Sidi Ould Tah is the new president of the African Development Bank Group

Samson NderiMay 31, 2025

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire...

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Tata Chemicals Magadi named overall winner at the 2025 Energy Management Awards

Samson NderiMay 31, 2025

Tata Chemicals Magadi has been named as the overall winner at the 2025 Energy Management Awards (EMA), held under the theme: Beyond Energy Efficiency: Inclusive...

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Safaricom Hook hosts youth empowerment bootcamp in Mombasa

Samson NderiMay 30, 2025

Safaricom successfully held its Coast edition of the youth empowerment bootcamp, Safaricom Hook Circle, at the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic in Mombasa. The ...

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KTB strengthens US tourism foothold with West Coast roadshow

Samson NderiMay 30, 2025

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has intensified its efforts to attract more American tourists to Kenya, focusing on key metropolitan markets in California.  From ...

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Baringo ready to host thrilling Rhino Charge 2025 at Saimo Soi

Samson NderiMay 30, 2025

The 2025 Rhino Charge is set for tomorrow, Saturday at Saimo Soi in Baringo North. The annual event, now in its 36th edition, has attracted 64 cars. Among th...

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Government buys 5,000 metric tonnes of rice from Mwea farmers; promises to limit imports

Samson NderiMay 30, 2025

The Kenyan Government has stepped in to resolve concerns raised by Mwea Irrigation Scheme farmers regarding the impact of rice importation on local sales. Effor...

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Magical Kenya Mountain & Trail Series kicks off in Kakamega Forest

Samson NderiMay 30, 2025

The 2nd Edition of the Magical Kenya Mountain & Trail Series in Kakamega forest by Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has kicked off. KTB is repositioning the wes...

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KETRACO unveils Ksh. 12B National System Control Centre

Samson NderiMay 30, 2025

The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) today hosted Thani Mohamed Soilihi, the French Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International...

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KBL & Isuzu report energy savings of Ksh. 26M+ through energy saving initiatives

Samson NderiMay 30, 2025

Isuzu East Africa Limited (Isuzu) and Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) have saved a combined Ksh. 26 million annually through energy initiatives. The two compa...

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Manufacturers ask for consistent policy & support in adoption of clean energy

Samson NderiMay 30, 2025

Manufacturers, through the Kenya Manufacturers Association (KAM) have called for a level playing field as they adopt clean energy. Speaking at the kickoff of...

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Sweden invests Ksh. 349 million in sustainable and inclusive trade in Kenya

Samson NderiMay 29, 2025

Sweden has signed a $2.7 million (Ksh. 349 million) agreement with TradeMark Africa to boost sustainable and inclusive trade in Kenya. The 2 year Kenya Enhan...

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Equity Group’s Q1 2025 net profit slightly drops to Ksh. 15.4 billion

Samson NderiMay 29, 2025

Equity Group has today announced that it has registered a Ksh. 15.4 billion profit after tax for the quarter ending March 31 2025. This is a slight reduction fr...

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DStv, GOtv, Showmax to air all 63 FIFA Club World Cup 2025 games live

Samson NderiMay 29, 2025

DStv, GOtv, and Showmax will air every single match of the 21st edition of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 live from the United States. The FIFA Club World Cup ...

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Ngugi wa Thiong’o, iconic author & champion of African languages, passes away at 87

Samson NderiMay 28, 2025

Kenya and the global literary community are today mourning the profound loss of Ngugi wa Thiong'o, the internationally acclaimed author and advocate for African...

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Kenyans have lost Ksh 234.7 million in rejected Schengen visa applications

Samson NderiMay 28, 2025

Over 18,000 Kenyans have faced Schengen Visa rejections in 2024, resulting in a collective loss of an estimated Ksh. 234.7 million in application fees. This dat...

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US stops student visa appointments amidst enhanced Social Media screening

Samson NderiMay 28, 2025

The US government has announced a stop to the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments at its consulates worldwide. The directive comes ...

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Public Holiday: Kenya will Celebrate Eid ul-Adha on Friday, June 6

Samson NderiMay 28, 2025

Kenyans will have a public holiday on Friday, June 6, 2025, to mark Eid ul-Adha, a significant Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims. The announcement was made...

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12 new Google AI features from I/O 2025

Samson NderiMay 28, 2025

Google's flagship event Google I/O conference is where the tech giant reveals the future they're building, pulling back the curtain on their newest products, te...

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Crown Paints launches reward program for its top distributors; unveils new eco-friendly paints

Samson NderiMay 28, 2025

Crown Paints has launched reward program for its top-performing distributors, featuring a luxury trip to Morocco as part of a broader strategic initiative to dr...

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Express Myself with My BIC Pen program has been extended to Western Kenya

Samson NderiMay 28, 2025

BIC has concluded the fifth edition of its penmanship program, Express Myself with My BIC Pen. The program aims to encourage students to express themselves usin...

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Safaricom to invest over $500 Million in AI infrastructure across East Africa

Samson NderiMay 28, 2025

Safaricom has announced it will spend more than $500 Million in AI infrastructure across EA, over the next three years. This is in order to enhance connectivity...

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I&M Group Q1 2025 net profit rises slightly to Ksh. 4.2 billion

Samson NderiMay 28, 2025

I&M Group PLC has announced that it has registered a profit after tax Ksh. 4.2 billion for the period ending March 31, 2025. This is a slight increase from the ...

