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On a soccer pitch at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, John Goff rummaged through a battered bag containing his ever-growing collection of official World Cup match balls. He pulled out two in quick succession: the Al…
The banking industry has called on the government to consider a uniform 5% reduction in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) across all income bands to stimulate economic growth, strengthen household purchasing power, and enhance long-term fiscal…
Human Rights Watch has documented a wave of atrocities committed by M23 rebels and Rwandan military forces during their control of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, including summary executions, sexual violence and forced…
In the 2025/2026 financial year, whose results were announced on 7th May, M-Pesa Kadogo facilitated 17.1 billion free transactions, accounting for 58% of all M-PESA activity.
The ESSEC Business School and a number of local business and industry leaders have sealed an agreement to advance executive training and talent development. At the sidelines of the just-concluded Africa Forward Summit, the French Business…
Preparations for this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County are now 84 per cent complete, with the government expressing confidence that all critical works will be finalised ahead of the June 1 national event. Interior Principal…
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has kicked off 2026 with strong financial results after reporting a major increase in profits for the first quarter, driven by growth in lending, customer deposits, and digital banking transactions. The lender…
Veteran enterprise creator and SNDBX International CEO, Mr Joram Mwinamo, has launched The Enterprise Jungle: An Entrepreneur’s Navigation Toolkit.
The reconstruction and modernisation of Ithookwe Airstrip in Kitui County is nearing completion, with the government positioning the facility as a key driver of regional connectivity, investment and economic growth. Interior Principal…
The government has proposed introducing a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 for village elders across the country in a move aimed at formally recognising their role in grassroots administration and community security. The proposal was presented…
Kenya Power sector is undergoing one of its biggest structural reforms in decades after Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority(EPRA) gazetted the Energy (Electricity Market, Bulk Supply and Open Access) Regulations, 2026, regulations…
The PMI Kenya Chapter is set to convene public sector leaders, development partners, and project management professionals for a major conference aimed at improving how Kenya delivers its development agenda. The event, the Government and…
Kenchic Plc has opened a new Kenchic Mtaani Butchery in Imaara Daima, Nairobi, the latest addition to its growing network of neighbourhood outlets.
French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a $27 billion (Ksh 3.5 trillion) Africa investment package, with Kenya emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries during the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi. The announcement, made…
The handling of more than 27,000 metric tonnes of imported sugar has sparked fresh scrutiny in Parliament, with lawmakers demanding answers over fears that sugar declared unfit for direct human consumption could end up in the Kenyan…
Diani and Watamu land prices have risen by over 70 per cent since the COVID pandemic, reported Hass Consult on the launch of its new Coastal land price index and special report, 4 with natural beauty the top driver of the price growth. The…
Consolidated Bank of Kenya is set to receive a KSh 1.125 billion bailout package from National Treasury. The lender has been bleeding red on its balance sheet. As of December 2025, Consolidated Bank of Kenya had a negative core capital of…
GITEX Kenya 2026, the Kenyan edition of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition- a global tech expo, is set to take place in Nairobi between May 19th to 21st 2026. The event has attracted Mitsumi Distribution will headline the event,…
Fresh from dominating Kenya’s premier film and television awards, producers Philippe Bresson and Grace Kahaki are calling for stronger action against digital piracy, which they say is blocking subscription revenue, discouraging foreign…
Another exciting week in the world of SportPesa casino gaming has produced remarkable winners across different games and categories.
The Government of Kenya has announced that it is hiring in 2026, workers across its different agencies and parastatals. As of late 2025 and early 2026, the Kenyan government employs approximately 146,000 to 147,000 people in state…
The era of carrying paper motor vehicle logbooks in Kenya is slowly coming to an end after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced plans to introduce a fully digital logbook system for all motorists. In a public notice…
As Nairobi prepares to host one of the biggest cultural nights on the continent, Kenya Airways (KQ) has teamed up with Trace as the Official Airline Partner for Africa Forward — Le Concert, a major highlight of the Africa-France Summit set…
Police in Bondo have arrested a Tanzanian national who works as a gold dealer in connection with the suspected murder of a 20-year-old student of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST). Maximillian John Madeni…
