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…
Vodacom Ends 17-Year ‘Please Call Me’ Legal Saga with Out-of-Court Settlement
A long-running legal standoff between South Africa’s leading telecom operator, Vodacom, and its former employee Nkosana Makate — the brain behind the revolutionary “Please Call Me” service — has finally…
Harnessing the South Lokichar Oil Field: A Critical Juncture for Turkana’s Sustainable Development
The development of the South Lokichar Oil Field in Turkana County marks a pivotal moment for Kenya’s economic and regional growth agenda. The government’s commitment to sustainable, transparent, and inclusive…
Stanbic Bank Unveils Affordable Solar Financing for Businesses and Homeowners in a Move to Accelerate Just Energy Transition
· Stanbic Bank is driving Kenya’s transition to clean and reliable energy. · The Bank is financing solar projects powering homes and businesses. · The revamped green financing makes solar…
‘Rethink Aggressive Tax Regime,’ Kipkorir Tells State as KRA Faces Public Outcry Over Tragic Kisumu Incident
Prominent lawyer Donald Kipkorir has called on the government to urgently reassess its current tax policy, warning that Kenya’s aggressive tax enforcement is driving businesses into collapse and pushing citizens…
From Ban to Boom: Ruto’s Bold Move to Lift Ban on Logging
In a landmark decision set to reshape Kenya’s timber and furniture sectors, President William Ruto has officially lifted the national logging ban, paving the way for the harvesting of mature…
Embracing Innovation and Community: A Pathway to Revitalizing Kenya’s Sugar Industry Inspired by Indian Best Practices
Kenya’s sugar industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, grappling with persistent challenges such as aging infrastructure, production inefficiencies, and fragmented supply chains. These systemic issues have not only constrained sugar…
Breaking the Cycle and Redefining What Cycling Means for Women
The Grand Nairobi Race has always been close to my heart, I’ve never missed a single one. This year, we partnered with the organizers through Samsung as part of our…
Mi Vida Homes announces management-led buyout from Actis
Nairobi, Kenya: 12th Oct 2025 Mi Vida Homes Limited has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement for a management-led buyout of the business from Actis, the global sustainable…
Engineer Nicholas Gumbo: The Architect of Kenya’s Sugar Industry Renaissance
Kenya’s sugar industry has long supported rural economies, but years of mismanagement, inefficiencies, and outdated infrastructure have plunged it into crisis. At this pivotal moment, Engineer Nicholas Gumbo, Chair of…
Safaricom’s Economic, Social and Environmental Impact Hits A Trillion Mark in the FY 25
This is 16 times greater than the financial profit Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) has reported a True Value of Kshs.1.1 trillion, according to the company’s latest annual Sustainable Business Report. The…
Government Kicks Off Kenya Pipeline Privatization, Seeks Transaction Advisors for IPO
Kenya has formally launched the process to privatize the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), in what is shaping up…
Mi Vida Hands Over 200 Green Affordable Homes to IHS Kenya in Landmark Garden City Deal
Real estate developer Mi Vida Homes has handed over 200 affordable green housing units to International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya, marking a major milestone in Nairobi’s quest to bridge its…
Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI: Private sector economy starts to improve in September
Business activity increases for the first time since April Sales growth returns, leading to faster rise in employment Strongest improvement in delivery times in four years Business conditions began to…
Safaricom Business Hosts Exclusive Cybersecurity Breakfast Ahead of Cybersecurity Summit 2025
Industry leaders gather to discuss strengthening enterprise resilience through Safaricom’s Managed Security Operations Centre (MSOC) Nairobi, October 2, 2025…. Safaricom’s (NSE: SCOM) Enterprise arm, Safaricom Business today hosted an exclusive…
Deepening the Sweet Revival: Eng. Nicolas Gumbo Wajonya’s Visionary Leadership Reshaping Kenya’s Sugar Industry
Eng. Nicolas Gumbo Wajonya, Chairman of the Kenya Sugar Board, has emerged as a transformative leader steering Kenya’s sugar sector from years of stagnation toward sustainable growth and innovation. His…
M-PESA BACK ONLINE: What the upgrade means for Kenya’s mobile money lifeline
Safaricom’s mobile money service M-PESA — the rails that move much of Kenya’s daily cash flow — has been fully restored after a scheduled system upgrade, the company announced this…
KCB Hosts MSME and Green Climate Fund Dinner in Bondo, Eyes Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Growth
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) on Friday evening hosted an inspiring Corporate MSME Dinner in Bondo, drawing local business leaders, development stakeholders, and entrepreneurs for candid conversations on enterprise growth, resilience,…
Safaricom Business Unit Hosts a Media Forum
Session highlighted the key role the B2B enterprise section of Safaricom plays in enabling businesses, in staying connected, protected and transforming using various tech business solutions. Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) Business…
Britam Launches EV Insurance to Power Kenya’s Green Mobility
Britam General Insurance has launched an Electric Vehicle (EV) insurance cover in Kenya, designed to support the country’s growing shift to green mobility. The product, tailored for both fully electric…
Breaking: Standard Bank Group Announces Key Leadership Transitions to Drive Growth in Africa Regions
Nairobi, Kenya – August 20, 2025 – Standard Bank Group has announced strategic leadership appointments within its Africa Regions business, underscoring its commitment to continued growth, strengthening its regional franchises,…
Safaricom to Scrap MB/GB Bundles and Introduce Time-Based Billing
Kenya’s largest telco, Safaricom, is preparing a major overhaul of its data billing system, shifting from the traditional MB/GB-based bundles to a time-based model. Under the new plan, customers will…