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The National Treasury has proposed a major tax break that could leave millions of low-income workers with more money in their pockets every month. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the government wants to raise the tax-free income…
Kenya could soon stop being a country where most people rely on imported used cars, with brand-new locally assembled vehicles expected to cost the same as or even less than second-hand imports. Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and…
Kenya’s Economic Growth Rate is projected to accelerate to 4.9% in 2026, above Sub-Saharan Africa’s 4.6 per cent, According to the latest estimates by the International Monetary Fund(IMF). This modest growth is driven by growth in…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned Kenyans against the rising trend of using Kenyan shilling banknotes as decoration during celebrations, a practice that has gone viral on social media. Many Kenyans have embraced cash bouquets,…
Kenya’s economy is starting to steady in 2026, with growth expected to hover near 5 per cent, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) says. At the 2026 Economic Outlook Forum hosted by the KEPSA in partnership with the Nairobi Securities…
Over the weekend, I had a chance to attend the Mokwo Hope Run at St. Agatha Mokwo Girls High School in Elgeyo Marakwet County, near Iten, its headquarters. Held under the theme “Running for Hope: A Healthy Environment to Nurture Talent,…
Former Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Delivery and Government Efficiency, Eliud Owalo, has revealed his net worth is now about Ksh 1 billion, putting his personal wealth back in the spotlight just days after quitting government to…
Thousands of commuters in Kenya’s capital were left stranded Monday amid widespread disruptions to public transport, as sections of the matatu industry workers and investors withheld services despite an official announcement that a planned…
A Milimani High Court ruling has thrown a spanner into the government’s recent public service pay rises, after the court declared the salary increases for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 financial years unconstitutional. Justice Lawrence…
East Africa is working to establish a single integrated capital market. At a recent meeting in Arusha Tanzania, the East African Community Capital Markets Infrastructure (EAC CMI) meeting at the East African Community Headquarters, CEOs…
The Golden Globes red carpet delivered plenty of fashion moments this year — and according to a new analysis, eyewear stole the spotlight just as much as couture gowns and tailored tuxedos. A January 2026 fashion breakdown by eyewear…
Equities at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) ended the week of January 29, 2026, in the green, offering investors a rare feel-good moment as global markets stayed tense over geopolitical risks and uncertain economic signals. According…
Kenya Power has welcomed the successful energisation of the Sondu–Ndhiwa–Homa Bay–Awendo 132kV transmission line, saying the project will significantly improve electricity reliability in South Nyanza and parts of the South Rift, ending…
Airtel Africa’s total customer base increased by 10% to 179.4 million for the period ended December 31, 2025.
East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 31st December 2025, delivering one of its strongest half-year performances in recent years.
Homa Bay, Ndhiwa, and surrounding areas in South Nyanza are set to benefit from a more reliable electricity supply following the energisation of the 132kV Sondu (Thurdibouro)–Homa Bay (Ndhiwa) Transmission Line by the Kenya Electricity…
Kenya’s inflation rate eased slightly in January, helped by cheaper transport, some food items and lower communication costs. New data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows inflation fell to 4.4 per cent in January,…
By Davis Ongiro This week, Kenya joined the global community in marking Data Privacy Week under the theme: Trust the Data; Drive the Future; setting a clear tone that for Kenya’s digital economy to thrive, citizens must have confidence…
Kenya’s economy is growing, but the government is taking a smaller slice of it in taxes, a trend the National Treasury says is weakening revenue performance and tightening pressure on the budget. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo…
The Government has commissioned the Sondu–Ndhiwa–Homa Bay–Awendo 132kV transmission line, a major power infrastructure project expected to end years of electricity instability in Nyanza and Western Kenya, unlock industrial growth and…
MasterCard , a US-based global payments firm, is set to launch a suite of tools to enable local banks and merchants to integrate Artificial Intelligence into their daily operations. The MasterCard Agent Suite, which will be available in…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced that all party members seeking to contest in the 2027 General Election must register for the UDA Aspirants’ Forum by Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:59 pm. In a notice issued by the…
Android 16, delivered through the new XOS 16 system, is set to begin appearing in Kenyan retail channels earlier than many expected.
Binance has launched the Safety Campaign, a community-focused initiative designed to highlight the importance of safety in everyday life
