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Equity Bank has placed Nairobi’s luxury Glee Hotel under administration, taking control of the property’s assets and management as it moves to recover billions of shillings in one of the country’s biggest hospitality sector debt disputes.…
Every day, money moves across borders. A Kenyan importer pays a supplier in China. A flower exporter receives euros from Europe. A family in the United States sends dollars to relatives in Kisii, Kisumu, Meru, or Nairobi. A multinational…
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics says it expects to post a 19-fold jump in its profits, driven by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips. The company forecast that it made 89.4tn won (£43.6bn; $58.4bn)…
French President Emmanuel Macron is safe following reports of explosions in central Damascus on Tuesday morning, the Elysee Palace has said. Macron is in the capital for talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has unveiled a proposal to construct an airstrip inside Meru Forest Station in Meru County and is seeking public views before the project proceeds. In a notice issued on July 7, KFS said the proposed airstrip…
France forward Kylian Mbappe has condemned a Paraguayan senator as “despicable” and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education. Celeste Amarilla, of Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party,…
NCBA Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs by convening the final investment pitching event of the NCBA AFAWA Women Small and Medium Enterprises (WSMEs) Acceleration Programme. AFAWA (Affirmative Finance…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will now be required to apply stricter rules before offering emergency financial support to struggling banks, following the enactment of a new law aimed at strengthening the country’s financial system and…
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, has been appointed the Continental Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Champion in recognition of his leadership in advancing inclusive digital financial ecosystems and his…
The Judiciary is mourning the death of retired High Court Judge Justice Omondi Tunya, with Chief Justice Martha Koome leading tributes to the veteran jurist, describing him as a dedicated servant of justice whose career strengthened the…
On July 6, 2026, Linea Energy closed a tax equity financing agreement with Crux for its Watertown solar project, completing the capital stack for the 172 MWdc utility-scale facility in Sanilac County, Michigan. The tax equity commitment is…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada promised to be a historic celebration of the beautiful game, expanding the tournament to an unprecedented scale. Instead, it has become a lightning rod for geopolitical…
Nyabisase Secondary School in Kisii County has been closed indefinitely following violent unrest among students on July 6. The unrest, according to the Kisii County Director of Education, Philip Chirchir, resulted from opposition to the…
When Lorenzo Ambiyo, a campus student back in 2019, started hearing imaginary voices from unknown sources pushing him to carry out harmful activities, it was unknown to him that it was the beginning of his mental health struggle. Seven…
Vietnam Largest Rooftop Solar project has reached commercial operation after the completion of a nearly 28 MWp rooftop photovoltaic installation at Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex in Ho Chi Minh City. The project, valued at an…
A new investigative report has exposed a worrying reality for Kenyan consumers: everyday plastic items, from children’s toys to kitchen utensils sold on local shelves, contain hazardous and even banned chemicals. The report, titled “Unsafe…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced the death of retired High Court Judge Omondi Tunya. In a statement issued on July 7, CJ Koome mourned Justice Tunya’s passing and extended her sympathies to his family, friends, former colleagues,…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has warned that several parts of the country will experience heavy rainfall, strong winds, and extreme temperatures, urging residents to prepare for changing weather patterns. In its latest weekly…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured the conviction of two former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) employees for using forged academic certificates to obtain and advance in public employment.…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that they will soon enjoy the magnificent Talanta Stadium that is nearing completion as the government works hard to deliver it on time. Prof. Kindiki said the 60, 000-capacity modern…
A large share of Kenya’s steel production capacity remains idle despite rising demand driven by infrastructure projects and the government’s affordable housing programme, with manufacturers blaming high production costs, cheap imports and…
Kipenzi Sugar Limited plans to invest Sh1.45 billion in the construction of a sugar factory in Mur Malanga, Siaya County, in a move expected to increase local sugar production, create jobs and provide a ready market for sugarcane farmers.…
The National Police Service (NPS) on Tuesday rolled out enhanced security measures across Nairobi, mounting roadblocks and checkpoints on key roads ahead of the anticipated Saba Saba protests. This follows an earlier notice by the NPS that…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is expected to unveil the 2026 placement results on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba will announce the placement results for…
