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Africa races online as experts warn of cyber skills gap
As African countries put more services online, cybersecurity experts are warning that the continent needs more…
How data is reshaping Africa's fast-moving consumer goods industry
Africa's fast-moving consumer goods industry is turning increasingly to data to understand consumers, respond …
Canada lists 10 Express Entry skilled worker categories eligible for Kenyans, Africans
Canada has identified ten Express Entry categories targeting skilled workers to help address labour shortages …
Govt increases entry-level salary for Kenyan police officers by 36%, adjusts other ranks
President Ruto announces a police salary review, raising entry-level pay to KSh 29,360, alongside new uniforms…
Kenyans applying for UK visas: 10 tips to avoid rejection, increase chances of success
Kenyan visa applicants face a 15% rejection rate due to documentation errors. Discover the key reasons for ref…
List of Kenya Police Service ranks, their salaries and allowances
Kenya’s police ranks determine the salaries and allowances earned by officers in the National Police Service. …
Nairobi traders close businesses, march to KRA offices protesting new KSh 3.2m cargo rate
Traders in Nairobi CBD shut down businesses on August 28, 2026, protesting KRA's 28% customs fee hike, sparkin…
Nalitex: Owner of company set to supply new Kenyan police uniforms at KSh 25k per pair
Nalitex has emerged as the company set to supply new uniforms for Kenya’s police officers at a reported cost o…
NTSA names 4 things Kenyan motorists should check before driving
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has outlined four important safety checks Kenyan motorists …
Nyeri residents reject proposed multibillion cement factory in Kieni: "Italeta vumbi"
Residents of Kieni, Nyeri County, have opposed plans to establish a multibillion-shilling cement factory in th…
KRA clarifies KSh 3.2m minimum rate rule for small-scale cargo consolidation
KRA addresses small-scale traders' concerns over the revised minimum yield of KSh 3.2 million, clarifying its …
Kenya's debt pile hits Sh13 trillion as borrowing draws scrutiny
Kenya faces a deep financial crisis as public debt hit Sh13.08 trillion in June, raising concern from both ove…
Mukuru residents up in arms over 'sold out' Affordable Housing units
Uproar has greeted the affordable housing programme in Mukuru slums in Nairobi after some of buyers were infor…
KEBS in the spot as poisonous alcohol crisis deepens
The Kenya Bureau of Standards is facing pressure to account for its role in the counterfeit alcohol crisis, as…
What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?
Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging fro…
PSSF fund grows to Sh340.4b on investment diversification
Pension benefits under the Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF) grew by 41.08 per cent, closing the June …
IM and HFCB join banking rivals in posting higher half-year earnings
I&M Group PLC and HFCB Group PLC posted higher half-year earnings, joining rivals in delivering results that h…
KRA defends move to raise customs benchmark for consolidated cargo
KRA clarified that the Sh3.2 million figure does not represent the actual tax liability for goods contained in…
Kenyans working in Dubai face evictions as new shared housing rules with KSh 35m fines take effect
Dubai's Law No. (4) of 2026 on shared housing reshapes tenancy regulations, imposing fines of up to KSh 35 mil…
Kenyan business loses KSh 1.3 million tax appeal against KRA after waiting 3 years to file
Nairobi's Cedar disputed a KSh 1.3 million VAT assessment from KRA but misses the appeal deadline by over thre…
KECOBO dissolves KAMP board, orders CEO suspension
The woes facing the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) have deepened after the Kenya Copyright Board …
US Embassy in Kenya issues advisory to travellers impacted by latest travel restrictions
US Embassy issues health alert for travellers affected by Ebola-related flight restrictions. Key steps for ass…
EPRA issues new directive to Kenyans buying cooking gas
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has issued guidelines for Kenyans buying cooking gas, hig…
Fisheries Bill: Fisherfolk bet on Senate to stem overfishing
Coastal fisherfolk are urging the Senate to amend the Fisheries Bill to allow temporary closure of fishing are…
Canada lists 3 steps for Kenyans, Africans to find jobs in country
Canada has outlined three key steps that Kenyans, Africans and other nationals can follow when searching for e…
Ranking: List of top 10 most industrialised countries in Africa in 2026
Discover the top 10 most industrialised countries in Africa in 2026. The AfDB released its Africa Industrialis…
Umash Funeral Home Opens New Branch: How Class 7 Dropout Built Billion Empire
Umash Funeral Home's founder, Kamau Njoroge, reveals plans to expand into Mombasa and Kisumu, growing from a s…
NTSA explains simple steps to transfer vehicle ownership online after selling car
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has explained how vehicle owners can transfer ownership aft…
Billionaire Businessman Shares Lessons From KSh3.85bn Debt Crisis
Sujimoto Holdings, a luxury real estate firm, aims to become debt-free by January 2027 after repaying over KSh…