Fuel prices across the country have been hiked following the monthly review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The authority said the maximum allowed pump price for Super Petrol increased by Shh16.65 per litre, while Diesel recorded a significant jump of Sh46.29 per litre while the price of Kerosene, however, remained unchanged. EPRA explained that…
Building on a proven track record across Kenya and 33 African markets, Ecobank Group will partner with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), including Proparco, to deploy KES 387.6 billion ($3 billion) trade finance commitment. This will expand access to competitive funds to fuel the core engines of Africa’s real economy: agribusiness, manufacturing, and general commerce. This…
Liberty Kenya has launched two health insurance products designed to close structural coverage gaps for Kenyans aged 65 to 85 and children aged 4 to 18 in institutional care. The products, HeriAfya Seniors and HeriAfya Juniors, are regulated by the Insurance Regulatory Authority and represent a deliberate expansion into market segments that conventional underwriting has…
By Judith Atieno It is striking how preferences evolve across generations. Up until the early 2000s, most young people entering the job market aspired to work for multinationals, widely seen, and often correctly, as the fastest route to high earnings and upward mobility. In that context, the social or environmental impact of these organizations mattered far less than the…
Motherhood is built on the quiet, consistent moments that happen every single day. It is found in the breakfast prepared before the school run, the clean clothes waiting in the drawer, and the meticulous way a home runs smoothly because a mother is looking after every detail. These gestures turn a house into a home,…
Johnnie Walker has unveiled an exclusive Blue Label experiential retail space dubbed ‘House of Walker’ at Village Market, marking a bold step in redefining high-end whisky retail and consumer engagement. House of Walker introduces a refined, multi-sensory space that brings to life the craftsmanship, rarity, and depth that define Johnnie Walker Blue Label, while also…
Land prices in Kenya’s coastal towns have surged by more than 70 per cent in some areas since the Covid-19 pandemic, as a wave of remote workers, retirees, diaspora buyers and long-stay visitors increasingly settle at the Coast, according to a new report by property firm HassConsult. The firm’s newly launched Coastal Land Price Index…
Strong growth in mobile data usage and digital financial services helped Airtel Africa PLC post a sharp rise in revenue and profits for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with East Africa emerging as one of the group’s fastest-growing regions. The telecom giant reported a 29.5 per cent increase in revenue to $6.4 billion,…
It’s a sweltering afternoon where even the sun turns your car seat into a grill. You walk into your home hoping for relief, but it’s just as hot in there. But luckily, you’ve installed an air conditioner and turn it on. But now the question is, does your AC work with you or against you?…
Absa Bank Kenya has called on women across the country to begin estate planning early, positioning succession planning and wealth preservation as critical pillars of financial security and family stability. The call was made during the bank’s Flowers and Brunch event held to celebrate Mother’s Day, where more than 100 women participated in an interactive…
