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Lamu Mega Refinery to be set up by Dangote
BUSINESS

Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO. Kenyans to Access it through GDRs

The Upcoming Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO will provide Kenyan investors with access through Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), which will then be trading on...

(L-R) Airtel Money Kenya Acting MD Bonke Michael, Marigat Special School for the Visually Impaired Headteacher George Lekumbe, Baringo South Director of Education Everlyn Ketter, Marigat Integrated Primary Head of Institution Geoffrey Chepkuto & ChildFund Kenya Programs & Sponsorship Director Eric Oyoo during the groundbreaking
NEWS

Airtel Africa Partners with ChildFund in KSh37Mn Learners Project in Baringo

Airtel Africa Foundation and ChildFund have partnered in a KSh 37million project that will enable 1,500 Marigat leaners in Baringo County to benefit...

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Blockchain Could Help Africa Leapfrog Traditional Banking

Billionaire venture capitalist and Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper says Africa’s growing use of digital assets, expanding tech ecosystem and young population could position...

CBK
BUSINESS

CBK Approves 29 More Digital Lenders as Industry Expands

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has expanded its oversight of the digital lending industry after licensing 29 more Digital Credit Providers (DCPs),...

Different vegetables on display in the market. PHOTO/Pexels
BUSINESS

Kenya’s Inflation Rises to 6.8% in September

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has reported a rise in Kenya’s annual inflation rate to 6.8 per cent in September 2026,...

helb news
NEWS

HELB News: Western Kenya Stakeholders Reject Proposed 4% Interest on Student Loans

The proposed financing framework has also drawn objections over the timing of loan repayments

ENERGY NEWS KENYA FUEL
LEADERSHIP

Wandayi Names New CEOs for KETRACO, GDC and EPRA

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi approved the appointments

CITY DIARYLEADERSHIP

National Police Stand Wins Top Awards at Nairobi Trade Fair

National Police Service (NPS) exhibition stand at the ongoing 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair has attracted multiple prestigious awards. It is positioned first...

Aliko Dangote plans oil refinery project in Lamu, Kenya 2026
BUSINESSECONOMY

Dangote’s $16 Billion Lamu Refinery Draws African Leaders as Kenya Bets on Regional Energy Hub

Dangote has said the plant will source crude from regional and international suppliers

Lawyers Quit Defence of 3 Suspects in Victoria Mutiso
FEATURED ARTICLENEWS

Lawyers Withdraw From Dr Victoria Mutiso Murder Case as Accused Seek New Defence Team

Mbithe, who has spent about two months in custody, expressed dismay at the sudden departure

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen
BUSINESS

Murkomen Heads to Lamu for Ksh2.2T Dangote Refinery Groundbreaking

Lamu is under tight security as government officials, regional leaders and investors arrive for the groundbreaking of the proposed Ksh 2.2 trillion Dangote...

President William Ruto
BUSINESS

Ruto: Kenyans to Own Shares in Ksh2T Dangote Refinery

President William Ruto has said Kenyans will be allowed to own part of the Dangote East Africa Refinery through the Nairobi Securities Exchange...

BUSINESSCITY DIARY

NCBA and KMI Motor Show Makes a Nairobi Comeback

Automotive brands, mobility innovators, enthusiasts, businesses and families will gather at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi for the NCBA and Kenya Motor...

Lamu Mega Refinery to be set up by Dangote
NEWS

Dangote Reveals How Sh2 Trillion Lamu Refinery Deal Was Born

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has revealed that the idea to build a major oil refinery in Lamu emerged from discussions he had with...

DANGOTE REFINERY IPO
BUSINESSSTOCKS

Kenyan Investors Jostle For Space in Dangote Refinery IPO Pipeline

Pre-market engagement explores proposed programme that would allow Kenyans access through the Nairobi Securities Exchange