Isuzu EA Delivers 95 Police Pickups in Lucrative Gov’t Vehicle Leasing Deal
Isuzu EA today delivered the first batch of 95 vehicles to the National Police Service (NPS), under Phase VII of the ongoing government vehicle leasing programme.
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Business Today Kenya
Kenyan business and current-affairs publication covering companies, markets, economy, careers, technology and national news.
President Ruto Funnels Billions into Kenya’s Youth Economy
Speaking during the NYOTA Project start-up capital disbursement exercise, President William Ruto announced that the Government is actively engaging development partners in consideration of a second phase.
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Inside the Origin of M-Pesa and the Controversial Role of UK Techie Nick Hughes
The success of M-Pesa, steered by CEO Michael Joseph, transformed Kenya, a once predominantly cash-driven economy, into a global leader in mobile money innovation.
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Kenya’s Home Appliances Market Trends Towards $73.4 Million
Kenya’s household appliance market is poised for sustained growth, with revenue expected to reach USD 48.82million in 2025 and expand at a compound annual growth rate of 10.75% to hit USD 73.43 million by 2029.
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Safaricom Ranked Most Reliable Mobile Internet Provider
A recent customer survey has confirmed Safaricom as the most reliable mobile internet provider in Kenya, surpassing Airtel, Telkom Kenya, and Jamii Telkom in both speed and service consistency. Subscribers on Safaricom’s network reported…
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KCB Foundation Launches Scholarship to Support Teen Mothers and Student-Athletes
KCB Foundation has launched 1,000 full scholarships to support academically talented but financially disadvantaged students joining Kenya Senior Schools next week. The social investment arm of KCB Group PLC is investing KShs. 600 million…
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Port Users Protest Demurrage Fees as Mombasa Congestion Drives Up Trade Costs
Clearing agents and other port users have protested against continued demurrage and detention charges by shipping lines, warning that the fees are pushing up the cost of doing business and fuelling higher commodity prices across the…
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Price Beats Brand as Airtel Leads on Mobile Affordability in Kenya
Rising mobile costs are reshaping how Kenyans choose their network providers, with new data showing that price now outweighs brand dominance and coverage for many users. A recent customer survey by the Communications Authority of Kenya…
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Omollo Leads High-Level Talks with BAT on Combating Illicit Tobacco and Drug Abuse
Senior officials from government and industry have held high-level talks to tackle the rising threat of illicit and counterfeit tobacco products undermining public health and government revenue. Principal Secretary for Health Raymond…
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Co-op Bank Tops 11 Fastest Growing Companies in Kenya
Eleven Kenyan companies have featured on the list annual list of Fastest Growing Companies published by Financial Times.
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How The 52-Week Challenge Can Boost Your New Year’s Savings Goals
Whenever we welcome a new year, it is a common tradition for people to set annual financial goals, specifically aiming to save a certain amount of money so as to achieve certain objectives, by the time the year ends. However, given the…
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Machinery and Steel Imports Drive Kenya’s Import Bill Higher in Q3 2025
Kenya’s import bill rose sharply in the third quarter of 2025, largely driven by increased purchases of industrial machinery, iron and steel, and vehicles, pointing to renewed activity in construction and manufacturing. Data from the Kenya…
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Carrefour to Open First Stores in Ethiopia
Carrefour is set to open its first supermarkets in Ethiopia after sealing a franchise agreement with Queens Supermarket PLC, a company owned by the Midroc Investment Group. The deal introduces the French retailer to Ethiopia at a time when…
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Migori Woman Wins Life-Changing KSh80 Million on SportPesa Aviator
The SportPesa Aviator game continues to transform lives, and once again, SportPesa Kenya has witnessed a remarkable story that has left the betting world in awe.
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Kenya’s Economy Accelerates to 4.9% in Q3 2025
Kenya’s economy grew by 4.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, up from 4.2 per cent in the same period of 2024, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector expanded by 3.2…
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Rising Imports Push Kenya’s Current Account Deficit to Ksh135B
Kenya’s current account deficit widened sharply in the third quarter of 2025 as imports continued to grow faster than exports, official figures show. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows the current account…
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Kenya Ranks 3rd in Africa for English Proficiency in New Global Index
Kenya has ranked among the top English-speaking nations in Africa, placing third on the continent and 19th globally in the latest EF English Proficiency Index. The ranking puts Kenya just behind South Africa and Zimbabwe, which tied for…
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Government Warns of Rice Shortage Ahead of Court Ruling on Duty-Free Imports
With food prices already under pressure, the government has raised alarm over a looming rice shortage as Kenya awaits a crucial court ruling on duty-free imports later this month. The Ministry of Agriculture says the decision, expected on…
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Manuva Njaanuary na Odibets: How to Win Ksh1,000 Every Day this January
Kenyan betting firm Odibets has rolled out an exciting January promotion dubbed “Manuva Njaanuary na Odibets”, offering customers a daily opportunity to win Ksh 1,000 in cash throughout the month. The campaign, which runs from January 1 to…
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Netflix Sets Date for Orhan Pamuk Adaptation as Turkish Content Push Accelerates
Netflix Inc. has scheduled a February 13 premiere for Museum of Innocence, a nine-episode mini-series based on the acclaimed novel by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk. The move underscores the streaming giant’s strategy of leveraging high-brow…
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Netflix Becomes Home Of WWE Library In U.S.
Netflix and WWE today announced an expansion to their long-term partnership that will see the giant streamer become the home of WWE’s library in the U.S. Beginning immediately, Netflix is the new U.S. home for WWE’s library of premium live…
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Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants Destroy Safaricom Mast in Latest Lamu County Attack
Suspected militants from the Islamist group al-Shabaab have destroyed a telecommunications mast in a remote village in Lamu county, leaving residents cut off from mobile phone and internet services. The raid took place in the early hours…
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PS Kiptoo: Lower Inflation Helped Ease Cost of Living in 2025
Kenya’s economy remained stable and continued to improve in 2025, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has said, citing lower inflation and stronger foreign exchange inflows as key gains. In a statement Tuesday, Kiptoo said easing…
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KTN Journalist Japheth Makau Dies After Illness
Japheth Makau, a longtime cameraman and correspondent for Kenya Television Network (KTN), part of the Standard Group, died Tuesday at Machakos Level 5 Hospital following a period of illness. Family members confirmed that Mr Makau passed…
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