Stories By Lawrence Njoroge
Ruto announces dualling of Nairobi-Nakuru Highway to ease traffic woes
Dec 23, 2024 at 01:56 PM
President William Ruto has announced that the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway will be upgraded to a dual carriageway, offering hope to motorists frustrated by persistent traffic congestion ...
How Govt plans to cut cooking gas prices
Dec 18, 2024 at 12:01 PM
The government is poised to introduce a new system of importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that aims to significantly reduce consumers' costs of cooking gas....
Sh3.2 billion in M-Pesa accounts now in UFAA's hands as unclaimed funds mount
Dec 17, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Kenya’s growing pile of unclaimed financial assets has hit alarming heights, with Sh3.2 billion lying idle in dormant M-Pesa accounts alone....
KRA dismisses 25 staff as anti-graft purge recovers Sh549 million
Dec 16, 2024 at 10:28 AM
According to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)'s latest report, 25 employees were dismissed between July and September 2024 to address internal corruption....
KRA collaborates with KNCCI to foster tax compliance among MSMEs in Kenya
Dec 13, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) are partnering to expand Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya....
Co-opBank unveils business-focused Visa cards to drive digital transformation
Dec 10, 2024 at 11:48 PM
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Visa have launched three new financial products designed for Medium and Small Enterprises (MSMEs), co-operative societies, and corporate institut...
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Total Energies issues profit warning ahead of the release of its 2024 FY results
Dec 10, 2024 at 12:48 PM
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC has issued a profit warning, revealing that it expects its 2024 full-year profit after tax to fall by over 25 per cent compared to the previous ye...
Anne Waiguru secures land rights for 11 informal settlements in Kirinyaga
Dec 05, 2024 at 01:49 PM
For decades, residents of 11 informal settlements in Kirinyaga County have lived in uncertainty, squatting on land that held no legal recognition....
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Full details of new emergency response protection for tourists traveling in Africa
Dec 04, 2024 at 02:41 AM
International and domestic tourists traveling across Africa will benefit from Safe Travels, a new emergency response plan unveiled by Rescue.co, during this festive season....
Anne Waiguru spearheads Kirinyaga water reforms with promising results
Nov 28, 2024 at 02:38 PM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s efforts to reform Kirinyaga County’s water utility company are yielding promising results, with a marked reduction in Non-Revenue Water (NRW) ...
Adani Group responds to media reports, denies connection to JKIA project
Nov 25, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Adani Enterprises Limited has categorically denied allegations linking it to a $2.5 billion deal involving Kenyan airport projects, as reported by international media....
All macroeconomic indicators point to a positive turnaround - President Ruto
Nov 21, 2024 at 05:52 PM
In his latest State of the Nation address, President William Ruto provided a comprehensive update on Kenya's economic recovery, highlighting significant progress in key areas....
Embattled Adani Group responds after indictment on bribery charges in the US
Nov 21, 2024 at 12:43 PM
The embattled Adani Group has denied the recent bribery and fraud allegations made by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission....
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Absa Bank Kenya expands its reach in satellite towns with new Kamakis branch
Nov 20, 2024 at 04:04 PM
Residents of Kamakis and its environs have received a major boost as Absa Bank Kenya officially opened a new branch in the area....
NCBA pushes strategic retail expansion drive with new branch in Kerugoya Town
Nov 20, 2024 at 12:04 PM
NCBA Bank has officially extended its footprint to Kerugoya, opening its 97th branch in a move designed to bring innovative banking solutions closer to Kirinyaga County residents....
New bill aims to bring buy-now-pay-later companies under CBK control
Nov 19, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Kenya’s fast-growing buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) sector is about to face a potential shake-up with the introduction of a new Bill in Parliament that could place BNPL firms under the...
Auditor-General exposes Sh11.66 billion gap in affordable housing loan funds
Nov 18, 2024 at 10:54 AM
A staggering Sh11.66 billion from an international loan meant to drive Kenya’s affordable housing agenda has come under scrutiny after Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu revealed tha...
Co-op Bank posts 4.4 per cent profit rise to Sh19.2 billion in Q3 amid digital growth
Nov 15, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has reported a solid financial performance for the third quarter of 2024, posting a net profit of Sh19.2 billion....
John Gachora strongly defends Kenya’s banking sector strength against critics
Nov 14, 2024 at 01:52 PM
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora has lauded the strength of Kenya’s banking sector, rallying Kenyans to take pride in the nation’s robust financial institutions amid i...
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigns days after Donald Trump's win
Nov 13, 2024 at 09:20 PM
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman announced her resignation today, Tuesday, in a statement delivered to her embassy staff....
