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Esther Dianah

How KRA loses billions to falsified mitumba invoices

Fake mitumba invoices cost the national government billions in lost tax revenue.

How KRA loses billions to falsified mitumba invoices

Francis Awoli vows to stay put in Cotu

Francis Awoli vows to stay put in Cotu

Atwoli to seek re-election next year, COTU board says

Atwoli to seek re-election next year, COTU board says

Standard Group CEO feted among 2025's Most Influential CEOs

Standard Group CEO feted among 2025's Most Influential CEOs

Trade unions want Labour issues addressed by ministry

Trade Unionists want labour-related issues addressed.

Trade unions want Labour issues addressed by ministry

How second hand clothing imports are costing Kenya's exchequer billions

This huge import highlights Kenya’s significant demand for affordable clothing, with used clothing ranking 17th among the country’s most imported products in 2023.

How second hand clothing imports are costing Kenya's exchequer billions

Minty business: Local farmer mints cash from fragrant crop

Today, his once-struggling farm thrives with fragrant rows of mint, a transformation fuelled by his willingness to embrace a more profitable, low-maintenance crop.

Minty business: Local farmer mints cash from fragrant crop

Absa Bank's home loan financing to tackle home affordability and access

The new facility is available at competitive interest rates, with a repayment period of up to 25 years.

Absa Bank's home loan financing to tackle home affordability and access

CBK to lift 10-year ban on licensing new banks in July 2025

The moratorium was intended to provide space for the strengthening of the Kenyan banking sector.

CBK to lift 10-year ban on licensing new banks in July 2025

Prudential Assurance to recruit and train over 5,000 agents

Prudential Assurance has announced plans to recruit and train more than 5,000 sales agents across Kenya over the next five years.

Prudential Assurance to recruit and train over 5,000 agents

Import of used clothes holding back textile industry - CS

Kenya cannot have a thriving textile Industry and at the same time remain a favourite export destination for second hand clothes.

Import of used clothes holding back textile industry - CS

Githurai traders protest 'illegal' eviction order

Tension is high at Jubilee Market in Githurai, Kiambu County, as traders protest a 30-day eviction notice they say was issued without an alternative relocation plan.

Githurai traders protest 'illegal' eviction order

Nairobi June forum to accelerate development of new cities

The New Cities Summit 2025 will showcase pioneering urban development projects and connect developers with top financiers, policymakers, and experts for strategic guidance.

Nairobi June forum to accelerate development of new cities

Kakuzi targets US market for avocado exports

Kakuzi PLC has implored regulatory and related government agencies to prioritise market access dialogue for the benefit of local agribusiness players.

Kakuzi targets US market for avocado exports

Governors accuse Ruto of killing devolution

Council of Governors warns Kenya Kwanza is killing the spirit of the 2010 law. Treasury CS accuses counties of failure to absorb donor funds, thus the reduction.

Governors accuse Ruto of killing devolution

Portland cement issues Sh48m dividend to Treasury, NSSF

Portland Cement has issued a Sh48 million dividend to Treasury and the NSSF, marking its first dividend since 2011 after returning to profitability.

Portland cement issues Sh48m dividend to Treasury, NSSF

KAA fetes best operators in aviation

KAA Friday hosted the fourth edition of the Aviation Business Excellence Awards (ABEA) Gala, bringing together over 350 industry stakeholders to celebrate excellence in aviation.

KAA fetes best operators in aviation

Governors threaten to shut down services over county budget cuts

The Council of Governors has accused President William Ruto’s administration of plotting to kill devolution by crippling them through budget cuts and delayed disbursements.

Governors threaten to shut down services over county budget cuts

Treasury's renewed appetite for local loans to hurt firms

Kenyan businesses face significant challenges in accessing credit due to high lending rates, a situation that could further be exacerbated by the government’s appetite for borrowing locally.

Treasury's renewed appetite for local loans to hurt firms

Family Bank profit jumps 38pc to Sh3.4b on higher interest income

Family Bank Group’s net profit surged by 38 per cent to Sh3.4 billion in the year ended December 2024 from Sh2.5 billion a year earlier.

Family Bank profit jumps 38pc to Sh3.4b on higher interest income

Acorn student hostel REITs triple profit to Sh1.4b in 2024

Acorn’s combined portfolio of operating and development-stage student beds now stands at 21,000.

Acorn student hostel REITs triple profit to Sh1.4b in 2024

SGR employees to undergo extensive training for localized operations

Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) employees are set to benefit from months long training on how to localize operations.

SGR employees to undergo extensive training for localized operations

M-Pesa Foundation touches lives through free medical camp in Vihiga

Over 3,000 residents benefited from a free medical camp organised by M-Pesa Foundation, in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital, in Vihiga County.

M-Pesa Foundation touches lives through free medical camp in Vihiga

Ruto's diplomatic mishaps hurt Kenya's trade, bilateral relations

Experts say that the decision to host RSF is damaging Ruto’s credentials on international relations by appearing to promote rebellion dissidence in sister republics.

