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A Nairobi tailor has become Kenya’s newest millionaire after turning a simple 99-shilling prediction into an astonishing Ksh 20.7 million win, inspiring thousands of Kenyans to believe again in the power of the SportPesa Mega Jackpot.
Kenya is on the verge of finally unlocking commercial oil production in Turkana, with the Energy Ministry urging Parliament to quickly approve the revised Field Development Plan (FDP) for Gulf Energy’s South Lokichar project. The ministry…
CBK(Central Bank of Kenya) received bids worth KSh 53.1 Billion at the December Treasury Bills Auction, out of KSh 40 billion it had offered, an oversubscription of 132.8%. The 25-year Reopened Treasury Bond was the most attractive,…
KCB Bank Kenya has partnered with Visa to launch a Tap to Phone contactless payment solution that will allow merchants to accept card payments using any NFC-enabled Android smartphone. The innovation removes the need for traditional point…
The National Treasury and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have released new data showing a worrying trend that Kenya’s financial inclusion has grown sharply, but financial health has taken a major hit. The numbers show that while access to…
KenGen (Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC) shareholders approved a first and final dividend of KSh 0.90 per share at its recently held 73rd Annual General Meeting(AGM) in Nairobi. This is an increase from a dividend of KSh 0.65 per…
Kenya’s financial regulators have renewed their push for stronger compliance with international reporting standards. They said public and private organisations must follow IFRS and IPSAS to improve accountability and strengthen the…
A simmering political rift between Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has exploded into one of the fiercest power struggles in Nyanza politics in recent years, with protests, cabinet shake-ups,…
Global insurtech company bolttech has expanded its footprint in Africa, announcing the acquisition of Kenyan digital insurance platform mTek. The deal, finalized on December 3, 2025, strengthens bolttech’s strategic position in East Africa…
Access Bank Kenya and the National Bank of Kenya have introduced a new programme aimed at strengthening women-led and women-backed businesses across the country. The initiative, known as the W Initiative, is expected to widen access to…
The Government of Kenya is preparing to sell a portion of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, opening the way for Vodafone Kenya Limited to increase its stake in the country’s largest telecommunications company. This follows a formal notice…
Renown Nairobi businessman, Anthony Odiero, who also doubles as a continental power broker in Africa, was on Tuesday stopped at the ‘Robert Gabriel Mugabe’ International Airport in Harare
Investors have poured Ksh 8 billion into Family Bank, exceeding the bank’s initial target of Ksh 6.090 billion and achieving an oversubscription of 131 per cent. The new funds will help the bank expand lending, push forward its digital…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured Kenyans that the government will retain full ownership of the four public sugar factories even after leasing them to private companies for 30 years. He told Parliament that any…
Equity Bank, the largest subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings, has announced its transition to the new loan pricing framework or the Revised Risk Based Credit Pricing Model. The lender said the new Risk-Based Credit Pricing Framework will…
The Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF), which manages retirement savings for civil servants, teachers, and uniformed personnel, has nearly doubled its value in just one year, reaching Ksh 242 billion in 2025, up from Ksh 142 billion…
Uchumi Supermarket Limited Shares have been on a rally for the past three weeks, climbing to a high of KSh 1.22 this Tuesday, its highest since 2018. At the close of business, yesterday, Uchumi shares increased 9.91% to KSh 1.22 from the…
Vivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country in partnership with Safaricom, have announced a boost to Bundle Ya Deree
Lusaka, Zambia RLSD Africa 2025 delivered one of the most defining creative moments on the continent this year, led by two standout triumphs that captured the spirit of African excellence. Kenya’s Stephen Maosa made history by winning the…
Zoho Young Creators Program (YCP) has expanded across East Africa, empowering students and professionals with hands-on digital skills in low-code application development.
KCB Foundation has graduated 460 youth in Mukurwe-ini Constituency under the Young Africa Works programme, an initiative run in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to expand job opportunities for young Kenyans. The graduation…
Kenya Power has announced that all new electricity connection applications will now be made exclusively through its online portal, marking a major shift in how customers access the service. The new requirement takes effect this week and…
By Amos Mzenge Think back to your first brush with money. For some, it was the thrill of holding a few coins after helping in the family shop. For others, it was pocket change for a trip to the kiosk. The lesson was often improvised: money…
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