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Will Kenya's G-to-G scheme keep fuel prices down?

Kenyans await the next fuel price cycle as global oil prices surge above Sh14,300 per barrel amid tensions with Iran.

By Graham Kajilwa 3 days ago

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Oketch steps in as acting Epra boss after Kiptoo exit

Joseph Oketch has been appointed acting Epra Director General following Daniel Kiptoo’s resignation linked to the fuel importation scandal.

By Graham Kajilwa 4 days ago

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Kenya's push to maximise Sh95 billion circular economy

Kenya is exploring digital product passports to boost transparency and unlock its Sh95 billion circular economy potential under Extended Producer Responsibility rules.

By Graham Kajilwa 9 days ago

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Interest income, foreign exchange trade: Where banks cut earnings in 2025

As cheaper credit reshaped the market in 2025, banks had to navigate thinner margins and shifting income streams.

By Graham Kajilwa 9 days ago

Britam profit jumps 10pc to Sh5.5b despite rise in claims

Britam Holdings grew its net profit for the year that ended December 2025 by 10 per cent to Sh5.5 billion from Sh5.0 billion in the previous period.

By Graham Kajilwa 9 days ago

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KRA targets 5 million tax filers with WhatsApp option

Kenyans will now be able to file their taxes through WhatsApp in a new innovation by the taxman that targets five million fillings this year

By Graham Kajilwa 9 days ago

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Kenya advances crypto regulation through VASP roundtable

Kenya is moving closer to full crypto regulation as regulators and industry players refine rules under the VASP framework following the 2025 law.

By Graham Kajilwa 10 days ago

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Standard Chartered targets key sectors in new financing push

Standard Chartered is ramping up sustainable financing in Kenya, targeting key sectors like manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture to drive long-term economic growth.

By Graham Kajilwa 11 days ago

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NCBA profit rises to Sh23b as Nedbank buyout nears

NCBA Group has posted a Sh23.4 billion profit as it moves closer to acquisition by Nedbank Group.

By Graham Kajilwa 14 days ago

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Why Nairobi performed poorly in latest global cities ranking

The prevalence of more slums and poor sanitation services in Kenya’s capital has hurt the city’s outlook on the global stage, making Nairobi rank 56 in global attractiveness. 

By Graham Kajilwa 15 days ago

Agriculture reaps big as Kenya secures Sh377 billion investment deals

20 agreements were signed at the conference and are set to create over 63,000 jobs.

By Graham Kajilwa 15 days ago

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Why mentorship is key for entrepreneurs

Mentorship is vital for entrepreneurs, helping them navigate challenges such as limited capital and guiding business growth even when funding is scarce.

By Graham Kajilwa 16 days ago

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Petroleum crisis: what countries are doing to cushion citizens

Countries are adopting varied measures to cushion citizens from a looming petroleum crisis, as fuel shortages and long queues begin to emerge amid Middle East tensions.

By Graham Kajilwa 16 days ago

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How Equity Bank became region's most profitable company

According to Mwangi, Equity is becoming bigger than just a bank due to its technology subsidiary. Perhaps this is where the bank is eating Safaricom’s lunch.

By Graham Kajilwa 17 days ago

Kingdom Bank posts Sh946.2m profit as NBK's returns grow 125 per cent

Kingdom Bank reported a 59% rise in net profit to Sh946.2 million for 2025, driven by strong growth in both interest and non-interest income.

By Graham Kajilwa 17 days ago

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Property sector reaps big from rising demand for luxury healthcare

Equity Group Holdings owns the Equity Afya chain of health facilities through Equity Group Foundation

By Graham Kajilwa 22 days ago

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Mwangi's Sh734m windfall as Equity posts record earnings

Equity Bank’s historic Sh75.5 billion profit will trigger a record Sh21.7 billion dividend payout.

By Graham Kajilwa 22 days ago

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Training institute, tech: How matatus industry seeks to sanitise sector

There might be outliers in the Kenyan public transport sector, but whenever discussions are held about the industry, the narratives shared are far from a fairy tale.

