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The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed as fake a widely circulated social media notice claiming that teachers would receive the second phase of salary increases under the 2025-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)…
A 24-year-old former Radio Africa journalist died after being thrown from a motorcycle in a collision with a concrete mixer truck on one of Nairobi’s busiest roads on Friday evening. Rose Mbugua was the pillion passenger on a motorcycle…
Many Kenyan workers have deductions for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) taken from their pay every month, but rarely take the time to confirm whether the money actually reaches their retirement account. While employers are…
Britam General Insurance has partnered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to provide its over 40,000 members with comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of accounting professionals.…
British oil producer Tullow Oil will receive an additional $9 million (about Ksh1.16 billion) after agreeing to revise the terms of its completed exit from Kenya, trading future royalty and participation rights for an immediate cash…
The Kenyan government is pushing ahead with a major nationwide programme to tag and digitally register millions of livestock, aiming to transform the country’s traditional herding sector into a competitive, traceable supply chain capable…
SportPesa Mega Jackpot has climbed to KSh 129,484,042, setting up another high-stakes weekend for Kenyan football fans.
Kenya’s digital lending industry has welcomed a raft of tax reforms contained in the Finance Act 2026, saying the changes will support financial inclusion, preserve investment and prevent higher borrowing costs for millions of consumers.…
Stanbic Bank Kenya Board of Directors has appointed Michael Mutiga, a former top executive at Safaricom Plc, as its new Chief Executive Officer effective August 1st 2026. This appointment is subject to requisite regulatory approvals.…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election is progressing smoothly, with most polling stations opening on time and voter turnout reaching 38.2 per cent by 1pm. In a status…
KCB in collaboration with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has launched a dedicated mortgage scheme designed to make home ownership more accessible and affordable for military personnel.
For many casino gamers and sports enthusiasts, online gambling has become a part of daily life. In the past, making a wager typically required going to a casino or bookmaker.
Sports betting generates approximately Ksh203 billion in annual turnover based on industry data I reviewed last week.
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) data shows that Home Afrika, which is listed under the Growth and Enterprise Market Segment(GEMS) was the top price gainer when trading closed this Wednesday. The counter recorded a 5% rise in its share…
The National Treasury has unveiled plans to issue a new dollar-denominated bond as part of a fresh strategy to buy back some of Kenya’s existing external debt and ease pressure from upcoming loan repayments. The proposal, contained in the…
A new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage project planned for Mombasa is expected to boost government revenue while strengthening Kenya’s push towards cleaner cooking energy. The project will see Asharami Synergy Limited develop a modern…
SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies) have yet to show any interest in listing at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). This is despite them controlling huge cash deposits and big balance sheets that are much larger than those…
Kenya’s next national budget cycle will officially begin on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, when the National Treasury launches the preparation process for the Financial Year 2027/28 and the Medium-Term Budget. The launch, which will take place…
There will be no changes at the fuel pump this month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) retained the current prices of Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene for the next 30 days. The regulator announced on Tuesday, July…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) Market Activity hit by pause to breath this Tuesday after Monday’s broad-based rally. While most indices closed marginally lower, trading activity at the NSE strengthened significantly, suggesting that…
Investors are turning their attention to refurbishing older commercial buildings as environmental, social and governance considerations drive investment decisions in Kenya’s commercial property market.
The report shows that affluent investors are reducing the proportion of wealth allocated to primary and secondary homes in favour of assets that offer stronger income generation, liquidity and long term resilience.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the licensing of new 25 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs). This brings the number of licensed DCPs to 252 following the licensing of 32 DCPs announced in April 2026. CBK says it has received more…
The government has assured Kenyans that the country’s fuel supply remains secure despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, saying strategic measures have insulated the local market from global supply disruptions and helped maintain…
