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The National Infrastructure Fund Board has announced the appointment of James Mworia as the institution’s founding Chief Executive Officer, tasked with building the new State-backed fund from the ground up. The Board announced the…
Omondi currently serves as Centum’s Partner, Portfolio Operations and Group Chief Operating Officer, a position he has held since 2018.
China is pumping tens of billions of dollars into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies to help shore up the country’s financial system and boost its slowing economy. The cash injection, which is being led by China’s finance…
KenGen said finance income fell from Sh4.1 billion to Sh2.9 billion during the year.
The NIF Board said his immediate priorities will include setting up the fund’s organisation, systems and workforce, developing its institutional culture, mobilising co-investment capital and building a pipeline of infrastructure projects.
The government has warned foreigners entering Kenya under visa-free or tourist arrangements against engaging in employment, trade or business without the requisite permits. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee…
Dr James Mworia has been appointed the founding Chief Executive Officer of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), with the appointment taking effect on September 7, 2026. The NIF Board said Mworia was selected following a competitive…
A ₹50 lakh health insurance plan may appear sufficient for a family, but the actual need depends on several factors. The number of members, their ages, medical history, preferred hospitals and policy conditions all matter. A higher sum…
Kenya is turning to neighboring Uganda for milk supplies to address a shortfall that has persisted for weeks. Speaking at a family day hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said Kenya’s dairy…
The ongoing milk supply constraints in Kenya are putting fresh milk businesses under the spotlight, with densely populated residential areas in Nairobi and its outskirts emerging as potential markets for entrepreneurs looking to operate…
As the modern workplace rapidly evolves, the traditional classroom can no longer bear the sole responsibility of shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Academic knowledge remains vital, but children require more than textbooks to navigate the future:…
Five years after securing a full-service Unified Telecommunications Service License from the Ethiopian government on July 9, 2021, Safaricom Ethiopia has officially surpassed 15 million 90-day active subscribers. The milestone comes less…
In an expansion milestone, NCBA has officially opened its 100th Kenyan branch at Knord Mall in Ruiru, strengthening its presence in one of the country’s fastest-growing economic hubs. The launch marks the bank’s eighth outlet in Kiambu…
Let’s be honest: navigating your late 20s and 30s in Kenya is extreme adulting. You are balancing your career, perhaps a side hustle, raising a family, contributing to your chama, and likely managing a bit of black tax. You are working…
Former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Water and Kitui County Governor Charity Ngilu Kaluki has been listed as a claimant seeking financial assets linked to Kenya’s power giant, KenGen PLC. In a Gazette Notice No. 14347 dated September 4,…
Sugar farmers and industry stakeholders have raised concerns over proposed changes to the management and financing of the sugar sector under the Crops Laws Amendment Bill, 2026. The stakeholders made their submissions before the National…
Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced new Nairobi land rates for 2027, with the charges taking effect from January 1 next year. In a Gazette Notice dated September 4, 2026, the Nairobi City County Government announced that…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 6— Panamax container vessel MV REN JIAN 15 has docked at the Port of Mombasa carrying 3,710 containers, reinforcing the port’s role as a key gateway for…
Entrepreneurs planning to operate milk ATMs in Kenya must obtain several approvals before opening their outlets to the public. According to the Dairy Industry (Registration, Licensing, Cess and Levy) Regulations, milk businesses must…
Sun King’s EZ 3 and EZ 3 Pro launch in Kenya at KES 55 and KES 65 a day. Full specs, total cost, terms.
The Government has called for a shift in the way enterprise support programmes measure success and shift their focus to business growth, job creation and poverty reduction rather than repayment rates alone. Principal Secretary (PS)for…
Kenya’s banking sector is set to take a bigger role in financing climate, biodiversity and other sustainable projects under a new five-year partnership aimed at turning more green businesses into investment-ready ventures. The Global Green…
President William Ruto has directed the government to re-advertise the Magadi minerals contract, giving more companies the opportunity to bid for mining rights in Kajiado County. Speaking during the launch of the Ngong-Kibiko-Kangeria road…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 5-Trade ministers from the Horn of Africa have moved to remove barriers to cross-border commerce after establishing a regional committee tasked with coordinating reforms to facilitate trade…
