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Sameer Africa, a listed firm at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE), appointed Eshak Adam Harunani and Richard Omwela as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company with effect from 29th May 2026. In a notice, Sameer Africa…
For many Kenyans, Dennis Onyango is a familiar face, though often seen in the background. For years, he served as the spokesman and one of the closest aides to Raila Odinga, standing at the intersection of politics, media and public…
Kenya Power has announced plans to progressively close all remaining payment counters in its banking halls by June 2027 following a sharp rise in the use of digital platforms
As demand for mobile connectivity, digital services and mobile financial solutions grows, Airtel Kenya has expanded its customer access network across Nairobi with four new customer touch-points.
Kenya is positioning itself for a long-awaited entry into the ranks of oil-producing nations after securing a new investor and approving a revised development blueprint for the South Lokichar oil fields, a project expected to attract more…
Old Mutual Holdings will seek shareholder approval for a balance sheet restructuring aimed at strengthening its ability to distribute dividends and create long-term shareholder value.
A budget decision by the National Treasury has cast fresh doubt on Kenya’s long-awaited plans to begin commercial oil production before the end of 2026. The government has withdrawn Ksh 9.84 billion that had been allocated for development…
27 people were left with critical injuries after a serious road crash on Sunday, June 7, 2026, night at Salama along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway. The accident happened near Salama trading centre and involved a truck, a passenger bus, two…
As Kenya awaits a court ruling on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case, attention is increasingly shifting from the legal outcome itself to its potential political consequences. Whether the court upholds or overturns…
Kenyans should not panic over the threat of Ebola, as the government has put in place robust surveillance, screening and emergency response measures at all border entry points to prevent and contain any potential outbreak, Principal…
This week, the popular aviator game captured widespread attention through a historic 63,297.42x multiplier.
Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) received bids worth KSh 34.4 billion from the sale of a 15-year Treasury Bond and a 25-year Treasury Bond, during the June 3rd Auction, an undersubscription of 85.97%. This is out of KSh 40 billion that the state…
As the June 30 tax return deadline draws closer, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stepped up its nationwide campaign urging Kenyans to file their returns on time and avoid penalties associated with late compliance. The tax agency says…
As a Kenyan entrepreneur who has relied on PayPal since 2019, I once enjoyed a straightforward relationship with the platform while living and working in the Cayman Islands. But since returning home, that experience has soured. What began…
Kenya Power, the state-owned electricity distributor, has commenced an exercise to mop up all customers utilising electricity to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) with the aim of metering them under the E-mobility tariff. The tariff…
Family Bank, considered the 4th largest in Kenya in terms of geographical reach, has received national-scale issuer ratings of BBB+(KE) and A2(KE) with a Stable Outlook from GCR ahead of its anticipated NSE listing. More importantly, GCR…
SanlamAllianz Holdings Kenya has appointed Dr Martin-Oduor Otieno as its new board chairman, effective 4th June 2026, succeeding Dr John Simba, who retires after more than two decades in the corner office. It is during his tenure that…
JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) expansion and modernization construction works projected to cost some KSh 272 billion are set to begin this month after the completion of the procurement process. The JKIA project, which is part…
The government has unveiled a budget strategy that significantly increases funding for water, energy, healthcare, education and agriculture while reducing allocations to several ministries and agencies as part of efforts to tighten public…
The government has intensified efforts to revive the Lake Victoria economy through major investments in the Blue Economy sector, with a new fisheries and aquaculture training hub in Kisumu expected to boost fish production, create jobs and…
Employers and workers across Kenya have been told to continue making pension contributions under the current National Social Security Fund (NSSF) rates, even as court battles over the 2013 pension reforms continue to unfold. The Fund has…
The Co-operative Bank of South Sudan (CBSS) hosted 41 cooperative societies based in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBG) for a capacity-building forum to deepen the impact of the cooperative model in farming and business in the State and…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has revealed that it gave up Ksh9.1 billion in tax revenue between April and May 2026 after the government reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 16 per cent to 8 per cent. The tax cut was introduced as…
As Parliament continues to scrutinise the Finance Bill 2026, debate has shifted from broad concerns about new taxes to a handful of specific proposals that could affect millions of Kenyans, businesses and investors. The Bill, which the…
