Senior school fees standardized at Ksh. 53,554 in 2026

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced a standardized annual fee of Ksh 53,554 for all senior secondary boarding schools in Kenya, effective from January...

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TAWU-Kenya plans to sue Uber & Bolt over ‘exploitative’ digital labour practices

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

The Transport Workers Union Kenya (TAWU-Kenya) has today announced its intention to file a Constitutional Petition against ride-hailing giants Uber and Bolt, al...

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Tanzania’s Internet disruptions, X suspension cost economy $238M, according to PIN

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has issued a statement condemning the Tanzanian government's sustained campaign of internet disruptions. The NGO warned of both severe...

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Business networking forum, CorporateConnections, launches in Kenya

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

CorporateConnections, the exclusive, invitation-only global business networking forum for top-tier executives, has officially launched its chapter in Kenya. ...

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Salute iWorld launches iPhone 17 in Kenya, starting from Ksh. 190,800

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

Apple Authorized Reseller Salute iWorld has officially launched Apple's latest mobile lineup in Kenya, introducing the highly anticipated iPhone 17 and iPhone 1...

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Business activity in Kenya hits near four year high in October

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

The Kenyan private sector experienced a solid surge in growth in October, with business activity expanding at its fastest rate in nearly four years, according t...

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Safaricom dominates Airtel in Internet speeds with up to 3x faster performance

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

A deep dive into mobile network performance data from H1 2025 reveals a decisive speed advantage for Safaricom over its main competitor, Airtel, in the Kenyan m...

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Africa’s finance elite to converge in Nairobi for Africa Investment Conference 2025

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

More than 500 leading financiers, policymakers, infrastructure investors, and innovators from across the continent will gather in Nairobi this December for the ...

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Standard Chartered posts pretax profit of $1.77B for Q3 as wealth strategy soars

Samson NderiNovember 5, 2025

Standard Chartered (StanChart) is on track to achieve a key profitability goal a year ahead of schedule after reporting better than expected third quarter earni...

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Come buy from Kenyan manufacturers at the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival 2025

Samson NderiNovember 4, 2025

The 8th Edition of the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival officially launched today at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. Bringin...

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TikTok Q2 2025 report details massive Global content enforcement

Samson NderiNovember 4, 2025

TikTok has released its Quarter 2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report (CGER), demonstrating its continuing commitment to fostering a safe digital envir...

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Safaricom Shangwe @25 campaign to award customers with Ksh. 1 Million

Samson NderiNovember 3, 2025

Safaricom has launched a nationwide campaign dubbed ‘Shangwe @25’, marking 25 years of connecting and transforming lives. As part of the promotion, 25 customer...

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TECNO Spark Slim launched in Kenya: Available for pre-order at Ksh. 27,999

Samson NderiNovember 3, 2025

Smartphone manufacturer TECNO Mobile has announced the launch of the the TECNO Spark Slim in the Kenyan market. The Spark Slim brings a previously unveiled c...

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Benson Kipruto & Hellen Obiri lead Kenya’s historic double podium sweep at 2025 New York City Marathon

Samson NderiNovember 3, 2025

Kenyan athletes delivered a spectacular and unprecedented performance at the 2025 New York City Marathon, claiming a historic double sweep of both the men's and...

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KCB to acquire minority stake in Pesapal

Samson NderiNovember 3, 2025

KCB Group Plc has entered into an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Pesapal, the pioneering Kenyan digital payments company founded in 2009. The deal aim...

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How to quickly set up the M-PESA App

Samson NderiNovember 1, 2025

The M-PESA App is your gateway to a smartphone powered mobile money experience, far surpassing the limits of the traditional SIM toolkit. If you’re ready to har...

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NCBA projects 5% economic growth for Kenya in 2025, urges prudent policies

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

NCBA Group forecasts that Kenya's economy will expand by 5% in 2025, driven by stronger private sector credit, stable inflation, and increased government spendi...

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KCB and Invest Kenya partner to streamline support for foreign investors

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

KCB Bank Kenya has signed a strategic partnership with the Kenya Investment Authority (Invest Kenya) to boost support and facilitation for foreign investors loo...

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AXA, Old Mutual & EHS partner to launch a premium International medical cover

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

AXA Global Healthcare, Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya, and Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) have announced a new strategic collaboration. The partnershi...

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Zoho makes advanced AI free, deploying agentic tools across all business apps

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

Zoho has announced a major expansion of its Artificial Intelligence capabilities, integrating powerful agentic AI features across its core business applications...

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Co-operative Bank showcases tech for strategic liquidity management to finance bosses

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya today hosted a breakfast forum for 100 senior finance executives. The forum sought to address the global pressure on corporate tr...

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Jumia Black Friday 2025 kicks off with offers on smartphones, TVs & home appliances, fashion

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

Jumia, Kenya's leading e-commerce platform, has officially launched its flagship Black Friday campaign. It will run from October 31st to November 30th, 2025. ...

