Tech Titan Smart Applications International Enters Hall of Superbrands, Sealing 20 Years of Healthcare Transformation in Africa
Africa’s digital health revolution has scored a major win after Smart Applications International was officially inducted into the prestigious Hall of Superbrands, crowning over two decades of innovation, trust, and…
Siaya’s Sugarcane Boom: New Factories Spark a High-Stakes Farming Revolution
By James Bwire Siaya County is standing on the edge of a sugarcane renaissance—and the message from Kenya Sugar Board Chairman Engineer Nicolas Gumbo is blunt, urgent, and unmistakable: no…
Ndindi Nyoro Set to Cash in Big as KP&LC Declares 50 Percent Increase on Dividends
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is set to cash in big as Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) delivers a major windfall to shareholders. The utility giant recently announced a robust…
Pension Gold Rush: Kenyan Retirement Funds Post Eye-Popping 25% Returns Despite Late-Year Slowdown
Kenya’s retirement schemes wrapped up 2025 on a high note, delivering solid double-digit returns and reinforcing pensions as one of the country’s strongest long-term investment vehicles, even as momentum cooled…
Xi’s Bold Bid: Turning the Yuan into a Global Reserve Powerhouse
Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued one of his most explicit calls yet for the renminbi (yuan) to achieve global reserve currency status, framing it as a cornerstone of China’s…
Nairobi Rental Yields Hit 20-Year High as Rents Surge and Prices Stabilize
Nairobi’s property market has delivered a milestone moment for investors, with rental yields in the capital climbing to their highest level in two decades, according to the latest HassConsult Property…
New Billionaire in Town? Ex-FKF Boss Nick Mwendwa Set for KSh 2 Billion Windfall as KCB Acquires Riverbank Solutions
In a blockbuster deal shaking Kenya’s fintech scene, KCB Group has secured conditional approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions Limited,…
Kenya Airways Grounds Nairobi-New York Flights as US Winter Chaos Sweep Airspace
In a dramatic weather-driven disruption, Kenya Airways (KQ) has cancelled its flagship long-haul flights between Nairobi and New York, citing the severe winter storms pummelling the United States that have…
Kariuki Ngari Retires After Transformative Tenure as Standard Chartered Kenya CEO; Birju Sanghrajka Named Successor
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited has announced a major leadership transition, with Birju Sanghrajka appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 16 April 2026, subject to…
Mbadi’s Rice Rescue Turns Rogue: Duty-Free Imports Trigger Explosive Court Clash
What started as a government lifeline to tame soaring rice prices has exploded into a high-stakes legal showdown, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and Kenya Revenue Authority boss Humphrey…
Engineer Nicholas Gumbo and the Reawakening of Kenya’s Sugar Sector
Kenya Sugar Board Chairman Engineer Nicholas Gumbo led the Board of Directors in a pivotal validation meeting of the Kenya Sugar Board Strategic Plan at the Kisumu Sunset Hotel, a…
Debunking the Myth: Who Is Really the Wealthiest Person in Nyanza in 2025?
