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NBK & Optiven partner to boost property ownership in Kenya
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NBK & Optiven partner to boost property ownership in Kenya

The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has entered into a strategic partnership with Optiven Limited, aimed at expanding access to financing for land and real estate investments. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of…

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PIDG Commits Ksh1.95B to Kenya’s First Industrial REIT
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PIDG Commits Ksh1.95B to Kenya’s First Industrial REIT

Kenya’s industrial and warehousing sector has received a major boost after the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) approved a Ksh 1.95 billion ($15 million) investment into the Africa Logistics Properties Industrial Real Estate…

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SACCO to Have Heated Annual Gatherings As Dividends Fall
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SACCO to Have Heated Annual Gatherings As Dividends Fall

SACCO (Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies) members are likely to turn noisy, stormy and acrimonious during the upcoming stormy 2026 Annual Delegates Meetings(ADMs). This is those who receive cheques with less dividends or rebates…

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KRA Hits All-Time High as December Tax Revenue Reaches Ksh251.5B
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KRA Hits All-Time High as December Tax Revenue Reaches Ksh251.5B

Kenya’s tax collections closed 2025 on a historic high, with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) posting its strongest monthly performance ever in December. According to official data, KRA collected Ksh 251.52 billion in December 2025,…

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Government Injects Ksh870M to Drought-Affected Households
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Government Injects Ksh870M to Drought-Affected Households

Families in the driest regions are getting a lifeline as the Government releases Ksh 870.38 million to help those hit hardest by the ongoing drought. With consecutive seasons of poor rainfall leaving communities struggling to put food on…

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Smart manufacturing businesses to start with limited capital
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Smart manufacturing businesses to start with limited capital

The high unemployment rate in Kenya has forced young people to think outside the box and create solutions to stay ahead of the curve. Entrepreneurship has become popular with young people, with a big chunk opting for clothing and fast food…

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NSE Insists Block Trading Board Be Used for Safaricom Sale
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NSE Insists Block Trading Board Be Used for Safaricom Sale

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has emphasised that Kenya’s planned sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom Plc must go through the exchange to ensure transparency and stability. In a memorandum to the National Assembly, the NSE…

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Chamber of Commerce Raises Economic Concerns Over Safaricom Stake Sale
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Chamber of Commerce Raises Economic Concerns Over Safaricom Stake Sale

Kenya’s business community has raised fresh concerns over the government’s plan to sell part of its stake in Safaricom PLC, warning Parliament against rushing a decision that could have long-term economic and strategic consequences.…

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