Ruto's diplomatic mishaps hurt Kenya's trade, bilateral relations

Outrage over disruptions caused by Ruto Nairobi tours

But as he ended his tour on Friday, anger and disappointment continued to be expressed among city dwellers mostly through social media.

Outrage over disruptions caused by Ruto Nairobi tours

Raila defends pact with Ruto, says country must move on

Former prime minister Raila Odinga has defended his working agreement with president William Ruto, saying the country must move on.

Raila defends pact with Ruto, says country must move on

Pangani residents oppose construction of high-rise building over safety

As high-rise buildings are erected every day to feed Nairobi’s growing population, it also poses significant challenges to city dwellers.

Pangani residents oppose construction of high-rise building over safety

Why most industrial developers are moving to satellite towns

Property developers say it is easier for manufacturers to do business in satellite towns than in Nairobi’s metropolitan area owing to favourable cost and availability of land.

Why most industrial developers are moving to satellite towns

KCB to finance Sh10 billion green housing project

KCB Bank Kenya will provide debt financing to International Housing Solutions (IHS) to support the construction of affordable housing units and end-user financing for home buyers.

KCB to finance Sh10 billion green housing project

KCB to fund IHS's Sh10b green housing project

KCB Bank will provide debt financing to International Housing Solutions (IHS) to support the construction of affordable housing units and end-user financing for home buyers.

KCB to fund IHS's Sh10b green housing project

Controller of Budget seeks more millions for FY2025-26

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango seeks additional Sh579.3m in FY2025/26, says low funding affects operations, including monitoring of development projects.

Controller of Budget seeks more millions for FY2025-26

Natembeya: I'm ready to vie for presidency

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya says it’s time for Mudavadi and Wetangula to step aside for community to ascend to power.

Natembeya: I'm ready to vie for presidency

Influencing: Why monetising social media content is not easy

Digital content creators are typically new generation workforce that fancy remote work, have eschewed the 9 to 5 for flexible working and are attracted to the world of influence and recognition.

Influencing: Why monetising social media content is not easy

Manufacturers: Circular economy the solution to textile waste

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) says it is putting greater focus on the textile industry to promote a circular economy and reduce textile waste.

By 2 months ago

Manufacturers: Circular economy the solution to textile waste

Macadamia could fetch Kenya Sh10b if value-added, says lobby

Argue the sector can create 30,000 jobs for young men and women and sustain over 200,000 households. This is as rivalry between traders of processed nuts.

By 2 months ago

Macadamia could fetch Kenya Sh10b if value-added, says lobby

Boost for Western as KPC unveils new fuel distribution point

Kenya Pipeline Company has commissioned the Ngema (PS 22) Capacity Enhancement Project, which commenced in June 2022, increasing fuel flow capacity to Western and regional markets.

By 2 months ago

Boost for Western as KPC unveils new fuel distribution point

Kenyans to benefit from Sh4.7 billion climate funding

Kenya is set to receive Sh4.7 billion ($36 million) from donors that will benefit more than 2.7 million people in the Lake Region Economic Bloc.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans to benefit from Sh4.7 billion climate funding

Air cargo demand on an upward trajectory amid disruptions

Despite significant shifts in Global air cargo over the past year, from supply chain disruptions to evolving customer demands, Africa’s air cargo sector is experiencing unprecedented growth.

By 2 months ago

Air cargo demand on an upward trajectory amid disruptions

Stakeholders say developed energy infrastructure will feed Africa's rapid growth

According to Kenya Renewable Energy Association chief executive Cynthia Muhati, the Sub-Saharan region faces significant challenges in attracting investment.

By 2 months ago

Stakeholders say developed energy infrastructure will feed Africa's rapid growth

Experts: Kenya's burden to worsen as KRA risks missing revenue targets

Kenya continues to be assessed as being at high risk of debt distress despite successfully refinancing a $2 billion (Sh258 billion) Eurobond last year.

By 2 months ago

Experts: Kenya's burden to worsen as KRA risks missing revenue targets

DRC unrest puts dent on regional trade

The viability of regional trade has been put to question by the ongoing unrest in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

By 3 months ago

DRC unrest puts dent on regional trade

Tourism board bets on groups, high-end Indian travellers to boost revenue

Kenya is banking on the increasing demand for groups and high-end travellers from India to increase its tourism share from the Asian market.

By 3 months ago

Tourism board bets on groups, high-end Indian travellers to boost revenue

KRA rolls out trade initiatives to boost exports

KRA has intensified the sensitisation of traders on intra-African trade to position Kenya as a key exporting country.

By 3 months ago

KRA rolls out trade initiatives to boost exports

Health funding falls 7pc amid America's WHO withdrawal

President Trump’s move to end Washington’s membership to the UN agency will further cut much-needed donor aid to Kenya’s health initiatives.

By 3 months ago

Health funding falls 7pc amid America's WHO withdrawal

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