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Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has committed Ksh 45 million towards the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally, deepening its investment in Kenya’s fast-growing sports economy. The sponsorship, unveiled at the Tusker Brew House,…
OPPO Kenya has partnered with asset financier MOGO Kenya to roll out installment-based smartphone payment plans, a move aimed at expanding access to mid- and high-tier devices in one of Africa’s fastest-growing mobile markets. The…
The government has assured Kenyans of adequate petroleum supplies despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, a key source of the country’s fuel imports. In a statement on March 3, 2026, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has projected that Kenya’s economy will grow by 5.3 per cent in 2026, signalling confidence in the country’s recovery momentum amid ongoing fiscal and debt pressures. Appearing before the National…
Sales of Velo nicotine pouches are back on shelves after BAT Kenya secured regulatory clarification allowing the product to be sold in the country again. The company is betting on smoke-free products to cushion its business at a time when…
The iconic Lumumba Estate in Kisumu, originally built by the colonial government in 1961, is undergoing a historic transformation after more than six decades of serving as a residential landmark. Principal Secretary for Internal Security…
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has published a new four-year glide path reducing Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) from KSh 0.41 to KSh 0.30 per minute by February 2030 — approximately 50% below 2023 levels. The Communication…
The government is constructing more than 47,000 housing units for security officers across the country in what officials describe as the largest institutional housing initiative under the Affordable Housing Programme. The update was issued…
Hollywood’s leading performers gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 32nd annual ceremony formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, marking its first edition under the streamlined title, the Actor Awards. Hosted by Kristen Bell…
Airtel Kenya has opened three new customer care shops in the greater Nairobi area, deepening its physical retail presence as competition intensifies in Kenya’s fast-growing telecoms and mobile money market. The new outlets, located at Spur…
President William Ruto has ordered a sweeping overhaul of Kenya’s vehicle inspection and traffic enforcement systems, saying the country can no longer afford rising road deaths and a broken enforcement culture. Speaking during a high-level…
Liberty Life Kenya and Heritage Insurance Kenya, both subsidiaries of Liberty Kenya Holdings, have attained AA+(KE) financial strength rating with a stable outlook by GCR.
Schneider Electric has announced that the second edition of the Innovation Summit Middle East & Africa will be held in Abu Dhabi from April 28–29, 2026. The summit will bring together global energy and technology leaders as well as…
Tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel have entered a dangerous phase. Military exchanges and direct threats have shifted the crisis from political rhetoric to direct economic risk. The situation escalated further after the…
Motorists with minor accident damage may no longer need to wait days for compensation after Britam General Insurance rolled out a new artificial intelligence-powered claims service that promises payment within two hours. The insurer has…
The government has declared zero tolerance for political violence and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding democratic freedoms, education, and development during a visit to Rutune School in Nyeri County. In a statement on March 1,…
While scrolling through my Facebook timeline recently, I encountered a post by Francis Gaitho offering a sarcastic post-mortem of a high-level female executive’s resignation from a prominent public company. What stood out was not the…
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya(SCBK) Limited, the first lender in Kenya to deploy automated teller machines(ATMs), has undertaken deep changes within in top executive suite since issuing a profit warning after losing a costly pensions…
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has opened a KSh 15 billion bond switch auction, allowing holders of the 5-year Treasury Bond issued in 2021 and which matures in November 2026, to roll into the longer-dated 15-year Treasury Bond, issued in…
Del Monte Kenya Limited, a leading fruits and vegetables processor, has set up a state-of –the art- freezer that can process 3.6 tonnes of pineapple per hour, giving the firm the flexibility to supply frozen fruit to buyers in Europe and…
In a rare and unusually personal broadcast, Prince William said he became aware that his mental health was “deteriorating” only after taking time to reflect on his emotional responses, underscoring what he described as the need for greater…
Vivian Wilson made her runway debut at Milan Fashion Week on Friday, walking for Gucci in a white dress and glittered heels as part of the label’s latest collection under new artistic director Demna. “I just walked for Gucci lmfao,” Wilson…
Calls for reducing taxes in Kenya have grown louder in recent years as citizens, business groups, and policymakers grapple with high living costs and slow economic growth. Many Kenyans feel that the current tax burden, especially on…
Kenya’s financial markets and key economic indicators remained steady in the week ending February 26, 2026, according to the latest update from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In its latest bulletin, the regulator said inflation is…
