Shares of Bamburi Cement Plc have been suspended from trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange for…
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ARC Ride gets funding to drive electric bike adoption, battery swap
ARC Ride, e-mobility battery-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, has secured $5 million financing from British International Investment (BII) for offering affordable,…
Three Kenyan startups picked for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025
Three Kenyan startups comprising Solar Freeze, Farmer Lifeline and Pollen Patrollers are among ten firms shortlisted for…
Why entrepreneurs should embrace business communities and networking
By Elizaphan Muraguri Kenya is seeing a shift in the employment sector as majority of the…
Minet pampers Kenyan mums at exclusive Mother’s Day event
Against the backdrop of new global research revealing the intense mental and emotional labour carried by…
How new exhibition in Nairobi will promote Kenya-France ties
Lovers of art and history, led by the by Mathieu Bruchon, the Head of Regional Economic…
Why Kenya should support the Mitumba clothes value chain
A new report reveals that Kenya spends more money on new clothes than on used clothes.…
The six ultimate Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2025
A mother is the shining star that never dims no matter the season. She is a…
How career clinics have sparked hope and action among the youth
BrighterMonday Kenya, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and Amahoro Coalition, have hosted a career Clinic…
James Mwangi gets UNHCR Visionary Award for driving change
Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairperson James Mwangi has received the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)…
Why Kenya is reviewing betting regulations
The Ministry of Sports will work with parliament to draft a legal framework for regulating betting…
World Bank regional VP Ndiamé Diop to be based on Nairobi
The World Bank has appointed Ndiamé Diop as the new Vice President for Eastern and Southern…
How Bolt plans to reward hardworking Kenyans Ksh 100,000
Bolt has launched a campaign aimed at celebrating the resilience, determination, and daily hustle of ordinary…
Kenya starts constructing Ksh 1.2B Cotton Ginning and Oil Extraction factory in Lamu
The Government in partnership with Thika Clothing Mills, has broken the ground for a Ksh 1.2…
Roam opens first regional electric bikes outlet in Machakos
There is need to support and promote green energy initiatives to address the challenges of climate…
Why Kenya’s inflation rate has risen to an 8-month high
Higher transport costs and expensive food pushed up the rate of inflation in Kenya to an…
Why creators should focus on commercializing their innovations
Innovators should focus on marketable products that are easily sold or attract partnerships and investments. Industry,…
How FedEx and Feed the Children are supporting Kenyan communities
Federal Express Corporation has collaborated with anti-hunger organization, Feed the Children to launch the Growing Futures…
Why Jubilee Holdings is merging its Ugandan subsidiaries
Jubilee Holdings Limited, which is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, has announced plans to merge its insurance…
How growing middleclass is driving Kenya’s luxury hospitality sector
Kenya’s luxury hospitality sector is experiencing significant growth, spurred by an increasing arrival of international visitors,…
How investment will unlock value for sharia compliant funds
GulfCap Investments Bank has sealed a deal with real estate equity firm Heri Investments to channel…
Kenya lifts 10-year freeze on licensing of new banks
The government of Kenya has lifted a moratorium on licensing of commercial banks that has been…
Suspension of trading of Umeme shares extended for a month
Investors and the public have been notified about a decision to extend suspension of trading of…
What Ksh 400 million revamp of Nairobi’s Prestige Plaza means
Retail Trade real estate investments firm Primrose Management Limited has confirmed the completion of an extensive…
Phil Berg to headline BNI Kenya business conference in Nairobi
BNI Kenya will be hosting a dynamic business growth conference headlined by renowned international coach, consultant,…
Enhancing trade discussed at world chambers summit in Nairobi
Business processes are being streamlined in Kenya to foster a more efficient and investor-friendly environment for…
HACO Industries infuses Vitamin N in Amara skincare products
HACO Industries is redefining skincare with Amara, now powered by Vitamin N—a game-changing blend of natural…
Kenyan protests 10% tariff hike by US President Donald Trump
Kenya expects increased costs for products following a 10% reciprocal tariff increase by the United States…
How Airbnb is supporting underprivileged girls in Kenya
Kenyan based charity organisation, Children of Africa, is among more than 160 non-profit organisations that have…
Kenya seeks more financial support from China to fuel growth
Kenya is exploring increased financial support from China in infrastructure, energy, and technology to accelerate the…
Takeover bid of BOC Kenya plc falls through
A joint bid by Carbacid Investments and Aksaya Investments LLP to fully acquire BOC Kenya plc…
Caetano bets on friendly price to drive uptake of JMC in Kenya
Caetano Kenya, in partnership with Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), has officially launched the JMC brand in…
How Forex gains powered Kenya Airways back to profitability
Kenya Airways reported the first full year net profit in 12 years that was mainly propelled…
Why ugali could soon miss on your dining table
The cost of living is rapidly escalating for millions of Kenyans as the price of maize,…
Cocktail recipes to try at home
East African Breweries Limited has unveiled a new Kenya Cane flavour, which is a vibrant blend…
Absa Kenya Foundation donates food to vulnerable households
Absa Kenya Foundation has donated food to vulnerable households during this Holy month of Ramadhan. Working…
How Kenya and Netherlands Business Hubs will jointly promote investments
Kenya’s State Department of Investment Promotion (SDIP) and Netherlands Business Hub Kenya (NLBH) have signed a…
All M-PESA services off for half an hour on Monday morning
You will not access any M-PESA services for 30 minutes on Monday morning as Safaricom undertakes…
Hyatt unveils the first dual branded project in Nairobi
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands and Hyatt House Nairobi Westlands, the first…
Why Carrefour has launched a 24/7 delivery service
Carrefour can purchase everyday essentials between 9PM and 8AM via the Carrefour app across Nairobi, Diani,…
Why US-based HQ House has set its second outlet at Tatu City
HQ Kenya House has opened its doors at Tatu City, establishing itself as the second outlet…
Tropikal Brands Afrika’s personal care products to support farmers
Local consumer products manufacturer, Tropikal Brands Afrika Ltd has diversified to the personal care products such…
How Little has transformed salary access for employees
Little has officially launched an innovative on-demand salary access platform designed to revolutionize how employees across Africa…
OLA Energy Kenya retrenches employees to slash operating costs
Some employees of OLA Energy Kenya are set to lose their jobs as the firm restructures…
Middle East’s Silver Box acquires Mobius Motors Kenya
Mobius vehicles service centre has been reopened following the acquisition of the troubled firm by Middle…
How Kilindini campaign is energizing East Africa’s blue economy
The Kilindini campaign, led by Ascending Africa, has officially launched to revitalize East Africa’s blue economy. The campaign seeks…