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KEBS Unveils New Import Rules as Inspection Contracts Lapse
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KEBS Unveils New Import Rules as Inspection Contracts Lapse

Importers bringing goods into Kenya are set to face changes in clearance procedures following new guidelines issued by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) after the expiry of key inspection contracts. In a notice published on Tuesday,…

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GEMA Urges Parliament to Prioritise Kenyans in Safaricom Share Sale
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GEMA Urges Parliament to Prioritise Kenyans in Safaricom Share Sale

Pressure is mounting on Parliament to rethink how the government plans to sell part of its stake in Safaricom, with a prominent community and professional association calling for local investors to take priority. The GEMA Cultural…

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Bolt Accounts for Almost 24pc of Kenya’s EV Fleet
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Bolt Accounts for Almost 24pc of Kenya’s EV Fleet

Electric vehicles are quietly reshaping Kenya’s transport sector, and the biggest push is not coming from private motorists but from drivers who rely on their vehicles to earn a living. New data shows ride-hailing platforms have become one…

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Nairobi Coffee Exchange Moves 46,984 bags Worth KSh 2.6Bn
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Nairobi Coffee Exchange Moves 46,984 bags Worth KSh 2.6Bn

Nairobi Coffee Exchange(NCE) at last week’s auction recorded sales of 46,984 bags weighing 2,868,424 kilograms and worth US$ 19,869,355.42 (approximately KES 2.58 billion). This was translating to approximately 3,356 bags per hour, or 56…

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Safaricom Dividend Pushes NSE to Historic Ksh3.2T Valuation
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Safaricom Dividend Pushes NSE to Historic Ksh3.2T Valuation

Safaricom’s dividend announcement has delivered one of the strongest weeks ever at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), sending share prices higher and pushing the value of the market to a historic peak. The telco declared an interim…

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Inside the Newly Established National Government Administration Police Unit
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Inside the Newly Established National Government Administration Police Unit

The Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has formally established a new specialised formation within the Administration Police Service, the National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU). The new unit is aimed at strengthening…

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Will CBK Make Another Rate Cut in February Meet?
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Will CBK Make Another Rate Cut in February Meet?

CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) is expected to make further cuts to the benchmark lending rate when the Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) is top policy organ meets tomorrow 10th February 2026. At its December 2025 meeting the CBK lowered the…

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These Online Jobs in Kenya are Paying Weekly in 2026
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These Online Jobs in Kenya are Paying Weekly in 2026

From freelancers in Nairobi to students in campus hostels and parents working from home, online jobs in Kenya that pay weekly are quietly powering livelihoods.

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Auditor-General Flags Ksh21.2M in Irregular Allowances at NSSF
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Auditor-General Flags Ksh21.2M in Irregular Allowances at NSSF

Fresh concerns have emerged over how the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) handles staff allowances, following the Auditor-General’s discovery of Ksh 21.2 million in irregular payments made outside approved public service rules. In the…

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NSSF to Invest Ksh30B in Rironi–Mau Summit Road
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NSSF to Invest Ksh30B in Rironi–Mau Summit Road

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has unveiled a new investment strategy that will see workers’ pension contributions channelled into large infrastructure and real estate projects, as the fund targets higher returns and faster…

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PS Omollo Issues Update On Mtwapa Bridge Construction
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PS Omollo Issues Update On Mtwapa Bridge Construction

The government has confirmed that construction of the Mtwapa Bridge along the Mombasa–Mtwapa–Kilifi (A7) Road is progressing as planned, with works running around the clock to ensure timely completion. In a statement, Principal Secretary…

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Absa Bank Kenya Gives KSh 65m to Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament
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Absa Bank Kenya Gives KSh 65m to Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament

Absa Bank Kenya Plc has announced a KSh 65 million sponsorship for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) Golf Tournament. This makes Absa Bank Kenya the largest private-sector sponsor of the prestigious golf tournament for the 15th consecutive…

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NSSF Iconic Twin Towers to Change Nairobi Skyline
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NSSF Iconic Twin Towers to Change Nairobi Skyline

NSSF (National Social Security Fund) is constructing a KSh 30 billion mixed use Twin Tower office complex, a landmark development that planners say will reconfigure the Nairobi City Skyline. Developed by the now cash-rich NSSF, the…

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Treasury, KNCCI Train Small Businesses to Win Government Tenders
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Treasury, KNCCI Train Small Businesses to Win Government Tenders

Small and medium-sized businesses will gain easier access to government tenders as the National Treasury, in partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), rolls out a nationwide training programme on the…

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Key Features that Define a Reliable Trading Platform in Kenya
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Key Features that Define a Reliable Trading Platform in Kenya

Whether you are trading currencies, indices or equities, that connection must be built on a foundation of trust, supported by strong cybersecurity, consistent performance and clear execution standards.

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