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Icpak heads to EACC over treatment of whistle blower auditor
The move underscores the Institute’s push for transparency, institutional reforms, and the protection of professionals who serve the public interest.
By 18 days ago
Icpak heads to EACC over treatment of whistle blower auditor
Kenya to host continental EV mobility forum
Organizers say the Expo aims to accelerate Africa’s transition to sustainable transportation and will feature exhibitors, policy forums, and trade facilitation programs.
By 21 days ago
Kenya to host continental EV mobility forum
Adopting tech for tourism
Even though the tourism industry has made major strides in recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, the sector is still struggling with digital transformation.
By 20 days ago
Adopting tech for tourism
New fintech partnership to cut costs, simplify payments for Kenyan SMEs
Tende Pay is already gaining traction among contractors, schools, hospitals, logistics firms, and SMEs in the matatu sector.
By 24 days ago
New fintech partnership to cut costs, simplify payments for Kenyan SMEs
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State tightens grip on saccos as sector's asset base hits Sh1 trillion
Small-sized Saccos with deposits of below Sh100 million will be required to merge with larger ones as the government tightens its grip on the sector.
By 24 days ago
State tightens grip on saccos as sector's asset base hits Sh1 trillion
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M-Pesa set for major system upgrade to enhance capacity
Safaricom has announced a major upgrade of its M-Pesa platform, unveiling Fintech 2.0, a next-generation core system.
By 1 month ago
M-Pesa set for major system upgrade to enhance capacity
Calls for mentorship to beat youth unemployment
Stakeholders have underscored the need for mentorship programmes as a sustainable way to tackle youth unemployment in Kenya, citing the gap between academic training and workplace readiness.
By 1 month ago
Calls for mentorship to beat youth unemployment
Stakeholders call for mentorship programmes to combat youth unemployment
The call was reinforced during the launch of the inaugural cohort of the MD Mentorship Program, spearheaded by Treasure Communications in partnership with Generation Kenya.
By 1 month ago
Stakeholders call for mentorship programmes to combat youth unemployment
Africa launches first AI data centre
Africa has unveiled its first AI data centre in Uganda, a project hailed as a turning point that will shift African data from foreign servers back to the continent.
By 1 month ago
Africa launches first AI data centre
Kenya launches bid for re-election to global maritime body
Their endorsements signal growing recognition of Kenya’s leadership role in championing regional maritime interests and advancing global shipping standards.
By 1 month ago
Kenya launches bid for re-election to global maritime body
Pepsi ramps up Kenyan expansion drive with partnership
Global beverage Pepsi has set its sights on expanding its market share in Kenya, signalling growing competition in a sector long dominated by Coca-Cola.
By 1 month ago
Pepsi ramps up Kenyan expansion drive with partnership
Kenya to host first-ever PUBG Mobile Africa Cup finals
Kenya will this weekend host the inaugural PUBG Mobile Africa Cup (PMAC), the first continental championship for PUBG Mobile in Africa.
By 1 month ago
Kenya to host first-ever PUBG Mobile Africa Cup finals
EACC raises alarm over delayed justice, resource gaps in war on corruption
EACC Chairperson David Oginde outlined the significant challenges hampering the Commission’s ability to deliver justice effectively.
By 1 month ago
EACC raises alarm over delayed justice, resource gaps in war on corruption
Motor firm launches engine rebuild centre in Nairobi
Cummins C&G has launched a Sh30 million engine rebuild centre in Nairobi, aiming to fill a critical gap in certified high-horsepower engine services across East Africa.
By 1 month ago
Motor firm launches engine rebuild centre in Nairobi
Nairobi Comesa summit to boost intra-African trade, open up markets
Kenya is preparing to host the 24th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) Summit in October, at a pivotal moment for regional economic cooperation and diplomacy.
By 1 month ago
Nairobi Comesa summit to boost intra-African trade, open up markets
Internal auditors moot bill to give profession legal backing
The Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya is spearheading efforts to professionalise the internal audit practice through the development of the Internal Audit Bill, currently under drafting.
By 1 month ago
Internal auditors moot bill to give profession legal backing
Africa urged to up sustainability reporting as global meet kicks off
In just two years, jurisdictions representing more than half of global GDP have adopted or aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework.
By 2 months ago
Africa urged to up sustainability reporting as global meet kicks off
London forum to chart Africa's place in shifting global landscape
The Financial Times (FT) will host the 12th edition of its Africa Summit from October 21–22, 2025 at The Peninsula, London.
By 2 months ago
London forum to chart Africa's place in shifting global landscape
Chinese firm to revive fluorspar operations in Kerio Valley
Sofax Fluorspar Kenya signed an MoU with China’s Mizztech Group on Thursday to refurbish its Kerio Valley processing plant, a move that could significantly boost Kenya’s mining sector.
By 2 months ago
Chinese firm to revive fluorspar operations in Kerio Valley
Central Bank lowers key rate to 9.5pc
CBK's Monetary Policy Committee has lowered its benchmark rate to 9.50 per cent.
By 2 months ago
Central Bank lowers key rate to 9.5pc
Firms urged to embrace global standards
Firms have been urged to embrace International Financial Reporting Standards and International Public Sector Accounting Standards to attract capital and boost investor confidence.
