Atwoli to seek re-election next year, COTU board says
The executive Board members of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) have said that Francis Atwoli will defend his seat as the secretary general of the umbrella workers' body.
By Esther Dianah 17 days ago
Atwoli to seek re-election next year, COTU board says
Francis Awoli vows to stay put in Cotu
Central Organisation of Trade Unions Secretary General Francis Atwoli has declared interest in defending his position in the union elections next year.
By Esther Dianah 18 days ago
Francis Awoli vows to stay put in Cotu
Standard Group CEO feted among 2025's Most Influential CEOs
Global Peace Foundation's Kenya Country Director, Daniel Juma, Britam Holding CEO Tom Gitogo, KEPSA CEO Carole Karuga and Paul Russo of KCB bank are among 50 most influential CEOs in Kenya.
By Esther Dianah 18 days ago
Standard Group CEO feted among 2025's Most Influential CEOs
Trade unions want Labour issues addressed by ministry
Trade Unionists want labour-related issues addressed.
By Esther Dianah 21 days ago
Trade unions want Labour issues addressed by ministry
How second hand clothing imports are costing Kenya's exchequer billions
This huge import highlights Kenya's significant demand for affordable clothing, with used clothing ranking 17th among the country's most imported products in 2023.
By Esther Dianah 24 days ago
How second hand clothing imports are costing Kenya's exchequer billions
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Minty business: Local farmer mints cash from fragrant crop
Today, his once-struggling farm thrives with fragrant rows of mint, a transformation fuelled by his willingness to embrace a more profitable, low-maintenance crop.
By Esther Dianah 24 days ago
Minty business: Local farmer mints cash from fragrant crop
CBK to lift 10-year ban on licensing new banks in July 2025
The moratorium was intended to provide space for the strengthening of the Kenyan banking sector.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
CBK to lift 10-year ban on licensing new banks in July 2025
Absa Bank's home loan financing to tackle home affordability and access
The new facility is available at competitive interest rates, with a repayment period of up to 25 years.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Absa Bank's home loan financing to tackle home affordability and access
Prudential Assurance to recruit and train over 5,000 agents
Prudential Assurance has announced plans to recruit and train more than 5,000 sales agents across Kenya over the next five years.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Prudential Assurance to recruit and train over 5,000 agents
Import of used clothes holding back textile industry - CS
Kenya cannot have a thriving textile Industry and at the same time remain a favourite export destination for second hand clothes.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Import of used clothes holding back textile industry - CS
Githurai traders protest 'illegal' eviction order
Tension is high at Jubilee Market in Githurai, Kiambu County, as traders protest a 30-day eviction notice they say was issued without an alternative relocation plan.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Githurai traders protest 'illegal' eviction order
Nairobi June forum to accelerate development of new cities
The New Cities Summit 2025 will showcase pioneering urban development projects and connect developers with top financiers, policymakers, and experts for strategic guidance.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Nairobi June forum to accelerate development of new cities
State's push to grow LPG use fizzles out as oil firms cut investments
The resurgence of illegal refilling of gas cylinders has made firms wary of putting out more of their equipment.
By Esther Dianah and Macharia Kamau 1 month ago
State's push to grow LPG use fizzles out as oil firms cut investments
Kakuzi targets US market for avocado exports
Kakuzi PLC has implored regulatory and related government agencies to prioritise market access dialogue for the benefit of local agribusiness players.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Kakuzi targets US market for avocado exports
Portland cement issues Sh48m dividend to Treasury, NSSF
Portland Cement has issued a Sh48 million dividend to Treasury and the NSSF, marking its first dividend since 2011 after returning to profitability.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Portland cement issues Sh48m dividend to Treasury, NSSF
Governors accuse Ruto of killing devolution
Council of Governors warns Kenya Kwanza is killing the spirit of the 2010 law. Treasury CS accuses counties of failure to absorb donor funds, thus the reduction.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Governors accuse Ruto of killing devolution
Governors threaten to shut down services over county budget cuts
The Council of Governors has accused President William Ruto's administration of plotting to kill devolution by crippling them through budget cuts and delayed disbursements.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Governors threaten to shut down services over county budget cuts
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Ruto fails to keep Judiciary budget promise
During his inauguration, President William Ruto said he would raise allocations by Sh3 billion every year.
