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NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) is expected to benefit from a recent cut in the base rate by the US Federal Reserve as foreign investors swing back to the bourse with surplus funds in the hunt for returns in frontier markets, the Nairobi…
As calls grow for greater accountability and reform in Kenya’s security and political systems, prominent analysts and lawmakers are warning that recent protests and unrest, including the attack on Parliament, have exposed deep…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says the country’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to 12 billion dollars, marking one of the strongest positions Kenya has recorded in recent years. The latest figures show that the reserves can now…
When we think of banking, we rarely imagine runway shows, textile mills — or runway-ready African designers. But for Cairo-based Afreximbank, that vision has become reality. Across the continent, the bank is backing everything from garment…
Hearst Magazines, an American publishing company, has implemented an animal fur ban across its editorial and advertising content. A spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday the Harper’s Bazaar publisher had added the new regulation to the…
Safaricom Plc, a listed telecommunication firm in Kenya, has received bids worth KSh 41.6 billion for the first issue of its green corporate bond, against a target of KSh 15 billion, an oversubscription of 175.7%. Safaricom will kick in…
Airtel Money has reached a new milestone after its share of the mobile money market rose to 10.3 per cent in the quarter to September 2025. This is the first time the service has entered double digits. The latest data from the…
Brookside Dairy has rewarded its farmers with a Ksh 257 million cash payout, giving them an early Christmas surprise. The bonus is on top of regular payments for milk delivered and is part of the company’s effort to encourage farmers to…
The government has heightened security preparations along the Nairobi–Mau Summit corridor as construction of the 175-kilometre dual carriageway gets underway, Interior Principal Secretary Dr.Raymond Omollo has announced. The road project,…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the Central Bank Rate to 9 per cent from 9.25 per cent. The Monetary Policy Committee decided on December 9, 2025, saying the adjustment is meant to support economic growth and motivate commercial…
Amsons Group has tightened its grip on Kenya’s cement industry after securing a controlling stake in East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC), following the National Social Security Fund’s completion of the sale of its 27 per cent…
Millions of Kenyans who rely on Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) are finally seeing signs of relief after a series of shocking losses rocked the sector. Just last year, members of KUSCCO lost Ksh 13 billion, while…
Jubilee Health Insurance has emerged as one of the standout performers at the Marketing World Awards (MWA) 2025, securing two top honours and further cementing its growing influence in the region’s competitive marketing space. The insurer…
By Shrinivas Torvi Due to the high demand for cheaper alternatives, the operations of criminal networks and weaknesses in regulatory frameworks, the counterfeit spare parts trade has lately become a big issue in Kenya. Often smuggled…
Kenyans have been given a fresh chance to help shape next year’s tax policies as the National Treasury begins collecting ideas for the Finance Bill 2026. The Treasury issued a public notice on Monday, December 8, 2025, inviting citizens…
As Kenya races toward co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the under-construction Talanta Sports Stadium stands out as a game-changer for the nation’s sports infrastructure. Stakeholders say the modern facility offers more…
KenGen (Kenya Electricity Generating Company) has assured Kenyan households and businesses that the country has adequate electricity supply during the festive season that runs into January 2026. This is despite failure of the long rains in…
Kenyans now have an opportunity to give their opinions on the government’s plan to sell part of its shares in Safaricom, after the National Assembly officially opened the public participation process. This step comes at a time when the…
NCBA Bank has teamed up with HEVA Fund to launch a new financing programme that aims to unlock growth in Kenya’s creative economy. The two organisations unveiled the partnership during the NCBA Creative Economy Summit, where they announced…
Kenya Government announced on December 3, 2025, that it had agreed to sell its 15% stake in Safaricom Plc to Vodafone Kenya, for approximately KSh 244.5 Billion. Over the past decade, Kenya has built highways, railways, airports, and…
Hollywood is bracing itself for more belt-tightening and job losses if Netflix’s $83bn deal to acquire Warner Bros goes through, as entertainers and the industry’s powerful unions urge regulators to block the transaction. The Hollywood…
In an official announcement released by Qatar Airways, Hamad Al-Khater has been named as Group Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, replacing former chief Badr Al-Meer. Al-Khater previously held the position of CEO of Hamad…
Netflix Inc. has agreed to acquire the studio and streaming assets of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (WBD), a landmark $82.7 billion deal that secures the streaming giant an iconic content library, the premium HBO brand, and a century-old…
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