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Kenya sets new boda boda rules with registration drive and tighter oversight
Sep 12, 2025 at 05:13 PM
The government has announced sweeping reforms in Kenya’s boda boda industry, introducing compulsory re-registration, new uniforms and strict leadership structures designed to res...
IMF warns govts that hidden debt practices risk triggering financial crises
Sep 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that nations with opaque borrowing practices risk falling into debt crises, citing evidence that a lack of disclosure raises costs ...
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Local manufacturers decry heavy taxation as Govt targets sh309 billion FDI
Sep 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Kenya’s manufacturers have raised alarm over rising and unpredictable taxation, warning that the harsh business environment is discouraging investment even as the government purs...
US firm distances itself from Kenya-Nebraska truck driver recruitment claims
Sep 11, 2025 at 02:46 PM
Werner Enterprises, a major American freight carrier headquartered in Nebraska, has flatly denied claims that it is recruiting Kenyan truck drivers to work in the United States....
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NCBA Bank's upgraded asset finance solutions to power Kenya’s matatu Sector
Sep 11, 2025 at 01:13 PM
Every day, millions of Kenyans wake up, head to work, school, business or any other destination, and their journey almost always begins the same way; inside a matatu....
Court halts Kenya Ports Authority’s bid to raise port charges from Monday
Sep 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The High Court has halted the Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) plan to introduce new tariffs from Monday, pausing changes that the State agency had projected would boost revenue....
KPMG report shows banks turning to AI, automation as jobs come under threat
Sep 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A report by KPMG has revealed that banks worldwide are preparing for sweeping cost reductions, with most of them expecting automation and artificial intelligence to drive savings o...
Devki Steel Mills applies for mega iron ore prospecting licence in Taita Taveta
Sep 10, 2025 at 05:16 PM
Devki Steel Mills Limited has submitted an application to the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs seeking a prospecting licence in Taita Taveta County....
LG leads growth of laundromat business in Kenya with new Opalnet partnership
Sep 10, 2025 at 03:51 PM
Kenya’s laundromat industry has recorded a 25 per cent rise in demand over the past three years, figures from Opalnet Ltd show, cementing its place as one of the fastest-expandin...
I&M Bank pushes network to 65 branches with new outlets in Kapsabet and Nyali
Sep 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I&M Bank has widened its footprint in Kenya by opening two additional outlets, one in Kapsabet, Nandi County, and another in Nyali, Mombasa County....
CBK earns ISO/IEC certification for excellence in IT Service Management
Sep 09, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has successfully attained the ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Certification for its Information Technology Service Management (ITSM)....
Safaricom unveils new bundles for over one million online ride-hailing operators
Sep 09, 2025 at 05:02 PM
Boda boda riders and online taxi drivers are set to access cheaper mobile services, fuel discounts, and safety support through two new packages unveiled by Safaricom on Tuesday....
NCBA trains 100 private school owners in Naivasha on sustainable, digital banking
Sep 09, 2025 at 02:57 PM
About 100 private school proprietors and education stakeholders gathered in Naivasha on Tuesday for a training organised by NCBA, which equipped them with financial and digital too...
Earnings of Bolt’s top 50 drivers in Kenya hit Sh1.28 million in first half of 2025
Sep 09, 2025 at 02:09 PM
Bolt has disclosed that its 50 highest-earning drivers in Kenya pocketed an average of Sh1,280,000 between January and June 2025, amounting to roughly Sh213,000 per month....
StanChart to honour Sh30 billion pension payout after court dismisses appeal
Sep 09, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Standard Chartered Kenya Limited has confirmed it will comply with the Supreme Court ruling issued on Friday, in a pensions case involving thousands of retirees’ benefits....
Lean Energy Solutions launches annual essay awards with 846 university entries
Sep 08, 2025 at 06:54 PM
Kenya’s push towards renewable energy gained youthful momentum when Lean Energy Solutions hosted its first University Essay Award Ceremony on Renewable Energy, drawing attention ...
National Treasury and KDC release sh2.6 billion to MSMEs under SAFER project
Sep 08, 2025 at 04:13 PM
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have secured Sh2.625 billion in financing over the past year under the Supporting Access to Finance and Enterprise Recovery (SAFER) Proj...
LG Best Care Trailer: How it will transform customer support experience in Kenya
Sep 08, 2025 at 03:49 PM
LG Electronics has taken customer service in Kenya to the next level with the launch of its Best Care Trailer, an innovative mobile customer support center designed to bring after-...
Kenya pushes for local tea packaging as output climbs to 598.47 million kilos
Sep 08, 2025 at 03:29 PM
Kenya has urged international buyers and investors to package tea at source, a strategy the government says will reduce costs and deliver higher value for both producers and consum...
Four tour operators lose license in TRA nationwide clean-up on rogue tour operators
Sep 08, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Kenya’s tourism watchdog has moved to block four companies from operating, escalating a nationwide campaign to stamp out rogue operators in the travel industry....
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When bank deposits become taxable: Business lessons from Kirin Pipes case
Sep 07, 2025 at 02:17 PM
When Can KRA Tax All Your Bank Deposits? Lessons from the Kirin Pipes Case...
NCBA Investment Bank doubles profits in HY 2025 amid capital markets revival
Sep 07, 2025 at 04:00 AM
NCBA Investment Bank delivered an impressive performance in the first half of 2025 supported mainly by strong growth in profitability and customer expansion....
Investors smile as Safaricom NSE stock rebounds to highest level in 52 weeks
Sep 05, 2025 at 08:36 PM
Safaricom PLC’s share price touched Sh31.00 on Thursday, setting a new 52-week high and extending a recovery that has more than doubled its market value in less than a year....
Local tech workers challenge Bill shielding foreign firms from lawsuits
Sep 05, 2025 at 04:49 PM
Kenya’s Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 is facing a legal challenge after 35 technology workers filed a petition claiming it gives foreign firms immunity from prosecution ove...
Here’s the easiest way you can become a new millionaire in town with I&M Bank
Sep 05, 2025 at 03:39 PM
What if saving money could actually pay you back? That’s exactly what I&M Bank is doing with its new “Shinda Millioni” campaign....
Why Kenya Reinsurance has suspended MD Hillary Wachinga for almost a month
Sep 05, 2025 at 02:41 PM
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited has suspended its Managing Director, Dr Hillary M Wachinga, for 22 days Wednesday, and appointed Nicodemus Gekone to steer the company in an a...
All you need to know about the LG Best Care Trailer newly unveiled in Kenya
Sep 05, 2025 at 02:22 PM
LG Electronics has unveiled the LG Best Care Trailer, a 40-foot mobile service unit designed to deliver repairs, diagnostics, and customer support directly to homes and neighbourho...