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Ethiopia turbocharges agricultural trade with launch of digital export certification platform

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

Ethiopian farmers and exporters can now apply for, receive, and send phytosanitary certificates entirely online following the successful launch of the country’s...

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Kenya plans to expand Malindi Airport for tourism growth

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

The National government and the Kilifi County government are currently in talks to expand the Malindi International Airport. This infrastructure push is aimed a...

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Equity Group’s Q3 net profit surges 32% to Ksh. 54.1B

Samson NderiOctober 31, 2025

Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced that it has reported a Ksh. 54.1 billion net profit for the period ending September 30, 2025. This is a 32% year-on-year...

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Equity Bank now lets walk-in customers exchange forex up to $5,000

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2025

Equity Bank has significantly streamlined its foreign exchange (FX) services, making transactions faster and more convenient for all customers. The bank has inc...

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Safaricom 5G Home Internet devices are now available for sale at Naivas Supermarket

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2025

In a major push to deepen digital inclusion across Kenya, Safaricom has announced a strategic partnership with Naivas Supermarket to make its 5G Home Internet d...

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EABL is raising Ksh. 11B in a corporate bond to capitalize on lower interest rates

Samson NderiOctober 29, 2025

East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is making a decisive return to the debt market, launching the first tranche of its new KES 20 billion Domestic Medium-Term Not...

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Meta & Safaricom partner on Daraja fibre optic cable from Oman to Mombasa

Samson NderiOctober 28, 2025

Meta has partnered with Safaricom, selecting the East African telecommunications leader as the landing partner for its second high-capacity submarine fibre opti...

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M-TIBA has been hacked & medical data of 4.8M people has been leaked

Samson NderiOctober 28, 2025

A massive data breach has reportedly compromised the sensitive personal and protected health information (PHI) of up to 4.8 million Kenyan users of the mobile h...

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Pwani Oil makes international debut at Beauty World Middle East in Dubai

Samson NderiOctober 28, 2025

Pwani Oil Products Ltd has marked a significant milestone in its global expansion by debuting at Beauty World Middle East 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. ...

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Stanbic Bank loans Ksh. 5.8B to fund PepsiCo bottler expansion in East Africa

Samson NderiOctober 28, 2025

Stanbic Bank Kenya and Stanbic Bank Uganda, members of the Standard Bank Group, have successfully closed a USD 45 million long-term funding package designed to ...

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Frank Ireri, the banker who tried to remake Kenyan mortgages, Dies at 63

Samson NderiOctober 28, 2025

Frank Ireri, the former boss of Housing Finance (HF), has passed away in Nairobi at 63 after battling cancer. For over a decade, Ireri was the confident, sharp ...

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The legacy of Dr. Bonaya Godana

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

Dr. Bonaya Godana (September 2, 1952 – April 10, 2006) was a towering figure in Kenyan politics, remembered as the first Cabinet Minister from North Eastern. Hi...

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Guinness brings English Premier League trophy to Nairobi matchday experience at BND Kiambu Road

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

Guinness, the Official Beer of the English Premier League, successfully hosted an electrifying two-day Guinness Matchday experience at Bar Next Door on Kiambu R...

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GOMYCODE for Business launched to tackle Kenya’s digital skills gap

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

GOMYCODE Kenya has launched GOMYCODE for Business, a new corporate upskilling program designed to help organizations bridge the country’s growing digital-skills...

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Stanchion Payment Solutions appoints Robin Mukherjee as MD, MENA

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

Stanchion Payment Solutions has named Robin Mukherjee as its new Managing Director for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. Based in Dubai, Mukherj...

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Bondo United FC & Magina Girls win the Nyanza Tujiamini Cheza Dimba tournament

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

Bondo United FC and Magina Girls were crowned champions of the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba regional tournament, powered by SportPesa. Both teams are from Siaya County...

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From poetry to high fashion: Come celebrate women at Queens@10 on Dec 14

Samson NderiOctober 27, 2025

A major milestone in the African arts scene is fast approaching: Queens@10. This spectacular showcase is set to celebrate 10 years of using the power of poetry,...

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JSC shortlists 84 for Judge vacancies at Court of Appeal & Environment and Land Court

Samson NderiOctober 25, 2025

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded the shortlisting phase for two high-profile recruitment exercises. They have released the names of succes...

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My 15-year mistake: NEVER use a passport to open a long-term financial account

Samson NderiOctober 25, 2025

I'm writing this not just for myself, but as a public service announcement born of pure, unadulterated frustration. If you are opening any long-term account...

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KENHA to close the Nairobi Southern Bypass this weekend

Samson NderiOctober 24, 2025

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a public notice regarding the temporary closure of a significant section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass...

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