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Success in Kenya was once measured by the size of your television, the shine on your new car, the latest smartphone in your pocket, or the designer shoes that everyone noticed before they noticed you. Owning expensive things was proof that…
Residents of the flood-prone Kano plains in Kisumu County are beginning to see hope after years of devastating floods, following the implementation of a major government flood mitigation project aimed at protecting lives, livelihoods and…
Nation Media Group (NMG), one of East Africa’s largest media organisations, is considering removing or reassigning its Uganda managing director, Susan Nsibirwa, as it seeks to resolve a standoff with the Ugandan authorities that has forced…
The Kenyan government is pushing ahead with an ambitious programme to provide modern, high-quality housing for thousands of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel and their families, aiming to boost welfare, morale and living standards…
Absa Bank Kenya and Unilever Kenya have signed an agreement for a KES 4 billion financing programme designed to address access to working capital, one of the most significant constraints facing distributors and retailers. The initiative is…
Jubilee Health Insurance is expanding an instalment-based premium payment model in Nairobi as part of a broader effort to make health insurance more accessible to uninsured and underinsured Kenyans. The move is informed by customer…
Years of financial strain have pushed Moi University back to one of its toughest cost-cutting measures, with the institution preparing to reduce its workforce as it fights to keep its finances under control. University management says the…
The government has warned boda boda operators against allowing themselves to be used by politicians and criminal elements to perpetrate violence, intimidate opponents and disrupt public order, saying those involved in such acts will face…
Kenya has approved 15 new firms to operate under the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC), a move expected to unlock Ksh 25.8 billion ($200 million) in fresh investments and create more than 1,000 jobs as the country steps up…
Kenya and Italy have signed a Letter of Intent aimed at strengthening cooperation in preventing and combating crime, marking a significant step towards a broader bilateral security agreement between the two countries. The agreement, signed…
Absa Bank Kenya has appointed Ms. Diana Mwaniki as the acting Chief Finance Officer(CFO). She assumes this role at Absa Bank Kenya after serving as the lender’s Head of Financial Decision Support since joining the institution in September…
TransCentury Plc, through its receiver managers Pricewaterhouse Coopers(PwC) Limited, has signed an agreement to sell two of its subsidiaries as part of efforts to pay off what it owes to creditors. TransCentury Plc is an investment…
The annual inflation rate in Kenya eased to 6.4% in June 2026 from 6.7% in the prior month, which was the steepest since January 2024. This marked the first slowdown in overall inflation since February 2026, amid softer increases in prices…
Veteran insurance executive Tom Mulwa has been appointed Chairman of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Board, taking over from Kiprono Kittony, who will retire after completing his six-year term in office. Mulwa’s appointment takes…
Kenya’s creative economy has received a major boost after Sanara disbursed more than Ksh 1.2 billion in commercial financing and grants to support creative businesses, as demand for funding in the sector continues to rise. The programme…
Britam General Insurance Company (Kenya) Limited has received an upgrade to its national financial strength rating from GCR Ratings following improved profitability, stronger capitalisation and operational performance in 2025. The…
The government has stepped up efforts to restore the Nairobi River through a major sewerage infrastructure project that is expected to improve sanitation, reduce pollution and support environmental conservation in parts of the capital.…
Diageo has appointed John Musunga as Managing Director, Africa, effective 1st July 2026.
Absa Bank Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gen Z Connect by Executive Connect to drive youth empowerment and leadership development among young people, supporting the next generation as they build skills, careers…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) concluded both June and the second quarter of 2026 with impressive gains, reinforcing the strength of the ongoing market rally. While performance has become increasingly selective across individual…
A woman has been arrested and she’s being held for three days by police over allegations that she ran a social media account publishing details of President William Ruto’s private jet movements. Halima Ngache, known online as “Princess…
The government has stepped up efforts to strengthen Kenya’s cybersecurity framework and develop governance rules for artificial intelligence (AI) as cyber threats become an increasing risk to the country’s fast-growing digital economy.…
Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, has been ranked Kenya’s highest-performing parliamentarian in the latest nationwide survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting released on July 1. The survey, one of the largest…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that motorists issued with instant traffic fines cannot pay the penalties through the eCitizen platform, warning the public against fraudsters exploiting the government’s…
