Africa Becomes a Global iGaming Fraud Hotspot
Africa has emerged as the global epicentre of iGaming fraud, according to Sumsub’s newly released iGaming Fraud Report 2026.
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Business Today Kenya
Kenyan business and current-affairs publication covering companies, markets, economy, careers, technology and national news.
CBK Bags Ksh57.8B in Oversubscribed Bond Sale
Investors poured billions of shillings into the government’s latest Treasury bond sale. Still, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) turned away a significant portion of the money after evaluating the bids, accepting Ksh 57.78 billion out of…
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Harambee DT SACCO Hit by Ksh230M Write-Off as KUSCCO Crisis Persists
Harambee Deposit Taking SACCO has taken a major financial hit after writing off more than Ksh 230 million linked to an unreconciled bank account, while continuing to treat over Ksh 42 million invested with the troubled Kenya Union of…
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NSE: Top Movers, Gainers and Losers in June
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) closed the month of June on a bullish note with the broad market returning 9.0% month on month NSE benchmark indices including the N10, NSE 20 and NSE 25 advanced by 11.8%, 6.9%, and 9.7%, respectively…
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KCB, Mastercard Launch Islamic Finance Payments Solution
KCB Bank has partnered with Mastercard to deploy an Islamic finance payments solution for customers under Sahl banking.
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One Goal, One Dream: Kaizer Chiefs and Kenya Police FC Eye CAF Qualification Breakthrough
Two Nations, One Ambition: Chiefs and Police FC Seek CAF Glory on Africa’s Biggest Club Stage
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Motor Insurance Bleeds Ksh8.2B as Claims and Fraud Hit Kenyan Insurers
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has revealed that Kenya’s motor insurance business is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain, with insurers recording billions of shillings in losses as rising claims, fraud and soaring vehicle…
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Saudi Investor Buys Stake in Tatu City’s Jabali Towers as Kenya Attracts Fresh Foreign Capital
Kenya’s property sector has received another boost after Saudi Arabia’s Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group announced a major investment in the Jabali Towers development at Tatu City, underlining the country’s growing appeal to international…
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Why Dangote Chose Kenya Over Tanzania for Africa’s Biggest New Oil Refinery
When Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote began looking for a home for his next mega refinery, many people expected Tanzania to win the race. The country had already featured prominently in regional discussions about establishing a large…
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What to Know When Opening an Online Sportsbook in Kenya
For those opening an online sportsbook, an off-the-shelf solution alleviates some of the setup stress.
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Kenya launches KSh 1.081 trillion (US$8.4 billion) 5-Year Agri-food investment plan
Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has unveiled an ambitious National Agri-food Systems Investment Plan (NASIP) 2026-2030, a KSh1.081 trillion (about US$8.4 billion) investment framework aimed at guiding agricultural…
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CMA Raises Red Flag Over Special Funds With ‘Abnormal’ Returns
Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has warned managers of fast-growing Special Funds against unethical marketing, including advertising of high returns without providing investors with sufficient information and disclosures, which often masks…
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10 Arrested as Saba Saba Protests End Without Major Incidents
10 people were arrested during the Saba Saba protests in Nairobi on Monday as authorities reported a largely peaceful day marked by the absence of fatalities, injuries or major criminal incidents. According to an official update, no deaths…
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Ruaraka Land Saga, Matiang’i and the Politics of Perception
When Legal Question Are Weaponized To Become Political Narratives
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Ruto Hails Record Foreign Investment as UN Report Boosts Kenya’s Economic Outlook
President William Ruto has welcomed a new United Nations report showing that foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kenya reached a record high in 2025, describing the figures as a strong endorsement of the country’s economic reforms and…
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KETRACO Unveils Ksh65B Electricity Transmission Projects for Public Review
Kenya’s electricity transmission network could soon receive a major boost after private investors tabled proposals worth up to Sh65 billion to build new high-voltage power infrastructure across several counties. The Kenya Electricity…
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CBK Tightens Rules on Emergency Bailouts for Struggling Banks
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will now be required to apply stricter rules before offering emergency financial support to struggling banks, following the enactment of a new law aimed at strengthening the country’s financial system and…
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Equity’s James Mwangi to Champion Continental Digital Public Infrastructure
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, has been appointed the Continental Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Champion in recognition of his leadership in advancing inclusive digital financial ecosystems and his…
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KRA Re-introduces Amnesty to Overburdened Taxpayers
KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) has announced a tax amnesty program to erase financial burdens of taxpayers. Re-introduced under the Finance Act 2026, this initiative waives 100% of penalties, interest and fines on tax debts accrued up to…
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BOC Kenya Accepts Resignation of Ramashala as Non-Exec Director
BOC Kenya says Joseph Ramashala has resigned as a Non-Executive Director effective 3rd July, ending a board tenure that begun in September 2021. Joseph Ramashala, aged 56 years old and a South African citizen, was been a member of the…
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432 Assistant County Commissioners Graduate as Govt Pushes AI, Public Service Reforms
A total of 432 Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs) have graduated with Diplomas in Public Administration in a milestone ceremony that coincided with the Kenya School of Government’s (KSG) centenary celebrations and highlighted the…
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Sunshine Development Tour Emerges as Springboard For Golf Stars
The Sunshine Development Tour has established itself as a critical pathway for golfers seeking to progress to higher levels of competition across Africa, with consistent tournament play providing players with the experience required to…
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How Single Bets, Live In-Play and 1XUP Can Qualify Fans for Katambe na SportPesa Prize Pool
SportPesa Kenya’s World Cup campaign, Katambe na SportPesa, is giving football fans more ways to take part as the tournament excitement continues.
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KRA Scraps Excise Duty on Bottled Water
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has removed excise duty on bottled water following changes introduced under the Finance Act, 2026, a move that is expected to lower compliance costs for manufacturers and ease the tax burden on the…
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