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Telecommunications heavyweight Safaricom PLC is undoubtedly Kenya’s most profitable company. The telco recently made history as the first company in the East African region to cross the Sh387.7 billion ($3 billion) mark in annual revenue.…
Organic farming, the growing of crops without synthetic chemicals, is one of the best agricultural practices as it ensures the production of chemical-free food products while conserving the environment. The key principles of organic…
Have you ever felt guilty for not being able to help a family member or friend in financial distress? Or worse, have you borrowed money just to support a relative facing an emergency? That call or text saying “Bro/siz, pliz niokolee aki”…
CNN journalist Larry Madowo recently raised a compelling question: Why do flights within Africa cost more than international ones, even to far-off destinations like the US? He compared a business class ticket from Nairobi to Abidjan with…
Many people believe that a higher salary is the ticket to financial freedom. However, the story of a 33-year-old senior software consultant earning Sh 623,400 per month paints a different picture, one where a seemingly enviable income is…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will start using a new Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) schedule for used motor vehicles on July 1. According to a notice that was issued by the Commissioner for Customs and Border Control, the new KRA…
The financials results for the first quarter of 2025 have once again given insights on the performance of the two largest banks in East and Central Africa. The KCB Group vs Equity Group results show that KCB Group continues to be the…
Rose Njendu led her team of Mutheu Ngunze, Elizabeth Kimkung and Rosemary Njogu to victory, claiming the overall team winners’ prize after returning 111 points at the Karen Country Club. They triumphed over their closest challengers…
Safaricom-sponsored Adil Khawaja Car No. 44 (AK44) has emerged as the top fundraiser in the 2025 Rhino Charge fundraising edition, raising Sh139.8 million in support of conservation efforts for Kenya’s critical water towers. The…
KCB Group PLC (KCB Group) and Access Bank PLC (Access Bank) have completed the sale of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) to Access Bank Plc, marking the conclusion of a transaction that began in March 2024. This follows the receipt of…
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM), through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, successfully held its Coast edition of the youth empowerment bootcamp, ‘Safaricom Hook Circle’, at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic in Mombasa. The two-day event, which…
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has revealed the most lucrative sectors for Kenyan job seekers. In the Economic Survey Report 2025, KNBS revealed salaries earned by employees in various public and private organizations.…
The second phase of tax amnesty is set to end on June 30, 2025, with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) calling on taxpayers with penalties to take advantage of the waiver before it ends. The tax amnesty, which began on September 1, 2023,…
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has issued a sweeping ban prohibiting local celebrities, influencers, and content creators from appearing in any form of gambling advertisement. In a statement released to the public on…
In Kenya’s fast-growing betting landscape, self-exclusion has become a buzzword, and rightly so. As the conversation around responsible gambling gains traction, players, regulators, and platforms are turning to self-exclusion tools as a…
Sixty-four cars are set for the challenge, as the M-PESA-sponsored EV Explorers make their maiden entrance in the Rhino Charge. Baringo, Kenya – 30th May 2025… The highly anticipated 2025 Rhino Charge is set for tomorrow, Saturday at Saimo…
TikTok is not only a fun video-sharing platform but also a source of income for thousands of creators in Kenya. The platform is a good tool to grow followers and earn money through views, brand deals, and affiliate programs. In Kenya, you…
When you attend the U.S B1/B2 visa interview at the US Embassy or at a US Consulate, you will get a few minutes to state your case. This interview usually lasts about 2 minutes, within which a visa officer is able to determine whether they…
Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi has commented on the recent move by the US government to freeze student visa applications across all US embassies and consulates. The decision, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has stirred global…
Equity Group Holdings on Wednesday issued job termination notices to 1,200 employees. The sack notices followed internal investigations that had commenced last month on dubious transactions by the lender’s employees through their bank and…
Poultry vaccination is an important activity in managing flock health and product quality in addition to farm biosecurity, hygiene, and sanitation. A good vaccination programme if done right, prepares chickens for any disease challenges in…
Karen Country Club will play host to the 10th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour this Saturday as golfers from Nairobi and its environs converge at the lush course for a competitive outing. The tournament has been tipped to start at 6:30…
KCB Bank Kenya, the KCB Foundation and National Bank of Kenya have announced a sponsorship of KShs. 11 million for the 2025 Rhino Charge, set to take place this weekend in Baringo County. The sponsorship will go towards two cars,…
“If you’re not financially free, do not attempt to buy a new car. Zero mileage? What for?” This was the blunt opening to a TikTok video by financial advisor Mwathan Njoroge, who minced no words in explaining why buying a brand-new vehicle…
