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Why customers are taking their money where they feel valued
Poor customer service, declining quality, ignored complaints, privacy concerns and high prices are pushing Ken…
Meru leads race to open first county industrial park
The government will operationalise eight County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) before the end of 202…
New strategy to monetise African demographic explosion
Nairobi-based Woodside Africa Group has launched a 15-year strategy to integrate one million young Africans in…
Canada lists 10 immigration rules taking effect in September 2026 for Kenyans, Africans
Canada has introduced 10 immigration rule changes in September 2026 that will affect Kenyans and other African…
Donald Trump's administration advertises jobs for deportation officers amid immigration crackdown
Trump’s administration is hiring deportation officers as the US intensifies its immigration crackdown. The rec…
NTSA shares phone number for Kenyans to report reckless drivers
NTSA has shared a phone number that Kenyans can use to report reckless drivers and other road safety violation…
Kenyans with tax debts get new relief as KRA opens amnesty, sets deadline to clear arrears
KRA has started sending messages to Kenyans with outstanding tax debts as it opens a new tax amnesty programme…
Ugandans react after US Embassy in Kampala announces study opportunities
Ugandans are raising concerns over access to US visas as they seek to take advantage of new study opportunitie…
Guardian Angel builds 15 mabati houses, plans to rent out at KSh 5k each
Musician Giardian Angel has built 15 mabati houses in Nairobi that he plans to rent out at KSh 5,000 each. The…
EPRA issues new directive for Kenyans using gas cylinders
Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has issued an update affecting Kenyans who use gas cy…
Inflation jumps to 6.6pc as cost-of-living crisis deepens ahead of 2027 polls
Kenya's inflation rose to 6.6 per cent in August 2026, driven by soaring transport and food prices that are de…
How US state-level pacts seek to unlock US-Kenya trade
US state-level partnerships could give Kenyan businesses more targeted routes into the American market while o…
Why State wants union characterised by gross mismanagement liquidated
The government has ordered the liquidation of KUSCCO after years of alleged mismanagement, insolvency, mountin…
How Nairobi boda boda riders are using collective savings to build businesses
Nairobi boda boda riders are using collective savings, Sacco loans and affordable financing to acquire motorcy…
Fintech surpasses Sh20b in cross-border transfers as demand for faster digital payments surges
Upesi has surpassed Sh20 billion in cumulative cross-border transfers as rising demand for faster, secure digi…
Project managers face pressure to build business, leadership skills
Project managers are increasingly expected to combine technical expertise with business, leadership, finance a…
Why regional growth should begin with one deliberate market choice
For Kenyan SMEs, successful regional expansion starts with deliberately choosing a market where demand, costs,…
Kenya Airways acting CEO quits
Kenya Airways acting CEO George Kamal has resigned for personal reasons, with Habil Waswani appointed in an ac…
Investment fund crosses Sh20b mark after 77pc growth
Madison Investment Managers' unit trust funds grew 77 per cent to Sh20.55 billion, while profitability rose 48…
Kenya tops the world in AI, but do our leaders know that AI drinks water?
Kenya's rapid AI adoption presents huge economic potential, but leaders must address the water, energy, enviro…
Kenya Dairy Board assures consumers of milk supply despite shortages
Formal milk deliveries to processors fell by 3.7 per cent, from 84.4 million litres in June 2026 to 81.3 milli…
Habil Waswani appointed KQ acting CEO
KQ's Board of Directors said Capt Kamal had resigned for personal reasons.
New legal technology platform seeks to cut cost, delays in Kenya's legal sector
A new digital initiative is seeking to make legal services easier to access by helping businesses and individu…
Dama wa Spares claims she made KSh 1m on first day of opening her shop
Damaris Wanjiru Muriithi shared her inspiring journey from shop attendant to entrepreneur, revealing how Dama …
Kenya, Uganda strengthen tourism ties and regional mobility ahead of October 2026 summit
Kenya and Uganda are deepening cooperation in tourism, innovation and regional mobility ahead of the 5th Ugand…
Abel Mutua criticises Kenyans for pushing back Adani airport deal
Abel Mutua ignites debate on the Adani JKIA airport deal's collapse, highlighting political manipulation in Ke…
Lack of finance threatens Africa's youth agroecology ambitions
Africa's large youth population could drive the growth of sustainable agriculture businesses, but limited acce…
Kenya overtakes Egypt as Africa’s top milk producer despite shortages
Kenya has overtaken Egypt to become Africa’s leading milk producer, despite ongoing shortages across the towns…
Kenyatta family's Gicheha farm lists pedigree animals for sale, shares prices
Gicheha Farm in Kenya offers a wide selection of pedigree livestock, including dairy cattle, goats, and poultr…
Kenya Airways waives rebooking fees for passengers affected by aviation strike: "No additional cost"
Kenya Airways has waived rebooking fees for passengers affected by the ongoing aviation strike, allowing them …
CBK approves South African bank’s 66% acquisition of NCBA
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved a Nedbank Group's acquisition of a 66% stake in NCBA, paving the …
Let Nairobi's next infrastructure milestone move from pilot to policy
The women who have carried both their trade and their children's safety on their backs for years will finally …
Kenya's Ministry of Water announces 65 internship vacancies for 2026/2027 financial year
Kenya’s Ministry of Water has announced 65 internship opportunities for young professionals for the 2026/2027 …
Teachers Service Commission advertises 1,631 promotional vacancies for Kenyan teachers
The Teachers Service Commission has reopened applications for 1,631 promotional positions for teachers in Keny…
Kenyan SACCO members risk losing KSh 11.6b after KUSCCO liquidation
Kenyan SACCO members could lose at least KSh11.6 billion following the voluntary liquidation of the Kenya Unio…
Alarm as Kenya leads Africa in AfDB corruption cases
Kenya has emerged as one of Africa's hotspots for fraud and corruption in African Development Bank-financed pr…
Why mining Kenya's minerals is proving harder than finding them
Kenya sits on mineral wealth, yet investors and communities say the country continues to struggle to convert t…
Another emergency fuel cargo imported as airlines brace for higher fuel costs
Kenya has imported another emergency fuel cargo to avert a possible jet fuel shortage during the final week of…
Inside KQ' bid to stop a decade-long financial haemorrhage
Kenya Airways is eyeing a turnaround through a mix of strategies that diversify its revenue streams, with carg…
Passengers stranded overnight by Kenya airport strike
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) says it is striking over a longstanding failure of the Kenya Airports …