Asset financier injects Sh44 billion in new investments in Kenya's economy

Financier, Mogo Kenya, has injected more than Sh44 billion into Kenya's economy over the past seven years, supporting more than 500,000 Kenyans in accessing productive assets.

By James Wanzala 5 days ago

Sacco unveils affordable home loans

Kimisitu DT Sacco in partnership with Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) has unveiled an affordable mortgage products to support its members towards homeownership.

By James Wanzala 6 days ago

Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes boost Turkana's food insecurity fight

Today, the 20 women in the group have their own Arinyot Meals flour brand, which comes in two varieties: mix and pure. Arinyot is the traditional name for potatoes in Turkana

By James Wanzala 9 days ago

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Nairobi to host Africa commerce summit in October amid calls to push for increase in intra-Africa trade

Nairobi will host the second ACIS 2026 from October 14–16, 2026, bringing together more than 5,000 delegates, 350 exhibitors, and representatives from over 50 countries.

By James Wanzala 10 days ago

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Valuers seek suspension of draft valuation policy amid calls for review

Valuers have rejected the government's plan to start valuing national assets this month, using the proposed Public Assets Valuation Policy Framework for the public sector.

By James Wanzala 11 days ago

Mwalimu Sacco eyes 5m trees in bid to cut carbon emissions

Mwalimu National DT Sacco has launched its first independent sustainability report with plans to increase tree planting.

By James Wanzala 12 days ago

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Gumo endorses Sifuna's intention for presidency

Gumo cautioned Wetangula and Mudavadi, saying they risk being politically irrelevant if they do not go with Sifuna’s wave.

By James Wanzala 15 days ago

Developer breaks ground for Sh4.2 billion purpose-built student hotels development in Lukenya

Concise Projects Ltd has broken ground for the Sh4.2 billion student accommodation development in Lukenya, aimed at addressing the acute shortage of student residences.

By James Wanzala 16 days ago

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EACC recovers public assets worth Sh126m in Western Kenya anti-graft drive

EACC has recovered public assets worth Sh126 million in Bungoma, Kakamega and Busia counties after investigations into the illegal acquisition of government land and property.

By James Wanzala 17 days ago

Saudi Arabia is running recruitment networks for Sudan's war, reports says

More than 14 million people have been displaced, including about 9 million internally displaced persons and more than 4.5 million refugees.

By James Wanzala 17 days ago

KMRC's Sh9.4b sustainability bond signals new era for housing finance

In May this year, Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company issued a sustainability bond on Nairobi Stock Exchange(NSE). The listing attracted investor demand exceeded by 312.8 per cent to hit Sh9.4 billion

By James Wanzala 18 days ago

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Inside huge cash withdrawals from affordable housing kitty

The clarification comes a few days after a local daily reported that the money in refunds had been withdrawn by Kenyans, who had signed up on the platform to save towards owning houses.

By James Wanzala 18 days ago

Calls for conversion of academic research into solutions for Africa's growth

Academicians, universities and research institutions have been urged to commercialise research works by turning them to market-ready solutions.

By James Wanzala 19 days ago

New programme backs women-led businesses with Sh645m pledge

NCBA Bank and African Guarantee Fund have reaffirmed their commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs in Africa with Sh645 million.

By James Wanzala 20 days ago

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How do adults view mental health in children and youth?

A new Africa-wide campaign by youth mental health platform SereniMind is urging parents, teachers and communities to see children's behaviour as communication, not just misconduct.

By James Wanzala 21 days ago

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Ol Kalou chronicles: Of Kikuyu songs, Ruto's response and trending headline

The Ol Kalou Constituency by-election in Nyandarua County was marked by all kinds of humour, drama and reactions before, during and after the poll.

By James Wanzala 23 days ago

'Swahili-speaking' France Ambassador Suquet calls it a day after four years in Kenya

Outgoing France Ambassador to Kenya and Somalia Arnaud Suquet is a man who is loved by Kenyans for his love for the country, culture, good mastery of Swahili language and Sheng.

By James Wanzala 24 days ago

Swedish firm bets on Kenya in regional expansion strategy

Leveraging Nairobi as a hub for 14 countries, Atlas Copco is increasing investment in manufacturing, mining, and sustainable technologies, citing strong growth in the region.

