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Stima Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Society grew its balance sheet size to KSh 75.3 billion in 2025, up from KSh 66.4 billion in the previous year. As the period upon which SACCOs are required to hold their annual general…
Softcare is tightening its grip on the Kenyan market, with new figures showing just how important the country has become to its business. The hygiene products manufacturer reported that revenue from Kenya hit Ksh 13.1 billion in 2025, up…
KUSCCO (Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives) should consider rebranding and change its status to a federation, so as to rebuild lost credibility. This is part of a recommendations report by a Committee of Experts(CoE),…
Sanlam Allianz Holdings( Kenya) Group Plc, formerly Sanlam Kenya Plc recorded a 162% increase in Net Profits to KSh 959.3m in 2025 financial year, this solid performance coming against the backdrop of aggressive rebranding and huge…
Co-operative Bank posted a strong Profit Before Tax of KSh 40.3 billion for the year ended 31st December 2025, compared to KSh 34.8 billion recorded in the previous year, an impressive 15.8 % growth.
The government is ramping up investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as part of efforts to build a skilled workforce capable of competing in both local and global labour markets, according to Raymond Omollo. In…
Kenya Airways (KQ) is facing fresh pressure as a global fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing Iran war pushes jet fuel prices higher and disrupts supply chains worldwide. The airline now finds itself in a difficult position, with fuel…
In today’s fast-evolving corporate culture, personal style goes beyond clothing—it lingers in the way you smell. Professionals are investing in signature scents as part of their identity. But a subtle tension is emerging: when does…
A range of plant- and animal-based options—from legumes to lean meats—offer greater protein density than eggs, reflecting shifting dietary preferences toward variety and nutrient efficiency A single egg delivers about 6 grams of protein,…
Damson Idris is set to star in and executive produce a television adaptation of The Lords’ Day for Netflix, adding to the platform’s slate of high-concept political thrillers. The six-episode series, based on the novel by Michael…
The career of Kenyan rugby prospect Andy Cole Omolo has received a major shot in the arm after securing a move to Japan, where he will join Tenri University’s rugby program in Osaka.
Strathmore University on 24th March 2026 broke ground for the Kevin O’Byrne STEM Complex, a flagship investment valued at approximately Ksh2 billion aimed at transforming Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education,…
A Kenyan Aviator player has stunned the gaming community after turning a modest KSh 100 stake into a massive payout on SportPesa Kenya.
Standard Media Group, the 124-year-old publishing and broadcasting powerhouse in East Africa, associated with the Moi Family, now faces an uncertain future. This is as the Communication Authority of Kenya(CA) goes ahead and switch off the…
Sidian Bank, a hitherto colourless Tier II lender, has appointed John Okulo as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. John Okulo is a seasoned banker from KCB Bank, and will succeed former Sidian Bank CEO/MD Chege Thumbi,…
KCB Bank Kenya has received approval for a $96.9M (KSh. 12.5B) financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to accelerate green projects for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers in Kenya. The blended finance initiative—a…
I&M Group Plc, a leading Eastern African lender with a presence in Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, posted a net profit of KSh 19.8 billion in 2025 from KSh 15.9 billion the prior year, while the Group’s anchor business I&M…
Standard Chartered Plc plans to expand sustainable financing initiatives in Kenya and across Africa, seeking to channel more capital into key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare and manufacturing as the region positions itself for…
Visa Inc. is rolling out a new payment-processing capability in Kenya aimed at helping banks and other financial institutions upgrade aging infrastructure, as digital commerce accelerates across the region. The San Francisco-based payments…
The family of the late James Nderitu Gachagua has formally appealed to President William Ruto, seeking intervention over what they describe as years of injustice, alleged fraud, and attempts to disinherit them from the deceased’s estate.…
The government has moved to calm fears over taxation ahead of the next budget cycle, assuring Kenyans that no new taxes will be introduced in the 2026 Finance Bill. Appearing before Parliament, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John…
Kenya’s stock market is showing fresh signs of life after the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) reported a sharp rise in earnings for the 2025 financial year, helped largely by a surge in trading activity. Financial results released for the…
NCBA Group profit after tax of Ksh 23.4 billion in its full year 2025, which is a 7% increase from Ksh 21.9 billion reported during a similar period in 2024.
Vivo Energy Kenya, the distributor of Shell fuel and services across the country, has confirmed that some of its service stations are experiencing temporary fuel shortages due to unusually high demand. In a statement released on Thursday,…
