 Years

Alfonce Mutuku May 7, 2026

LONDON – Bukayo Saka inspired Arsenal FC to a historic UEFA Champions League final after a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday night. The victory sealed a 2-1 aggregate result. Saka Delivers Saka struck in the 45th minute to decide the match. Leandro Trossard saw his shot saved by Jan Oblak. The rebound fell […]

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ASAP Credit, Weritas Launch Programme to Open Kenya’s Micro-Lending Market to Investors

Alfonce Mutuku May 5, 2026

NAIROBI, May 2, 2026 — ASAP Credit and Weritas have launched a structured finance programme to open Kenya’s women-led micro-lending market to institutional investors. The two firms aim to connect regulated loan portfolios to global capital. As a result, they expect to expand funding for underserved borrowers across the country. Focus on women and small […]

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ASAP Credit partners with Weritas to expand access to loans in emerging markets

Alfonce Mutuku April 23, 2026

NAIROBI, April 21, 2026 — ASAP Credit has partnered with Weritas to scale lending and improve access to credit for underserved individuals and small businesses in emerging markets. The deal brings together fintech lending and digital credit infrastructure to connect local borrowers with global capital. Boosting access to credit ASAP Credit will originate and manage […]