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A series of social media posts and activities by blogger David Dimba have sparked debate within Kenya’s corporate sector after he appeared to publicly declare himself the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Kenya before later…
Kenya’s fast-growing satellite internet industry could soon see a major new entrant after American technology company Amazon moved to secure regulatory approval to launch ground infrastructure linked to its global broadband project,…
The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, rejecting multiple constitutional challenges to the process while finding that his fair trial rights were violated during the proceedings. In a…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) Board of Directors, Management and Staff have congratulated its Chief Executive Officer, Frank Lloyd Mwiti, on his appointment to the Supervisory Board of the Association of Futures Markets (AFM). This…
Kenya is set to receive more than Ksh20 billion in fresh European Union-backed investments targeting the country’s growing digital economy, following discussions held between President William Ruto and top EU officials in Belgium. The…
Sasini Plc, a listed agro-based firm that deal with tea, coffee, avocado and macadamia nuts, has executed a major change to its board through appointment of Ms Catherine Kawira Bariu as the new Company Secretary with effect from 28th May…
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…
