Safaricom Director Wins Global Social Innovator Award
Ms Karen Basiye, Safaricom Director of Sustainable Business, Social Impact, and Foundations, has been named a Schwab Foundation Corporate Social Innovator of the Year 2026.
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Business Today Kenya
Kenyan business and current-affairs publication covering companies, markets, economy, careers, technology and national news.
Government Begins Process to sell 15% Safaricom Shareholding
The government has taken a major step towards selling part of its stake in Safaricom PLC as it looks for new ways to raise money for development and reduce reliance on borrowing and higher taxes. The National Treasury has confirmed that it…
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What Makes SportPesa Aviator Stand Out in Kenya
On the SportPesa Aviator, those who take high risks are highly rewarded.
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NSE Maintains Bullish Mood At first Week of 2026
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) has maintained its growth momentum as trading entered its first trading week of 2026. This is even as investors take positions and re-evaluate their portfolios ahead of the inevitable market correction…
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Mwananchi Credit Dismisses Claims of Salary Delays Amid Financial Trouble Claims
Mwananchi Credit has moved to quell reports circulating online that it is facing financial strain and has failed to pay its employees, insisting the claims are false and misleading. In a statement issued by the company’s management, the…
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Chasing the 99%: The Truth About the Best RTP Slots (And Why The Casino Hates Them)
High RTP slots aren’t magic. They are just a slightly better deal in a place designed to take your money.
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BAKE Awards 2026 Opens Submissions, Seeks to Make Content Creation Professional
BAKE Awards 2026 awards return to the competition’s traditional calendar period, running from January through June, a shift from the late-season schedule seen in 2025.
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KeNHA Orders Removal of Billboards and Structures Along James Gichuru-JKIA Highway
Roadside structures along the busy highway linking James Gichuru Road to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will be removed as the government prepares to roll out major upgrade and beautification works on the corridor. The Kenya National…
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Family Bank Moves Utawala Branch to a More Strategic Location
Family Bank has relocated its Utawala Branch to Mustard Seed Plaza, marking the fifth branch relocation under its ongoing branch optimisation strategy aimed at enhancing customer convenience and accessibility.
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Phyllis Migwi Announces Exit as Google Kenya Country Manager
Veteran technology executive Phyllis Migwi has announced she will step down as Country General Manager of Google Kenya in February, ending her three-and-a-half-year tenure at the helm of the company’s Kenyan operations. She announced on…
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Mt Kenya Taking Development for Granted, Being Unfair to Ruto – MP Kuria Kimani
Molo MP Kuria Kimani has called for mutual respect, unity and inclusivity ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging residents of Central Kenya to appreciate both development gains across the country and the contributions of Kikuyus living…
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High Court Postpones Case Seeking to Block Diageo’s EABL Deal
A legal dispute in Kenya has delayed the planned sale of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) by global drinks giant Diageo Plc to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings. The High Court has moved the hearing to January 20, 2026, giving the parties…
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Kenya Opens its Lethargic Sugar Sector to COMESA Imports
Kenya has finally opened its local sugar industry to duty-free imports from the Common Market for East and Southern Africa(COMESA) Free Trade Area States, after import tariffs that have been in place close to 24 years, to protect its…
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Landmark CBD Building Uchumi House Offered for Sale
Uchumi House, a prominent commercial building in Nairobi’s Central Business District, has been put up for sale. Located at the busy junction of Aga Khan Walk and Nkrumah Lane, the property is being offered at Ksh 562.5 million. The…
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Govt Banks on Research and Data Analytics to Fight Crime
The government is strengthening the use of research and data analytics to combat crime, improve security operations and guide policy formulation, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has said. PS Omollo spoke after a consultative…
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EBK Launches Investigation into South C Building Collapse
Authorities have stepped up investigations into the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction at Plot No. L.R. Parcel No. 209/5909/10 in South C, Nairobi, which happened in the early hours of January 2, 2026. In a press…
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Ruto Votes as UDA Conducts Grassroots Elections in 20 Counties
President William Ruto on Thursday cast his vote in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots elections at Koilel Primary School in Uasin Gishu County, as the ruling party rolled out internal polls across several parts of the…
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Birth of a Mountain Bongo Stirs Emotions in Kenya
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) on 8th January 2025 announced what it described as a historic milestone in the fight against the extinction of the critically endangered Mountain Bongo.
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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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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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