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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya(SCBK) has moved from Central Bank of Kenya(CBKs) Large Peer Group to the Medium Peer Group in 2025. SCBK market-size index fell to 4.5% from 5.4%, with its ranking moving from 8th to 9th. The shift reflects a…
KCB Bank Kenya widened its lead over Equity Bank Kenya to 5.5 percentage points in 2025 — the widest gap in CBK’s market-size series since at least 2012. KCB’s weighted market share rose to 17.3% from 16.6%, while Equity’s declined to…
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) and National Treasury have invited public comments on the draft National Payment System Policy and National Payment System Bill, 2026, which seek to modernise Kenya’s payments framework and replace the existing…
Many individual users and organisations have been targeted by cybercriminals hiding new malware in torrents for popular films, including The Odyssey. Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) found that one of the popular…
The High Court has upheld the legality of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) National Tallying Centre, rejecting petitions by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President…
The short answer Start by checking whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements. Then choose a programme, satisfy its language conditions, apply through the correct channel, arrange funding and insurance, and apply for the…
The $100 Million Cross-Currency Swap deal that will significantly enhance Co-op Bank’s ability to provide competitively priced foreign currency financing to Kenyan businesses.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has for the first time publicly cast doubt on the legitimacy of President William Ruto’s 2022 election victory, saying he remains convinced that the late opposition leader Raila Odinga won the vote. Kenyatta…
Kenyan musician Nyamari Ongegu, popularly known as Nyashinski, has lost a court bid to keep the terms of his multimillion-shilling endorsement deal with Tecno Mobile confidential. The High Court dismissed his appeal against an order…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President William Ruto met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to explore opportunities for American companies to invest in Kenya’s critical minerals sector, with an…
University and college students in Kenya are once again glued to their phones and HELB portals as the Higher Education Loans Board continues releasing upkeep and tuition funds in carefully sequenced batches for the 2026/2027 academic year.…
Universities are facing growing scrutiny over how they govern themselves, protect academic integrity and maintain public confidence in the knowledge they produce. The issue featured prominently at a recent Pre-Summit Roundtable organised…
By Cecilia Makau For a small business owner, every shilling invested in the business, whether in stock, machinery, employees, new outlets or new markets, carries risks but is essential for growth. Insurance, however, is often treated…
Germany remains one of the most accessible and affordable routes to a serious European degree for ambitious students across Africa. With public universities charging little or no tuition, a growing number of English-taught programmes, and…
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has concluded Phase Two of the nationwide deployment of Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS), after a successful phase one roll out in July this year. DCI says move will help modernise…
A digital coin platform, Minisend will allow users and businesses to receive stablecoins such as USDC and USDT across supported blockchain networks and move those funds into familiar local financial channels during the Africa Blockchain…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has listed consignments belonging to Kenya Power, KCB Bank, Lifecare Hospitals, Reckitt Benckiser and other organisations for public auction after they remained in Customs warehouses beyond the permitted…
Government interventions in Kenya’s tea sector over the past four years have contributed to higher green-leaf payments, increased export earnings and greater investment in smallholder factories, even as farmers call for further…
Kenya loses approximately nine million tonnes of food every year, costing the economy an estimated Ksh 72 billion as millions of people continue to face food insecurity. TechnoServe’s NutriSave programme examines ways to reduce food losses…
Airtel has increased its mobile money market share from 10.9% in quarter three of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 to 11.1% in fourth quarter, says Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). CA says Airtel Money’s growth within this period is driven…
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio measures how much investors are paying for each shilling of a company’s earnings. Formula: P/E = Share Price ÷ Earnings Per Share (EPS). For example, if a share trades at KSh 50 and earns KSh 5 per share,…
Kenya Meteorogical Department has said the El Niño phenomenon and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole will intensify the rains across the country. This has seen civil society organisations come out strongly urging government to rethink…
The EAC (East African Community) secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania has revived ambitions to have a Monetary Union for the region. It has revived the Capital Markets Sub-committee of the Capital Markets, Insurance and Pensions…
Tower Deposit-Taking SACCO, the largest in Nyandarua County, held its 50th Anniversary celebrations having been established in 1976. During this event, the SACCO launched its first digital loan products, joining the list of SACCOS that…
