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SBM Bank Kenya has posted a strong profit before tax of Ksh 246 million for the first quarter of 2026, a sharp jump from Sh12 million recorded in the same period last year, underlining steady progress in its turnaround strategy. The…
Amsons Group is betting big on Kenya’s future, with the Tanzanian conglomerate signalling plans to expand its investments as demand for infrastructure continues to rise. The company’s chief executive, Edha Nahdi, said Kenya offers strong…
Kenya has enacted new 2026 regulations that materially restructure the taxation of residential rental income for resident individuals. The changes remove prior expense deductions, compress compliance timelines and formalize reporting…
Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled a revamped asset financing proposition aimed at deploying KSh 100 billion over the next three years to businesses and individuals. The Absa Bank Asset Finance enhanced offering is designed to improve access to…
Isuzu East Africa has tightened its grip on Kenya’s new vehicle market after selling 2,036 units in the first three months of 2026, maintaining a wide lead over its rivals. Data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association shows that CFAO…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has opened the door for public input on a fresh set of rules that could change how telecom cables are installed and maintained across the country. In new draft guidelines released for 2026, the…
Rural Kenya is fast becoming the backbone of the country’s digital retail economy, as new data shows online shopping is expanding more rapidly outside major towns than within cities. According to Jumia Kenya’s second Rural E‑Commerce…
Kenyans are increasingly turning to their phones for news, with social media now taking the lead over traditional platforms like TV and radio, new findings show. A 2025 State of the Media report by the Media Council of Kenya paints a clear…
Car& General sterling financial performance in 2025 that saw its net earnings rise 365% to KSh 2.93 billion against KSh 526Mn made during the previous financial year. and a 327.1% rise in Dividend per Share to KSh 3.42 continues to excite…
I&M Bank Kenya is currently issuing corporate bonds under a KSh 20 billion programme, with the first tranche targeting KSh 10 billion. In simple terms, this means investors are lending money to the bank, which will be used to support…
StanChart Bank Kenya Limited plans to dispose its Chiromo headquarters in Westlands, Nairobi, as part of a strategic shift toward an “asset-light” model, with the sale expected to be complete by June 2026. The seven-storey StanChart Bank…
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 marks a strategic shift in fiscal policy, with the government prioritising expansion of the tax base and structural reforms over headline tax increases. The government says the move is aimed at stabilising public…
Equity Life Assurance (Kenya) Limited posted solid financial results for the year ending December 31, 2025, with strong growth across earnings, assets, and customer reach. The performance reflects a business that is scaling quickly while…
In a striking political shift hours after appearing alongside President William Ruto, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata announced Sunday that he will not seek re-election in 2027 on the ticket of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA)…
A Kenyan woman living in Libya has issued a desperate plea to the authorities back at home after eight Kenyan migrant workers were arrested and imprisoned in Benghazi following a confrontation over months of unpaid salaries. Monica…
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has submitted a detailed response to FIFA, defending its decision to suspend president Hussein Mohammed amid a deepening leadership crisis that has drawn scrutiny from the world soccer governing body and…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is seeking public input on ambitious new regulations that will significantly strengthen oversight of residential rental income from thousands of landlords across the country. Through the draft Income Tax…
President William Ruto announced Saturday that 30% of government advertising spending will be directed to creative platforms such as TikTok, aiming to channel public resources into the country’s film, music, and digital content industries…
A 45-year-old woman is being treated as a person of interest by police following the sudden death of Dr Job Obwaka, one of the country’s most respected obstetricians and gynaecologists, who died at the age of 83. Dr Obwaka was pronounced…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has rejected reports that he was forcibly requested to leave a burial ceremony in Seme, Kisumu County, insisting his departure was pre-planned and unrelated to the disorder that marred the event. In a statement,…
A vast stretch of once waterlogged land in Homa Bay County is rapidly being transformed into a productive agricultural zone, as a government-backed irrigation scheme breathes new life into rice farming and local livelihoods. More than…
Investment firm, Lofty-Corban, has unveiled a digital platform for investment groups, popularly known as chamas.
KCB Bank Kenya has changed its mortgage lending model, targeting small businesses and informal sector workers in a bid to grow home ownership in the country. The lender says it will now assess borrowers using transaction data and financial…
Kenya’s push to make home ownership more attainable took a fresh turn on Labour Day 2026, after President William Ruto announced a key change to the Affordable Housing Programme. In a move likely to resonate with many salaried workers, the…
