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Kenyan Parents Back Social Media Ban for Under-16s

A new global study has revealed a striking generational divide in Kenya over whether children under the age of 16 should be banned...

Equity Bank CEO Dr James Mwangi
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Banks Dominate 2026 Brand Value Ranking

Equity Bank has retained its position as Kenya’s most valuable brand for the third consecutive year, in rankings dominated by banks.

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Craft Silicon Taps Ksh500 Billion Tourism Sector With Digital Payment Platform

TouristTap, a digital payment platform developed by Craft Silicon, has been adopted as a payment option by the Government of Kenya.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) headquarters in Nairobi.
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CBK Raise Additional KSh 30.1Bn for Budget Spending in April

CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) received bids worth 38.3 Bn from the April 15th Auction of a new 30-year Treasury Bond and a...

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Safaricom Admits Glitches in My OneApp

Safaricom has moved to calm growing frustration among customers after the rollout of its new all-in-one mobile app ran into problems just days...

Sameer Business Park along Mombasa Road.
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Sameer Africa Plc Net Profit Up 5.5% to KSh 274.3m

Sameer Africa Plc, a listed firm which retooled its business model from selling tyres to now letting out investment property, made a Net...

Britam Group Managing Director & CEO Tom Gitogo, Director Legal & Company Secretary Hilda Njeru and Britam Board Chairman Kuria Muchiru during the company's 29th AGM.
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Inside Britam’s Heshima Farewell Plan That Promises Upto Ksh500K on Funeral Expenses

Britam Holdings has unveiled a new micro-insurance product aimed at easing the financial burden of funeral expenses for Kenyan families, as insurers increasingly...

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CBK: Kenya Inflation Set to Rise to 6.2% on Global Oil Shock

Kenya’s inflation outlook is under renewed pressure after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) warned that rising global oil prices could push consumer...

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Fuel Prices Revised Downward After VAT Slash to 8pc

Fuel prices in Kenya have dipped slightly after the government cut taxes, offering some relief to consumers grappling with high transport and energy...

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Economist Edwin Kinyua Explains Fuel Prices Changes Under G2G Framework

Economist Edwin Kinyua has defended Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G2G) fuel import framework, arguing that it has played a critical role in stabilizing supply, reducing...

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro
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Ndindi Nyoro Pushes Plan to Slash Fuel Prices by Ksh27

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has stepped up pressure on the government with a detailed plan he says could quickly lower fuel prices and...

David Ndii chairs the President's Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), and noted that he had shared his thoughts with President William Ruto. [Photo/ Standard]
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David Ndii Schools Ledama Ole Kina Over Fuel Prices Jargon

A public exchange between Economist David Ndii and Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has laid bare sharp differences over how Kenya’s fuel pricing...

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Juicebet Enters Kenya’s Betting Scene with Juicy Odds, Fast M-Pesa and Weekly Cashback

You’ve been looking for a betting platform that moves at your speed. One that gets you from zero to winning as fast as...

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Economist Odhiambo Ramogi Says Fuel Price Hike Was Inevitable

An economist has defended the recent increase in fuel prices, arguing that the adjustment reflects global market realities rather than local policy failures....

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Siaya MCAs Threaten Executive Ouster Over Stalled Projects

Members of the Siaya County Assembly have escalated a standoff with the county executive, threatening drastic action, including possible removal from office, over...

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Senate Probe Deepens After Ksh3.2 Billion Fuel Deal Collapse

Kenya’s already tense fuel situation has taken a new turn after fresh details emerged in the Senate, raising serious questions about how the...

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Gen Z Backs Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Surprising Global Shift

In a twist that few might have expected, a new global study has found that many young people are supporting restrictions on the...

Kenya gaming industry
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How Kenya’s Gaming Industry Mirrors Global Business Expansion Trends

Kenya’s business evolution is mind-blowing. Gaming and entertainment companies are copying the exact same expansion strategies that made traditional Kenyan businesses successful internationally....

