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Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has defended its move to demolish a car wash business linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, saying the action was part of a lawful clearance of encroachers along a railway corridor earmarked for…
Mi Vida Homes, one of the fastest growing Kenyan real estate developers, has been recognised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), lending arm of the World Bank, for advancing sustainable and affordable housing. This accolade…
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has praised the High Court decision that temporarily halts the outsourcing of legal services by public institutions that already have internal legal officers, saying the move will protect…
Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui has welcomed the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), saying the move will restore confidence in Kenya’s export sector and protect thousands of jobs…
Uber users in Kenya are being forced to rethink how they pay for their rides after the company dropped Visa cards from its list of accepted payment options. The change, which took effect in January 2026, applies across the Uber and Uber…
On January 12–13, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for three more years, through 2028. This move comes after AGOA technically expired in September 2025, leaving Kenyan…
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.
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…
On the SportPesa Aviator, those who take high risks are highly rewarded.
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…
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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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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
