- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 23 – Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has announced the selection of 15 additional counties for the next phase of the national land records digitization programme. This expansion aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in land administration across the country. “We have…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 23 – Global credit rating agency S&P has revised Kenya’s long-term sovereign credit rating to ‘B’ from ‘B-’, citing stronger foreign exchange reserves and easing near-term external financing risks. The ratings agency pointed to stronger export receipts and remittance inflows…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 23 – Listed non-bank financial services provider Sanlam Kenya Plc (NSE: SLAM) has reported a Sh30.9 million net profit for the half-year ended June 2025, underscoring its focus on customer excellence, cost discipline, and liability management to sustain growth. The results,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 23 – Two Rivers Mall has long held its place as East Africa’s premier shopping and lifestyle destination. With its striking design, diverse offerings, and strategic location, the mall has become a benchmark for modern urban centres in the region. Yet behind the glossy…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 23 – Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has rolled out tokenized stocks for Kenyan traders, offering exposure to leading U.S. companies through its Onchain platform in partnership with xStocks. The integration gives local investors blockchain-based access to tokenized shares of…
- By Monica Chege AUG 22 – For many East Africans living abroad, there is a familiar moment of unease. The phone rings in the middle of the night. Before answering, your heart sinks. Then comes the dreaded phrase, “Mum is unwell.” Whether in the UK, UAE, US, or Germany, this scenario is common. For…
- AUG 22 – Billionaire Elon Musk and his social media firm X have reached a tentative settlement with former employees who had sued for $500m (£373m) in severance pay. The parties reported the deal in a court filing on Wednesday, jointly requesting the US appeals court in San Francisco to postpone an…
- By Raphael Kariuki NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 22 – This year’s World Humanitarian Day comes at a time when Ethiopia continues to face one of the most challenging humanitarian situations in its recent history, where over 800,000 children are experiencing the direct consequences of conflict, displacement,…
- The training, organized by Konza Technopolis in partnership with the Kenya Film Commission (KFC) and Genesis Design Factory, equipped participants with advanced skills in 2D and 3D animation, Extended Reality (XR), Augmented Reality (AR), and virtual studio production.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 22 -The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) has been awarded the fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize in the medical services category, in recognition of its pioneering work in developing treatments for diseases that disproportionately affect the world’s poorest…
- He reaffirmed his commitment to lobby for amendments to the HRMP Act, saying the changes would enhance accountability and broaden the institute’s mandate.
- Organizers said the exhibition provides a platform for businesses to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and form partnerships that will shape Africa’s agro-food, packaging, and manufacturing industries.
- Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said the partnership aligns with Kenya’s new foreign policy, adopted in December 2024, which places economic diplomacy at the core of the country’s external engagement.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 22 – When Kenya ushers in the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) reforms in January 2026, the classroom will no longer be the only launchpad for success. Senior School learners will choose pathways that align with their strengths, Science, Technology, Engineering and…
- By Daniel Kirui Njoroge NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – The manufacturing sector has long been recognised as a cornerstone of economic growth, innovation and job creation. According to the World Bank, global manufacturing accounts for around twelve percent of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—the…
- AUG 21 – Sorting through bundles of letters, small packages and magazines, Herman Moyano is getting ready for his early morning post round. Cargo bikes and vans stream out from the depot, just north of Copenhagen, as Herman departs on his scooter. For the past seven years he’s been delivering mail…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has arrested nine people in Eastleigh, Nairobi, in a crackdown on unlicensed parcel and courier service providers. The joint operation with the National Police Service targeted firms offering courier services without the required…
- By Larry Cooke NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – Kenya has long stood at the forefront of financial innovation in Africa. From the pioneering days of M-Pesa to the flourishing fintech ecosystem we see today, the country has demonstrated that it can lead the continent, and the world, in embracing technology…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – A team of cardiologists in Nairobi has successfully performed a rare heart procedure known as ‘Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)’, placing Kenya alongside South Africa as the only countries on the continent where the treatment has been carried out. The procedure was led by Dr…
- Germany’s Deputy Ambassador and Trade Counsellor, Alexander Fierley, speaking during a visit to the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) plant in Thika, said the partnership will boost local assembly and foster stronger bilateral ties.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – The government has intensified surveillance in Mt. Kenya to curb the theft of farm produce, particularly coffee, following a surge in profitability, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced. Speaking in Nyeri during the 32nd Jukwaa la Usalama forum,…
- A flagship feature is the Battery Protect Cover Extension, which safeguards the battery and electric motor system — the most expensive components of an EV.
- The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed insurer posted a profit after tax of Sh30.9 million, an 89 percent decline from Sh282.2 million in the same period of 2024.
