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United Bank for Africa (UBA) has committed $150 million, about Ksh 16.38 billion, to Kenya’s Road Maintenance Levy securitisation programme, giving a major boost to the government’s plan to accelerate road development. The initiative,…
US President Donald Trump’s net worth has surged by an estimated $3 billion, reaching a record $7.3 billion, largely due to his ventures into the cryptocurrency market after leaving office. According to Forbes, this financial windfall has…
Under the blind eye of two regulatory bodies, assets and cash deposits held at Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (KUSCCO) Limited were carted away.
AGOA has been a crucial cog in the wheel of Kenya’s export drive into the vast US market, allowing duty-free access for a wide range of products, particularly textile products.
Podcasts can lead to direct sales through product placements, branded content and promotion of merchandise, opening new opportunities for business.
President William Ruto has handed over a Ksh 2.65 billion cheque to the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) at State House, Nairobi. In a statement on his X account on Thursday, September 11, the head of state said the funds were deposits…
Pan-African telecoms provider Paratus Group has completed its expansion into East Africa as it steps up efforts to connect communities and businesses with fast, reliable internet. The company, which operates across sub-Equatorial Africa,…
Carey Priscilla, a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and public figure, is leveraging her expanding brand beyond the beauty industry and into the world of reality television. The accomplished makeup artist, who runs two successful beauty…
Reuben Odanga, the producer behind the popular Kenyan telenovela Selina, is set to debut his new series, Lazizi, on Maisha Magic Plus this October. Starring seasoned actors Jackie “Wilbroda” Nyaminde and Mwaniki Mageria, the new production…
Mantrac Kenya, the local representative for heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar, marked a major milestone this week, celebrating a century of the company’s global operations and its presence in Kenya. The centennial event, held on…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a series of executive appointments as part of its efforts to enhance service delivery and strengthen its institutional capacity. In a statement issued on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the tax…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will mark its 20th anniversary with a three-day festival in Mombasa from October 10 to 12, 2025, celebrating what it describes as two decades of resilience, sacrifice and a steadfast commitment to…
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has launched the 2025 edition of its Annual Alumni Award, an initiative that celebrates graduates making a difference in society and across the world. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi, said the…
Kenya’s housing market is outpacing the world, delivering investment returns that have left traditional property giants like the United States, the United Kingdom and Singapore trailing. A new Special Report by real estate firm HassConsult…
NCBA Bank has announced new financing and digital solutions aimed at transforming Kenya’s public transport sector. The announcement was made on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, during a special engagement with PSV SACCO officials at the…
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has announced the call for nominations for the prestigious 2025 Alumni Award, the institution’s highest honour for outstanding graduates. The award recognises alumni who embody excellence, leadership, and…
Kenya Re-Insurance Corporation (KNRE), with a market capitalization of KSh 18.4 billion, was on Tuesday one of the top price gainers when the trading session ended at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Kenya faces a challenging fiscal outlook for the 2025/26 financial year, with global credit rating agency Fitch projecting a budget deficit of 5.2 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This figure is significantly above the…
Kenya’s economy is showing signs of pulling out from July’s public protests disruptions that saw closure of businesses and destruction of property in Nairobi and other major urban centres.
SportPesa, East Africa’s leading sports and entertainment brand, has reinforced its dominance in sports development with a string of bold investments and cultural milestones.
Mining and construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has marked 100 years of operations in Kenya, celebrating a century of contribution to the country’s infrastructure and community development. The milestone was commemorated at…
When the Kenyan government launched the eCitizen platform in 2014, the promise seemed simple: bring services closer to the people through one digital window. Ten years later, the portal has evolved into the country’s primary revenue…
Co-operative Bank Group is enjoying one of its strongest runs at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in nearly a decade. Its stock closed at Ksh 20.30 on Friday, just shy of the record Ksh 20.50 it last touched in 2016. That rise means the…
With the third quarter earnings season at its tail end, savvy investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) who were in for dividend harvest are cashing out.
