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The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc has reduced barriers for retail investors to NSE derivatives market segment to increase their participation and unlock new opportunities for this class of investors.
This weekend, Kenya’s heartbeat is on the football pitch. From Nairobi’s bustling terraces to the coastal breeze of Mombasa, from the tea hills of Kisii to Awendo’s green fields, the SportPesa League delivers a full slate of clashes. But…
Kenya’s Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) has made history as the first local financial institution to earn the prestigious Sustainability Standards and Certification Initiative (SSCI) award. The recognition, presented in Karlsruhe,…
Dormant Saccos that are no longer active will be struck off the register and liquidated, Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has warned. Speaking during the launch of the 2024 Sacco Supervision Report, Oparanya said…
Martin Nangole has been appointed Acting Managing Director of the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company, stepping in after the retirement of Eng. Nahashon Muguna, who has reached the mandatory retirement age. In a statement released on…
Kenya’s long journey to becoming an oil-producing nation has entered a new chapter after British oil explorer Tullow Oil officially handed over its Kenyan business to Gulf Energy, a homegrown company. The deal, worth at least $ 120 million…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled a new digital platform known as the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS) to make it easier for landlords and property owners to pay rental taxes. In a notice issued on Thursday, KRA…
When President William Ruto took office in September 2022, he pledged to transform Kenya’s infrastructure as part of his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Three years on, roads remain at the heart of his presidency. The government…
Carrefour has rolled out the second edition of its Grand Brand Festival, a two-week nationwide shopping campaign running from September 19 to October 2, 2025. The retailer, which is operated in Kenya by Majid Al Futtaim, said the promotion…
Customers of Access Bank Kenya and National Bank of Kenya (NBK) can now walk into any branch of either institution and access key services, following a new integration move by the two lenders. The partnership allows tellers in all branches…
The launch of the SportPesa League comes with long-term investment, professional structures, and a vision to the game scaling it to global standards.
Standard Chartered has started collecting data from the 629 former employees awarded a Ksh 7 billion pension payout after the Supreme Court upheld a ruling in their favour. The bank says the process, which began on September 22, 2025, will…
Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared that he is no longer going to play second fiddle in Kenyan politics. Kalonzo, who has served as a running mate three times in a row, says 2027 will be different. Speaking on a…
Prices at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) Weekly Auction increased 3% with overall average price across all grades standing at USS 426.91 per 50kg bag, or $8.5 per kg.
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by mission chief Haimanot Teferra will be in Nairobi from September 25 to October 9 to begin talks with Kenyan government officials on a potential new financial programme that could include a…
Somali champions Mogadishu City Club (MCC) have issued a formal apology to the Government and people of Kenya after a group of their fans were captured on video disrespecting the Kenyan national flag during a CAF Champions League match…
When President William Ruto assumed office in September 2022, he inherited an economy weighed down by surging inflation, a weakening shilling, high debt and widespread public discontent. Nearly three years later, the question persists: has…
A new TIFA survey shows Kenyans are divided over Raila Odinga’s next political move, though many expect him to back President William Ruto in 2027. The poll, released on September 23, found that 32 per cent of respondents believe the ODM…
Kenya and Canada have agreed to collaborate on structured migration, aiming to enhance human resource capacity and create organised employment opportunities for Kenyans in Canada. This initiative was confirmed following a bilateral meeting…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has acknowledged that Kilifi County and other remote regions in Kenya continue to face severe teacher shortages, with many government teaching positions remaining unfilled due to challenging living…
Limuru Tea shares were last week’s top price gainers at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) team participated in a series of high-level side events promoting health equity, sustainable development, and strategic investment on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)…
Anyone bringing goods into Kenya will need to provide a Certificate of Origin (COO) starting October 1, 2025. In a notice released by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), this new requirement is set to change how businesses import goods,…
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has confirmed it is investigating the death of 26-year-old Simon Warui, who died while being held at Mombasa Central Police Station. In a statement on Monday, IPOA revealed that Simon…
