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KCB Group’s Profits Before Tax Hit 49.3 Billion In 6 Months, Ksh 9.64 Billion Interim Dividend Recommended

KCB Group PLC reported Ksh 49.3 billion in profit before tax for the first half of 2026, a 20.8% rise,

David Indeje · Aug 12, 2026
Sanlam Allianz Kenya Posts KShs 124.6 Million Half-Year Profit as GWP Rises 32%

Listed Non-Bank financial services provider Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) Plc has posted a Kshs 124.6 million net profit in its

Soko Directory Team · Aug 12, 2026
Reasons Why More Kenyan Farmers Are Turning To Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potato farming has quietly become one of the more attractive options for farmers looking to diversify, offering food security,

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 12, 2026
Maize Shortage Pushes Flour Prices To Ksh163 As Kenya Plans Imports

Kenya is turning to imports to shore up its strategic maize reserves after a rough growing season left the country

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 11, 2026
Government Raises Wheat Prices By Sh5,100 Per Bag As It Moves To Cushion Farmers

Wheat farmers have something to smile about this season, after the government announced a Sh350 increase in the producer price

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 7, 2026
Groundnut Prices Remain Firm Across Kenyan Markets Amid Steady Demand

Groundnut prices across Kenya have stayed largely stable in recent weeks, driven by consistent household demand and a steady flow

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 6, 2026
Fuel Costs Continue To Squeeze Kenyans As Cost of Living Keeps Rising

Kenya’s cost of living crept up again, undoing the slight easing seen the month before, as stubbornly high transport costs

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 5, 2026
A Look At Prices Of Popular Wheat Flour Across Kenyan Supermarkets

For most Kenyan households, wheat flour isn’t optional; it’s what turns into the morning chapati, the mandazi sold on street

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 5, 2026
NCBA Launches East Africa’s First AI Property Ecosystem as Duka Platform Nears 7 Million Users, KES 4 Billion Transactions

NCBA has launched PropertyDuka, East Africa’s first AI-native property ecosystem, uniting property search, financing, building, furnishing and protection in one

Soko Directory Team · Aug 4, 2026
List Of Commodities Whose Price Are Set To Rise

Electricity bills, beef, potatoes and mangoes all cost more last month, and that was enough to push Kenya’s inflation rate

Getrude Mathayo · Aug 3, 2026
ALP REIT Posts Maiden USD 230,000 Profit as Assets Grow to USD 45.2 Million After NSE Debut

ALP REIT, Kenya’s first USD-denominated Income Real Estate Investment Trust (I-REIT), today announced its unaudited interim financial results for the

Soko Directory Team · Jul 31, 2026
KRA Customs Revenue Jumps 12.4% to KES 988.8 Billion, Tops Target and Extends 5-Year Growth Streak

Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Customs and Border Control (C&BC) Department has surpassed its target of KES 980.794 billion, after collecting

Soko Directory Team · Jul 29, 2026