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TikTok granted 90-day reprieve in the US as Trump plans new executive order
Jun 18, 2025 at 01:22 PM
TikTok will remain available in the United States for at least another 90 days following President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the sale or ban deadline....
Businesses lose millions as demos, teargas, chaos rock Nairobi CBD
Jun 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Businesses in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) are reeling from substantial losses after a second consecutive day of protests brought the city to a standstill....
KRA eyes AI and digital systems to close tax loopholes, strengthen VAT collection
Jun 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Technology is taking centre stage in the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) efforts to address tax evasion and improve the collection of value-added tax (VAT), which remains a criti...
KPA to auction uncollected goods from major institutions, firms to ease backlog
Jun 17, 2025 at 01:17 PM
Mounting pressure on storage capacity at Kenya’s key maritime entry point has triggered a sweeping auction of cargo left uncollected by some of the country’s most recognisable ...
Whatsapp unveils adverts as Meta seeks new revenue from 1.5 billion daily users
Jun 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
WhatsApp has begun introducing advertising to its platform, ending years of speculation about how Meta would monetise the world’s most popular messaging service without interferi...
KPC Foundation pumps Sh20.7 million into education projects in Kisumu, Siaya
Jun 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation has launched a number of projects meant to uplift the standards of education in Siaya and Kisumu Counties to the tune of Sh20.7 million....
What Tusker brand value improvement tells about hospitality industry in Kenya
Jun 16, 2025 at 07:42 PM
Tusker’s rise to the top of Kenya’s strongest brands list this year reflects more than just a surge in value — it highlights the steady recovery of the country’s hospitalit...
How NCBA Bank helps you own your own home through affordable housing
Jun 16, 2025 at 03:51 PM
For many Kenyans, the dream of owning a home can feel so distant, something pushed for “later,” when the finances align, if they ever align for that matter....
Govt Sh4 billion annual sugar industry funding pledge fuels changeover hope
Jun 16, 2025 at 03:02 PM
The government has pledged a significant Sh4 billion yearly injection into Kenya’s sugar industry, signalling a fresh start for the sector....
300 youth graduate from Safaricom Hook and PLP tech training programme
Jun 16, 2025 at 01:15 PM
Three hundred young people from across Kenya have completed a 16-week software development programme run by Power Learn Project Africa (PLP) in partnership with Safaricom Hook....
KQ announces retirement of chairman Michael Joseph after 9 years of service
Jun 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Kenya Airways PLC has announced the retirement of Michael Joseph as Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director, bringing to a close nine years of service that saw the national...
How security agencies can easily monitor your mobile phone, social media data
Jun 14, 2025 at 01:45 PM
Members of Parliament recently ignited wide public outrage after it emerged they had allocated Sh150 million to the authorities to secretly spy on Kenyan social media users....
Anne Waiguru urges counties to harness unique strengths for growth
Jun 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on counties across Kenya to leverage their distinct resources and invest strategically in local value chains to help revive and grow the ...
Inside Kenya’s Sh4.29 trillion budget
Jun 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday presented a Sh4.29 trillion budget to the National Assembly for the 2025/26 financial year, in what the government has described a...
Safaricom pumps Sh3 million to boost the careers of four pro golfers in Kenya
Jun 13, 2025 at 05:00 PM
Safaricom has once again shown its support for homegrown talent, this time on the green, by unveiling a Sh3 million sponsorship to boost careers of four promising professional golf...
Kenyans brace for price hikes as shippers pass KEPHIS inspection costs to traders
Jun 13, 2025 at 02:06 PM
Kenyan consumers could soon feel the impact of higher commodity prices as traders warn that new inspection fees imposed by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) are ...
China pledges to scrap all tariffs for 53 African nations in sweeping trade shift
Jun 13, 2025 at 01:17 PM
China has announced that it plans to sign a new trade agreement with Africa that will remove all tariffs for exports from 53 African countries that it enjoys diplomatic relations w...
National Treasury moves to clear Sh229 billion pending bills dating back to 2005
Jun 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Businesses, contractors and suppliers who have endured years of waiting for government payments may soon have cause for optimism, as the National Treasury has announced plans to se...
Safaricom hits Sh1 trillion valuation as investors rally behind soaring profits
Jun 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Safaricom has once again made headlines, this time by smashing through the Sh1 trillion market capitalisation mark during inter-day trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)...
Kenya blacklisted in EU as high-risk for money laundering and terror financing
Jun 12, 2025 at 06:10 PM
Kenya has been listed by the European Commission as a high-risk jurisdiction for money laundering and terrorism financing, joining a group of countries facing tighter scrutiny from...