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Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m

Ferrari’s first ever electric car has fetched $40m (£29.5m) in a charity sale, setting a record for a new vehicle sold at auction. The sale of the Ferrari Luce – brainchild of the British iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive – raised more than 35…

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Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction
KahawaTunguBusiness

Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction

Ferrari’s first ever all-electric car has fetched $40m (£29.5m) in a charity sale, setting a record for a new car sold at auction. The RM Sotheby’s auction in California raised more than 35 times the usual price of a Ferrari Luce. The…

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KRA to Freeze Bank Accounts of Kenyans Not Paying Housing Levy
The Kenya TimesBusiness

KRA to Freeze Bank Accounts of Kenyans Not Paying Housing Levy

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to freeze bank accounts and deactivate the PINs of Kenyans who fail to remit the Affordable Housing Levy. According to the Authority, the renewed crackdown is expected to target both salaried and…

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Kenya’s Biggest Shopping Malls Ranked by Size [FULL LIST]
The Kenya TimesBusiness

Kenya’s Biggest Shopping Malls Ranked by Size [FULL LIST]

Kenya’s shopping-mall landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, with developers constructing increasingly large retail centers in Nairobi and other major urban areas. The latest entrant in the mega-mall race, Business Bay…

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Anker enters Kenya as demand for portable power grows
Capital FM KenyaBusiness

Anker enters Kenya as demand for portable power grows

The company has launched its charging, portable power, wireless charging and Soundcore audio products in Nairobi, targeting consumers, businesses and professionals who increasingly depend on connected devices.

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KNCCI seeks bigger returns from growing China trade
Capital FM KenyaBusiness

KNCCI seeks bigger returns from growing China trade

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry said stronger business links between Kenyan and Chinese companies could help local enterprises access new markets and attract investment and technology.

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KKCF businesses in Kakuma urged to scale up
Kenya Broadcasting CorporationBusiness

KKCF businesses in Kakuma urged to scale up

Businesses supported through the Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund (KKCF) have been urged to move beyond survival and grow into enterprises capable of attracting investments and creating jobs. According to Turkana Deputy Governor Dr. John…

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How M-PESA Tap-to-Pay Works and What Changes for Kenyans
The Kenya TimesBusiness

How M-PESA Tap-to-Pay Works and What Changes for Kenyans

Safaricom officially launched M-PESA Tap-to-Pay in August 2026, introducing a new contactless payment feature that lets customers complete transactions by tapping NFC-enabled smartphones. According to Safaricom, M-PESA Tap-to-Pay uses Near…

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KPA steps up port security measures to boost safety of Mombasa port
KahawaTunguBusiness

KPA steps up port security measures to boost safety of Mombasa port

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has intensified implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code to strengthen security at the Port of Mombasa and safeguard the movement of international maritime trade. The…

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Varsities Challenged to Turn Research into Enterprises
Business Today KenyaBusiness

Varsities Challenged to Turn Research into Enterprises

Universities have been challenged to accelerate the commercialization of research and innovation to create jobs, enterprises and practical solutions to Africa’s development challenges.

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Kakuzi expands use of digital technology in farming
Capital FM KenyaBusiness

Kakuzi expands use of digital technology in farming

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 13 — Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc is expanding its use of digital technology across its operations as it seeks to improve efficiency and strengthen climate-smart farming.…

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AGOA Extension by US Senate to Uplift Fortunes of Kenyan Exporters
Business Today KenyaBusiness

AGOA Extension by US Senate to Uplift Fortunes of Kenyan Exporters

The renewal of AGOA(African Growth and Opportunity Act) for another two years by the United States Senate, is a boon for Kenyan exporters, allowing duty-free access into the vast US market for a wide range of its products, particularly…

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Kenyans Abroad Send KSh56.5 Billion Home in One Month
The Kenya TimesBusiness

Kenyans Abroad Send KSh56.5 Billion Home in One Month

Kenyans living abroad sent home KSh56.5 billion in July 2026, marking a 16.2 per cent increase in monthly remittance inflows. According to a report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), remittance inflows rose to USD 436.6 million in July…

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The Benefits of Using Digital Fax Services for Businesses
KahawaTunguBusiness

The Benefits of Using Digital Fax Services for Businesses

In an era where technology is ever-evolving, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and secure their communication. Digital fax services are at the forefront of this technological revolution, seamlessly blending…

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Diesel price falls by Sh5 per litre in latest EPRA review
Capital FM KenyaBusiness

Diesel price falls by Sh5 per litre in latest EPRA review

The reduction means a litre of diesel will retail at Sh217.86 in Nairobi from midnight, while super petrol and kerosene prices will remain unchanged at Sh214.03 and Sh191.38, respectively, for the next month.

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Govt orders tea factories to reject poor-quality leaf
Capital FM KenyaBusiness

Govt orders tea factories to reject poor-quality leaf

Kagwe said modernising factories would have little impact on farmers’ earnings if factories continued accepting leaf that does not meet the recommended “two leaves and a bud” standard.

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