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Kenya Startup Festival to pick 10 startups to represent Kenya at the Startup World Cup

Samson NderiMay 27, 2025

Kenyan startups will get access to a global pitch competitions in tech: the Startup World Cup in a new partnership. Through a new partnership between Silicon...

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RUBiS transforms Mombasa petrol station experience with Carrefour partnership

Samson NderiMay 27, 2025

RUBiS Energy Kenya unveiled a partnership with Carrefour at its Kenyatta Avenue service station in Mombasa, introducing a convenience for residents and commuter...

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DStv has been inducted into Brand Africa Hall of Fame & named #1 Most Admired African Media Brand 2025

Samson NderiMay 27, 2025

DStv has been recognised as the #1 Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100, Africa’s Best Brands 2025 rankings. This recognition also sees DStv...

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Why the Kenya Information & Communications (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a bad law

Samson NderiMay 27, 2025

The Kenya Information & Communications (Amendment) Bill 2025 has the potential to negatively impact human rights in Kenya. Specifically it may limit the rig...

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Microsoft & NC4 partner to create robust cybersecurity defenses in Kenya

Samson NderiMay 27, 2025

Microsoft has announced the launch of its Advancing Regional Cybersecurity (ARC) Initiative, a new effort aimed at boosting global preparedness, resilience, and...

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Absa Bank net profit for Q1 2025 rises by 4% Ksh. 6.2 billion

Samson NderiMay 27, 2025

Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced that it has reported a profit after tax to Ksh. 6.2 billion for the period ended 31 March 2025. This is a a 4% growth from the...

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Bolt awards €20,000 to 10 mobility entrepreneurs in South Africa

Samson NderiMay 27, 2025

Bolt has concluded its first Accelerator Program in South Africa, awarding €20,000 in funding to ten participants. Launched in December 2024 in partnership w...

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How to invest in Ziidi Money Market Fund By Safaricom

Samson NderiMay 27, 2025

Ziidi Money Market Fund (Ziidi MMF) by Safaricom is an investment platform that is accessible by Safaricom M-PESA customers. Safaricom M-PESA customers are a...

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RUBiSOL receives “Deal of the Year 2024 – East Africa” award from DealMakers AFRICA

Samson NderiMay 26, 2025

RUBiSOL has received the "Deal of the Year 2024 – East Africa" award from DealMakers AFRICA. Launched in November 2024, RUBiSOL, is a joint venture between S...

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Absa Kenya Foundation has planted 350,000 mangrove trees at the Coast as part of its conservation efforts

Samson NderiMay 26, 2025

Absa Kenya Foundation has today launched the next phase of its coastal restoration programme at the Sabaki Estuary in Malindi. The foundation has planted 200,00...

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How to file KRA tax returns on iTax if you are employed

Samson NderiMay 26, 2025

Filing your KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) tax returns for employment income is a must  for all registered taxpayers in Kenya with a Personal Identification Numb...

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Finance Bill 2025 will give KRA powers to force businesses to disclose personal data & trade secrets

Samson NderiMay 26, 2025

Kenya's Finance Bill 2025 contains a provision that will make it legal for the government to compel businesses to disclose personal data and trade secrets. A...

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Finance Bill 2025: A deep dive into proposed tax changes and economic implications

Samson NderiMay 26, 2025

The Finance Bill 2025 is currently under parliamentary review and the bill proposes a wide array of amendments to existing tax laws. One of the central tenet...

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Joan Cheruto wins Ksh. 3 million Vipingo Land grand prize in the Revvvisha na KCB campaign

Samson NderiMay 25, 2025

Kitale entrepreneur Joan Cheruto has emerged as the winner of the Ksh. 3 million Vipingo Land grand prize at the close of the five-month Revvvisha na KCB campai...

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Kenya Airways is the airline sponsor of the Kenya Rugby Team for the Rugby World Cup 2025

Samson NderiMay 24, 2025

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced that it has returned as the airline sponsor of the Kenya Rugby team i.e. Simbas Men's 15 Team. They will be responsible for the...

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KRA hosts stakeholders workshop to strengthen research on tax reforms

Samson NderiMay 24, 2025

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) convened a Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop to review and strengthen ongoing research supporting tax policy and revenue adm...

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Cassper Nyovest & Charisma to perform at Heineken Champions League final viewing party in Nairobi

Samson NderiMay 24, 2025

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), through their brand Heineken, will host UEFA Champions League (UCL) final viewing party at Uhuru Gardens in Langata, Nairobi...

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7 women entrepreneurs selected for the Mastercard EdTech Fellowship

Samson NderiMay 24, 2025

Seven women entrepreneurs have been selected among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. The Ma...

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Severe weather alert causes Mombasa beaches to be closed

Samson NderiMay 24, 2025

All public beaches in Mombasa have been closed because of a severe weather alert that could put the public in danger. The beaches were closed following a dir...

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Michael Joseph to step down as Kenya Airways Chairperson after 8 years

Samson NderiMay 24, 2025

Michael Joseph is set to resign as the board chairperson of Kenya Airways (KQ) after eight years at the helm of the Kenyan national airline. His resignation was...

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