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Developer unveils Sh5.6b project amid premium housing boom

Kenya’s real estate market is seeing a surge in demand for upscale, low-density housing, with developers like Mi Vida Homes launching luxury projects in Tatu City .

By Esther Dianah 1 day ago

Geminia Life profit jumps 110pc to Sh149m, assets hit Sh3.7b

A sharp rise in investment income has powered Geminia Life Insurance to more than double its profit.

By Esther Dianah 3 days ago

Varsity roots for alumni programme to bridge unemployment gap

The absorption of graduates into the job market, particularly in Kenya, is a competitive and challenging process.

By Esther Dianah 5 days ago

Kenya, Netherlands moot corridor to link EAC and Europe

Kenya and the Netherlands are intensifying a dynamic economic partnership aimed at transforming key industries and expanding trade gateways between East Africa and Europe.

By Esther Dianah 6 days ago

New solutions seal energy access gaps for homes

More than 600 million people in the world have no access to electricity today, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing the largest share of the energy gap. 

By Esther Dianah 8 days ago

Jubilee asset management records surge in profitability

Jubilee Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of Jubilee Holdings, has staged a strong financial comeback, posting a return to profitability for the year that ended on December 2025.

By Esther Dianah 8 days ago

African chefs shine at continental culinary competition

Emerging and professional chefs from Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Botswana were honoured at this year's Ladha Za Afrika Culinary Competition, highlighting the growing culinary talent.

By Esther Dianah 10 days ago

Chinese firm, UNDP in Sh75 million pact to create jobs for youth

By providing stipends, the programme reduces hiring costs for employers while enabling them to train, mentor and build a strong pipeline of future talent.

By Esther Dianah 9 days ago

Co-op Bank takes networking gala to Coast

The forum created opportunities for clients to engage directly with the bank's specialists on tailored financial solutions

By Esther Dianah 13 days ago

New law aims to protect internal auditors, strengthen public oversight

Kenya is on track to enact a landmark Internal Auditors Act, designed to shield the profession from litigation, and executive interference, while strengthening public-sector accountability.

By Esther Dianah 19 days ago

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Why Ruto could lose executive powers during election period

President William Ruto could temporarily lose executive authority during election periods if a proposed constitutional amendment sails through.

By Esther Dianah 22 days ago

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Civil society push to curb presidential powers during elections

President William Ruto could temporarily lose executive authority during election periods if a proposed constitutional amendment by civil society group Kuna Dawa succeeds.

By Esther Dianah 28 days ago

Kenya secures sh3.9b world bank funding to scale up climate action

Kenya has secured an additional $30 million (Sh3.9 billion) in climate financing from the World Bank to expand locally led climate action across the country.

By Esther Dianah 28 days ago

Tourism earnings hit record Sh500 billion as arrivals near 8m

Kenya’s tourism earnings hit a record Sh500 billion in 2025, signalling strong recovery and growth despite recent shocks, including Gen-Z protests and the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Esther Dianah 28 days ago

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Why Gen Zs are not sending money to parents

Kenya’s Gen-Z is rejecting black tax, prioritising savings, business ventures, and home ownership, leaving Millennials to bear the burden of supporting dependents.

By Esther Dianah 29 days ago

Iran-US war costs Kenyan flower exporters Sh623 million

In just three weeks, Kenyan flower exporters have lost Sh622.6 million ($4.8 million), as a result of air cargo disruptions, following the Middle East tensions.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Small traders and farmers set for Sh12.5b green funding

The financing aims to accelerate green projects for Kenya’s most vulnerable communities, under the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

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How harsh economy has pushed working Kenyans to side hustles

Working Kenyans are finding new ways to make money amid increasing economic pressures, with side hustles now the norm in efforts to make ends meet.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

IM Group growth rises as Kakuzi posts profit rebound

I&M Group PLC has recorded a 24 per cent profit increase, hitting Sh19.8 billion profit after in 2025.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Credit Bank digitises Bid Bond access

Credit Bank has launched a digital platform that reduces the time required for businesses to secure bid bonds from hours to just five minutes

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Strathmore unveils Sh2b STEM complex plan

Strathmore University has launched a Sh2 billion STEM complex to boost science education, research and innovation across Africa.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

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Kenyan entrepreneurs get Sh645,000 funding

Fourteen Kenyan entrepreneurs have each received Sh645,000 in seed funding from the Tony Elumelu Foundation, part of a continent-wide programme supporting 1,951 beneficiaries.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Kenya's housing crisis deepens as shortage scales

Kenya faces a housing deficit running into millions of units, with demand far outstripping supply, particularly in urban centres such as Nairobi.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

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How PwC freeze casts shadow on Kenya infrastructure agenda

The firm’s exclusion from donor-funded deals could reshape consultancy market as State seeks other advisors. Experts warn reduced access to experienced consultants could impact delivery.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Over a third of Kenyans starving, 18pc children stunted

Persistent hunger has been attributed to climate shocks that are worsening food insecurity.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Full-in tray for reappointed nuclear agency chair

President William Ruto has reappointed Omondi Anyanga as chair of the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority board for another three-year term.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Britam takes top honours at AKI Awards

Multiple awards for Britam‘s financial advisors in both industries further solidified the victory, demonstrating the Group‘s market leadership fuelled by customer-focused innovation.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

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Mbadi: Malaba SGR extension aims to shun external debt

The government is pursuing creative financing options to extend the SGR from Naivasha to Kisumu and to the Ugandan border at Malaba without relying on new debt from external lenders.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Kenya Pipeline Company IPO extended by three working days

The Kenya Pipeline Company’s IPO has been extended by three days following approval by the Capital Markets Authority.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

KPC to upskill youth in Mukuru villages

KPC Foundation has launched a programme dubbed INUKA Vocational Youth Empowerment Programme to equip youth neighbouring its installations with vocational and technical training.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Stima Sacco bets on insurance brokerage

Stima Sacco has converted its insurance arm into a fully licensed brokerage, giving it freedom to shop the market rather than sell for a single insurer. 

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

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Mbadi: We can't gauge drought's economic toll yet

Despite the worsening drought that has exposed more than 3 million Kenyans to vulnerabilities, the government says it is yet to determine the projected economic impact clearly.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Naivas receives Sh134 million insurance payout for protest losses

Naivas Supermarket has received compensation of Sh134 million from CIC Insurance Group for its properties damaged during the Gen Z protests on June 25, 2025.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Ecobank Kenya appoints Rebecca Mbithi as managing director

Ecobank Kenya has appointed Rebecca Mbithi as its new managing director, effective February 9, subject to approval by the CBK.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

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Inside Israeli's bid to make Kenya a startup nation

Israeli envoy Gideon Behar is pitching Israel’s innovation-driven success as a model for transforming Kenya into a thriving startup nation.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Sh3.1b dividend boom for EABL shareholders

EABL has delivered one of its strongest half-year performances in recent periods.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

Kenya to court Sh258b investment at KIICO 2026

Kenya plans to attract over Sh258 billion ($2 billion) investment deals for the agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy and ICT sectors by March 2026.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

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Which Singapore? Controller of Budget downplays Ruto's dream

The Controller of Budget has watered down President Ruto’s Singapore dream, warning that the vision is unattainable as long as fiscal projections remain disconnected from citizens’ lived realities.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

State rolls out AI Incubator for local innovators

AI innovators are set to receive structured mentorship through an incubator programme to ensure their innovations deliver real value.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago

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How pending text book bills could mar Grade 10 transition

A crisis could be looming for Grade 10 learners as the government delays the disbursement of funds for the publishing and printing of textbooks.

By Esther Dianah 3 months ago