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Airtel’s Market Share Drops As Safaricom Maintains Market Leadership

NCBA Is The Bank That Turns Debt into Discipline, Not Despair For Entrepreneurs, Self-Employed People & Business Owners

Entrepreneurs Corner

Debt has become the silent business killer—eating margins, strangling cash flow, and turning promising entrepreneurs into professional firefighters. What separates

Why the KCB Mobile Banking App Is A Game-Changer For Everyday Banking And Financial Inclusion

There is no doubt that today, the smartphone has become the most important tool for financial empowerment. Across Africa and

UBA Kenya Empowers SMEs to Trade Faster, Safer, And Smarter Across Borders

UBA Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to driving intra-African trade by participating in the Afreximbank Digital Trade Workshop, where the

Top 10 Mobile Loan Apps With The Lowest Interest Rates Right Now

In today’s fast-paced world, financial challenges have become part of everyday life for many households in Kenya. From sudden medical

From Ksh 50 To Winning A Million, The Story Of Dorcas Wanga

Sometimes extraordinary things happen to ordinary people doing incredible work. Meet Dorcas Wanga, whose journey from a KES 50 deposit

Kenya’s Highest Electricity Consumption In 5 Years Across Consumer Categories – EPRA Report

Investment

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reported increased electricity consumption across all customer segments, including large commercial and

Homegrown Travel Management Company Announces Expansion Into Rwanda

Investment

Kenyan Travel Management Company Hemingways Travel has announced its expansion into Rwanda, marking the company’s 70th anniversary in the travel

Investment CBK Moves to Cap Fees on M-Pesa, Airtel Money Transfers

By Esther Murigi, The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is preparing new rules to cap charges on mobile money transfers

Investment Hemingways Unveils A New Brand Identity Across East Africa

Hospitality Group Hemingways Collection has unveiled a refreshed identity as it encompasses its expansion into the East Africa Region. The rebrand

Investment Interbank Lending Surges As T-Bill Demand Contracts: CBK Seeks KES 50bn Via Reopened Bonds

Interbank lending surged during the week, with the average traded volumes rising by 118.0% to KES 17.24bn, from KES 7.9bn

Investment Kenya’s Treasury Bills Defy Foreign Investor Exit as Investor Confidence Holds Firm – NCBA

Kenya’s financial markets are showing a tale of two halves as robust demand for government securities contrasts with notable foreign

Investment BYD By Loxea And NCBA Announce Partnership To Power Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Future

CFAO Mobility Kenya, through its leasing and mobility solutions arm Loxea, and NCBA Bank have today announced a strategic partnership

Investment Schools Turn To Inua Shule To Finance Operations And Developments

There is no doubt that education is the foundation of our future, but sometimes attaining it requires sweat, blood, and

Teachers To Attend KNEC Briefing Sessions, Sets New Deployment Rules

Government & Policy

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced plans to roll out a series of sensitization and training programs targeting

Poultry Farmers Protest Machakos County’s New Chicken Movement Charge

Poultry farmers from neighbouring counties have expressed outrage over Machakos County’s decision to impose a fee on the movement of

Tensions Mount at EAPC Over Alleged Procurement Irregularities Linked to MD Mohamed Osman Adan

Tensions are rising at East African Portland Cement (EAPC) as a section of the management team accuses Managing Director Mohamed

National Police Announces Dates And Centres For Nationwide Recruitment

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has officially released the full list of dates and venues for its upcoming nationwide

Government Announces Recruitment Of Intern Teachers To Support CBE

The government has announced that 16,000 additional junior school intern teachers will be recruited in 2026 to support the Competency-Based

Referee or Kingmaker? How CMA’s Boardroom Micromanagement Is Freezing Kenya’s Market

Opinion

The Capital Markets Authority was created to be an impartial referee—licensing, supervising, setting clear rules, and enforcing them fairly. When

Why Culture, not capital, will shape the future of innovation

You may be familiar with the age-old story of the bamboo tree, a symbol of patience and resilience. In parts

Kenyan MP’s Defaulting In Their SACCO is Dragging Kenya’s Cooperative Movement into Financial Ruin

Kenya’s cooperative movement, once hailed as the bedrock of grassroots finance, is now staring at a precipice. The alarming rise

Make Every Shilling Visible: A Blockchain+AI Mandate Kenyans Must Demand in 2027 Elections

Kenya bleeds in the shadows, yet the cure lies in making every coin traceable. Blockchain and AI offer more than

The Children Of Kilifi Are Not Beggars for Pagan Prayers: Shame On The Donors!

The tragedy in Ganze is not hunger; it is betrayal. The children are not starving for food—they are starving for

Securing Islamic Banking In Kenya: What Does The Future Look Like?

The journey of Islamic Banking in Kenya began two decades ago, with Absa Bank Kenya introducing La Riba Banking in

From Debt Stress To Financial Wellness- The Future Of Fintech in Kenya

Kenya’s middle class is facing one of the toughest financial squeezes in recent memory. Rising taxes, spiraling living costs, and

Referee or Kingmaker? How CMA’s Boardroom Micromanagement Is Freezing Kenya’s Market

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Opinion

The Capital Markets Authority was created to be an impartial referee—licensing, supervising, setting clear rules, and enforcing them fairly. When

When Mum Falls Sick And You’re Miles Away

Lifestyle

Living in the diaspora is a blessing that many of us work hard for. We leave our homes and our

Investment Kenya’s Highest Electricity Consumption In 5 Years Across Consumer Categories – EPRA Report

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has reported increased electricity consumption across all customer segments, including large commercial and

Lifestyle The Following Counties To Receive Rainfall This Week, Kenya Met Forecasts

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a fresh five-day weather forecast, warning residents in various parts of the country to

Government and Policy Teachers To Attend KNEC Briefing Sessions, Sets New Deployment Rules

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced plans to roll out a series of sensitization and training programs targeting

Headlines World-Class Care, Wherever You Are: Demystifying Jubilee Health Insurance’s International Health Cover

For many Kenyans living, working, or doing business across borders, access to reliable, high-quality healthcare remains a top concern. Medical

Government and Policy Poultry Farmers Protest Machakos County’s New Chicken Movement Charge

Poultry farmers from neighbouring counties have expressed outrage over Machakos County’s decision to impose a fee on the movement of

Lifestyle Now That There’s Lipa Pole Pole, There’s No Reason to Miss Out on Health Insurance

For decades, health insurance in Kenya has been viewed as a luxury, something reserved for people in formal employment or

Nigeria to Welcome Global Investors and Founders To Drive Africa’s Next Wave of Deals and Exits

East Africa

Hundreds of investors and capital providers are expected to converge in Lagos this October to drive the next phase of

Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority Chairman to Speak at African Mining Week

Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA), has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming African

One Carbon World joins Carbon Markets Africa Summit as official climate impact partner

One Carbon World (OCW) will be the official climate impact partner of the upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) taking place in

Hitachi Energy’s Solutions Electrify Geita Gold Mine And Cut CO2 Emissions

Hitachi Energy announces the deployment of its power quality solution to securely connect Tanzania’s leading gold producer, Geita Gold Mine

Reforms Fueling Egypt’s Mining Sector Growth

Egypt has adopted new initiatives to enhance the attractiveness of its mining sector to global investors and increase the industry’s