Stories By Lawrence Njoroge
20 important things you probably didn’t know about ‘Village Boy’ John Gachora
May 16, 2025 at 02:41 AM
John Gachora, who is the current NCBA Bank Group Managing Director and CEO, is a renowned and well-respected name in the banking and financial sectors in Kenya....
Aviation adds Sh430 billion to Kenya’s GDP, powers 460,000 jobs, IATA reveals
May 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Kenya’s aviation sector has emerged as a major pillar of the national economy, contributing 3.1 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—equivalent to Sh430 billion—and s...
Trump and Xi agree on 90-day tariff truce as US and China resume key trade talks
May 13, 2025 at 08:48 AM
The United States and China have agreed to reduce their steep trade tariffs for 90 days, offering a pause in tensions as both sides resume talks....
Safaricom eyes partnerships on satellite internet amid pressure from Starlink
May 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Safaricom is laying the groundwork for potential partnerships with satellite internet firms in a bid to extend broadband access to hard-to-reach communities and safeguard its domin...
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Safaricom becomes first listed firm in EA to cross USD3 billion annual revenue mark
May 09, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Safaricom has reported an 11.2 per cent rise in total revenue to Sh388.7 billion for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, making it the first listed company in the region to c...
African Originals unveils Kenya’s first locally-sourced RTD gin and tonic
May 08, 2025 at 10:17 PM
African Originals has launched the 5.8 Gin & Tonic, Kenya’s inaugural ready-to-drink (RTD) gin and tonic, which it touts to be crafted entirely from locally-sourced ingredients....
Kenya to tighten Cyber Crime Act as Govt warns of online misinformation threat
May 08, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The government is preparing to amend the Cyber Crime Act to counter the growing danger of online misinformation, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura revealed on Tuesday, warning t...
Kenya Railways records mixed fortunes as freight rises, passenger numbers fall
May 07, 2025 at 05:43 PM
The Kenya Railways Corporation posted mixed results in 2024, with freight volumes increasing and passenger numbers plummeting, according to the 2025 Economic Survey released by the...
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Airtel inks deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to 14 African countries
May 06, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Airtel Africa has reached an agreement with SpaceX to deliver Starlink’s satellite internet services across the 14 African countries where it operates, aiming to expand connectiv...
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KCB and Centum Real Estate strike deal eyeing to deliver 10,000 housing units
May 05, 2025 at 04:21 PM
KCB Bank Kenya and Centum Real Estate have teamed up in a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at addressing the growing demand for affordable housing in East Africa....
Sh1.6 billion spent but no single Kenyan resettled, Auditor General's report reveals
May 05, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's latest audit report reveals that Kenya’s Land Settlement Fund spent a stattering Sh1.6 billion with no Kenyans resettled....
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Sh1.2 billion Lamu cotton and oil factory set to transform coastal economy
May 02, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Kenya has taken a decisive step by opening a Sh1.2 billion cotton ginning and oil extraction factory at Lamu Port, a move the government says aims to propel the country’s industr...
Here's how to grow your money more efficaciously without breaking a sweat
May 01, 2025 at 02:38 PM
Managing your money most times feels like a full-time job and can be overwhelming since you must learn some budgeting, saving, investing, while trying to stay financially shrewd....
Ruto's Cabinet approves Finance Bill 2025
Apr 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The Kenyan Cabinet has given its nod to the Finance Bill, 2025, in a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and closing loopholes within the country's financial framework....
Kirinyaga farmers cash in on county goat A.I. programme as milk yields soar
Apr 29, 2025 at 01:54 PM
Hundreds of smallholder farmers in Kirinyaga County are experiencing improved earnings and productivity following the rollout of a goat artificial insemination (A.I.) programme joi...
KEPSA champions reforms in Finance Bill 2025 to spur investment and growth
Apr 28, 2025 at 06:46 PM
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has launched an assertive campaign to influence the Finance Bill 2025, pushing for reforms aimed at enhancing industrial resilience, refin...
Kenya mulls adding gold to diversify reserves and reduce dollar reliance
Apr 25, 2025 at 09:51 PM
Kenya may soon begin stockpiling gold as part of its foreign exchange reserve strategy, joining a growing number of countries seeking to shield their economies from currency shocks...
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SHA rejects TSC plan to enrol 360,000 teachers over Sh37bn shortfall
Apr 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
More than 360,000 teachers have been excluded from the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme due to inadequate infrastructure across the country, the Teachers Service Comm...
Bamburi Cement unveils Sh100 million concrete plant to meet Coast demands
Apr 24, 2025 at 06:44 PM
Bamburi Cement Plc, a subsidiary of Amsons Group, has unveiled a Sh100 million Ready-mix (RMX) concrete plant in Mombasa to cater to the region’s growing demand for high-quality ...
Ruto calls for a new global order, says post-war system has failed Global South
Apr 23, 2025 at 05:24 PM
President William Ruto has called for the dismantling of the decades-old global governance structure, saying the current world order—born out of the post-World War II consensus�...
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