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RETRAK Urges Multi-Agency Crackdown on Illicit Trade Networks

The Retail Trade Association of Kenya (RETRAK) is calling for decisive, coordinated action against illicit trade, urging enforcement agencies to

Government and Policy

· Nov 11, 2026
Nigeria targets increased government financing for NTDs elimination in 2027 budgets

Nigeria’s national and state governments aim to enhance budget allocations for tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in their 2027 budget

East Africa

· Nov 11, 2026
From Local Talent To Livelihoods: Creating Economic Opportunities Through Entertainment

Picture a Saturday night in Kahawa Sukari. On stage, Willy Paul has the crowd singing every word. What you don’t

Lifestyle

· Nov 11, 2026
Stanbic Bank Kenya Supports Kenyan Businesses To Access Opportunities In China Through Strategic Trade Partnerships

Kenyan businesses are among 20 African enterprises being supported by Standard Bank Group to engage buyers, investors and strategic partners

Investment

· Nov 11, 2026
KCB Reaffirms Commitment to Support Education Institutions in Kenya

KCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education institutions across the country through tailored financial solutions aimed at strengthening

Investment

· Nov 11, 2026
Over 300 Thamuru Primary Learners to Benefit from Ecobank’s Digital Education Investment

More than 300 learners at Thamuru Primary School in Thika are set to benefit from a KES 1 million investment

Technology

· Nov 11, 2026
Aga Khan University Hosts Pan-African Neurosurgical Training to Strengthen Specialist Skills Across Africa

The Aga Khan University (AKU) hosted the Pan-African European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)-Supported Training Course, bringing together more than

Lifestyle

· Nov 11, 2026
Kenya Makes History as First Country Outside South Africa to Host African Investigative Journalism Conference

The Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (AKU-GSMC), in partnership with the Wits Centre for Journalism, opened

Government and Policy

· Nov 11, 2026
Safaricom Leads NSE Trading as Equity Turnover Surges 169% to USD 11.1 Million

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) recorded a sharp increase in trading activity, with equity turnover rising 169.4% to USD 11.1

Headlines

· Nov 10, 2026
Kenya Plans Single Investment Facilitation Agency to Cut Business Red Tape

Kenya is planning to establish a central investment facilitation institution to streamline government services, reduce bureaucratic delays and improve the

Investment

· Nov 10, 2026
Inflation Nearing CBK Ceiling Will Push Investors To Demand Higher Yields, NCBA Says

Kenya’s rising inflation is cutting into returns on government paper, and investors will soon start demanding higher yields, according to

Market News

· Nov 10, 2026
NCBA Tips KCB And BK Group for more than 20% Upside as banks Head Into Nine-Month Results

NCBA Investment Bank has named KCB Group and BK Group as its top banking stocks heading into the nine-month earnings

Market News

· Nov 10, 2026