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Kingdom Bank Records 59% Profit Growth
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Kingdom Bank Records 59% Profit Growth

Kingdom Bank has recorded a major increase in profits, posting a 59 per cent rise in net earnings for the year ended December 31, 2025. The growth comes as the bank extended more loans, attracted higher customer deposits, and opened new…

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Diaspora Inflows Fall by Ksh21.6B Amid Stable Foreign Reserves
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Diaspora Inflows Fall by Ksh21.6B Amid Stable Foreign Reserves

A slight dip has been recorded in the amount of money Kenyans in the diaspora are sending back home, even as the country’s foreign reserves remain strong. New figures from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) show that diaspora remittances…

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Equity Group Hits Speed Bumps on Planned Ethiopian Entry
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Equity Group Hits Speed Bumps on Planned Ethiopian Entry

Equity Group has abandoned its plans to enter Ethiopian in what it describes as regulatory delays, prompting a change in its pan African strategy towards the oil rich Angola, where an acquisition process is already underway. Equity Group…

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SACCOs: Act to be Amended to Link them With CRBs
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SACCOs: Act to be Amended to Link them With CRBs

SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies(SACCOs), known as private clubs owned by members may soon be forced to share both positive and negative credit information on their members with Credit Reference Bureau(CRBs) This is as soon…

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Equity Group Joins Africa’s Top 10 Banks by Brand Value
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Equity Group Joins Africa’s Top 10 Banks by Brand Value

Equity Group Holdings has been ranked among Africa’s top 10 banks by brand value in the 2026 Brand Finance Banking 500 report, marking a significant milestone for the Kenyan lender as it cements its position among the continent’s most…

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Kenya Targets Edible Oil Production in Agro-Industrial Shift
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Kenya Targets Edible Oil Production in Agro-Industrial Shift

Kenya is stepping up efforts to turn its farms into factories, with the government now pushing for more value addition and local consumption of agro-products as part of a broader industrialisation drive. Investments, Trade and Industry…

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Govt Introduces 30% Discount to Boost Cruise-to-Park Tourism
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Govt Introduces 30% Discount to Boost Cruise-to-Park Tourism

Cruise tourists arriving at the Coast will now enjoy cheaper access to Kenya’s national parks after the government introduced a 30 per cent group discount to encourage more inland travel. The new incentive, rolled out in partnership with…

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World Bank Report Flags Risks in Africa’s Mega-Irrigation Projects
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World Bank Report Flags Risks in Africa’s Mega-Irrigation Projects

A new report by the World Bank and partners, titled Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet, has warned that Africa’s push for large-scale irrigation to tackle food shortages could backfire if…

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Pepsodent Targets 500,000 Pupils in School Oral Health Drive
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Pepsodent Targets 500,000 Pupils in School Oral Health Drive

Pepsodent, Unilever personal care brand, has launched a nationwide school oral health campaign targeting 500,000 pupils across 500 primary schools by the end of the year to address Kenya’s high burden of preventable dental diseases.

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Britam Chairman Kuria Muchiru Dies After Short Illness
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Britam Chairman Kuria Muchiru Dies After Short Illness

The Britam Holdings PLC has announced the death of its Group Board Chairman, Kuria Muchiru, who passed away on March 19, 2026, after a short illness. In a statement, the company’s Board of Directors and Management said they were “saddened”…

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KEPSA Urges Parliament to Revise Local Content Bill to Protect Investment
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KEPSA Urges Parliament to Revise Local Content Bill to Protect Investment

Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has called on Parliament to reconsider the proposed Local Content Bill, 2025, warning that strict rules could hurt investment, disrupt supply chains, and undermine the country’s competitiveness. In a…

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Bolt: Top Drivers Take Home Up to Ksh400K Monthly
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Bolt: Top Drivers Take Home Up to Ksh400K Monthly

Ride-hailing is quickly becoming a serious income stream for many Kenyans, with new data showing that some drivers are making far more than what was once considered typical in the sector. According to the latest report by Bolt, drivers on…

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African Music on the Rise – Sub-Saharan Market Hits Ksh15.5B
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African Music on the Rise – Sub-Saharan Market Hits Ksh15.5B

Sub-Saharan Africa’s music scene is hitting new heights. Recorded music revenues in the region grew by a solid 15.2 per cent in 2025, reaching US$120 million, according to the latest IFPI Global Music Report 2026 seen by Business Today.…

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AI and Streaming Lead Africa’s Music Industry into New Era
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AI and Streaming Lead Africa’s Music Industry into New Era

Artificial intelligence (AI) and streaming are reshaping the global music industry, creating new opportunities for artists, record companies, and listeners alike. According to the IFPI Global Music Report 2026, recorded music revenues grew…

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PS Omollo Hails Kenyan Officers Who Served in Haiti
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PS Omollo Hails Kenyan Officers Who Served in Haiti

Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has hailed Kenyan police officers who recently returned from Haiti after serving under the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission, praising their…

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Govt Reiterates Commitment to Fair and Competitive Market Economy
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Govt Reiterates Commitment to Fair and Competitive Market Economy

Kenya has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a fair, open and well-regulated market economy that supports business growth and healthy competition. Principal Secretary at the National Treasury, Chris Kiptoo, made the remarks on…

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Stima DT Sacco Writes Off Ksh108M in KUSCCO Investment Loss
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Stima DT Sacco Writes Off Ksh108M in KUSCCO Investment Loss

Stima DT Sacco has recorded a full loss of Ksh 108 million linked to its investment in the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO), following revelations of financial and governance failures at the umbrella body. The Sacco…

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