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Kenyan Parents Back Social Media Ban for Under-16s

A new global study has revealed a striking generational divide in Kenya over whether children under the age of 16 should be banned...

Equity Bank CEO Dr James Mwangi
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Banks Dominate 2026 Brand Value Ranking

Equity Bank has retained its position as Kenya’s most valuable brand for the third consecutive year, in rankings dominated by banks.

Craft Silicon launches TouristTap
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Craft Silicon Taps Ksh500 Billion Tourism Sector With Digital Payment Platform

TouristTap, a digital payment platform developed by Craft Silicon, has been adopted as a payment option by the Government of Kenya.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) headquarters in Nairobi.
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CBK Raise Additional KSh 30.1Bn for Budget Spending in April

CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) received bids worth 38.3 Bn from the April 15th Auction of a new 30-year Treasury Bond and a...

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Safaricom Admits Glitches in My OneApp

Safaricom has moved to calm growing frustration among customers after the rollout of its new all-in-one mobile app ran into problems just days...

Sameer Business Park along Mombasa Road.
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Sameer Africa Plc Net Profit Up 5.5% to KSh 274.3m

Sameer Africa Plc, a listed firm which retooled its business model from selling tyres to now letting out investment property, made a Net...

Britam Group Managing Director & CEO Tom Gitogo, Director Legal & Company Secretary Hilda Njeru and Britam Board Chairman Kuria Muchiru during the company's 29th AGM.
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Inside Britam’s Heshima Farewell Plan That Promises Upto Ksh500K on Funeral Expenses

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Outside Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) headquarters in Nairobi.
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CBK: Kenya Inflation Set to Rise to 6.2% on Global Oil Shock

Kenya’s inflation outlook is under renewed pressure after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) warned that rising global oil prices could push consumer...

Person operating a fuel pump. PHOTO/Pexels
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Fuel Prices Revised Downward After VAT Slash to 8pc

Fuel prices in Kenya have dipped slightly after the government cut taxes, offering some relief to consumers grappling with high transport and energy...

NEWS

Economist Edwin Kinyua Explains Fuel Prices Changes Under G2G Framework

Economist Edwin Kinyua has defended Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G2G) fuel import framework, arguing that it has played a critical role in stabilizing supply, reducing...

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Ndindi Nyoro Pushes Plan to Slash Fuel Prices by Ksh27

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has stepped up pressure on the government with a detailed plan he says could quickly lower fuel prices and...

David Ndii chairs the President's Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), and noted that he had shared his thoughts with President William Ruto. [Photo/ Standard]
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Economist Odhiambo Ramogi Says Fuel Price Hike Was Inevitable

An economist has defended the recent increase in fuel prices, arguing that the adjustment reflects global market realities rather than local policy failures....

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Siaya MCAs Threaten Executive Ouster Over Stalled Projects

Members of the Siaya County Assembly have escalated a standoff with the county executive, threatening drastic action, including possible removal from office, over...

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Senate Probe Deepens After Ksh3.2 Billion Fuel Deal Collapse

Kenya’s already tense fuel situation has taken a new turn after fresh details emerged in the Senate, raising serious questions about how the...

Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed (Right) operates a truck during the signing of a memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership with Transafrica Motors to support businesses in scaling their transport, logistics, and mobility operations. Looking on is Transafrica Motors Managing Director Ali Zubedi.
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Absa Bank Kenya Partners with TransAfrica to Ease Truck Financing for Logistics Firms

Absa Bank Kenya has entered into a strategic partnership with TransAfrica Motors, one of Kenya’s leading distributors of commercial vehicles, to support businesses...

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Millie Odhiambo Signals Change of Stance In ODM’s Zoning Demands

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has shed light on the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) evolving political strategy, drawing parallels from South Africa. This...

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PS Omollo Tips Kirinyaga Industrial Park To Boost Farmers’ Incomes

The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo has said the Kirinyaga County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in...

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Pain at the Pump as Diesel increases by Ksh 40.30, Petrol by Ksh 28.69 in New EPRA Review

Motorists and households in Kenya are set to dig deeper into their pockets after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a...