The Senate has firmly questioned the adequacy and accuracy of the Government’s response to the worsening drought situation across Kenya’s arid and semi arid lands (ASAL), directing the Cabinet Secretary to return to the House with clear and more comprehensive data. Appearing before the Senate Plenary on Wednesday, the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has commissioned 350 Body Worn Cameras for use at border points across the country, marking a major milestone in the modernization of Kenya’s border management systems and customs enforcement. The rollout positions KRA among the few tax administrations globally and the first in the region to deploy body worn cameras…
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) PLC marked its historic official listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) making it one of the exchange’s top ten largest companies by market capitalization. KPC commenced trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) at an opening price of Sh9.30 per share, signaling strong investor interest as the company formally entered…
Immediate former Kenya National team (Harambee Stars) head coach Engin Firat is dead. The 55-year-old Turkey national passed away following the sudden heart attack, his club Nejmeh SC confirmed. In a statement released on Monday, March 9, the Lebanese club announced that Firat experienced a fatal heart attack at Istanbul Airport. He was en route to…
Nairobi’s Shauri Moyo Housing Estate under President William Ruto’s Affordable Housing programme shall be renamed after late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno. This is after President Ruto made the directive during the late legislators burial at his constituency. Speaking during the funeral service, Ruto explained that the move was to honor Ng’eno for…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting micro and small enterprises through enhanced taxpayer engagement and simplified compliance measures. Speaking during a taxpayer engagement forum in Kisii County , Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers George Obell emphasised that the authority’s role goes beyond revenue collection. “KRA is not just here to collect; we are…
Former Ferdinand Waititu has been released from custody after the High Court of Kenya revised his bail terms as he awaits the outcome of his appeal in the Sh588 million Kiambu roads graft case. The development emerged on Thursday when the matter came up for mention before the court’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division. Waititu’s…
Absa Bank has reported a 10 per cent increase in net profit to Sh22.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong non-interest income growth, improved asset quality and tighter cost management despite pressure on interest income. The lender’s total revenue stood at Sh61.4 billion during the period, reflecting shifts in the interest…
The GSMA has conferred a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape and expanding connectivity across operators, governments, businesses and billions of consumers worldwide. Bestowed on only a handful of industry leaders in the GSMA’s history, the honour recognises…
The I&M Bank has partnered with B Lab Africa to roll out a new initiative aimed at strengthening the resilience and sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya. The collaboration will see the launch of the Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) programme, a nine-week blended learning experience designed to equip SMEs with the expertise…
