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M-PESA Sokoni Caravan Flags Off In Kibra, Heads To Nairobi Region

After a vibrant tour across Western Kenya, the M-PESA Sokoni caravan has officially flagged off its Nairobi region tour, beginning

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Safaricom Hook Powers Youth Potential In Greater Western Kenya

Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, held a series of transformative engagements across the Greater Western region aimed at

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NCBA And KAM Partner To Enhance Value Chain Financing

NCBA has partnered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers under the theme of “Unlocking Growth in Manufacturing through Value Chain

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Open an NCBA Bank Account in Minutes, Right from Your Phone

NCBA Bank is making banking easier by putting technology at the center of everything it does. With the NCBA Now

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NCBA Enters A New Deal To Support Property Managers And Landlords

NCBA has announced a new distributor partnership with Zetu Innovations, the creators of the Nyumba Zetu platform. The deal will

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Investment

NCBA And Mobikey To Provide Comprehensive Asset Financing Solutions

NCBA, a leading asset financing Bank in Kenya, has today sealed a strategic partnership with Mobikey Truck & Bus Ltd,

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Investment

Absa has Set Aside KES 4 Billion Towards Affordable Housing in Kenya

Absa Bank Kenya has earmarked Ksh 4 billion for onward lending to the retail segment to support the ever-present affordable

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Investment Tony Elumelu On Resilient Infrastructure, Human Capital, And Green Assets

At the African Caucus Meeting in Bangui, Central African Republic, Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, UBA, and Transcorp,

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Investment Businesses, Schools To Access 105% Financing For Vehicles

CFAO Mobility Kenya and Equity Bank have today announced a strategic asset financing partnership that will see customers enjoy up

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Investment Brands On A Mission And Ogilvy Africa Network Announce Collaboration To Standardize Impact Measurement In Sub-Saharan Africa

Leading social impact consultancy, Brands on a Mission and the Ogilvy Africa Network have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at

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Investment Liberty Kenya CEO Charts Path for Sustainable Growth Through Stronger Underwriting

Liberty Kenya Holdings CEO Kieran Godden has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening its core underwriting operations, following a year

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Investment Kenya Airways And Air Tanzania Sign Strategic MoU To Enhance Regional Cooperation

Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation and enhancing connectivity.

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Investment Deserting the Homeland: How Somalia’s Wealth Is Sailing Into Foreign Havens

For years, Somalia has been on the periphery of global economic conversations, often cited as a failed state or a

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Government & Policy
List Of Universities Cleared To Offer Law Degrees, Diplomas, And Master’s Programs

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has officially published a comprehensive and updated list of all institutions currently licensed to

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Kenyans Can Now Log Into iTAX Using Their ID Numbers

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced the use of National Identity Card (ID) numbers as a new login option

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Why SMEs In Kenya Must Match Their Cash Inflows With Their VAT Obligations For Smooth VAT Compliance

The VAT (Value Added Tax) system in Kenya, like in many other jurisdictions, is structured in a way that assumes

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Tanzania Is The Rot Killing The East African Dream

The East African Community (EAC) was envisioned as a regional powerhouse — a single market built on unity, integration, and

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University Staff Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Delayed CBA Negotiations

Thousands of students hoping to join or continue their studies in public universities across Kenya may soon find themselves in

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Opinion
East Africa’s Rising Role In The Global Home Appliance Industry

Gone are the days when the appliances and technology shown in American and European films took eons to get to

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The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence In Transforming Modern Homes In 2025

Presently, artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the way we interact with our living spaces, shifting the concept of smart homes

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Beyond the Brick: Why Kenya’s Affordable Housing Push Must Prioritize Dignity

Kenya’s affordable housing programme is gaining momentum, with thousands of units under construction and more planned. As a key pillar

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NACADA: Kenya’s Most Dangerous Joke in a Suit and Tie

In 2023, over 2,000 Kenyans died from consuming illicit, poisonous alcohol—lives lost not to personal recklessness, but to systemic failure.

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Setting The Record Straight On Corruption Allegations Against KRA Staff

Recent social media posts and blogs have disseminated unsubstantiated allegations of corruption against senior Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) staff. These

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Heat And Pests Are Creating A Deadly Cocktail For Our Food

At the end of 2023, the government announced Kenya had just lived its hottest year on record, up 0.37 degrees

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The Rise Of Collective Real Estate Investment: Unlocking Property Ownership For All

Real estate has long been a preferred investment avenue due to its stability, potential for appreciation, and income-generating capabilities. However,

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Market News

KRA’s Collections From Betting Firms Up 117.2%

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) netted Ksh 13.333 billion from Kenyan betting firms, a 117.2% increase in Excise duty during

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Market News

Safaricom And LG Push For Smart Living Among Kenyan Households

Safaricom has called on Kenyans to capitalize on its affordable routers to embrace smart homes. The price of Safaricom’s 5G

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Technology Sophos Unveils Program To Accelerate Growth And Cybersecurity Delivery

Sophos has launched a new Sophos Partner Program, unlocking multiple opportunities for partners to accelerate growth, deliver industry-leading cybersecurity solutions, and stand

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Entrepreneur's Corner M-PESA Sokoni Caravan Flags Off In Kibra, Heads To Nairobi Region

After a vibrant tour across Western Kenya, the M-PESA Sokoni caravan has officially flagged off its Nairobi region tour, beginning

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Entrepreneur's Corner Safaricom Hook Powers Youth Potential In Greater Western Kenya

Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, held a series of transformative engagements across the Greater Western region aimed at

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Investment NCBA And Mobikey To Provide Comprehensive Asset Financing Solutions

NCBA, a leading asset financing Bank in Kenya, has today sealed a strategic partnership with Mobikey Truck & Bus Ltd,

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Entrepreneur's Corner NCBA And KAM Partner To Enhance Value Chain Financing

NCBA has partnered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers under the theme of “Unlocking Growth in Manufacturing through Value Chain

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Technology SGA Security Introduces Electric Vehicles In Its Fleet

SGA Security Kenya has partnered with Electric Transits Africa to introduce Electric Vehicles (EVs) to its Security Alarm Response fleet.

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East Africa
North American And Middle Eastern Investors Drive New Wave Of African Capital Flows

Notwithstanding recent market volatility, institutional investors have been positive on Africa. Speaking at The Network Forum’s (TNF) Africa Meeting, Hari Chaitanya,

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Africa’s Youth Agrifood Entrepreneurs Invited To Apply for The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize To Drive Food Systems Transformation

GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition in search of Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa

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Phoenix Beverages Ltd Acquires 54.4% Stake In Seychelles Breweries Ltd From Diageo

Phoenix Beverages Ltd (PBL), subsidiary of IBL Ltd, is a leading beverage manufacturer in Mauritius and Reunion Island, signed an

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Ghana Drives Small-Scale Gold Mining Growth

Ghana is strengthening its collaboration with international partners to enhance its small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector and the broader gold

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ATC Kenya Partners With ProFuturo Foundation To Transform Educational Landscape In Kenya

American Tower Corporation (ATC) Kenya, a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure, and ProFuturo Foundation, a global initiative for educational innovation

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