Nation Media Group Shuts Down its Biggest Regional Newsroom
The Nation Media Group, Kenya’s leading newspaper company, has signalled a deep restructuring that goes beyond just staff rationalization.
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Treasury Launches Ksh64.5B Eurobond Buyback to Smooth Debt Profile
The National Treasury of Kenya has begun a major liability management exercise aimed at reducing the country’s near‑term external debt pressures by offering to buy back parts of two of its dollar‑denominated Eurobonds. The move is part of…
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IFC Eyes $5 Million Equity Investment in Kenya’s Arc Ride to Scale Battery-Swapping Across Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed a $5 million (about Ksh 645 million) equity investment in Arc Ride. According to IFC disclosures, the investment will support Arc Ride’s ongoing Series A financing round aimed at…
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KRA Launches Fresh Review of Nil Return Filers with SMS Alerts
Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers are under fresh scrutiny after the tax authority detected income activity linked to PINs that were used to file nil returns. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has begun sending SMS alerts to individuals…
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State to scrutinize animal feed quality to shield farmers from losses
Kenya is keen on establishing an animal feed quality index in a bid to rein in poorly formulated products which compromise quality of meat and dairy products. Speaking during the commissioning of a Ksh 3 billion De Heus Animal Nutrition…
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How Microsoft powered app, Auni, is helping Kenyan SMEs track sales
Auni, an AI mini-app developed by Nairobi-based startup Fastagger, has officially crossed the threshold of 3,500 business sign-ups in just three months. Powered by Microsoft Azure, Auni helps businesses track sales by integrating directly…
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Kenya emerges as a digital anchor in Africa in 2025 Speedtest insights
The 2025 Ookla Speedtest Global Index reveals that Kenya remains a critical player in the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) telecommunications landscape. Despite stiff competition and the rapid emergence of 5G in North Africa, Kenya has solidified…
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KAM launches plan to boost manufacturing to 20% of GDP by 2030
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has officially unveiled the Manufacturing Priority Agenda 2026 (MPA 2026). It is a strategic designed to pivot the nation toward an export-led economy and resolve the structural bottlenecks…
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Starlink sets strict April 30 deadline for in-person ID verification for customers in Kenya
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has issued an urgent ultimatum to its Kenyan subscribers: complete physical identity verification or face a total service shutdown. In an update to its regulatory compliance strategy, the…
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Three tapped for key positions in roads sector
The Ministry of Roads has moved in to fill key leadership positions in the roads sub-sector which were being overseen by personnel in acting capacities. At the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the board has announced the…
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CA Introduces New SMS Tool to Curb SIM Card Fraud
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced plans to roll out a centralised platform that will allow citizens to check all SIM cards registered using their National ID or passport details. Through a recently advertised tender,…
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Bayer offers $7.25bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims
Bayer, the German bio-tech giant, has proposed paying $7.25bn (£5.35bn) to definitively resolve a legal battle in the US over whether its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. The possible settlement is part of a broader push to secure closure…
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KAM Urges Stable Taxes to Strengthen Manufacturing Sector
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has called on the government to maintain stable business taxes, saying predictable fiscal policies are essential to attract long-term investment. At the launch of the Manufacturing Priority Agenda…
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TikTok Removes Over 580,000 Videos in Kenya Amid Stricter Guidelines
Between July and September 2025, TikTok removed more than 580,000 videos in Kenya because they broke the platform’s Community Guidelines, the company said in its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report. Almost all of these posts,…
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Nithio Backs Spiro with $7 Million Debt Facility to Scale Electric Motorcycles Across Africa
Nithio has extended a USD 7 million senior debt working capital facility to Spiro Mobility through its FAIR (Facility for Adaptation, Inclusion and Resilience) platform. This marks its first direct investment in Africa’s e-mobility sector.…
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Businesswoman Sues Safaricom for Sh50 Million After Money Sent to Wrong Number Settles Fuliza Loan
A Nairobi businesswoman has moved to the High Court to challenge what she calls an unconstitutional policy by Safaricom PLC, which allows funds sent in error to be used to settle Fuliza overdraft loans, even when the sender immediately…
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Ngong–Naivasha Road Flyover 85% Complete – Ruto Announces June Completion
President William Ruto has announced that the construction of the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road junction near Junction Mall is expected to be completed by June this year. On Tuesday, February 17, following an inspection of the project, the…
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No More Excel Sheets: KRA Introduces Simplified Returns on iTax for 2026
Salaried employees across Kenya can now file their annual tax returns with greater ease, thanks to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)’s new Simplified Return feature on the iTax platform. On Tuesday, February 17, KRA urged employed Kenyans…
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Kenya National Carbon Registry Launch Unlocks Green Investment Opportunities
In a bold step to position itself as a global leader in climate finance, Kenya has officially launched its national framework for overseeing carbon projects. The inauguration of the Kenya National Carbon Registry (KNCR) in Nairobi signals…
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Minet launches online platform for importers to purchase marine insurance
From the unpredictable nature of the open ocean to the logistical hurdles of land transit, importers face a gauntlet of potential financial pitfalls. Recognizing this, Kenyan regulators have taken a decisive step to modernize the sector,…
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Kenya, Jamaica partner to strengthen tourism resilience through AI and innovation
The government of Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Jamaica that will help the two nations work towards leveraging on technology and innovation for a sustainable and a more resilient tourism…
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Kenya urged to deepen regional partnerships to curb Ksh 45B illegal fishing industry
African nations have been urged to strengthen regional collaboration to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, a growing threat to food security, livelihoods and aquatic biodiversity across the continent. Speaking in…
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Hallmark Marketing fined Ksh. 7.4M for firing staffer by removing her from work WhatsApp groups
Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) has delivered a stinging rebuke to digital sidelining. The court ruled that removing an employee from official work WhatsApp groups and email communications without due process…
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AHI Carrier partners with North Star to open an air conditioner showroom in Nairobi
AHI Carrier has officially launched its first dealer-based showroom in Nairobi in partnership with North Star Cooling Systems. AHI Carrier is a joint venture of Carrier Global Corporation The launch event was inaugurated by Ms. Afaf…
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