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Public debt hits 13.48 trillion a few months to 2027 polls
Kenya's public debt hit Sh13.475 trillion in August 2026, intensifying concerns over debt repayments and borrowing ahead of the 2027 elections.
Nairobi's luxury market draws global watch brands
Nairobi's luxury retail market is attracting international brands seeking to reach wealthy consumers, with high-end watches emerging as one of the cat…
How financing is reshaping Kenya's car import business
Kenya's vehicle import business is drawing new financing arrangements that seek to connect overseas car purchases with shipping, clearance and asset l…
South African firm eyes Kenya with online shops, electric scooter plan
A plan to combine electric scooter financing with free online shops could bring a new business model to Kenya, where a South African company is target…
The fatal legal blind spot that cost Kakuzi prime Makuyu golf land
For over two decades, Murang'a-based agricultural giant Kakuzi Plc and community golf club Makuyu Club have faced off in a contest worthy of a Masters…
KenGen Board appoints Ronoh Kibet as new CEO
KenGen board appoints Ronoh Kibet Charles as CEO, succeeding Engineer Peter Njenga, who is retiring; he will take office on February 1, 2027.
New plan proposes global fund to restore trust in institutions
A new global plan proposes establishing a fund under the United Nations to finance reforms in public institutions, including regulatory bodies.
Oryx exits Tanzania gas business in asset sale to ASAS
"Africa remains at the heart of Oryx Energies' business and its long-term ambitions," said Oryx in a statement.
Women scientists push for a place in research decisions
Among the 47 women selected for the two-year fellowship is Dr Scovia Adikini, a principal research officer at Uganda's National Agricultural Research …
Banks surpass Sh200 billion mark in tax contribution to government
Kenya's banking sector paid a record Sh205.58 billion in taxes in 2025, contributing 8 per cent of Kenya's government revenue.
UAE commits $1 billion to AI projects in Africa
United Arab Emirates (UAE) is backing a US$1 billion (Sh129.8 billion) initiative to help African countries use artificial intelligence in education, …
East African summit targets skills gaps, cross-border employment
East African stakeholders are seeking ways to improve skills recognition and labour mobility across the region ahead of the East African Employability…
Kenya courts foreign contractors to boost affordable housing projects
Kenya is seeking to attract foreign building materials manufacturers to establish local production plants
Slash cost of doing business, CEOs urge government
CEOs called for expanded access to affordable credit through lower lending rates, simpler loan requirements and flexible repayment terms, particularly…
Dangote buys 25pc of Kenya Pipeline for Sh42.5b
Dangote, founder and chief executive of Dangote Industries Ltd, disclosed the deal at an event in London on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg.
Nairobi's financial hub status puts capital city on global investors' radar
Nairobi has earned a spot among the top five cities to watch in the latest Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, due to its financial hub status.
Kenyan AI innovators win US$10,000 at inaugural Meta AI Academy Pitchathon
Kenyan AI startups Neural Labs Africa and Me-Nasoma have won US$10,000 combined at Meta's inaugural Kenya Pitchathon.
Meet A7 International, an innovative global platform designed to reinvent the international payments market
The services that A7 offered domestically sparked interest among businesses from other countries, prompting the company to come up with a new product …
African ministers back regional shipping plan to cut trade costs
African ministers endorse a regional shipping framework to cut freight costs and boost intra-African trade.
A decade of tea sector reforms that left farmers with bitter taste
Nearly six years later, the tea industry appears to be resisting the changes intended to turn the tide in favour of farmers.
Bad loans hit Sh60b as Sacco regulator blames non-remittance of dues
In the report, unremitted funds related to loan payments have almost doubled from Sh1.68 billion in 2023 to Sh3.04 billion in 2025.
If not keen, your revenue growth can destroy a business
Remember that, growth is a number. But scaling is a structure you survive on. Growth means getting bigger, more revenue, more customers, more work.
The festive sales trap: Your January cash crisis is already taking shape
Accounts already past 60 days should be escalated today, internally or to a professional recovery partner.
Innovation hub launched to drive local healthcare solutions
The hub is designed to support innovators in developing, testing, and commercializing interventions targeting systemic healthcare gaps.
Kenyatta, Ndegwa dynasties cash out as Nedbank completes Sh109.6 billion NCBA takeover
Nedbank Group has completed its Sh109.6 billion takeover of Kenya's NCBA Group, marking the end of an era for one of most prominent banking institutio…
Broke at 60: Why most workers beg in retirement
Only 29 per cent of Kenyan workers feel prepared for retirement, with family expenses, debt and irregular incomes undermining savings.
EPRA warns of fuel price pressures after bombing of two vessels
EPRA warns that the Middle East conflict and attacks on fuel vessels bound for Kenya could push fuel prices higher.
Treasury seeks disposal of old cars, furniture in hunt for cash
The Treasury has ordered public entities to auction obsolete vehicles, furniture and equipment as the government seeks cash amid rising public debt.
Macadamia dealers seek fresh deadline on raw nut shipment
Kenyan macadamia dealers are seeking an extension of the expired export deadline after only 700 of 14,000 approved tonnes were shipped.