Family Bank has officially rung the bell to mark the commencement of trading of its shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), becoming the largest private sector listing on the Exchange in over 17 years. Family Bank has listed approximately 1.66 billion fully paid ordinary shares on the Main Investment Market Segment (MIMS) of the…
Absa Bank Kenya and Google Hustle Academy have announced a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive business training and financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country over the next 12 months. The programme aims to reach and impact 3,000 SMEs and has so far rolled out 3 cohort training sessions with attendance of…
President Ruto launches the Coffee Revival through Cooperative Societies Programme in Kirinyaga, targeting 150,000 metric tonnes of production, 80% farmer payouts, and 5-day payment settlements.In a major boost for Kenya’s agricultural sector, President William Ruto has officially launched the Coffee Revival through Cooperative Societies Programme in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County. The ambitious plan aims to revolutionize…
Johnnie Walker continues to strengthen its position within Africa’s luxury sector with the unveiling of the House of Walker at The Village Market, Nairobi. As urban centres across the continent experience a surge in high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), Kenya is increasingly recognised as a primary hub for luxury market growth. The House of Walker is…
The latest sector statistics released by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year (January–March 2026) demonstrate continued growth in mobile money services and the broader digital financial ecosystem. Mobile money subscriptions increased from 51.4 million in the previous quarter to 53.4 million, representing a quarterly growth rate of 3.9%. This translates to approximately two million additional mobile…
Six companies receive 99-year leases at the Murang’a Industrial Park, with uptake hitting 55% and KES 240 million raised in revenue. Investors announce major value-addition projects. A major milestone has been achieved in the development of the Murang’a Industrial Park, with six companies officially receiving land ownership documents and uptake surpassing the halfway mark. Governor…
DIG Eliud Lagat assures Kenyans of security during June 25 commemorative protests, warns Mombasa criminal gangs, As Kenya prepares to mark the June 25 commemorative demonstrations honouring victims of the 2024 and 2025 anti-government protests, Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has moved to reassure the nation that adequate security measures are firmly in…
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Mombasa Chapter partners with NextRail Africa to launch a digital mapping campaign, ending the era of “confusing directions” for SMEs. In a move set to redefine the commercial landscape of Kenya’s coastal region, the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Mombasa Chapter has officially…
In a significant step towards balancing national development with environmental stewardship, Kenya Power has officially launched a landmark wildlife protection project. The initiative, spearheaded by the company’s Institute of Energy Studies and Research (IESR), aims to drastically reduce the electrocution of birds of prey and other wildlife. Announced on June 18th, 2026, the project addresses…
Naivas Supermarkets has rolled out a nationwide customer appreciation campaign to celebrate fathers, with senior company executives engaging shoppers across its more than 110 stores in over 38 counties. The Father’s Day activation, held under the retailer’s ongoing Kikapu Kibonge campaign, saw the supermarket chain’s top leadership leave their offices and interact directly with fathers…
