Stories By Maria Silantoi
Kenya's sugar prices set to skyrocket again as excise duty hikes bite
Dec 23, 2024 at 03:52 PM
Kenyan consumers are bracing for another round of sugar price increases following the recent imposition of a higher excise duty on imported sugar....
Ruto directs funding for transferred county functions in next fiscal year
Dec 17, 2024 at 03:45 PM
President William Ruto has directed the transfer of budgetary resources for county functions unbundled from the National Government in the next fiscal year, starting July 2025....
Teja Spaces convenes inaugural Teja Talks Speaker Series in Nairobi
Dec 17, 2024 at 02:46 PM
Teja Spaces, a premier co-working solutions provider, has unveiled the Teja Talks Speaker Series, an initiative aimed at fostering insightful dialogue and innovation among business...
NCBA honours top vehicle dealers and partners at annual Johari Awards
Dec 16, 2024 at 04:11 PM
NCBA celebrated its strategic alliances with vehicle dealers and insurance partners at the prestigious Johari Awards gala held at Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi....
KRA invites public to give its voice on sweeping income tax reforms for 2024
Dec 09, 2024 at 01:24 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has called on Kenyans to weigh in on a series of draft income tax rules that promise to shape the future of taxation in the country....
KENHA announces week-long closure of a city section of busy Mombasa road
Dec 07, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Moja Expressway Company, the operator of the Nairobi Expressway, has issued a traffic advisory warning motorists of increased traffic on the expressway due to maintenance works on ...
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Bien top in Kenya
Dec 06, 2024 at 03:00 AM
Kenya is abuzz with excitement as Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveils a vibrant portrait of the nation’s diverse musical tastes, with the soulful Bien Aime Baraza leading the charge as ...
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Nairobi Bachelor: Daddie Marto, Koku to host new Showmax reality dating show
Dec 02, 2024 at 02:09 PM
Showmax’s new dating show, Nairobi Bachelor, is scheduled to debut on December 6, 2024 setting the stage for love, drama and romance blending into the festive season kicking in....
Kenya unveils electronic ID card in landmark registration overhaul
Nov 26, 2024 at 02:19 PM
The acting Interior CS, Musalia Mudavadi, has announced transformative amendments to the Registration of Persons Rules, introducing electronic identity cards as part of Kenya's mod...
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AERC Summit to explore Africa's US$65 billion FinTech growth by 2030
Nov 25, 2024 at 06:55 PM
Africa’s FinTech market is projected to surge thirteenfold to US$65 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32 per cent, according to a recent report by pro...
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Kenya's tax burden is weighing heavy on economic growth - KNBS report reveals
Nov 25, 2024 at 01:27 PM
The recently released Leading Economic Indicators (September 2024) report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) sheds light on the challenging economic terrain many Ken...
Lobby group challenges KRA's new IMEI disclosure policy for incoming phones
Nov 22, 2024 at 03:06 PM
The Katiba Institute has filed a petition in court against a new directive issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) that mandates passengers entering the country to declare the ...
Ruto unveils Taifa Care under SHA to advance UHC, to settle hospital debts
Nov 22, 2024 at 01:33 AM
President William Ruto has introduced Taifa Care, a universal health insurance scheme under the newly formed Social Health Authority (SHA), aimed at transforming Kenya’s healthca...
Kenyans breathe a sigh of relief as MPs block controversial energy levy increase
Nov 21, 2024 at 04:34 PM
Kenyans have been handed a reprieve after MPs voted to reject a proposal that sought to double levies on electricity and petroleum....
I&M posts 24 per cent profit increase to Sh14.1 billion, announces Sh1.30 dividend
Nov 20, 2024 at 01:31 PM
I&M Group has posted a remarkable performance for the third quarter of 2024, showing a 24 per cent increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to Sh14.1 billion, up from Sh11.4 billion in ...
Equity Bank responds to CBK rate slash with significant loan interest reduction
Nov 19, 2024 at 02:38 PM
In a bid to provide financial relief to its customers, Equity Bank has announced a significant reduction in interest rates on all Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities, effe...
Safaricom launches 'wai ndai' gaming challenge with cash prizes, Suzuki Altos
Nov 18, 2024 at 05:37 PM
Safaricom has unveiled an exciting 90-day online gaming challenge, the 'Wai Ndai' Challenge, which kicked off on Saturday and will run through to February 15, 2025....
Kakuzi secures 5 nominations in Kenya Avocado Industry Excellence Awards
Nov 18, 2024 at 02:40 PM
Kakuzi PLC has earned remarkable recognition in the Kenyan avocado sector, securing five nominations in the highly anticipated 2024 Kenya Avocado Industry Excellence Awards....
Sh7 million lifeline for Mathare and Embakasi communities devastated by floods
Nov 16, 2024 at 09:13 PM
Standard Chartered Bank, in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), extended a lifeline of Sh7 million to the flood-stricken communities of Mathare and Embakasi on Frida...
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African Originals dominates the Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards 2024
Nov 15, 2024 at 04:28 PM
African Originals, a brand synonymous with innovation and craftsmanship in Kenya’s beverage industry, emerged as a dominant force at the 2024 Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards, he...
