Stories By Peres Akinyi
Traffic relief in sight as Govt approves dualling of Nairobi’s Northern Bypass
Jun 25, 2025 at 04:02 PM
The Cabinet has sanctioned the upgrade of Nairobi’s Northern Bypass into a dual carriageway, targeting one of the capital's busiest and most congested corridors....
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....
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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...
Proposed VAT hike in Finance Bill 2025 threatens solar energy access and jobs
Jun 10, 2025 at 01:31 PM
The price of solar systems could soon rise by Sh2,000 should Parliament approve the proposed reintroduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) on solar products under the 2025 Finance Bill....
Kenya inks Sh65 billion deal with China to build drug and vaccine factories by 2028
Jun 09, 2025 at 05:14 PM
Kenya has struck a Sh65 billion agreement with China to begin local manufacturing of vaccines and pharmaceuticals by 2028, in a move expected to anchor the country’s future as a ...
Standard Group posts Sh1.1 billion loss as revenue plunges 23 per cent
Jun 05, 2025 at 04:50 PM
Standard Group PLC has reported a pre-tax loss of Sh1.1 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024, following a sharp 23 per cent decline in revenue to Sh1.84 billion....
Government mulls overhaul of housing levy as workers decry payslip pressure
Jun 05, 2025 at 03:23 PM
The government is considering a shake-up of the Affordable Housing Levy, following persistent uproar from workers who say the mandatory salary deductions have become a strain on th...
Africa sets sights on seamless digital future with sweeping Nairobi declaration
Jun 04, 2025 at 02:42 PM
A decisive step toward economic integration in Africa's digital space has emerged from Nairobi, where the 14th Connected Africa Summit concluded with the formal adoption of the ‘...
BAT pushes for smokeless nicotine products to cut smoking in Kenya
May 29, 2025 at 05:50 PM
British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya has urged a collaborative approach to enhancing access to regulated alternatives to cigarettes, noting that countries which have embraced smoke...
Kirinyaga builds 40,000-bag warehouse to benefit over 120,000 coffee farmers
May 28, 2025 at 08:19 PM
The County Government of Kirinyaga is building a modern coffee warehouse in Kimicha, aimed at improving earnings and storage for over 120,000 coffee farmers....
Cyberattacks: Kenya ranks second in META as threats surge past 2.5 billion
May 26, 2025 at 03:24 PM
Kenya was identified as one of the most targeted countries by web-based threats in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region during the first quarter of 2025, according t...
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Over 720,000 refugees in Kenya left vulnerable as WFP cuts key assistance
May 23, 2025 at 04:31 PM
Refugees living in Kenya are confronting a worsening hunger crisis, as the World Food Programme (WFP) prepares to halt all cash assistance and slash food rations to historic lows s...
NBK posts Sh275 million net profit in Q1 2025 as non-interest income declines
May 22, 2025 at 03:40 PM
National Bank of Kenya registered a profit after tax of Sh275 million in the quarter ending March 2025, buoyed by lower operating expenses and consistent net interest earnings, eve...
KCB Group posts Sh16.53 billion profit after tax in Q1 2025 as NPLs remain high
May 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
KCB Group PLC has reported a post-tax profit of Sh16.53 billion for the first quarter ending March 2025, showing a slight rise from Sh16.48 billion recorded over the same period la...
KRA extends service hours as June 30 tax return deadline fast approaches
May 20, 2025 at 07:09 PM
With the end of June fast approaching, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has stretched its working hours to accommodate the expected rush of Kenyans scrambling to beat the 2024 inc...
Kenyan scribes challenged to embrace AI without compromising on their ethics
May 16, 2025 at 01:53 PM
As artificial intelligence continues to infiltrate newsrooms and reshape how the public consumes information, journalists must confront the challenge of staying technologically rel...
Ministry unveils taskforce to build KEMIS student database to replace NEMIS
May 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A 15-member multi-agency taskforce was unveiled on Wednesday to create a single, tamper-proof register for every learner in Kenya—from early childhood centres to universities—u...
Microsoft lays off 6,000 workers globally
May 14, 2025 at 05:32 PM
Microsoft has laid off 6,000 employees worldwide in its largest job reduction since early 2023, accounting for nearly 3 per cent of its global workforce....
12 key changes in Finance Bill 2025 targeting Sh559.9 billion in tax reforms
May 13, 2025 at 07:33 PM
The Finance Bill 2025 is projected to raise Sh559.9 billion—or 2.9 per cent of the GDP—through sweeping tax reforms and administrative adjustments....
Kenya sets ambitious target, seeks to quadruple tea exports to China by 2030
May 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Kenya has set its sights on expanding tea exports to China more than fourfold by 2030, seeking to scale shipments from the current 12.42 million kilogrammes to 50 million kilogramm...
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