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African organisations are increasingly using their internal technology teams to develop solutions to business challenges, rather than relying entirely on external suppliers, according to submissions from nearly 1,300 organisations for the…
A building has collapsed along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s Central Business District during a night demolition exercise, leaving at least four people injured and others feared trapped under the rubble. Nairobi County official Geoffrey Mosiria…
Absa Bank Kenya has expanded its presence in the Coast region with the launch of a Sales & Service Pod at Nyali Bazaar Mall, its second such facility in the country, as the Bank continues to bring banking services closer to customers.…
ATTA (The African Travel and Tourism Association has called for tourism to be recognised as a national economic priority in Kenya, with greater investment in destination marketing, infrastructure and conservation to protect the country’s…
Airtel Money has officially listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker $AMC, effective October 14, 2026 The company’s entire issued share capital of 2.7 billion ordinary shares has been admitted to trading on the LSE Main…
Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya)PLC plans to consolidate its life insurance business into the NSE-listed parent, following the 2025 general insurance consolidation. The subsidiary will surrender its licence and eventually be dissolved.…
Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita has resigned effective November 1st 2026, just 7 months after his substantive appointment in April. His reasons for leaving the job has not been disclosed neither has his successor named. Mwita succeeded…
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a clerical officer attached to National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters for taking bribes to issue a driving licence. Mr. Joseph Njoroge Kihuna was caught…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has turned to First Community Bank in its efforts to recover Ksh 623.39 million in unpaid taxes linked to former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. In a notice dated October 12, 2026, the tax authority appointed…
Unpaid dues and uncertainty over the future of dairy operations in Sotik have put the proposed restructuring of New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) under scrutiny, with the Government now ruling out the sale of the factory to private…
Japanese consumer goods manufacturer Unicharm Corporation is deepening its presence in Kenya through a Ksh 2 billion joint venture aimed at expanding sanitary product manufacturing and distribution across East Africa. The investment brings…
Ukaguzi Sacco’s growing lending business is facing a test as millions of shillings remain unpaid by borrowers and a separate investment in KUSCCO continues to yield little money. The Sacco’s Supervisory Committee has called for tighter…
President William Ruto has signed the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026, cutting VAT on petroleum products from 16 percent to eight percent for another 90 days. Coming days after the…
African organisations are increasingly using their internal techies to develop solutions to business challenges, rather than relying entirely on external suppliers. According to 2026 CIO100 Awards, 38.2% of projects from about 1,300…
Kenya is looking to turn its renewable energy advantage into a stronger industrial economy, with an upcoming international conference expected to bring investors and financiers into discussions on how to fund new projects across Africa.…
The Kenyan market was down today (Thursday) with the Nairobi Securities Exchange All-Share Index (NASI) closing 1.9% lower to 238.10 points. According too NCBA Research, shares traded rose 25% to 20 million, while equity turnover increased…
Global institutions cannot regain public confidence without giving Africa a greater role in shaping international decisions, a senior United Nations (UN) official has said, warning that trust in multilateralism depends on whether…
Lawyer Rose Ougo of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Court in a judgement delivered on October 14, upheld the conviction of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari Ndungu over an appeal against their…
Kenyans at home and abroad can invest in two of Capital A Investment Bank’s shillings or US Dollars collective investment schemes. While Rejesha Money Market Fund allows investors to start saving from Ksh 1,000 or $500 with monthly income…
Barely a week after Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case, a second patient, who is a 39-year-old close relative of the first victim, has tested positive while in quarantine. The 40-year-old man who died of the virus on October 5, had…
In the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), shrewd investors are increasingly eyeing legacy industries such as plumbing, electrical engineering as well as Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) businesses. An analysis of 240…
Kenyans will pay more for fuel from Thursday, October 15, after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised pump prices for petrol, diesel and kerosene for the next month. The latest review will see super petrol increase by…
Professional traders are increasingly focused on disciplined risk management as volatile financial markets create opportunities and challenges across forex, stocks, and cryptocurrency. But what is a good risk reward ratio? The impact is…
For men living with advanced prostate cancer, the search for effective treatment can become increasingly challenging as the disease spreads or continues to progress despite conventional therapies. While advances in cancer care have…
