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The Business Registration Service (BRS) has officially launched a new automated system designed to simplify the process of updating company officials and shareholding structures. The Director General of BRS, Kenneth Gathuma, announced the…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially rolled out a new online financial reporting system for all licensed market intermediaries. The transition, communicated through Circular No. 01/2026, mandates that firms abandon legacy…
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has officially announced the resignation of its Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Risper Genga Ohaga. After a distinguished six-year tenure that began in February 2020, Ohaga is set to…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a mandatory 14-day removal notice for all billboards, signage, and temporary structures located along the A8/B10 Highway, stretching from the James Gichuru Road junction to Jomo…
Russia has announced plans to extend visa-free travel privileges to four additional African countries: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini. The initiative, led by Moscow’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Duma, seeks to…
A group of foreign medical professionals has filed a lawsuit against the Kenyan government, seeking to block a new directive that has abruptly halted the renewal of their practicing licenses. The petitioners, all citizens of the Democratic…
Proto Energy, through its automotive brand OTO Gas, has entered into a strategic partnership with OLA Energy to introduce specialized Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) dispensing pumps at OLA petrol stations. The initiative has kicked off with…
It happens to the best of us: an unexpected medical bill, a sudden emergency, or a time-sensitive business deal that requires immediate cash. When your bank account doesn’t match your urgency, the natural instinct is to turn to family or…
The Absa Digi Loan is an unsecured, short-term mobile loan facility available to active Absa Bank Kenya account holders. It is accessed entirely through the Absa Mobile Banking platform. The loan is flexible bail out for situations when…
The digital lending sector in Kenya has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) efforts to regulate what was once a largely unrestricted market. As of January 2026, the CBK has licensed a total…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the licensing of 42 additional Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) on December 30, 2025. Since March 2022, the CBK has processed a staggering 800 applications. The rigorous vetting process focuses…
Safaricom’s Director of Sustainable Business, Social Impact, and Foundations, Karen Basiye, has been officially named a 2026 Corporate Social Innovator of the Year by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. The announcement was…
NCBA Group and Inchcape have announced a landmark partnership designed to make farm machinery accessible to farmers across the country. This partnership introduces a financing model for New Holland tractors where they are offering up to…
Kenya is officially poised to take center stage in the global rugby arena as World Rugby selected Nairobi to host the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 circuit. The tournament is scheduled to take place on February 14th and 15th, 2026, at the…
The roar of turbocharged engines and the dust of the Great Rift Valley are set to return as the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026 prepares to host the third round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Scheduled for March 12–15, 2026, this year’s…
The I&M Foundation has announced a Ksh. 30 million scholarship fund in partnership with the Palmhouse Foundation. This investment will support 100 students transitioning into Grade 10 (Senior Secondary School) over the next three academic…
The Masakhane African Languages Hub has announced a major Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at ending the digital invisibility of African languages. The initiative seeks to empower African researchers, startups, and community organizations…
For Nairobi’s self-proclaimed foodies, the announcements of Nairobi Restaurant Week (NRW) or Nairobi Burger Week (NBW) are usually met with frantic WhatsApp group planning and immediate table bookings. On paper, it’s a win-win: diners get…
Veteran golfer Joyce Wanjiru has officially transitioned to the professional ranks, joining the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) this January. The announcement marks a significant expansion of the women’s professional game in Kenya, as…
Kofisi has announced the closure of its Karen and Upper Hill branches following a net loss of Ksh. 417 million for the 2024 fiscal year. The closure of the Karen location is particularly notable as it was a cornerstone of the company’s…
The BAKE Awards are back for their 10th anniversary, and the stakes have never been higher. The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) just opened submissions for the 2026 edition, and they’ve brought some heavy-hitting data with them.…
We’ve all been there: an urgent bill pops up, a medical emergency strikes, or a golden business opportunity appears, but your bank account says otherwise. While reaching out to friends and family is the natural first instinct, they aren’t…
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has officially announced the return of the Magical Kenya Mountain and Trail Series, which will kick off its 2026 season in Nandi County from January 15 to 18. Headlined by the dual attractions of the…
The inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing has received a Ksh. 7 million sponsorship from Absa Bank Kenya. The investment is split into a Ksh. 4 million direct sponsorship for the ninth and tenth legs of the…