- Oigara, who currently heads Stanbic Bank Kenya, will now assume additional responsibilities overseeing the lender’s operations across East Africa. His expanded mandate comes as the bank accelerates its footprint in one of Africa’s fastest-growing financial markets.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 20 – SBM Bank Kenya and Caetano Kenya have signed a financing agreement aimed at easing access to new vehicles and equipment for individuals and businesses. Under the partnership, SBM Bank will finance up to 100% of the cost of selected new vehicles and equipment, including…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 20 – Safaricom has introduced B-Live, a new time-based internet bundle that allows customers to browse continuously for a set duration rather than being limited by megabytes or gigabytes. The service,which the telco contends is an industry first in Kenya, enables subscribers to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 20 – Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has posted a Sh295.5 million net profit in its half-year trading results. Within the period under review, Kakuzi’s total revenue grew to Ksh 1.51 billion, up from Sh1.17 billion realised within the same…
- Ruto highlighted opportunities in digitisation, medical equipment supply for universal health coverage, precision agriculture, electric vehicle manufacturing, and green energy.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – Old Mutual has partnered with the Kenya Boda Boda Association (KBA), Rescue.Co, Incourage Insurance, and Rafiki Microfinance Bank to launch the Boda Riders Super Cover, a new insurance solution designed to cushion boda boda operators against hospitalisation costs and…
- La Riba Sultanah provides access to Shariah-compliant personal and business financing, mentorship and coaching, online training, networking events, and business advisory services.
- The company’s avocado division posted a half-year profit of Sh395 million, down from Sh951 million in 2024, a dip the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)-listed firm attributed to lower crop valuation.
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – China’s Tsinghua University School of Journalism and Communication has partnered with city developer Rendeavour to establish a Research and Teaching Base for Global South Communication at Tatu City, in a move aimed at strengthening China-Africa academic and business ties.…
- The survey shows that 48 per cent of respondents plan to take on temporary or gig work, 34 per cent intend to dip into their savings, and 30 per cent expect to borrow from friends or family to cope with mounting financial pressures.
- Headquartered in Nairobi, AEA manufactures and distributes weighing scales, provides calibration and servicing, and undertakes turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. It operates across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
- TOKYO, Japan, Aug 20 – The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) co-hosted a high-level side event at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), showcasing…
- The report attributes the surge to inflationary pressures, currency volatility, and the country’s strong mobile money infrastructure.
“The country’s strong mobile money ecosystem, especially M-Pesa, allows for seamless stablecoin integration,” said Peter Mwangi, Yellow Card’s Country Manager for…
- NAIROBI, Aug 19 — Family Bank Group reported a 38.7% rise in profit after tax to Sh2.2 billion for the six months to 30 June 2025, from Sh1.6 billion a year earlier, lifted by sustained revenue growth, cost discipline and a stronger balance sheet. Net interest income jumped 39.9% to KSh6.9 billion…
- The tap sale, which opened on August 19 and closes on August 21, offers investors an opportunity to buy additional units of two existing bonds: the 15-year IFB1/2018/015 and the 19-year IFB1/2022/019.
- Growth was supported by a 10.4 per cent increase in the loan book to Sh100.9 billion, driven by funding partnerships with British International Investment and the European Investment Bank, which have boosted access to financing for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
- The ruling marks the latest twist in ongoing disputes surrounding Amana Capital, which has faced a series of complaints from investors over alleged mismanagement of funds in recent years.
- LAMU, Kenya, Aug 19 — At least nine ships are scheduled to dock at the Port of Lamu this month, signalling the facility’s growing role in East Africa’s seaborne trade as smaller regional ports report congestion, officials said. Lamu Port General Manager Capt. Abdulaziz Mzee said operations are…
- By Patrick Githinji NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – The smell of fresh manure and the cheerful clucking of a thousand hens used to be the music of my childhood. My grandmother, a small-scale farmer in rural Kenya, made a decent living from her flock. She would sell eggs and chickens at the local market,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — Kenyan entrepreneur Laura Akunga Mwenje has been elected treasurer of the newly launched Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA), a pan-African platform that seeks to strengthen women-led enterprises and advance intra-African trade. Akunga…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 8 – Chinese real estate developer Henbon has launched its latest project, Diamond Bay Suites, in Nairobi’s Westlands, marking its sixth development in the city as housing demand continues to rise. Henbon Sales Executive Coco Fan said the company has already completed five…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – I&M Group has posted a 34 percent rise in profit before tax for the first half of 2025, hitting Sh11.7 billion compared to Sh8.7 billion in the same period last year. The lender attributed the growth to strong operating revenues across its regional markets, where…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Safaricom has won the award for Best Use of Digital Technology at the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Africa Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards 2025. The accolade recognizes the company’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Supply Market…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Cybersecurity firms Sophos and Halcyon have announced a joint initiative to boost ransomware detection and response through real-time intelligence sharing and mutual anti-tamper protections. The partnership will allow the two companies to exchange threat intelligence data…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Creative agency 3Verse today hosted its free annual health check for members of the Village Creative community in Nairobi, extending the initiative to all creatives from agencies and studios based within the community. Facilitated by a team of experienced medics from AAR…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – An Eldoret Court has ruled that the constitutional rights of a transgender woman were violated after she was subjected to involuntary body searches and forced medical examinations while in custody and at a public hospital. According to court documents, Shieys Chepkosgei,…