By Graham Kajilwa 23 days ago

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Kenya farm exports to gain duty free access to Chinese market

Kenya’s agricultural exports will start entering the Chinese market duty-free starting May 1, a move that is expected to significantly boost export opportunities for Kenyan farmers and agribusinesses.

By Graham Kajilwa 24 days ago

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Pension assets in fixed deposits drop 11pc on low interest rates

Pension investments in fixed deposits declined by 11.7 per cent in the six months to December 2025 following the Central Bank of Kenya’s consistent reduction of the base lending rate.

By Graham Kajilwa 25 days ago

Stanbic profit flattens at Sh13.7 billion as South Sudan subsidiary recovers

Stanbic Bank has proposed a dividend of Sh22.35 per share, an increase from Sh20.83 issued in 2024.

By Graham Kajilwa 29 days ago

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Saccos up push to develop new digital loan products

Saccos are aggressively fighting for their space in the digital credit market, having introduced almost 100 products in their services between 2023 and 2024.

By Graham Kajilwa 30 days ago

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How government will fund JKIA upgrade plan

The 70-30 formula will see the government utilise the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) to attract other investors such as pension funds.

By Graham Kajilwa 30 days ago

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RBA, bourse tussle over Sh2.3tr pension assets investments

A proposal by the NSE to have the Retirement Benefits Authority revise the allocation formula of assets under management in favour of equities has been termed impractical.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Sacco gross loans surpass Sh900b mark

The amount of loans disbursed by Saccos across the country exceeded Sh900 billion in December 2025, according to the latest quarterly industry statistical analysis update from Sasra.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

How UAE's Sh130 billion AI initiative could transform African economies

Last November, the UAE announced a Sh130 billion ($1 billion) investment initiative to expand artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and applications across Africa.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Why Sacco members are shunning guarantors for property as collateral

The urgency with which the loans are applied discourages borrowers from depending on guarantors, as they may fail to come through at short notice.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Educational institutions boost investors' appetite in Murang'a

Investors and residents of Murang'a are eyeing better times following the establishment of educational institutions that have awakened the once sleepy town.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Why services sector offers best bet for jobs, economic development

Developing economies such as Kenya have been advised by a United Nations body to pivot their services sectors as the catapult for economic growth. 

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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NSE: State's new platform to raise billions

A few years ago, when the Kenyan market was struggling to access dollars as inflation surged, the interest rate regime was the preferred capital mop-up tool for the government.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Why co-shared spaces could be the future of Kenya's banking sector

Co-shared spaces could transform Kenya’s banking sector by promoting openness, collaboration and broader financial access.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Minority investors win bigger say in KenGen Board shake-up

KenGen will be classifying shares in a new governance structure that will see minority shareholders have more power to choose their representative at board level.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Report: Sacco staff struggle to market mortgages despite training

The report notes that the complexities around tax benefits are among the pieces of information Sacco staff are either unfamiliar with or totally unaware of.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Mbadi dismisses criticism of planned tax cuts

Mbadi says the cuts are set to benefit the low-income earners, unlike how it is being portrayed.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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CMA lines up more reforms as State targets retail traders

With market capitalisation tripling since 2022, the administration is seeking to shift companies to equity financing.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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Inside Israeli's bid to make Kenya a startup nation

Israeli envoy Gideon Behar is pitching Israel’s innovation-driven success as a model for transforming Kenya into a thriving startup nation.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

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State goes after electric cars as road levy funding dims

The adoption of electric vehicles might fuel the development of more toll roads as the government agonises over a new source of revenue to replace the Road Maintenance Levy Fund.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

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Aviation workers, KCAA standoff now threatens airport operations

A potential strike by civil aviation workers threatens to disrupt operations at key airports such as JKIA next week, a move that could affect airlines and passengers.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

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Season of baits: Inside Ruto tokenism plot targeting payslip holders

Default rates in all funding programmes touted as drivers for financial inclusion have been found to be extremely high, raising questions on their viability and their real intentions.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago

Eveready enters EV space with new financing product

Eveready East Africa is transforming its business model from a traditional battery manufacturer to a key player in the green energy space with a new funding product for electric vehicles.

By Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago