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Manufacturers count heavy losses as protests disrupt businesses across Kenya
Jun 27, 2025 at 01:23 PM
A wave of protests that swept across parts of Kenya on Wednesday has dealt a heavy blow to the country’s manufacturing sector, with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) r...
Inside Finance Act 2025 Ruto enacted into law
Jun 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
President William Ruto has formally given his assent to the Finance Bill, 2025, officially enacting it into law following its passage through the National Assembly....
Equity eyes global trade with new UAE office as AGM back expansion plan
Jun 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Equity Group Holdings Plc shareholders on Thursday gave unanimous backing to all proposals tabled during the bank’s 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM), signalling firm support for...
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10 things I wish someone taught me about starting a business in Kenya
Jun 27, 2025 at 04:15 AM
If you have ever boarded a matatu with a bag full of dresses, heels, and undergarments hoping to close a sale or waited weeks on end for a client to finish paying off a Sh1,000 dre...
UNDP and AMDA ink Sh6.5 billion deal to spur Africa’s solar minigrid expansion
Jun 26, 2025 at 07:51 PM
A Sh6.5 billion deal has been sealed between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) to fast-track solar-battery minig...
Ethiopia finally opens doors to foreign banks under new licensing directive
Jun 26, 2025 at 02:38 PM
Foreign banks and strategic investors can now formally enter Ethiopia’s banking market following the National Bank of Ethiopia’s (NBE) issuance of a landmark directive that set...
Cabinet halves deposit for affordable housing units to 5 per cent in new rules
Jun 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Prospective homeowners under the government’s Affordable Housing Programme will now only need to raise half the deposit previously required, following the Cabinet’s decision to...
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Equity group to pay Sh4.25 per share in dividends following shareholder nod
Jun 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Equity Group Holdings Plc will reward its shareholders with a dividend of Sh4.25 per share, after receiving full approval during its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtuall...
Over 27 local fintechs gain access to Pesalink through groundbreaking deal
Jun 25, 2025 at 01:41 PM
A new deal between Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL) and Kenya’s Fintech Alliance is set to reshape how financial startups plug into the country’s mainstream banking s...
How KRA’s new PAYE system will change tax filing for employers from July
Jun 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant overhaul of the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) filing process, introducing a simplified system expected to take effect from Ju...
KEBS exempts special-use vehicles over 8 years and left-hand drive vehicles
Jun 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced that certain special-purpose vehicles will be permitted into the country even if they exceed the eight-year age limit, provided t...
Soren Investment Company completes acquisition of Gulf African Bank
Jun 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Kenya’s banking industry has recorded yet another significant foreign investment after the Competition Authority of Kenya gave the green light to Soren Investment Company Limited...
Five significant awards Safaricom has bagged at the 2025 Brand Africa Awards
Jun 24, 2025 at 05:43 PM
Safaricom has added a glittering feather to its cap after being named Africa’s Most Admired Brand at the 2025 Brand Africa Awards....
Kenya-Italy partnership secures Equity Bank's support for leather, tanning industry
Jun 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Equity Bank has positioned itself at the centre of a significant bilateral effort between Kenya and Italy aimed at reviving Kenya’s leather and tanning industry, with the bank of...
Kenya explores India’s UPI system to reshape digital payments, lower costs
Jun 23, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Kenya is holding talks that could reshape its digital payments ecosystem, as the country seeks to introduce India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI)....
8 PIN safety tips every Kenyan must know to protect M-Pesa, bank accounts
Jun 23, 2025 at 06:33 PM
With digital fraud cases escalating across Kenya, safeguarding your M-Pesa and bank accounts has become more urgent than ever....
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How to make your dream of becoming a homeowner a realistic target with NCBA
Jun 23, 2025 at 02:10 PM
For many ambitious Kenyans, owning a home in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, or even in a peaceful countryside escape is more than a dream, it’s a symbol of stability, success, and lon...
Paul Russo takes over from John Gachora as new Kenya Bankers Association chair
Jun 21, 2025 at 02:13 AM
Kenya’s banking industry has ushered in new leadership following the election of Paul Russo, the KCB Group Chief Executive Officer, as Chairperson of the Kenya Bankers Associatio...
Equity takes over TransCentury and East African Cables in Sh2.2 billion loan row
Jun 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Equity Bank has assumed control over TransCentury and its subsidiary, East African Cables, after the expiry of court orders that had previously suspended any action....
Ogilvy Africa clinches honours at 2025 Africa Company of the Year Awards
Jun 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Ogilvy Africa Network has been named one of the victors in the 2025 Africa Company of the Year Awards (ACOYA), securing a coveted spot in the Marketing and Advertising Agencies (La...
NCBA Bank 99th branch in Kawangware, eyes SMEs with tailored financial services
Jun 20, 2025 at 08:37 PM
NCBA Bank has officially unveiled its 99th branch in Kenya, and in effect strategically planted its flag in Kawangware, a densely populated and economically vibrant area in Nairobi...
Hustler Fund's reply to Auditor General's key concerns over Sh8 billion allocation
Jun 20, 2025 at 03:47 PM
The Hustler Fund management has come out to clarify concerns over Sh8 billion that was flagged by the Auditor General as unaccounted for in the financial year ending June 2023, ass...
Court clears Sh5.76 billion Nzoia Sugar lease to West Kenya after petition loss
Jun 20, 2025 at 02:15 PM
The High Court has delivered a major boost to West Kenya Sugar Company’s Sh5.76 billion bid to revitalise Nzoia Sugar Company, after dismissing a legal challenge that had threate...
Vehicles over 4 years old face mandatory inspection in fresh road safety reforms
Jun 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Motorists in Kenya will soon be required to submit vehicles older than four years to mandatory inspections under a newly proposed legal framework....
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Businesses lose millions as youth demos, teargas, goon violence rock Nairobi CBD
Jun 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Businesses in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) are reeling from substantial losses after a second consecutive day of protests brought the city to a standstill....
RTGS operation now extended by 4 hours
Jun 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will extend the operating hours for the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System (KEPSS) from July 1, 2025, in a move intended to enhance the ...
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EADB signs historic Sh5.2 billion deal for SMEs and infrastructure development
Jun 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has entered into its largest financing agreement to date with the OPEC Fund for International Development, securing Sh5.2 billion to advanc...
