Start-up links local consumers to discounted goods globally

Consumers are increasingly spending less on essentials, with millennials and boomers increasingly shopping at discounted rates and lower-priced stores.

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Safaricom marks 25 years of operations

Safaricom on Thursday marked its Silver Jubilee, celebrating 25 years of operations since its official launch on the October 23, 2000.

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Tourism sector lauds State efforts to boost arrivals at airports

The tourism sector has commended the government efforts in increasing the arrival of new flights into the country, a move termed as a major boost to accessibility to the destination.

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KRA miss revenue target by Sh50b in Q1 of 202526 FY

Kenya Revenue Authority missed its revenue target by Sh49.86 billion for the first quarter of the current financial year.

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Carrefour in bid to reduce food waste

Thousands of Kenyan families facing food insecurity are set to benefit from expected redistribution by retailer Carrefour.

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Kenya's EV sector gains traction amid soaring demand

Kenya‘s electric vehicle (EV) revolution is picking up speed, driven by homegrown innovation, government incentives, and growing demand for cleaner, cost-efficient transport.

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KRA downplays FATF claims of rampant illicit financial flows

Kenya was placed in the grey list due to its weak policies and lack of prosecutions. However, KRA has termed that action as unjustifiable and unrealistic to Kenya’s situation.

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Kenya's electric mobility grows amid financing barriers

Despite the growth, financing barriers has kept underserved communities and entrepreneurs locked out of the green transition.

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Naivas flags off 'homecoming' caravan to Nakuru

Retailer Naivas Supermarkets has flagged off a symbolic heritage caravan retracing the company’s roots back to Nakuru, the birthplace of the renowned brand.

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How KRA recovered Sh6.8 billion through whistleblowing

The iWhistle programme profiles tax evaders and review refunds and debt management as an intervention to combat corruption and seal revenue leakages.

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General insurance claims ease as sector shows signs of recovery

The Insurance sector in Kenya has recorded strong growth and stable business in all its segments in the second quarter of 2025.

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How Kenya Power lost Sh11.8 billion

The government’s subsidy aimed at reducing electricity prices and stabilising the shilling has cost Kenya Power Sh11.84 billion in revenue.

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School owners in low-income areas upskilled for better management

The Premier Credit’s School Loans has enabled school owners to manage their finances more effectively, while meeting education standards in the country.

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Kenya's tourism grows to 2.4m visitors, but lagging behind Africa's giants

Revenue from tourism increased by 20 per cent to Sh452 billion ($3.5 billion).

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Co-op Bank backs young developers with Sh110m financing

The partnership entered a new phase with the groundbreaking of the Seven Oaks School, the educational anchor for the development, marking the start of Phase 4.

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Tullow seals Kenya assets sale deal

Tullow Oil has completed the sale of its Kenya assets to Gulf Energy Ltd, shifting the pressure to realise Kenya's oil dream to the local firm.

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SGR staff gain skills through China partnership

Afristar, the operator of the SGR, has launched a training programme in Kenya led by professors from Guangzhou Railway Polytechnic, aimed at enhancing technical skills among its staff.

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Why Nairobians are living in structurally unsafe houses

The average Nairobi resident today lives in unhealthy and unsafe quarters due to a shortage of good houses.

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Sanlam to seek shareholders' approval on name change

Sanlam Kenya will hold a virtual Extra-Ordinary General Meeting on Thursday to seek shareholder approval for a formal name change to Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) PLC.

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Why Kenyan banks lack expertise to assess green financing risks

Commercial banks in Kenya have been urged to finance green projects, that they have shied away from for long citing high risk.

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Ruto rode to State House with a rosy manifesto but he has put it on ice

In his campaign he promised a pro-hustler government, reversal of existing policies has drawn criticism for being rushed and seemingly driven by political retaliation.

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Safaricom unveils offer for digital taxi drivers, boda riders

New propositions bundle together connectivity, fuel discounts, insurance cover and financial wellness support for Kenya’s transport operators.

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Why small businesses fear private equity investments

Small businesses remain cautious of taking up large equity investments, despite it emerging as a key source of capital financing.

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Dairy processor ramps up sustainability drive

The Brookside Dairy is working with farmers on the adoption of renewable energy and water conservation to protect the environment and safeguard animal nutrition security.

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Kenya can't succeed with public budgets alone- CS Mbadi

Due to the continuous shrinking of traditional ways of financing the budget, the Treasury CS John Mbadi has admitted that public budgets alone cannot finance Kenya’s economic transformation.

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How boda boda fatal crashes are costing Kenya billions in losses

The boda boda industry which is largely informal has been growing tremendously, and so are the accident risks, causing a massive loss for owners, operators and also their victims.

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Why it's cheaper to drink wine outside Kenya

With a relatively high excise taxation, it is difficult for a consumer to have a glass of wine or a bottle of wine when compared to a beer or a local spirit, the cost differential is so high.

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New vaccines to boost Kenya's poultry sector

Unga Farm Care (EA) Limited, in partnership with global animal nutrition and Kemin Biologics, has officially launched Coryvac and Mevac poultry range of vaccines.

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Gender desk in Tiaty to tackle rising cases of GBV

The desk at Chemolingot Police Station will serve as a confidential reporting and support center for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and child abuse.

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Safaricom unveils new B-live data bundle

Kenya’s largest telco Safaricom, has unveiled a new data package that will see customers access bundles based on time and not megabytes.

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Liberty Kenya half-year earnings dip 59pc to Sh260m

Liberty Kenya Holdings has posted Sh260 million net earnings in the first half of 2025, marking a 59 per cent drop from Sh632 million in the same period last year.

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How shrinking wallets are pushing Kenyans to brand switching

According to the Nielsen IQ consumer outlook report, millennials and boomers have been found to monitor the cost of the overall basket of goods to manage expenditure.

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12 years of devolution: The good, the bad, and the unfinished

Even as locals continue to enjoy the perks of devolution, county governance is still on the spot for not delivering the promise of devolution, more than a decade later.

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I will not stop betting, SportPesa jackpot winner Bonnie Kamau says

Bonnie Kamau, the jackpot winner of Sh424.6 million, has been betting for over 10 years, and he says, this win doesn’t stop him from betting even more.

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Pensions outperform inflation by 26pc

Kenyan pension schemes delivered their strongest returns in years, outpacing inflation by a staggering 26 per cent in the 12 months to June 2025.

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Absa Bank books Sh11.7b half-year profit

Net interest income fell by 2.9 per cent to Sh22.3 billion, while non-interest income grew by 3.3 per cent to Sh9.1 billion, driven by diversified streams from fees and commissions.

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Solution-based innovations dominate STEM exhibition

Students competed in four categories, including technology, social and behavioural sciences, biological and ecological sciences, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences.

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Consolidated Bank rebounds to profitability

Consolidated Bank has posted a profit of Sh21.6 million for the half-year to June 30, 2025, an improvement from a loss of Sh76.8 million recorded over the same period last year.

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Stanbic posts Sh6.5b half-year profit as it ramps up client support

Stanbic Holdings Plc has posted a profit after tax of Sh6.5 billion and delivered a return on equity of 17.4 per cent in the first six months of this year.

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Safaricom Hook holds training forums for youth in Western Kenya

At the Siaya National Polytechnic, more than 2,000 youth participated in technical masterclasses in plumbing, electricals, hospitality, fashion, and design.

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