Report: Japan, Thailand and China have the hottest property markets to invest in

Most real estate investors are watching the Japanese, Thai, and Chinese markets for lucrative deals right now, according to a new study released by the online trading platform Taurex

By James Wanzala 18 days ago

Kenya's paint industry rides construction recovery to double-digit growth

Kenya's paint market is experiencing strong double-digit growth, driven by the recovery in construction, new housing projects, property renovations and demand for specialised paints.

By James Wanzala 20 days ago

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Kenya shifts from weather warnings to action before crises

For a long time, the Kenya Meteorological Department has been informing Kenyans about what is expected, where and the intensity of the weather forecast.

By James Wanzala 21 days ago

Why the world's procurement profession body is betting on Kenya

Kenya has been named the regional base of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, the world's largest professional body for procurement and supply.

By James Wanzala 22 days ago

State welcomes US Senate's approval of Agoa extension up to December 2028

The extension will now allow duty-free access for eligible Sub-Saharan African exports to the United States market through December 31, 2028.

By James Wanzala 24 days ago

Travel research findings offer cash-saving tips

Kenyans planning to travel during this August school holidays and other peak travel periods could save themselves from higher fares and limited flight options by booking their trips earlier.

By James Wanzala 25 days ago

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Concerns over the delayed reopening of Central Park as Sakaja, KDF differ

Concern has emerged over the prolonged delay in reopening Nairobi Central Park, almost four years after it was closed for renovation.

By James Wanzala 25 days ago

Road crashes kill 1.34 million, leave 50.9 million injured worldwide

Road injuries were the leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 39 and the second-leading cause of death among children aged five to nine.

By James Wanzala 26 days ago

ShafDB approved to issue bonds to raise funds for housing project

Shelter Afrique Development Bank's (ShafDB) has received a nod to issue bonds as a way of mobilising capital to fund its housing project in Africa.

By James Wanzala 27 days ago

How Stablecoins are becoming invisible payment rails in Africa

Firm processing billions in transactions and handling over five million transfers, highlights the scale at which digital asset payments are moving in Africa and the world in general

By James Wanzala 28 days ago

Canada-based diaspora Sacco unveil Sharia-compliant loan products

Pamoja Canada Diaspora Sacco has unveiled Sharia-compliant loans to facilitate products for emergency, education and asset finance.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Harrison Keter elected as IEK President

Harrison Keter has been elected as the President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), taking the reins from Shammah Kiteme whose term stated in 2024.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

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NCBA launches AI-enabled property ecosystem to accelerate home ownership and property investment

NCBA has launched PropertyDuka, East Africa's first AI-powered property platform, integrating home search, financing and related services in one ecosystem.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 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

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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

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

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 2 months 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 2 months ago

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We were crying inside the house, Xenophobia returnees narrate ordeal

They arrived from South Africa carrying little more than battered suitcases, shattered dreams, and stories of lives abruptly uprooted by a fresh wave of xenophobic violence.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago