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East African Community(EAC)Central Bank Governors have announced that they are in advanced stages of introducing a common currency in the region that will boost trade and deepen regional integration. The governors announced the development…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, to explore digital asset education, tokenization, and financial market innovation in Nairobi.…
Thousands of domestic workers and people earning a living in Kenya’s informal sector are set to benefit from a new low-cost medical insurance cover launched by Britam Connect, as the insurer seeks to make healthcare more accessible to a…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for stronger legal frameworks to govern sovereign wealth funds, saying countries should strengthen governance, accountability and oversight as the funds continue to expand in size and…
Running a business today is no longer just about selling a great product or offering an excellent service. It also means keeping up with an ever-growing list of rules, regulations, and reporting requirements. From tax obligations and…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) trapped in a severe liquidity crunch are turning to structured trade finance to survive, as unpaid government pending bills climb past record highs. According to data from the Controller of Budget,…
For decades, the standard insurance product in Kenya has been characterized by rigid annual premiums, complex paperwork, and a reactive, claims-only relationship with the consumer. Today, this traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ model is no…
For many business owners, growth and borrowing seem to go hand in hand. The moment sales begin to pick up, or an opportunity presents itself, the first thought is often to apply for a loan. While debt can be a useful tool when managed…
Digital lenders that are not licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) cannot use the courts to recover unpaid loans, a Nairobi Small Claims Court has ruled in a decision that could shape future debt recovery disputes involving…
Belva Digital, in partnership with WildMango, has been awarded a Distinction for Innovation at the PMG AI & Tech Global Hackathon.
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has assured manufacturers that they are free to reduce the size or reformulate their products to cope with rising production costs, provided they clearly inform consumers about the changes. The…
Fifteen designers from six African countries have been unveiled as the Top 15 Finalists of the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2026
Octagon Africa has launched the Octagon Unit Trust, introducing five professionally managed investment funds aimed at helping more Kenyans grow their wealth through diversified and regulated investment solutions. The new Unit Trust…
The younger generation offers Kenya its best opportunity to overcome tribalism despite inheriting ethnic stereotypes from previous generations, governance expert Prof Gitile Naituli has said. Speaking on the persistence of ethnic divisions…
With the passing of time, the betting tax rules have been changed to influence the actions of pricing bets, funding promotions, and cash flow management, rather than purely the profits of the bookmaker.
EBC Financial Group (EBC) says Kenya’s plan to raise KSh 995.7 billion domestically in the 2026/27 fiscal year might influence how banks allocate funds between government debt and business lending. The FY 2026/27 budget summary from the…
By Josiah Habwe, General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda at Schneider Electric Across East Africa, we are seeing history unfold. In Uganda and Tanzania., for example, the acceleration of large-scale developments is spanning transmission…
The government has described the construction of the 10,000-seater Kamariny Stadium in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, as a major milestone in its efforts to transform Kenya into a world-class sporting nation while creating jobs and…
The government has intensified efforts to expand coffee farming in the Nyanza region as part of a national initiative aimed at increasing farmers’ incomes and meeting Kenya’s ambitious coffee production targets. Officials say the coffee…
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) accepted bids worth KSh 63.3 billion at the Treasury Bonds Auction held this Wednesday on 22nd July 2026, a 214.82% oversubscription. This is out of the KSh 40 billion that the Government’s fiscal agent was…
AXYS Investment bank has partnered with UK-based Janus Henderson Group, which has entered the Kenyan market, to provide local institutional and private investors access to offshore investment funds. This development comes as more…
British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya has reported a slight increase in profit for the first half of 2026, helped by stronger export sales and growing demand for its newer nicotine products, even as cigarette sales in the local market…
Jubilee Health Insurance has partnered with global insurtech firm Bolttech to roll out embedded insurance solutions aimed at expanding access to health cover by integrating insurance into everyday consumer transactions. The partnership…
Nearly eight years after the killing of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno stunned the country, the High Court has found former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two co-accused guilty of her murder, bringing one of Kenya’s most…
