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NCBA, in partnership with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), has today hosted a CEOs breakfast forum, themed “Unlocking Growth in Manufacturing through Value Chain Financing” in Nairobi. NCBA Group Director Corporate and…
Absa Bank Kenya has earmarked KES 4 billion for onward lending to the retail segment to support the ever-present affordable housing gap in Kenya, expanding its investment portfolio with Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC), an increase…
Roam, Kenya’s leading electric mobility manufacturer, has partnered with Fortune Credit, a licensed Digital Credit Provider and microfinance institution, to launch the first-ever financing program aimed at unlocking access to electric…
Undoubtedly, everyone wishes to acquire wealth and live a comfortable life even after retirement. And yes, everyone has the opportunity to acquire wealth. What holds most people back from striking it big are their thoughts, beliefs and…
Learners joining universities and TVET institutions under the New Higher Education Funding Model are expected to receive their HELB loan disbursement from August 15, the government has said. In a statement on Thursday, Education Cabinet…
Teachers in Kenya are reeling from shock after discovering that their much anticipated pay raise is as low as Sh36 for some job groups. The teachers were expecting increased salaries after signing a new pay multi billion deal. However, as…
US President Donald Trump has unleashed a fresh wave of tariffs targeting dozens of countries. The countries that have been hit in the new wave include Canada and Pakistan. According to a report by the BBC, President Trump raised Canada’s…
The National Treasury has announced that it is planning to sell up to 65 percent of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) in an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This has been revealed by Treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi. CS Mbadi informed the…
OKX, a leading global Web3 technology company and crypto exchange, announced the publication of its 15th monthly Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, showcasing primary assets amounting to USD14.9 billion, a 104% average reserve ratio of…
Kenyan Margaret Nduta who had been sentenced to the death in Vietnam will now serve a life sentence. This is after the Supreme Court in Vietnam commuted her sentence to life. Nduta had been sentenced to death on March 6, 2025 by the…
Learners at Chekombero Special School in Sabatia Constituency, Vihiga County, benefited from upgraded learning infrastructure funded by M-Pesa Foundation to a tune of KES 50M. The project involved the renovation of Grades 1 to 9 classrooms…
Written by Sarah Wahogo What is land banking? Land banking is the process of purchasing undeveloped or underdeveloped land with the hope that its value will rise over time. Many investors buy undeveloped land and hang on to it for some…
NCBA has today announced a new distributor partnership with Zetu Innovations, the creators of Nyumba Zetu platform. The deal will see the NCBA real estate customers utilize the next generation property management platform designed to…
Airtel Africa PLC has posted a 22.4 percent increase in group revenue to $1.415 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The performance is attributed to strong operating and financial performance, reflecting effective execution of…
A Kenyan man has sparked an online debate after sharing how he spends his Sh100,000 monthly income. In an online post, the man revealed that car loan is the biggest expense, which consumes 47 percent of his income. He spends Sh47,000 on…
East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has announced a net profit of Sh12.2 billion for the full year ended June 2025. This EABL 2025 full year net profit represented a growth of 12.2 percent and came riding on the back of net revenue which…
The average amount of money a Kenyan uses to bribe government officials in order to obtain a business licence has risen to more than Sh7,500. This is according to the results of a survey by the organization Transparency International…
The State through the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has banned the sale of alcohol in supermarkets. NACADA has also banned the delivery of alcoholic drinks to people’s homes. The ban comes as a…
In another move to empower punters and fuel community-driven growth, ImaraBet has rolled out its refer & earn program, giving players a chance to earn real rewards for inviting friends to join one of Kenya’s fastest-rising online sports…
In a bold move to redefine online sports betting in Kenya, ImaraBet has launched the Imara Win Boost — a game-changing promotion that rewards punters with up to +1000% extra winnings on successful multibets. Designed for serious bettors…
The government of Tanzania has banned foreigners from conducting 15 small- and medium-sized businesses in the country. The move, which also affects Kenyans, bars Tanzania immigrants from conducting various small businesses under the…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, is a wealthy politician and businessman who has built his businesses from scratch, having risen from a hawker. The vocal legislator owns several companies, which he claims he owned before his…
The Kenyatta family is undertaking an ambitious real estate project to develop an 11,000-acre mixed-use estate that will include residential, industrial, and commercial units, accommodating over 250,000 people. The project, estimated to…
Tanzania has banned foreigners from opening small businesses in a move that has been widely interpreted as targeting Kenyans living and working in the country. The businesses that have been listed as forbidden from being owned or operated…
