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Seven years after Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed on its way to Nairobi, families of 32 Kenyans who died in the disaster are set to receive a combined Sh11.3 billion from Boeing. The payments are part of a wider compensation process…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the National Treasury have completed the integration of the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). This move will change…
Faulu Microfinance Bank is set to enhance the banking experience for its customers through the rollout of an upgraded core banking platform, marking a key milestone in the Bank’s digital transformation journey and efforts to deliver more…
Employees nearing the end of a long-term contract may be able to keep more of their gratuity after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) clarified when the payment can be exempt from tax under the Finance Act 2026. KRA said employees must meet…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a shrinking pool of formal credit even as demand for working capital grows, with Ngao Credit offering loans of up to Ksh4 million to businesses seeking to fulfil confirmed tenders and…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has enhanced its cancer treatment package, increasing the benefit limit from an initial KSh400,000 to KSh800,000, an official has said. SHA Deputy Director of Registration Gilbert Osoro said the enhanced…
Glovo Kenya in its latest “ordering insights” released ahead of Nairobi Burger Week 2026, shows that in the first half of this year, chicken burgers accounted for 83.15% of orders.
Nation Media Group (NMG), the media giant with a strong presence in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania – has changed faces of nearly half its board as new ownership begins to take full control of operations.
Jubilee Holdings Limited has reported a 30% increase in profit before tax to Ksh 4.4 billion for the six months ended June 2026.
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the Galaxy S26 FE in Kenya, expanding its premium smartphone lineup.
A group of constitution workers, plumbers and contractors on Friday showed up in Kitengela town in pursuit of day-long practical training on modern, sustainable biodigester and wastewater technology. Speaking during an interview on Friday,…
Beneficiaries of the Government’s Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) are reporting improved living conditions and greater security after moving from informal settlements into newly developed homes. For some residents, the housing programme…
Nearly 4,500 families in Nairobi’s Mukuru settlement have been moved into decent and affordable homes under the Government’s Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), marking a major transformation of an area once characterised by overcrowded…
Muhoroni’s sugar economy is showing renewed signs of recovery, with the local mill processing about 1,400 tonnes of sugarcane daily and farmers receiving payment within a week of delivering their produce. The revival of Muhoroni Sugar…
Rescuers have evacuated at least 184 tourists from flash floods disaster zone (along the Nepal-Tibet border), while 420 remain out of contact, Nepal Tourism Board (NTP) says. According to NTB, as of 1:30 p.m., which is 10:45 a.m. in Kenya,…
President William Ruto speaking while hosting Teso community at Eldoret State Lodge where he was installed as a Teso Elder and named Ojokotau (a big hearted individual), said united opposition leaders are out to mislead Kenyans. Dr. Ruto,…
Kenya’s online betting scene has grown from a niche pastime into one of the most closely watched digital economies in East Africa.
Kenya Airways has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s strongest aviation brands after securing four major titles at the 2026 World Travel Awards (WTA), including the Africa’s Leading Airline 2026 award.
Lawyer Faith Odhiambo has questioned why police fired tear gas to disperse tiny traders who were peacefully protesting in Nairobi’s Central Business District against new tax measures and increase in import duty from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2…
Residents and businesses in parts of the Mt Kenya and Upper Eastern regions are set to benefit from a stronger electricity network after the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) switched on the long-awaited 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo…
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) has published a prospectus inviting bidders to participate in a KSh60 billion September Treasury Bonds Sale. The purpose of the funds is for budgetary support. The two re-opened fixed-coupon 15-year and 30-year…
Meta’ WhatsApp will introduce a new pricing model that will see Kenyan companies spend about Sh0.52 ($0.0040) per delivered utility message. Effective October 1, 2026, businesses that reduced reliance on traditional messaging channels like…
Old Mutual Holdings has posted a sharp turnaround in its financial performance, with profit after tax rising to Sh882 million in the six months ended June 30, 2026, from just Sh5 million recorded during a similar period last year. The Ksh…
The unveiling of a new police uniform for general duty officers in the Kenya Police Service has been welcomed as a significant step in the implementation of recommendations by the Presidential Taskforce on Police Reforms chaired by former…
