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A few days ago, the Sh7.5 billion new Nithi Bridge project that comprises 880-metre bridge and 2.7 kilometres of approach roads connecting Marima and Mitheru centres, started receiving serious attention, especially considering that it has…
Big 5 Construct Kenya officially closes its ninth edition today at the Sarit Expo Centre, marking the end of three days dedicated to advancing Kenya’s construction sector ambitions under Kenya Vision 2030. This event was inaugurated by Dr…
Global Advisors Communications (GAC) has won Platinum Elite “Campaign of the Year” award at the 2026 PRNEWS Platinum Awards. The top honor recognizes its “AI Powers Africa” campaign, which highlights the UAE’s $1 billion “AI for…
Kenyan pathologist Dr. Ahmed Kalebi has been inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame of The Pathologist, joining 14 other big figures recognised for their lasting contributions to pathology and laboratory medicine. Dr Kalebi is the only…
Retiring from employment could leave many Kenyans facing difficult financial decisions if pension benefits fall short of their needs, with a new global assessment exposing weaknesses in the country’s ability to provide adequate retirement…
Beyond Continents Logistics Limited is set to increase its fleet after securing $4.44 million in financing from SBM Bank Kenya to purchase 50 heavy commercial trucks for its cargo transport business. The acquisition will add 50 Shacman…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been recognized with the Leadership in Water Infrastructure and Finance Award at the Africa WaterCredits Forum 2026.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that rising global borrowing costs could increase financial pressure on governments, as Kenya prepares to manage Ksh 1.7 trillion in public debt due for repayment between now and June 2027.…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned that the cost of food, fuel and energy could keep inflation elevated in the coming months, as supply constraints and uncertainty in international markets continue to weigh on the country’s…
Amsons Group is set to more than double its fuel storage capacity after agreeing to acquire Oryx Energies’ petroleum business in Tanzania in a deal reported to be worth more than $230 million. The transaction will give the Tanzanian…
Prolific Kenyan singer Bien-Aimé Baraza is bringing together a cross-border lineup of musicians for his upcoming album, Alusa Continua, a 17-track project that underscores the growing ambition of East African pop to reach audiences beyond…
The Nairobi Film Festival has expanded its screening footprint and programme for its 2026 edition, putting the spotlight on a central question for African cinema: how to turn growing international interest in the continent’s films into a…
Africa’s push to build a Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) will only deliver for trade, tourism and investment if the airspace above it is managed efficiently, stakeholders say. During the the Civil Air Navigation Services…
President William Ruto has pointed to recent changes in Kenya Pipeline Company’s ownership as evidence that the government is opening strategic businesses to private investment, following a multibillion-shilling share transfer on the…
The United Kingdom government is preparing to invest in Kenya’s retail sector through a planned acquisition of a 6.5 per cent interest in supermarket chain Quickmart, committing approximately Ksh 1.94 billion to the business as part of its…
Mashujaa Day took a different turn for Nairobi revellers who spent the evening enjoying live music, carefully styled outfits and an outdoor dining experience at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The sold-out One Night…
President William Ruto has proposed exempting workers earning Sh32,333 or less per month from Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax in a package of measures aimed at easing the cost of living and increasing disposable incomes. The proposal, announced…
The United States Department of State officially updated its travel posture for Kenya, raising the travel advisory from Level 2 to Level 3. American citizens are now advised to reconsider travelling to the East African nation following…
NCBA Group is set to enter a new chapter under South African ownership after Nedbank Group completed the purchase of a majority stake in the Kenyan lender, paving the way for closer financial ties between East and Southern Africa. The…
The National Treasury is setting up a fresh plan to help young people, women, disabled persons, and small enterprise owners secure government jobs and tenders. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has called on the public to give input on…
Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Uasin Gishu County has reached 78 per cent completion in less than four months, following years of delays under previous administrations, Principal Secretary for Internal Security Raymond Omollo has said. Omollo…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that suppliers doing business with government entities can submit valid tax invoices generated through either the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) or the Tax Invoice…
Kenya’s GDP growth is pegged at 4.3% by the World Bank, a clear divergence with the National Treasury’s target range of 5.0%–5.3% as well as IMF forecast of 4.5%. This shortfall underscores fiscal consolidation pressures as policymakers…
Kenya’s milk shortage is creating an uncomfortable question for the dairy industry: as consumers pay more for a product that is becoming harder to find, are the farmers producing it also earning more, or is the extra money being absorbed…
