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State backs tourism sector players' recovery efforts
The ministry has acknowledged the concerns of the tourism sector over the potential impact of the recent political disruptions and appealed for positive national storytelling.
By 8 days ago
State backs tourism sector players' recovery efforts
Uber Eats partners with Carrefour Kenya to ease delivery of groceries
Uber Eats has signed a partnership agreement with Carrefour, owned by Majid Al Futtaim, that will make grocery shopping faster, easier, and more convenient.
By 9 days ago
Uber Eats partners with Carrefour Kenya to ease delivery of groceries
Sian Group, Kura unite to stop effects of climate change
Partners plant 5,000 trees and plan to improve road network around the Maasai Flowers Ltd farm. Businessman Joshua Kulei urges communities to preserve the environment for sustainability.
By 9 days ago
Sian Group, Kura unite to stop effects of climate change
New drive to boost food security
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development Launches Gender in Agrifood Systems Policies (GASP) Program to Drive Inclusive Agricultural Development in Africa.
By 23 days ago
New drive to boost food security
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How Trump's chaos will ripple through Kenyan economy
Kenya's economy is already reeling from the Trump administration’s sweeping policy shift from travel bans to punitive tariffs.
By 26 days ago
How Trump's chaos will ripple through Kenyan economy
Equity woos Italian leather industry investors for local partnerships
Equity Bank is positioning itself as a key financial partner to Italian investors eyeing local collaborations.
By 29 days ago
Equity woos Italian leather industry investors for local partnerships
Kenya's trade pavilion in Japan attracts record 500,000 visitors
The Kenya Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan has reached a key milestone, attracting over 500,000 visitors as of Thursday.
By 28 days ago
Kenya's trade pavilion in Japan attracts record 500,000 visitors
Britam's BetaLab backs local fintech's bid to power riders with cover and fuel credit
Britam’s innovation and incubation hub BetaLab has invested Sh5 million in a local fintech firm Oye, to boost access to insurance and ease fuel costs for the country’s two million boda boda drivers.
By 1 month ago
Britam's BetaLab backs local fintech's bid to power riders with cover and fuel credit
Hidden knife in the Finance Bill that stabs firms
Manufacturing sector will bear the brunt of raw material taxation. Extension of tax refund timelines will severely strain cash flow for businesses.
By 1 month ago
Hidden knife in the Finance Bill that stabs firms
Budget blues: Tax shifts threaten jobs and investments
Stakeholders and tax experts have expressed deep concerns over provisions in the Finance Bill, 2025, that could negatively impact businesses and cash flows in the economy.
By 1 month ago
Budget blues: Tax shifts threaten jobs and investments
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Trump's administrative decisions have far broader effect
As the world navigates global economic shockwaves and geopolitical tensions, US President Trump’s administration has been nothing short of turbulent waters, for both its foes and allies.
By 1 month ago
Trump's administrative decisions have far broader effect
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Car importers fault KRA's new car valuation, says will cripple the industry
The Car Importers Association of Kenya (CIAK) has rejected the proposed revision of the retail selling prices of imported used motor vehicles by the government.
By 1 month ago
Car importers fault KRA's new car valuation, says will cripple the industry
KRA defends new car valuation, says 2019 price list outdated
KRA defends new car valuation, says changes reflect rising market trends and that 2019 prices are outdated; missing models to be updated.
By 1 month ago
KRA defends new car valuation, says 2019 price list outdated
Airtel Money users to get cash back on transactions
Airtel Kenya will now reimburse its customers 50 per cent of transaction fees for bank-to-Airtel Money transactions.
By 1 month ago
Airtel Money users to get cash back on transactions
Experts wary of hidden taxes in Ruto's 'no-tax Finance Bill 2025
The Finance Bill, 2025 appears to be a cautious response to avoid similar unrest that ensued across the country following the rejection of the 2024 Bill .
By 1 month ago
Experts wary of hidden taxes in Ruto's 'no-tax Finance Bill 2025
Access Bank completes takeover of National Bank from KCB
Access Bank has completed the acquisition of National Bank of Kenya from KCB Group as it continues on its Kenyan expansion drive.
By 1 month ago
Access Bank completes takeover of National Bank from KCB
Millie Odhiambo warns of online predators amid 8,800 missing children cases
Millie further pointed out that some content creators produce highly explicit material, which children should not be exposed to.
By 1 month ago
Millie Odhiambo warns of online predators amid 8,800 missing children cases
Shareholders approve Sh9.6b KCB dividend
KCB Group shareholders have approved a Sh9.6 billion total dividends payout for the 2024 financial year at an annual general meeting in Nairobi on Thursday.
By 1 month ago
Shareholders approve Sh9.6b KCB dividend
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Report blames IMF for economic mess, warns of budget cuts
Africog has accused the IMF of enabling the government's mismanagement by its rosy description of Kenya's economy despite indicators pointing to a poor performance.
By 1 month ago
Report blames IMF for economic mess, warns of budget cuts
Real estate firms to build mixed-use facility in Westlands
Property developer Mi Vida Homes has signed a strategic partnership with Space Master Properties for the commercial and construction devt of Habitat, a 24-story mixed-use development.
