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The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced that more than 136,000 first-year students joining universities will benefit from government loans for the 2025–2026 academic year. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 16, 2025,…
The High Court of Kenya has placed D.T. Dobie & Company (Kenya) Limited, a long-standing fixture in the nation’s automotive sector, under liquidation with an official receiver taking the reins to wind down the insolvent motor vehicle…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the top policy-making of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the benchmark rate yet again, as taps that supply credit to the private sector remain dry.
Rapper Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison in a million-dollar fraud scheme. The “Beautiful Girls” singer was convicted earlier this year, along with his mother, in a wire fraud scheme where they…
After a nearly 50-year screen and stage career, with two Oscars to his name, Denzel Washington isn’t concerned with the Academy Awards.
As excitement builds for the Harambee Stars’ knockout-stage clash at CHAN 2024, organisers are rolling out a series of fan zone watch parties, designed to bring the matchday atmosphere to neighbourhoods across Nairobi. On Friday, August…
CIC Insurance Group Plc has reported a notable growth in its microinsurance policies, rising from 11 per cent in 2023 to 18 per cent in 2024. The increase highlights a growing trust and uptake of innovative microinsurance solutions among…
Nairobi and Mombasa are set to host one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment brands this week, as Old School R&B Brunch, popularly known as OSR, brings its signature experience to Kenya. The four-day series promises a unique mix of…
Airtel Money Africa has expanded its partnership with pawaPay, Africa’s largest mobile money payment service provider, to make it easier for people to send money across borders. The move will help licensed International Money Transfer…
Jubilee Insurance, in partnership with the Grand Nairobi Bike Race (GNBR), has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Jubilee Live Free Race, a premier cycling event set to attract thousands of participants from across the globe. In a…
Pressure has eased for firms in the Kenyan freight and agriculture sectors following a decision by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to halt any increases for diesel price.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a minor reduction in fuel prices, lowering the cost of Super Petrol and Kerosene by Ksh 1 per litre, while keeping Diesel prices unchanged for the next month. In a…
Co-op Bank after-tax profit for the half-year 2025 rose 8.4% to stand at Ksh 14.1 billion from Ksh 13.0 billion in the same period last year.
KCB Group PLC delivered strong financial results in the first half of 2025 driven by growth in earning assets. Profit after tax grew 8% from Ksh 29.9 billion to Ksh 32.3 billion as its business franchises posted higher earnings. The Board…
Kenyan banks are on high alert over a possible rise in personal loan defaults in the months ahead, as economic pressures tighten household budgets. In a recent survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) June 2025 Credit Officer Survey…
Kenya is making a renewed push to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by seeking about Ksh 258.56 billion from global development financiers, including China and Japan. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir stated that…
If you were hoping to watch the Harambee Stars in action at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) but didn’t manage to secure a ticket, you’re not alone. Demand for match tickets has been high, with many games selling out well in…
KCB Bank has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking application, promising faster performance, tighter security, and an easier-to-use interface as it steps up competition in the digital financial services market. The new…
Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Lee Kinyanjui, has highlighted the importance of tea exports in Kenya’s trade relations with Iran. He noted that tea remains Kenya’s leading export to Iran, accounting for over 90 per cent of the trade between…
Looking for a five-star experience in one of Nairobi’s most prestigious and exclusive neighbourhoods? Pax Manor Muthaiga is your ultimate destination. Nestled in a picturesque location near Karura Forest, the luxurious hotel embodies the…
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets, including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The planned privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) is facing strong pushback in Parliament, with lawmakers insisting on full disclosure before any approval is granted. Members of the joint committees on Energy and…
The Central Bank of Kenya has cracked down on risky lending in the banking sector, imposing fines of over Sh5 million each on 11 commercial banks last year. The move aims to curb insider lending practices similar to those that led to the…
The Harambee Stars are delivering on the promise of CHAN 2024, historic victories, resilient performances, and a surge of national pride. But while the football has been thrilling, recent incidents of crowd trouble risk undoing the…
