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Kikuyu Member of County Assembly (MCA) James Kamau has proposed an amendment to the Kiambu County Finance Bill, 2026 to exempt businesses from paying additional signage fees, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on traders and…
The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has launched the first-ever rice harvest at the Ondago Swamp in Karachuonyo Constituency, marking a major milestone in efforts to enhance local rice production and reduce Kenya’s dependence on…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Tom Mulwa as the new Chairman of its Board, marking a leadership transition at the bourse as Kiprono Kittony retires after six years of service. Mulwa will assume the role on July 13,…
Chungcheong industrial construction is moving into a major development phase after detailed plans confirmed a $90 billion investment across South Korea’s central region. The long-term construction program will deliver new semiconductor…
Kenya has booked its place at the FIFAe Continental Championship ft eFootball™ Console after securing a top 8 finish in the FIFAe Nations League, Africa region. Kenya has booked its place at the FIFAe Continental Championship ft eFootball™…
Kenya and Italy Thursday signed a Letter of Intent aimed at strengthening cooperation in preventing and combating crime, marking another milestone in the growing security partnership between the two countries. The Letter of Intent, signed…
Veteran insurance executive Tom Mulwa has been appointed Chairman of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Board, taking over from Kiprono Kittony, who will retire after completing his six-year term in office. Mulwa’s appointment takes…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has ordered a ban on the delivery of antibiotics through boda boda riders and online platforms, warning that the practice will soon become illegal as the government intensifies its crackdown on…
The East African Community (EAC) has approved a raft of changes to import duty rates under the Common External Tariff (CET), granting Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi temporary exemptions and tariff adjustments on selected goods…
Safaricom has explained the circumstances under which it deducts customers’ Bonga Points to recover unpaid Okoa Jahazi debt after a subscriber questioned a recent deduction from his account. The clarification came after sales and marketing…
European automakers called Wednesday for British vehicles and car parts to fall under the definition of “made in Europe” set out by new rules aiming to bolster the bloc’s industries. Britain currently risks being shut out of the scope of…
US President Donald Trump hailed the progress on Wednesday of indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Qatar, as the sides aimed to push forward negotiations and quell tensions following exchanges of fire. The US leader said…
Initiative Targets Working Capital Challenges for Distributors and Retailers Absa Bank Kenya and Unilever Kenya have launched a Sh4 billion financing programme aimed at easing working capital constraints for distributors and retailers. The…
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after detectives intercepted a Nairobi-bound bus at Taru along the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway and recovered heroin valued at approximately Ksh1 million. The suspect, identified as Brian Tabu Owuor, was…
A Swedish market court on Wednesday ordered Google to pay some 14.3 billion kronor ($1.46 billion) in damages, plus interest, to price comparison site Pricerunner for promoting its own shopping comparisons in search results. The Patent and…
In May, the 11th annual meeting of the New Development Bank’s Board of Governors was held in Moscow. It was one of the key events on the agenda for economic cooperation among the BRICS+ countries. The meeting took place against a backdrop…
Kenya’s High Court has struck down major parts of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, ruling that the government cannot hand a committee the power to shut down websites without a court’s say-so. The ruling, handed…
Kenya and Italy have today signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating crime, marking a further step in the growing security partnership between the two countries. Signed between the Ministry of Interior…
In a landmark judgment for digital rights and free speech, the High Court of Kenya at Milimani has declared key provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2025, unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered by Justice…
Patrick Riang’a is a Kenyan entrepreneur and automotive sales expert best known as a public face of Car Soko, a leading automotive marketplace in Kenya. He rose from a security guard to a radio presenter and later to a prominent figure in…
Key Takeaways Splashtop ranks #1 for pairing attended and unattended support with strong performance and fair, per-technician pricing. Remote support (attended help) and remote desktop (unattended access) overlap, and the best platforms do…
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved $265 million in financing for the Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Storage Project in Morocco. This funding is set to support one of Africa’s largest clean-energy storage projects. The project is…
Kenya’s creative economy has received a major boost after Sanara disbursed more than Ksh 1.2 billion in commercial financing and grants to support creative businesses, as demand for funding in the sector continues to rise. The programme…
Angella Okutoyi, Kenya’s most decorated young tennis talent, has relocated to London as she begins a full-time push on the professional tour, closing out the collegiate chapter of a career that has already rewritten what’s possible for…
