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Scare at JKIA: KAA Issues Statement After Aircraft Veers Off Taxiway
Nairobi WireBusiness

Scare at JKIA: KAA Issues Statement After Aircraft Veers Off Taxiway

Operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) faced a momentary hitch on Monday afternoon after an aircraft veered off the taxiway, sparking a swift response from emergency teams. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has since…

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KRA intercepts contraband cigarettes worth KSh72.2M in Mombasa
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

KRA intercepts contraband cigarettes worth KSh72.2M in Mombasa

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement teams has intercepted a consignment of contraband cigarettes in Mombasa, with an estimated value of KSh 72.2 million. According to KRA, the interception follows surveillance and the tracking of…

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CMA approves three new online financial service platforms
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

CMA approves three new online financial service platforms

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted approval to Safaricom Plc and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs). CMA also licensed CC Kenya Securities Limited (trading as Capital.com)…

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East Africa’s Largest Data Centre Takes Shape in Kenya
Business Today KenyaBusiness

East Africa’s Largest Data Centre Takes Shape in Kenya

FBW Group, a major player in East Africa’s construction and development sector, has been appointed to the team delivering what is set to be the region’s largest data centre.

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CMA Approves Safaricom, Airtel Money Entry Into Capital Markets
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CMA Approves Safaricom, Airtel Money Entry Into Capital Markets

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted regulatory approval to Safaricom Plc and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), marking a major step in expanding digital access to Kenya’s…

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Safaricom, Airtel Money Open Capital Markets to Everyday Kenyans
Nairobi WireBusiness

Safaricom, Airtel Money Open Capital Markets to Everyday Kenyans

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted official licenses to telecommunications giants Safaricom PLC and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), opening the door for millions of…

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How NSSF 2026 Changes Will Affect Your Take-Home Pay
Nairobi WireBusiness

How NSSF 2026 Changes Will Affect Your Take-Home Pay

Kenyan employees should brace for noticeable changes on their February 2026 pay slips as the fourth phase of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) reforms takes effect, substantially increasing mandatory pension contributions. Currently,…

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Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high
Business Today KenyaBusiness

Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high

The gold price has hit another record high, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) an ounce for the first time. The price of the precious metal has risen on expectations the US central bank will cut interest rates further next year, analysts said.…

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CIC Insurance Announces Management Changes
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CIC Insurance Announces Management Changes

CIC Insurance Group PLC has announced changes to its senior management, with the Board reassigning Muyesu Luvai from his role as Director – Internal Audit to Director – Special Projects, effective December 2, 2025. The company said the…

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PS Kiptoo: Kenya Uses Nearly Half of Tax Revenue to Service Debt
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PS Kiptoo: Kenya Uses Nearly Half of Tax Revenue to Service Debt

Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has revealed that Kenya is spending nearly half of its ordinary revenue on debt servicing, raising fresh concerns over the country’s financial stability. Speaking during an interview on a local…

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At least 9000 construction professionals link up for Big 5 Construct Kenya
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

At least 9000 construction professionals link up for Big 5 Construct Kenya

This year’s Big 5 Construct Kenya attracted at least 9,637 construction professionals alongside more than 120 exhibiting brands from over 20 countries. According to the organisers, the 8th edition of the expo aligns with the significant…

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