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Absa Bank Kenya has named Senior Counsel Mohammed Nyaoga as the next Chairman of its Board of Directors. His appointment takes effect on October 1, 2025, following the retirement of Charles Muchene, who steps down after serving nine years…
When investors think about where to put their money, security is often as important as tax policy, infrastructure, or interest rates. In Kenya, the link between safety and investment has been repeatedly confirmed by both academic research…
Billionaire Heril Bangera owned Flame Tree Group was the week’s top gainer at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), its share price climbing 29.1% to close at KSh 1.91.
The Media Council of Kenya has expressed disappointment over the violent attack on journalist Habil Onyango in Homa Bay, saying the incident represents a direct assault on media freedom in the country. Onyango was abducted on September 14…
Hospitals and clinics seeking payments from the Social Health Authority (SHA) are facing delays after the agency put on hold claims valued at more than Ksh 3 billion. The authority says many of the submissions did not meet documentation…
President William Ruto is set to commission the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service on September 17, 2025, marking a major step in efforts to improve public transport in the coastal city. The service will connect the Mombasa Standard Gauge…
Luxury fashion’s latest trend is less about what you wear, and more about what you don’t. At separate high-profile events, actors Margot Robbie and Dakota Johnson brought new attention to the sheer dressing phenomenon, underscoring its…
The Rome Film Fest will recognize British producer David Puttnam with its inaugural Industry lifetime achievement award, a new prize created to honor influential figures in the global film industry. The award will be presented at the…
The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu has officially been elevated to a Level C5 parastatal, placing it in the same category as public universities. The announcement was made by Principal Secretary…
Deputy Chief of Staff for Delivery and Government Efficiency Eliud Owalo has said that the government is focusing on motivating public servants as part of its wider plan to fight corruption. Speaking on a local TV station on September 15,…
By Alice Ngatia In today’s saturated marketplace, customers have more options than ever and far less patience. They buy from brands they understand, trust, and can predict. That trust isn’t built by a single clever campaign or a…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a slight drop in fuel prices for the September 15 to October 14, 2025, review period. In a statement released on Sunday, September 14, EPRA confirmed that pump prices for…
Kenya’s corporate sector has seen women break the glass ceiling, taking up positions as directors or chairpersons on boards of leading firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE).
Operations at Karura Forest remain ongoing despite rising tensions between the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) over the management of the urban green space. In a statement, KFS assured the public that…
Eldoret was set alight this weekend as Bamboo FC claimed victory in the highly competitive Odibets KOX 5-Aside Tournament, defeating Fusball FC 3-1 in a thrilling final.
Kenya could be staring at higher fuel prices in the coming weeks as global crude oil costs edge upward. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), in its weekly bulletin dated September 12, 2025, confirmed that international oil prices have climbed…
President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that his administration is delivering major development projects without relying on external borrowing, citing markets, hotels, housing, roads, and education as key areas already under…
Beatrice Chebet has clinched Kenya’s first gold medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo by dominating the women’s 10,000 metres final on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Crossing the line in 30:37.61, the Olympic champion…
Low-income private schools and early childhood education centres, previously ignored by banks and other microfinance lending institutions, can now access financing and holistic growth programs from the recently rebranded Jackfruit Network…
Kenya’s small and medium enterprises will be under the spotlight next week as bankers, regulators and policymakers meet to chart a path for better financing models. The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) will bring together local and…
Actor Derek Dixon has filed a $260 million lawsuit against media mogul Tyler Perry, accusing him of sexual harassment, assault, and workplace retaliation. The lawsuit, filed in June 2025, alleges that Perry created a “sexually exploitative…
The shocking murder of prominent Kenyan lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, gunned down in Nairobi on September 9, has unveiled a tangled web of financial troubles and legal battles that plagued his final years, raising questions about whether his debts…
Bolt has announced that its top 50 drivers in Kenya earned an average of K 1,280,000 in gross income over the first six months of 2025. This translates to about Ksh 213,000 per month, a figure that is significantly higher than many…
Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) has entered into a strategic partnership with BasiGo to locally assemble King Long electric buses at its Thika plant. The move is expected to boost local automotive manufacturing and accelerate Kenya’s…