By 1 month ago
Real estate firms to build mixed-use facility in Westlands
Kenyans shun SGR following fare hike
SGR ridership drops as commuters react to fare increases.
By 1 month ago
Kenyans shun SGR following fare hike
Tourist numbers climb 14.7 per cent to hit 2.39m in 2024
Tourist numbers to Kenya in 2024 hit 2.39 million, marking a new high in the five years since 2020.
By 2 months ago
Tourist numbers climb 14.7 per cent to hit 2.39m in 2024
EIB, Family Bank to raise Sh14.7bn for businesses led by women, youth
EIB Global and Family Bank are mobilising Sh14.7 billion (Euros 100 million) to finance women-owned and led businesses, and youth entrepreneurs in the country.
By 2 months ago
EIB, Family Bank to raise Sh14.7bn for businesses led by women, youth
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Safaricom CEO reflects on his first five years at the telco
Safaricom has hired an army of developers to build the products and services on which it would anchor its transition into a technology company.
By 2 months ago
Safaricom CEO reflects on his first five years at the telco
Equity Group, African Guarantee Fund to support SMEs with Sh64 billion facility
Equity Group Holdings and the African Guarantee Fund have strengthened their commitment to supporting MSMEs with a $500 million (Sh64.5 billion) facility.
By 2 months ago
Equity Group, African Guarantee Fund to support SMEs with Sh64 billion facility
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KRA moves to end VAT fraud and curb staff collusion
KRA has launched a crackdown on VAT fraud, targeting the notorious “missing trader scheme” and reinforcing internal controls to curb staff collusion.
By 2 months ago
KRA moves to end VAT fraud and curb staff collusion
Firm leads initiative to rejuvenate Kenya's forests
This brought the total number of trees planted by the firm to 46,000 over the past three years, even as it plans to ramp up its annual targets further over the next five years.
By 2 months ago
Firm leads initiative to rejuvenate Kenya's forests
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How female Boda boda riders are breaking barriers in Kisii
Over the last five years, the Boda product has been disbursed to 70,000+ female clients in Kenya by Watu Credit.
By 2 months ago
How female Boda boda riders are breaking barriers in Kisii
Central and Rift farmers pocket Sh1.9b from milk sales
Earnings by dairy farmers in Central and South Rift from raw milk sold to processor Brookside climbed to Sh1.9 billion last year.
By 2 months ago
Central and Rift farmers pocket Sh1.9b from milk sales
Daniel Juma appointed GPF regional representative
Daniel Juma Omondi has been appointed as the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Regional Representative for Africa, effective 1st May 2025.
By 2 months ago
Daniel Juma appointed GPF regional representative
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Workers suffer as Atwoli 'too young' to retire at 75
Despite his age, Francis Atwoli’s supporters argue he remains vibrant and essential to Kenya’s labour movement.
By 2 months ago
Workers suffer as Atwoli 'too young' to retire at 75
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How KRA loses billions to falsified mitumba invoices
Fake mitumba invoices cost the national government billions in lost tax revenue.
By 2 months ago
How KRA loses billions to falsified mitumba invoices
Francis Awoli vows to stay put in Cotu
Central Organisation of Trade Unions Secretary General Francis Atwoli has declared interest in defending his position in the union elections next year.
By 2 months ago
Francis Awoli vows to stay put in Cotu
Atwoli to seek re-election next year, COTU board says
The executive Board members of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) have said that Francis Atwoli will defend his seat as the secretary general of the umbrella workers' body.
By 2 months ago
Atwoli to seek re-election next year, COTU board says
Standard Group CEO feted among 2025's Most Influential CEOs
Global Peace Foundation’s Kenya Country Director, Daniel Juma, Britam Holding CEO Tom Gitogo, KEPSA CEO Carole Karuga and Paul Russo of KCB bank are among 50 most influential CEOs in Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Standard Group CEO feted among 2025's Most Influential CEOs
Trade unions want Labour issues addressed by ministry
Trade Unionists want labour-related issues addressed.
By 2 months ago
Trade unions want Labour issues addressed by ministry
How second hand clothing imports are costing Kenya's exchequer billions
This huge import highlights Kenya’s significant demand for affordable clothing, with used clothing ranking 17th among the country’s most imported products in 2023.
By 2 months ago
How second hand clothing imports are costing Kenya's exchequer billions
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Minty business: Local farmer mints cash from fragrant crop
Today, his once-struggling farm thrives with fragrant rows of mint, a transformation fuelled by his willingness to embrace a more profitable, low-maintenance crop.
By 2 months ago
Minty business: Local farmer mints cash from fragrant crop
Absa Bank's home loan financing to tackle home affordability and access
The new facility is available at competitive interest rates, with a repayment period of up to 25 years. 
By 3 months ago
Absa Bank's home loan financing to tackle home affordability and access
CBK to lift 10-year ban on licensing new banks in July 2025
The moratorium was intended to provide space for the strengthening of the Kenyan banking sector.
By 3 months ago
CBK to lift 10-year ban on licensing new banks in July 2025
Why Matiang'i must get off his high horse
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