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Construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2B and 2C from Naivasha to Kisumu and onward to Malaba is set to begin in March, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Kenya’s rail infrastructure. The 269-kilometre extension…
The Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya), has rolled out an International Driving Permit, which will allow Kenyan drivers to legally operate vehicles in over 150 countries without having to take local driving tests. The rollout is in…
Kenya is now a dominant player in the Global Handmade Fishing Fly market with figures from International Trade. It has emerged as the world’s leading manufacturer of handmade fishing flies., with factories producing over four million flies…
Manyanja Mall construction has begun in the bustling Eastlands area of Nairobi, the KSh 400 million mixed-use commercial building set to transform the retail landscape in one of the capital city’s fastest-growing urban corridors.…
West Pokot and Turkana counties are set to benefit from a major boost in livestock financing as the Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) unveiled a Ksh 70 million wholesale financing facility to Eco Pillar Sacco. The facility is aimed at…
Commission for University Education(CUE) has blacklisted 15 Universities warning that those purporting to offer degrees without accreditation are doing so illegally and that any institution operating as a university or degree awarding and…
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has committed resources to support the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, providing Ksh 65 million in cash and in-kind sponsorship through its Johnnie Walker brand. The investment helped host the tournament’s…
Grey has expanded its business banking services to include USD business accounts, bulk payments and USDC stablecoin support on one platform. The cross-border payments company founded in Africa said the move will help businesses receive…
HACO Industries Kenya Limited has signed a new partnership with Nation Media Group PLC aimed at promoting environmental awareness among secondary school students. The partnership, sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will…
CIC Insurance Group Plc has issued an alert that its net profit for the year ended 31st December 2025 is expected to be at least 25% lower than the profit reported for a similar period in 2024. CIC Group joins a long list of publicly…
The government is strengthening its focus on agricultural production as part of efforts to enhance food security and stabilise farmer incomes, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo has…
Kenya Airways is set to have a complete overhaul of its board of directors and top management, a prospect that has led to heavy speculative trading on the counter at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). Out of the ordinary volume buys…
The Government of Kenya is looking to adopt the Tokyo Metropolitan Police model, as part of efforts to strengthen policing systems capable of managing Kenya’s growing urban population and increasing traffic volumes. The initiative is being…
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has come out to refute claims by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that armed goons were present at Kisumu International Airport on Saturday, February 21. In an official statement, KAA described the reports…
A recent survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that many Kenyan companies are still feeling the effects of changes in U.S. trade policy introduced under President Donald Trump. According to the survey, firms across several…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says business leaders in the country are optimistic about growth in 2026. According to its latest Chief Executive Officers Survey, private sector chiefs are encouraged by a stable macroeconomic environment,…
Passengers travelling between Nairobi and New York have been affected after Kenya Airways (KQ) cancelled two flights due to severe winter weather in the United States. In a statement issued on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the airline said…
Kenya Pipeline Company(KPC) released a Supplementary Information Memorandum and structural updates that will give the Uganda Government the right to appoint at least two directors to its Board. What this Really Signals Under the revised…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into a mob justice incident that led to the death of a man during a political rally in Mbale Town on February 21, 2026. In a statement, the DCI said the victim,…
NCBA Group is stepping up its engagement with small businesses in Kenya’s capital, convening more than 100 traders for a financial literacy forum aimed at boosting resilience and expanding access to tailored banking solutions. The session…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) shed KSh 104.7 Billion in market value at the end of trading last Friday from a market capitalization of KSh 3.4 trillion to KSh 3.3 trillion as a relatively thin volume of foreign selling, concentrated in…
SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies) that are licensed to engage in deposit-taking business have been warned about declaring Dividends and Rebates from non-existent surpluses. This warning from the Cabinet Secretary for…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) closed the week with mixed signals, reflecting both pockets of opportunity as well as caution by local and foreign investors. High speculative activity was evidenced in several counters that saw the…
Kenyan Paralympic sprinter Samson Ojuka delivered an impressive performance on the international stage after securing a Silver medal in the 100m and a Bronze medal in the 200m at the Fazza International Grand Prix. Representing Kenya…