By 2 months ago
Firms urged to embrace global standards
Multichoice: Rising online piracy a threat to creative industry
Kenya’s entertainment industry is facing a growing threat from the rapid rise of online piracy, which now surpasses traditional cable theft in scale and impact.
By 2 months ago
Multichoice: Rising online piracy a threat to creative industry
Nairobi to host international agri-expo
The expo is expected to offer a platform for innovation, investment, and international trade in agriculture.
By 2 months ago
Nairobi to host international agri-expo
Initiative to unlock coastal counties' innovation potential
Calls have intensified to equip young people in Kenya’s coastal region with the tools they need to protect, commercialise, and grow their innovations.
By 2 months ago
Initiative to unlock coastal counties' innovation potential
High costs, lack of access hinder Kenya's universal healthcare
Access to affordable, quality healthcare remains a major concern in Kenya, where many citizens face significant financial barriers to receiving essential medical services.
By 2 months ago
High costs, lack of access hinder Kenya's universal healthcare
Australian coffee chain to invest Sh1.3b as it enters Kenya
Australian café chain, Coffee Club, has announced a Sh1.3 billion investment to expand into the Kenyan market and the region, its first foray into the continent.
By 3 months ago
Australian coffee chain to invest Sh1.3b as it enters Kenya
Kenya gears up for international construction expo
The expo comes against the backdrop of a construction sector grappling with recent contractions and a hopeful rebound.
By 3 months ago
Kenya gears up for international construction expo
East Africa states eye to expand Northern Corridor connectivity
Transport CS said these developments are essential to ease traffic pressure on roads, enhance trade efficiency, and position Kenya as a vital logistics hub for the region.
By 3 months ago
East Africa states eye to expand Northern Corridor connectivity
School leads charge in equipping young minds with AI knowledge
Experts at the seminar highlighted that while some routine jobs will be automated, AI will likely create more than 97 million new roles globally by 2025.
By 3 months ago
School leads charge in equipping young minds with AI knowledge
Meru Woman Rep seeks to rehabilitate youth with economic programme
The initiative comes as part of a bold campaign to combat what she has called “Kenya’s most devastating youth crisis” , the alarming rise in drug and substance abuse.
By 3 months ago
Meru Woman Rep seeks to rehabilitate youth with economic programme
Kenya, Tunisia ink pact to boost women-led small businesses
Women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Kenya and Tunisia have come together for the inaugural three-day expo in Nairobi.
By 4 months ago
Kenya, Tunisia ink pact to boost women-led small businesses
Taxman loses Sh13b to rising VAT fraud
KRA has raised the alarm over a sharp rise in VAT fraud involving nil and non-filers, revealing that it lost an estimated Sh13 billion in revenue between April 2024 and July 2025.
By 4 months ago
Taxman loses Sh13b to rising VAT fraud
Tap into UAE market, local investors told
Entrepreneurs and investors have been encouraged to capitalise on expanding economic opportunities in the United Arab Emirates.
By 4 months ago
Tap into UAE market, local investors told
Kenya loses Sh800 billion annually to counterfeits
This comes at a critical time as Kenya faces a record KSh835.1 billion budget deficit in its proposed 2025/26 national budget.
By 4 months ago
Kenya loses Sh800 billion annually to counterfeits
Icpak heads to EACC over treatment of whistle blower auditor
The move underscores the Institute’s push for transparency, institutional reforms, and the protection of professionals who serve the public interest.
By 18 days ago
Icpak heads to EACC over treatment of whistle blower auditor
Kenya to host continental EV mobility forum
Organizers say the Expo aims to accelerate Africa’s transition to sustainable transportation and will feature exhibitors, policy forums, and trade facilitation programs.
By 21 days ago
Kenya to host continental EV mobility forum
Adopting tech for tourism
Even though the tourism industry has made major strides in recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, the sector is still struggling with digital transformation.
By 20 days ago
Adopting tech for tourism
New fintech partnership to cut costs, simplify payments for Kenyan SMEs
Tende Pay is already gaining traction among contractors, schools, hospitals, logistics firms, and SMEs in the matatu sector.
By 24 days ago
New fintech partnership to cut costs, simplify payments for Kenyan SMEs
Premium
State tightens grip on saccos as sector's asset base hits Sh1 trillion
Small-sized Saccos with deposits of below Sh100 million will be required to merge with larger ones as the government tightens its grip on the sector.
By 24 days ago
State tightens grip on saccos as sector's asset base hits Sh1 trillion
Premium
M-Pesa set for major system upgrade to enhance capacity
Safaricom has announced a major upgrade of its M-Pesa platform, unveiling Fintech 2.0, a next-generation core system.
By 1 month ago
M-Pesa set for major system upgrade to enhance capacity
Raila's last wish cheated community out of exploitative burial rites
Alexander Chagema
By Alexander Chagema
2 hrs ago
Elephant numbers rise in Mara but buffaloes, giraffes on decline
Health & Science
By Antony Gitonga
2 hrs ago
Koome rejects call to pick land inquiry team
Courts
By Daniel Chege
2 hrs ago
Wind power projects' fight takes new twist as it spills into Parliament
Financial Standard
By Macharia Kamau
2 hrs ago