Stories By Naaman Otieno
Petrol and kerosene prices drop by Sh1 as diesel holds steady in new EPRA review
Aug 14, 2025 at 06:59 PM
Motorists will pay Sh1 less for every litre of petrol, while households using kerosene will also see a Sh1 per litre drop, following a fresh review by the Energy and Petroleum Regu...
Fresh hope for farmers as Kenya and Iran plan 60-day return of tea exports
Aug 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Kenya’s lucrative tea industry could soon regain access to one of its most important markets after Nairobi and Tehran agreed on a two-month plan to reopen trade....
250 Nairobi cab drivers equipped with business tools at Safire Connect forum
Aug 06, 2025 at 07:53 PM
Over 250 drivers and ride-hailing operators gathered in Nairobi on Wednesday for a business-focused learning forum organised by Safaricom, aimed at equipping those in the mobility ...
OPPO Reno14 Series with enhanced Gemini AI launches in Kenya at Sh59,999
Aug 05, 2025 at 01:41 PM
OPPO Kenya has rolled out the Reno14 Series nationwide, introducing the smartphones at a starting price of Sh59,999 and embedding an enhanced version of Google’s Gemini AI across...
Motorists to present duty records as NTSA rolls out new verification system
Jul 29, 2025 at 05:30 PM
Motorists in Kenya have been instructed to submit updated documentation for their vehicles and motorcycles under a newly operational verification system launched by the National Tr...
568 youth from 12 African countries begin tech skills showdown in Nairobi
Jul 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Over 560 young innovators from across Africa began their month-long journey in Nairobi on Monday as the 10th edition of the Africa Tech Challenge (ATC) officially got under way, of...
Kenya's Roy Kanyi among select invitees as Google commits Sh4.9 billion to build Africa's AI future
Jul 25, 2025 at 02:44 PM
When Google opened the doors to its new AI Community Centre in Accra, Ghana, the tech world took notice—but for Kenyan tech advocate Roy Kanyi, it was a front-row seat to history...
Why construction of key interchange on Valley Road–Kenyatta Avenue had stalled
Jul 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Construction work has officially resumed on the long-stalled Valley Road–Kenyatta Avenue/Ngong Road/Nyerere Road Interchange and its adjoining networks, according to an announcem...
LOOP unveils 30-day mobile loan up to Sh100,000 with instant disbursement
Jul 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
LOOP has introduced a short-term credit facility offering customers immediate access to funds for urgent financial needs, with disbursement done instantly via its app and a repayme...
UNDP and AMDA ink Sh6.5 billion deal to spur Africa’s solar minigrid expansion
Jun 26, 2025 at 07:51 PM
A Sh6.5 billion deal has been sealed between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) to fast-track solar-battery minig...
RTGS operation now extended by 4 hours
Jun 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will extend the operating hours for the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System (KEPSS) from July 1, 2025, in a move intended to enhance the ...
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 ...
COMESA and EACCA sign MoU to boost cross-border competition enforcement
Jun 12, 2025 at 02:28 PM
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission and the East African Community Competition Authority (EACCA) have formally entered into a cooperat...
NCBA drives HACO’s sustainability agenda with 311-panel solar financing
Jun 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
NCBA Bank has reinforced its position in green financing by backing the latest solar energy project at HACO Industries, aimed at reducing the factory’s reliance on non-renewable ...
KRA speaks amid public concerns over effect of new CRSP on used car prices
Jun 09, 2025 at 08:37 AM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a clarification following public inquiries and media reports on the implementation of its revised Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) l...
EABL trains 25 youth with disabilities under Sh6 million DigiBility programme with USIU
Jun 04, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Twenty-five young people living with disabilities have graduated from the inaugural DigiBility programme, a digital marketing skills initiative launched in March 2025 through a par...
NTSA cracks down on matatu graffiti, flashy branding in key compliance sweep
May 27, 2025 at 03:24 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has ordered an immediate and sweeping purge of graffiti, garish decorations, and unauthorised branding on Public Service Vehicles...
Kenya and India forge stronger economic ties with landmark investment deal
May 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) and the India Kenya Business Council (IKBC) have inked a fresh investment agreement in Nairobi, setting in motion a new chapter of commercial...
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Govt unveils ambitious digital strategy ahead of Connected Africa Summit 2025
May 19, 2025 at 06:29 PM
Kenya is set to host the Connected Africa Summit 2025, a pivotal continental event aimed at breaking down digital barriers and fostering innovation across the African continent....
Kakuzi targets fourth crop and export growth as it unveils its 10-year strategy
May 14, 2025 at 09:18 PM
Kakuzi Plc has unveiled a ten-year plan to introduce a fourth commercial crop and expand its export capacity, aiming to strengthen returns and diversify markets....
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