By Esther Dianah and Macharia Kamau 1 month ago
Ruto fails to keep Judiciary budget promise
KAA fetes best operators in aviation
KAA Friday hosted the fourth edition of the Aviation Business Excellence Awards (ABEA) Gala, bringing together over 350 industry stakeholders to celebrate excellence in aviation.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
KAA fetes best operators in aviation
Treasury's renewed appetite for local loans to hurt firms
Kenyan businesses face significant challenges in accessing credit due to high lending rates, a situation that could further be exacerbated by the government's appetite for borrowing locally.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Treasury's renewed appetite for local loans to hurt firms
Family Bank profit jumps 38pc to Sh3.4b on higher interest income
Family Bank Group's net profit surged by 38 per cent to Sh3.4 billion in the year ended December 2024 from Sh2.5 billion a year earlier.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Family Bank profit jumps 38pc to Sh3.4b on higher interest income
Acorn student hostel REITs triple profit to Sh1.4b in 2024
Acorn's combined portfolio of operating and development-stage student beds now stands at 21,000.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Acorn student hostel REITs triple profit to Sh1.4b in 2024
SGR employees to undergo extensive training for localized operations
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) employees are set to benefit from months long training on how to localize operations.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
SGR employees to undergo extensive training for localized operations
M-Pesa Foundation touches lives through free medical camp in Vihiga
Over 3,000 residents benefited from a free medical camp organised by M-Pesa Foundation, in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital, in Vihiga County.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
M-Pesa Foundation touches lives through free medical camp in Vihiga
Ruto's diplomatic mishaps hurt Kenya's trade, bilateral relations
Experts say that the decision to host RSF is damaging Ruto's credentials on international relations by appearing to promote rebellion dissidence in sister republics.
By Esther Dianah, Esther Dianah and Macharia Kamau 2 months ago
Ruto's diplomatic mishaps hurt Kenya's trade, bilateral relations
Raila defends pact with Ruto, says country must move on
Former prime minister Raila Odinga has defended his working agreement with president William Ruto, saying the country must move on.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Raila defends pact with Ruto, says country must move on
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Outrage over disruptions caused by Ruto Nairobi tours
But as he ended his tour on Friday, anger and disappointment continued to be expressed among city dwellers mostly through social media.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Outrage over disruptions caused by Ruto Nairobi tours
Pangani residents oppose construction of high-rise building over safety
As high-rise buildings are erected every day to feed Nairobi's growing population, it also poses significant challenges to city dwellers.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Pangani residents oppose construction of high-rise building over safety
KCB to finance Sh10 billion green housing project
KCB Bank Kenya will provide debt financing to International Housing Solutions (IHS) to support the construction of affordable housing units and end-user financing for home buyers.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
KCB to finance Sh10 billion green housing project
Why most industrial developers are moving to satellite towns
Property developers say it is easier for manufacturers to do business in satellite towns than in Nairobi's metropolitan area owing to favourable cost and availability of land.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Why most industrial developers are moving to satellite towns
KCB to fund IHS's Sh10b green housing project
KCB Bank will provide debt financing to International Housing Solutions (IHS) to support the construction of affordable housing units and end-user financing for home buyers.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
KCB to fund IHS's Sh10b green housing project
Controller of Budget seeks more millions for FY2025-26
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango seeks additional Sh579.3m in FY2025/26, says low funding affects operations, including monitoring of development projects.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Controller of Budget seeks more millions for FY2025-26
Sudan paramilitary group open to talks on parallel government
The Sudanese paramilitary group has said that it is open to negotiations despite signing a constitution that reinforces its intention to establish a parallel government.
By Esther Dianah and Manuel Ntoyai 2 months ago
Sudan paramilitary group open to talks on parallel government
Natembeya: I'm ready to vie for presidency
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya says it's time for Mudavadi and Wetangula to step aside for community to ascend to power.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Natembeya: I'm ready to vie for presidency
Influencing: Why monetising social media content is not easy
Digital content creators are typically new generation workforce that fancy remote work, have eschewed the 9 to 5 for flexible working and are attracted to the world of influence and recognition.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Influencing: Why monetising social media content is not easy
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Manufacturers: Circular economy the solution to textile waste
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) says it is putting greater focus on the textile industry to promote a circular economy and reduce textile waste.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Manufacturers: Circular economy the solution to textile waste
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Why competition for beer market is reaching saturation
Her products come in an assortment of flavours, colourfully branded, just as animated as she details her journey in the Kenyan beverages market.
By Esther Dianah and Graham Kajilwa 2 months ago
Why competition for beer market is reaching saturation
Boost for Western as KPC unveils new fuel distribution point
Kenya Pipeline Company has commissioned the Ngema (PS 22) Capacity Enhancement Project, which commenced in June 2022, increasing fuel flow capacity to Western and regional markets.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Boost for Western as KPC unveils new fuel distribution point
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Macadamia could fetch Kenya Sh10b if value-added, says lobby
Argue the sector can create 30,000 jobs for young men and women and sustain over 200,000 households. This is as rivalry between traders of processed nuts.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Macadamia could fetch Kenya Sh10b if value-added, says lobby
Kenyans to benefit from Sh4.7 billion climate funding
Kenya is set to receive Sh4.7 billion ($36 million) from donors that will benefit more than 2.7 million people in the Lake Region Economic Bloc.
By Esther Dianah 2 months ago
Kenyans to benefit from Sh4.7 billion climate funding
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