By James Wanzala 25 days ago

Media Council, Kenya Editors Guild partner to recognise veterans in media

 Media Council of Kenya and Kenya Editors Guild have announced plans to start recognising veterans and legends in the media industry.

By James Wanzala 25 days ago

SRC gazettes regulations to strengthen remuneration governance in public service

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission has introduced new regulations to improve transparency, link pay to performance and help control Kenya’s rising public wage bill.

By James Wanzala 27 days ago

Sh300m plan to empower women in peace building ahead of polls

A Sh300 million Denmark-funded programme has been launched across 10 Kenyan counties to boost women's role in peacebuilding and election preparedness ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By James Wanzala 27 days ago

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New public land use guidelines deal blow to encroachers, speculators and land grabbers

The Ministry of Lands and the National Land Commission (NLC) have spelt out new, tougher rules for State agencies on the use of public land.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Kenya to raise its stakes in Africa insurer

Ruto issued a clarion call for Africa to strengthen its financial institutions and fund its development on its own terms.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Kamukunji: From Saba Saba venue to sports ground

The ground is historical because the Saba Saba movement was born here on July 7, 1990.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

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Ruto targets productivity to cut State wage bill

President William Ruto has unveiled public service reforms that will tie civil servant pay and promotions to productivity in a bid to cut Kenya’s wage bill and improve efficiency.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Kenyan SMEs land Sh181m for clean energy projects

High up-front set-up costs and costs associated with running inefficient appliances are the primary barriers to growth for businesses in Africa.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Insurer unveils instalment medical cover

Jubilee Health Insurance has launched an installment-based premium payment model for its medical covers in Nairobi.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Initiative to upskill youth in construction sector launched

A partnership to promote vocational training and improve youth employability prospects in the construction sector has been launched.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Singapore, Sydney most expensive cities to restart your life - report

A new report on relocation costs found that restarting your life in major cities like Singapore requires over $10,500 (Sh1.4 million) to cover rent deposits.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

State rallies behind packaging sector as catalyst for growth

The government and private sector leaders have called for closer collaboration to unlock the full potential of Kenya‘s packaging, printing and graphics industry.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

KDC lines up Sh18.5 billion funding pipeline for SMEs

The Kenya Development Corporation has unveiled financing programmes worth more than Sh18.5 billion and over Sh51.8 billion aimed at expanding access to long-term capital for businesses.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Equity shareholders approve record Sh21.7 billion dividend payout

Equity Group shareholders have approved a first and final dividend payout of Sh21.70 billion for the financial year that ended on December 31, 2025.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Police roadblocks cripple transport, business in Ongata Rongai

Traffic remained light, with only a few public service vehicles operating and a limited number of shops open for business

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Dubai, Tokyo and Rome named most beautiful cities at night

A new study by the digital entertainment platform JB.com analysed nighttime safety, light pollution, social media popularity, night tours, and viewing platforms across global destinations.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Local farmers eye higher returns on Paris purple tea deal

Kenyan tea farmers are expected to earn higher returns after the launch of premium purple and orthodox tea brands in Paris.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Little Cab syncs billing platform with eTIMS

More Kenyans are embracing digital platforms to file tax returns as the government's push for technology-driven compliance gathers momentum.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

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Climate financing: How will Africa fund climate change mitigation?

Africa faces an annual climate finance gap of $125 billion (Sh16.18 trillion), highlighting the urgent need to channel more investment to the cities, regions and communities leading climate action.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

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Study: Day care expansion eases women's unpaid care load in low-income settings

Study in Nairobi shows social-franchise daycare reduces unpaid care work, improves child outcomes and boosts women’s ability to work and earn income.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

122 students affected as fire guts dormitory at Ofafa Jericho High School

Fire breaks out at Ofafa Jericho High School in Makadara, Nairobi, destroying a dormitory; cause yet to be established.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Go for individual suspects in South C building collapse, surveyors tell DPP

Surveyors have opposed blanket charges against Nairobi planning committee members over the Manzil Towers collapse, calling for individual accountability.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago