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State okays Japanese brewer's Sh388b takeover of Diageo's EABL stake
Kenya's competition watchdog has approved Asahi Group Holdings' acquisition of Diageo's controlling stake in East African Breweries (EABL).
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Kenya emerges as key market for global wellness brand
The global lifestyle and wellness company has appointed Jared Thwaits as its Regional General Manager
Fish firm gets global food certification
FSSC 22000 is a globally recognised food safety certification scheme that sets requirements for managing food safety
FKE: Investing in women leaders is good for business
Companies that invest in developing women leaders are building a stronger pipeline of executives and board directors, according to a new Federation of…
Tea factory embraces value addition to boost consumption, farmer earnings
A tea factory has manufactured value-added tea for the local and international markets, a strategy employed to increase consumption.
Financial sector pushes for stronger data systems to boost credit access
Financial sector leaders have called for stronger trust infrastructure, responsible data-sharing frameworks and greater interoperability to expand acc…
Co-op Bank leads list of Kenyan lenders in Forbes World top 500
Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Equity Group Holdings, KCB Group and Stanbic Holdings were included in the ranking of 500 banks from 89 countries, publish…
MPs demand answers on plans to privatise New KCC
MPs have raised concerns over plans to privatise the New KCC, warning that the move could have far-reaching implications for dairy farmers, employees …
New submarine cable puts Kenya's Coast on digital growth path
A new submarine cable linking Mombasa to Lamu could reshape Kenya's coastal economy by opening the region to more data centres, cloud services and tec…
Kenya moves towards AI policy as new report shows growing capabilities and risks
The report aims to provide policymakers with a shared, evidence-based understanding of AI without making specific policy recommendations.
Retirees boost demand for gated communities amid housing supply imbalance
Gated communities are being preferred for their safety and security selling point, while prime apartments are suitable for retirees seeking to downsiz…
Ruto faces fuel price dilemma as oil crosses $110 per barrel over Iran-US war
Ruto's administration faces a fresh economic headache after global oil prices surged past $110 a barrel, driven by the escalation of US-Iran war that …
Lawyer questions KPA boss's stay in office after expiry of term
Lawyer Felix Otieno argues that KPA Managing Director William Ruto's three-year term lapsed in March 2026, but an extension of the contract has not be…
Making mortgages work for Kenyans: A practical path through partnerships and patient capital
High land costs, costly titling processes, and regulatory frictions all compound the problem, inflating the final price of housing. Demand is not abse…
Chaka property boom gathers pace as investors eye Nyeri's next investment hub
The changing character of Chaka is already evident in the spread of homes, businesses and residential estates beyond the original trading centre.
Africa pushes for consolidated air market to boost connectivity
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to boost air connectivit…
How newsroom error birthed global AI platform
A Kenyan technology company that started after a simple newsroom error has grown into a global artificial intelligence platform serving more than 38,0…
River Camp Mara revamp scales sustainable tourism and heritage
The conservancy model safeguards critical wildlife migration corridors while securing sustainable land-lease revenues and community development for lo…
Nairobi tops African peers in robust prime office performance
According to Knight Frank, beyond the traditional landlord-tenant model, flexibility is emerging as one of the defining features of Africa's evolving …
How new law will increase cost of air travel
The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act, 2026, which Ruto assented to law on Tuesday, introduces a new remittance mechanism.
State stalls on devolving ferry, harbour services
For the coastal and inland water counties, the decentralisation of ferries and harbours remains an unfulfilled aspiration.
Report: Africa's aircraft fleet to more than double by 2045 on rising air travel demand
Africa's commercial jet fleet is forecast to grow 3.9 per cent annually and more than double over the next two decades.
Countries shift focus on standardisation to drive intra-African trade
Kenya and other African countries have intensified efforts to adopt and implement harmonised standards to boost exports and imports among themselves.
Lessons from McDonald's on weathering COVID-19 lockdown
Businesses can weather crises by diversifying revenue streams and partnering with existing service providers, as lessons from McDonald's during the CO…
These are the key faces of a Kenyan debtor - corporate or individual
In debt recovery, a lesson you learn very fast is that not every debtor is broke.
How DP World SEZ deal will boost Mombasa's economy
Mombasa's Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is expected the port city's economy, adversely affected by state policies, including the introduction of the St…
Govt, Tata Chemicals strike deal to unlock Magadi mining standoff
The Government has agreed with executives of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited to set up a joint technical committee to resolve compliance issues that led…
The error that cost firm Sh3.33b to AI-generated deepfake
Laws written at the pace of parliament cannot police crimes that move at the pace of a graphics card.
Ruto tests EAC trade pacts with foreign-owned businesses crackdown
Kenya's move to shut down small businesses operated by foreign nationals is putting its binding commitments under the East African Community's Common …
Budget czar flags weak reporting of donor-funded projects
The CoB's National Government Budget Implementation Review Report (NGBIRR) dated August 2026 shows that a review established a weak reporting mechanis…