Topic: Kenya
Kenya positions itself at the inaugural US-Kenya Creative Economy Forum
Jun 06, 2025 at 08:44 PM
Kenya has once again proven that it is a leading destination for global investment, this time in the world of creativity....
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...
13 reasons why you should pick NCBA Bank as your ultimate financial partner
May 30, 2025 at 07:38 PM
In the current dynamic financial landscape, selecting the right banking partner that will meet all your financial needs has never been more critical....
Why the World Bank slashed Kenya’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.5 per cent
May 28, 2025 at 02:16 PM
Kenya’s economic prospects for 2025 have been dimmed, with the World Bank lowering its growth forecast to 4.5 per cent from an earlier estimate of approximately 5 per cent, marki...
Kenya and India forge stronger economic ties with landmark investment deal
May 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) and the India Kenya Business Council (IKBC) have inked a fresh investment agreement in Nairobi, setting in motion a new chapter of commercial...
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...
Nairobi goes up six places to 107 among the world’s most startup-friendly cities
May 22, 2025 at 02:09 PM
Kenya, after years of treading water, has gained new ground in the global startup arena, with Nairobi rising six places to rank 107th among the world’s most startup-friendly citi...
Warren Buffett: What Kenyan investors can learn from the ‘Oracle of Omaha’
May 15, 2025 at 03:33 PM
Warren Buffett, who is often referred to as the “Oracle of Omaha,” is one of the most iconic and successful investors the world has ever seen....
Aviation adds Sh430 billion to Kenya’s GDP, powers 460,000 jobs, IATA reveals
May 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Kenya’s aviation sector has emerged as a major pillar of the national economy, contributing 3.1 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—equivalent to Sh430 billion—and s...
Seven landmark Kenya-UAE agreements set to deepen bilateral cooperation
May 09, 2025 at 07:33 PM
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates have inked seven new agreements targeting a broad spectrum of sectors, signalling a deepening of diplomatic and economic relations between the tw...
African Originals unveils Kenya’s first locally-sourced RTD gin and tonic
May 08, 2025 at 10:17 PM
African Originals has launched the 5.8 Gin & Tonic, Kenya’s inaugural ready-to-drink (RTD) gin and tonic, which it touts to be crafted entirely from locally-sourced ingredients....
10 key ways to invest your money wisely and grow wealth through banks in Kenya
Apr 28, 2025 at 05:00 AM
When it comes to growing your money and wealth, banks in Kenya can accord you a wide variety of opportunities for investment that are both accessible and relatively secure....
Kenya and Ethiopia seal agreement to boost cross-border trade under AfCFTA
Apr 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Kenya and Ethiopia have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at fast-tracking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation through a simplified trade regime, marki...
Kenya unlocks Sh126 billion in China to boost industrial and agricultural growth
Apr 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Kenya has struck a Sh126 billion investment deal with China, unlocking a cascade of funding across manufacturing, agriculture and tourism — all under the banner of President Will...
BCLB refutes allegation of Sh766 billion gambling spend, urge smarter oversight
Apr 21, 2025 at 06:22 PM
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has strongly disputed recent reports suggesting that Kenyans spent a staggering Sh766 billion on gambling in the past year....
Bolt witnesses 46 per cent drop in offline trips as new safety measures take effect
Apr 09, 2025 at 02:35 PM
Offline trips on the Bolt Kenya platform have fallen by an impressive 46 per cent in the last six months, thanks to a series of robust safety measures designed to secure both drive...
Musk's DOGE scraps over Sh10 billion in Kenyan deals over 'wasteful' expenditure
Apr 03, 2025 at 08:30 PM
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has recently annulled significant contracts in Kenya, totalling over Sh10 billion....
Seven green innovators graduate from UK-backed accelerator in Kenya
Apr 02, 2025 at 03:09 PM
Seven entrepreneurs have completed the UK’s Green Business Building (GBB) accelerator programme, marking the conclusion of the initiative’s inaugural cohort....
Visa picks John Njoroge as new Country Manager Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia
Apr 02, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Visa has appointed John Njoroge as the new Country Manager and Senior Business Development Leader for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia....