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Why Comprehensive Insurance Matters Business owners understand that it is important to have insurance cover, but they are likely to focus on protecting only one aspect of the business. The reality, however, is that unexpected events don’t…
By mid-morning, Albert Njeru’s small hardware shop is already busy. Njeru, a trader in Kamakis, Ruiru, Kiambu County, is accustomed to handling bulk orders from contractors and individual builders from nearby construction sites. A regular…
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment in Africa. The service enables Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to…
Kabras Sugar produced a strong second-half comeback in Kisumu to beat Menengai Oilers 19-5 and claim the Dala 7s title, moving top of the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit standings after two legs. The victory came in the second leg…
Kenyan institutions are facing a growing cybersecurity threat, but the biggest danger may not lie in sophisticated new attack methods. Instead, outdated software, weak security practices and failure to address known vulnerabilities…
Avocado farming is emerging as one of Kenya’s most lucrative agribusiness ventures, attracting a growing number of young people seeking income from agriculture. Often described as Kenya’s “green gold”, the crop offers farmers opportunities…
A total of 4,949 Wings to Fly and Elimu Scholarship scholars were equipped with leadership, life skills and career readiness through the Equity Group Foundation (EGF) 17th Annual Education and Leadership Congress, held across four venues…
Real estate is one of the key sectors in which President William Ruto’s family has invested, with residential property providing a steady stream of rental income. Among the properties linked to the family is Osere Flats, a residential…
Following its national launch, Safaricom today rolled out the PATA MORE campaign across the Greater Western and Nyanza regions. The regional launch was held at Misori Beach in Usenge, Siaya County, bringing together customers, partners,…
Potato farming has long been one of the most profitable agribusinesses for farmers in Kenya, offering opportunities for both small-scale and commercial growers. The crop has a ready market in many parts of the country because potatoes are…
From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice, as well as the ability to tailor their travel plans for more peace of mind, from booking to…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced an 80 per cent waiver on outstanding penalties for borrowers who clear their loan balances in full. The board made the announcement on Thursday, August 13, urging beneficiaries with…
A Pishori rice trader has shared how she narrowly avoided losing goods worth about Sh90,000 after a prospective customer allegedly attempted to trick her using a suspicious bank transfer. The trader, identified on Facebook as Esther…
KCB Group has announced Sh36.1 billion net profit for the first six months of the current financial year. This KCB Group half year 2026 net profit was an increase of 15 percent from the Sh31.5 billion net profit that was recorded in the…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya (Co-op Bank) has announced a 28 percent profit after tax increase to Sh18 billion in the first six months of the current financial year, up from Sh14.1 billion in the first half of 2025. This profit after tax…
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has announced 365 short-term employment opportunities across the country as preparations intensify for Kenya’s next electoral cycle. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, August 11,…
Esther Jepkemboi Koimett, the firstborn daughter of the late Kenyan billionaire and former Cabinet minister Nicholas Biwott, has emerged as the largest individual shareholder in Middle East Bank Kenya, holding a 17.48 per cent stake in the…
A US-based Kenyan content creator has raised concern among Kenyans living in the United States after warning undocumented immigrants that immigration authorities are stepping up efforts to identify and deport people who have violated the…
Former Vice President and current leader of the Wiper Party Kalonzo Musyoka has claimed that his net worth is around Sh50 million. Kalonzo said this when he appeared at a breakfast show that was hosted by the Nation Media Group’s NTV. In…
There is a moment in the mortgage journey that nobody talks about. It is not the application, the approval, or the valuation, but the period after your mortgage has been approved and before you get the keys to your home. This is the stage…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has opened a major procurement process for election technology, ballot papers and other materials to be used in the 2027 General Election. The commission has advertised two…
Wheat farmers across the country are set to earn more from their produce this season after the Government raised the producer price of locally grown wheat by Sh350 per 90-kilogramme bag. The new price has been set at Sh5,100 per bag, up…
Trading volume in crypto is one of the most powerful yet frequently overlooked indicators available to traders. While beginners focus heavily on price action, charts, and indicators like RSI or MACD, volume tells a different and often more…
Safaricom has introduced nine new mobile number prefixes as the telecommunications company expands its pool of numbers available to customers amid growing demand for its services. In an X post on Monday, August 10, Safaricom said the new…
