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Kenya’s Economic Growth rate is projected to decline to 4.5% in 2026 from 4.6% recorded last year, the slowest rate in East Africa, according to the latest projections by the International Monetary Fund(IMF). Kenya is behind South Sudan’s…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Market) Activity for the past three consecutive weeks has been subdued. The prevailing conditions reflects more than foreign investors selling. As the third quarter reporting season approaches, profit-taking and…
NCBA Group has announced the successful completion of Nedbank Group Limited’s strategic investment through the acquisition of a 66 per cent controlling stake, marking a landmark transaction for East Africa’s financial services sector. The…
Absa Group will get KSh 3 billion (US$23.2 million) for its 63.32% stakes in First Assurance Co and Absa Life Assurance Kenya. First Assurance Investments Ltd, is majority owned by Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The…
British Vogue is bringing music, fashion and personal storytelling together for its November 2026 issue, with British singer-songwriter Lola Young making her debut on the magazine’s cover. Announced by editor-in-chief Chioma Nnadi on…
Doomsday preacher John Mackenzie, his wife and 29 other co-accused are in Mombasa High Court ahead of a judgement in a mass murder case. They are charged with 191 counts of murder, involving mostly children. The judgement will be delivered…
South African wine producer Boland Cellar is targeting sales growth of at least 15% in Kenya over the next year, banking on new product launches, expanded distribution and a more aggressive marketing strategy as competition for consumers…
Kenya’s rains may end the milk shortage within months, but they are unlikely to lower the price of bread or cooking oil, EBC Financial Group (EBC) says.
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has surpassed its water and sanitation financing target after disbursing Ksh 4.39 billion in loans over three years, highlighting the growing role of commercial lenders in supporting essential infrastructure. The…
A UK residential real estate investment offering access from approximately US$27,000 (KSh3.5 million) draws attention to the growing range of cross-border investment options available to Kenyan investors.
The iconic 2019 SportPesa Racing Point Formula One car is taking centre stage at the 54th Africa Concours d’Elegance in Nairobi.
Construction of the Dhogoye Bridge at the mouth of River Yala in Usenge, Siaya County, is expected to improve transport between Siaya and Busia counties, where rising water levels have repeatedly disrupted movement and endangered lives.…
KPC (Kenya Pipeline Company) delivered a solid financial performance for the year ended June 2026, the first annual profit statement since being listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) earlier in the year, Revenue increased 8.8% to…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) closed the week down, with the NASI, NSE 25 and NSE 20 share price indices decreasing by 2.57%, 2.52% and 1.97% respectively, during the week ending October 15th, 2026. Market capitalization and total…
Nairobi residential property prices rose by 2% in second quarter of this year, according to Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) and Inflation latest statistical release by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics(KNBS), dated 30th…
All work without play makes Jack a dull boy, or so the saying goes. But sometimes, the best way to kick-start a weekend is to feed the soul as much as one seeks to unwind. On Friday evening, Men of Impact, a men’s ministry at my church,…
Pan-African Energy and Manufacturing conglomerate Amsons Group has acquired Geneva-based Oryx Energies Tanzania downstream business in a transaction worth more than US$ 230 million.
Kenya’s inflation outlook remains precarious due to weather related risks associated with the looming El Nino rains. According to a Q 3 2026 Report by Standard Investment Bank(SIB), weather-related risks are becoming an increasingly…
During the recent Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, one message stood out: industry leaders must champion blockchain adoption, seamless digital payments, thoughtful AI governance, and the growth of…
Kenya’s economy remained resilient despite significant challenges, recording a growth of 5.1% during the review period, compared with 4.9% cent in the second quarter of 2025. The growth was mainly supported by growths in a number of…
Apple has picked Pressy Akinyi as Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for East Africa, operating between Nairobi and Dubai. She previously served as Policy Lead at the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya, where she coordinated…
KenGen(Kenya Electricity Generating Company) Plc has invited Class A Shareholders (minority shareholders excluding the National Treasury) to nominate candidates for two Independent Director positions on its Board ahead of the AGM on 29th…
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured life imprisonment for two Malindi men found in possession of endangered wildlife trophies. Senior Principal Magistrate Joy Shiundu Wesonga convicted Nzai Kazungu Nzai and Nzai Ruwa Kapombe…
L’Oréal East Africa is celebrating a series of national recognitions for environmental and workplace performance at its manufacturing facility on Mombasa Road, Nairobi.
