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What was originally scheduled as a routine 20-hour system upgrade turned into a prolonged four-day digital blackout for Kenya’s business community before services were quietly restored, leaving taxpayers and business owners in the dark…
When Standard Chartered Bank Kenya presented its full-year financial results in 2024, leadership showcased a 15% growth in Profit Before Tax to Ksh. 19.7 billion, alongside a 32% jump in net interest income. To hear executives tell it,…
Safaricom has begun automatically transferring funds from archived, inactive M-PESA accounts back to their rightful owners. The move addresses funds left in mobile wallets associated with SIM cards that became dormant or were deactivated…
SBM Bank Kenya has announced that it has reported a net profit after tax of Ksh 202.04 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026. This is a reduction from the Ksh. 350.5 million that the bank posted in the same period in 2025.…
For many young children in the East Kwabwai Location of Ndhiwa Constituency, the path to an education has long been a literal uphill battle. With the nearest primary schools, Osogo and Nyandoto, located more than two kilometers away, the…
For most people, a home isn’t just a structure of mortar and stone. It is Sunday mornings on a sunlit balcony, a nursery painted with care, or the quiet security of knowing that whatever the world throws at you, you have a place that is…
Colonialism did far more than strip away land, sovereignty, and physical wealth, it waged a psychological war that fractured identity and erased historical memory. Speaking on the Unpopular Opinion Podcast, prominent South African legal…
The Board of Directors of Guaranty Trust Bank (Kenya) Limited has officially announced a leadership transition following the conclusion of Managing Director Mr. Jubril Adeniji’s tenure. Mr. Adeniji will be returning to Nigeria after being…
In Kenyan politics, few narratives carry as much potency as the story of surviving political exclusion. Long before modern sound systems amplified political rallies, the legendary Gĩkũyũ musician Joseph Kamaru captured this enduring spirit…
Martin Kibiwot and Shirley Ndirangu have booked their tickets to represent Kenya at the upcoming Global Esports Games (GEG) after triumphing in their respective categories during the national eFootball™ qualifiers held at the Homeboyz…
Uber Technologies has agreed to acquire Berlin-based delivery giant Delivery Hero SE in a blockbuster deal valued at €13.0 billion (approximately $14.8 billion or a staggering Ksh. 1.9 trillion). While Delivery Hero itself may not be a…
Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited has announced the appointment of Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment is currently subject to the requisite regulatory approvals. Mutiga will succeed Abraham…
The air at Nairobi Street Kitchen was electric last night as fans, banking partners, and fintech leaders gathered for the climax of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The vibrant Westlands venue buzzed with the kind of anticipation only a World Cup…
The High Court in Machakos has ordered Safaricom and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) to pay a combined Ksh. 4,418,601 to a victim of a coordinated SIM swap fraud. The ruling, delivered by High Court Judge Asenath Ongeri, dismissed appeals from…
In a move to streamline maritime trade and enhance port security, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the upcoming launch of the Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) platform. Scheduled to go live on Monday, August 3, 2026, this…
A landmark study from East Africa has revealed a startling truth about cognitive health: the chronic strain of economic hardship may have a more devastating impact on healthy brain aging than a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. The…
Kenyan political commentary loves a moral crusade. Whenever goon culture flares up or femicide numbers spike, pundits demand a return to good values. They throw abstract ideals at a bleeding wound, ignoring a harsh reality: this violence…
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has officially opened applications for its institutional Masters Scholarships for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic year. Announcing the opportunity via the Dean of Students and Careers office, the university…
The trajectory of the Kids for Christ Ministry, managed by Nicole Visser and supported by the German association CMM Christlich Missionarische Dienste e.V., offers a textbook case study in the systemic failures of Western-led grassroots…
In the financial world, the success of a business is measured on a balance sheet through net margins, customer acquisition costs, and return on investment. But in communities bordering ecologically sensitive zones like the Maasai Mara,…
Old Mutual has extended its nationwide Financial Wellness Drive to the Coast region, pitching camp in Mombasa this week to deliver practical financial education, expert advisory services, and tailored financial solutions to local…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the registration of two new umbrella unit trust schemes alongside several additional sub-funds across four existing schemes. This initiative aims provides Kenyan investors with access to a…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it has granted operational licenses to four new market entrants. The new licenses span diverse sectors including investment advisory, Shariah-compliant real estate management,…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is moving to bolster its oversight capabilities within the rapidly growing digital asset space. As the country rolls out its first comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework, the CMA is seeking to…
