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Kirinyaga opens new flour milling plant to support farmers, boost local economy
Jun 05, 2025 at 07:30 PM
Kirinyaga County has commissioned a new maize flour milling factory in Wang’uru town, Mwea, as part of ongoing efforts to develop its agro-processing sector and create more job o...
Treasury under fire as secret Sh5 fuel levy plan triggers uproar in parliament
Jun 05, 2025 at 06:27 PM
The National Treasury is facing strong criticism in Parliament over a secret plan to increase the fuel levy by Sh5 per litre to fund a Sh270 billion loan through a controversial se...
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...
Donald Trump reinstates travel ban on 12 countries, restricts visas for 7 more
Jun 05, 2025 at 02:15 PM
President Donald Trump has reinstated a sweeping travel ban affecting nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran and Yemen, in a move that echoes one of the most cont...
Why X users in Tanzania can no longer access the social media platform
Jun 05, 2025 at 01:03 PM
Tanzania has officially restricted access to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, following allegations that it has repeatedly allowed the circulation of pornogr...
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Kenya loses Sh23.2 billion in gold each year as illicit exports dwarf official figures
Jun 05, 2025 at 11:32 AM
A new report has revealed that Kenya is quietly bleeding an estimated Sh23.2 billion annually through illicit gold exports, with smuggled consignments outweighing the country’s d...
CAK boss David Kemei appointed interim chairman of EAC Competition Authority
Jun 04, 2025 at 08:55 PM
David Kemei, the Director-General of the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), has assumed a critical role in shaping the regional economic landscape after being appointed as inter...
TikTok rolls out 6 new features to help users personalise their For You feeds
Jun 04, 2025 at 06:27 PM
TikTok has announced a set of new features aimed at giving users more control over their For You feed....
Why Treasury shelved PAYE tax cut plan
Jun 04, 2025 at 04:50 PM
A plan to relieve the tax burden on salaried workers has been shelved after the Kenya Revenue Authority failed to meet its revised revenue target by a margin of Sh130 billion, Trea...
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 ‘...
Interior CS Murkomen officially declares Friday a public holiday for Eid-ul-Adha
Jun 04, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Kenyans will enjoy another long weekend this week, as the government has declared Friday a public holiday to facilitate nationwide observance of Eid-ul-Adha....
Inchcape named New Holland’s official distributor in Kenya ahead of rollout
Jun 04, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Inchcape Kenya has secured the exclusive distribution rights for New Holland agricultural machinery in Kenya, positioning itself to begin sales and support for the globally recogni...
EABL trains 25 youth with disabilities under Sh6 million DigiBility programme with USIU
Jun 04, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Twenty-five young people living with disabilities have graduated from the inaugural DigiBility programme, a digital marketing skills initiative launched in March 2025 through a par...
NCBA forum explores SME challenges, financial opportunities in Migori County
Jun 03, 2025 at 07:02 PM
Over 100 small and medium business owners gathered in Migori during a dinner organised by NCBA Bank to explore financial solutions and discuss economic opportunities in the region....
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Moniepoint gets CAK nod to acquire 78 per cent stake in Sumac Microfinance
Jun 03, 2025 at 02:42 PM
Moniepoint Inc. has received unconditional regulatory approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire a 78 per cent shareholding in Sumac Microfinance Bank Limite...
Dr James Mwangi: Extraordinary journey from village dreamer to global visionary
Jun 03, 2025 at 01:48 PM
Deep inside Kenya’s then Central Province, way before digital banking and financial inclusion became catchwords, a young boy was growing up in the sleepy village of Kangema in Mu...
Safaricom unveils M-pesa Sokoni Festival with deals kuruka to celebrate 18 years
Jun 03, 2025 at 01:03 PM
Safaricom has kicked off a two-month countrywide festival showcasing exclusive offers and community initiatives, as it builds momentum towards its 25th anniversary in October....
Kenya's foreign debt surges to Sh11.36 trillion as interest payments soar
Jun 03, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Kenya's foreign debt ballooned to Sh11.36 trillion by March 2025, fuelling fresh anxiety over how the country will balance its loan obligations with the urgent need for development...
Adani fights Iran LPG import claims
Jun 03, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Adani Group has rejected claims of wrongdoing following a report that the United States Department of Justice is investigating whether any of its entities played a role in the impo...