In mid-2025, Kenyan social media went into overdrive with a sensational claim: Bernard (or Benard) Ted Odote, a relatively low-profile entrepreneur from Siaya County, had allegedly been ranked by Forbes…
In Memory of Dr. Chris Kirubi: The Enduring Flame of a Kenyan Dreamer
Nearly five years have passed since Kenya bid farewell to one of its most luminous sons, Dr. Chris Kirubi, on June 14, 2021. Yet his presence lingers — in the…
Kenya Ends 2025 on a High as Private Sector Growth Hits Four-Year Peak
Kenya’s private sector closed 2025 on a strong footing, buoyed by rising demand, robust sales, and the fastest pace of job creation seen in more than six years, according to…
Molo MP’s Sh10.5 Million Mercedes Drama Exposes MPs Living Large on Fragile Finances
A sleek, champagne-coloured Mercedes-Benz worth Sh10.5 million has thrust Molo MP Kimani Kuria into an uncomfortable national spotlight, reopening an explosive debate about Kenya’s legislators, their expensive tastes, and whether…
Wandayi’s Baringo Visit Signals a New Dawn for Kenya’s Grassroots Economies
James Wandayi, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, joined His Excellency President William Ruto at the vibrant Baringo Cultural Festival and annual Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County, a…
Why Contractors in Siaya Gave Orengo 14 Days Ultimatum
As contractors press the Siaya County Government with a two-week ultimatum, they point to a growing trail of stalled, slowed, or disbanded projects across the county — casualties, they say,…
Merry Christmas in Baringo! All Roads Lead to Kimalel as Iconic Goat Auction, Boat Races Take Centre Stage
As Kenyans edge closer to Christmas, Baringo is bracing for one of its most anticipated festive spectacles: the Kimalel Goat Auction, set for tomorrow, Monday, December 22, at the historic…
My Daughter Failed Repeatedly in School, but What Turned Her Grades Around Shocked Every Teacher
For years, I watched my daughter walk through the school gate with her head down, her shoulders slumped, and her confidence slowly fading away. Every exam season was a painful…
Half of Kenya’s Wealth Locked in Just Five Counties as 16 Share a Mere 7.5% — New Report Exposes Stark Economic Divide
Kenya’s economy is booming — but not everywhere. A new Devolution Budget Watch report by the Parliamentary Budget Office has laid bare the country’s deepening regional inequality, revealing that nearly…
Forging a Greener Horizon: Kenya–Canada Partnership Lights the Path to Renewable Energy Leadership
Cabinet Secretary James Wandayi Opiyo, at the helm of Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum docket, hosted His Excellency Joshua Tabah, Canada’s Ambassador to Kenya, in a meticulously orchestrated high-level engagement at…
Stanbic Seals USD 138 Million Deal With Safaricom to Supercharge Ethiopia’s Digital Future
In a bold move set to turbocharge East Africa’s fast-rising digital economy, Standard Bank—trading as Stanbic in Kenya—has inked a USD 138 million (KES 17.94 billion) financing deal with Safaricom…
Ruto’s Shocking Debt Gamble Paid Off! Kenya’s Economy Explodes, Leaving Critics Stunned
President William Ruto is celebrating a stunning economic turnaround, revealing how his tough decisions on debt have catapulted Kenya to the forefront of African economic powerhouses. Speaking from State House…
Game-Changer for Green Kenya! HACO Industries, Murang’a County & Progreen Innovations Seal Historic Deal to Crush Plastic Waste and Power a Circular Economy Revolution
In a landmark move that could redefine Kenya’s environmental future, HACO Industries, the Murang’a County Government and Progreen Innovations have signed a high-impact partnership to champion circular waste management and…
Stanbic Bank posts KES 9.38 billion profit in Q3 2025
• Customer loans up by 16% on increased customer demand, while deposits up by 5% to KES 344 billion. • Net interest income increased 8% to KES 20.5 billion driven…
MPs Expose Shocking Gaps in Treasury Oversight Over KSh10 Billion Kenya Airways Loan
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised the alarm over a controversial KSh10 billion unsecured loan disbursed to Kenya Airways (KQ), exposing glaring accountability gaps within the National Treasury. During…
KDC Injects Ksh 500 Million into Githunguri Dairy Cooperative to Boost MSME Financing
Government, World Bank-backed SAFER Programme scales up support for small enterprises Kenya’s push to expand affordable credit for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) received a major lift on Tuesday…
Rodi Kopany: Turning a Trading Hub into a Beacon of Hope and Renewal for Homa Bay’s Economy
The story of Rodi Kopany, nestled strategically along the vital Homa Bay–Rongo road in Homa Bay County, is a tale of resilience and untapped potential. For decades, this locality has…
Siaya Juakali Shines Again as Artisans Storm Nairobi for EAC MSME Trade Fair
Siaya County Juakali Umbrella Association has once again taken its place on the regional stage, proudly participating in the 25th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME)…
Ruto to Hustler Fund Defaulters: “That KES 500 You Ran Away With Is Your Own Loss”
President William Ruto has taken a swipe at Kenyans who borrowed from the government’s flagship Hustler Fund and failed to repay their loans, saying their default was ultimately self-destructive. Speaking…