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Legal Blow for Beer Distributors as Court Rejects Protection Bid
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Legal Blow for Beer Distributors as Court Rejects Protection Bid

The Court of Appeal has declined to grant interim orders protecting two Nairobi-based beer distributors from possible termination of their contracts, leaving their agreements open to change while an appeal proceeds.Ng…

Dec 26, 2025
How Kenya Is Managing Public Finances After Ruto Rejected the Finance Bill
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How Kenya Is Managing Public Finances After Ruto Rejected the Finance Bill

Kenya's public finances have been strained after President William Ruto rejected the Finance Bill in mid-2024, forcing the government to find new ways to manage essential services and debt obligations without the expe…

Dec 24, 2025
City Hall Raises Fees for Traders and Motorists
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City Hall Raises Fees for Traders and Motorists

Nairobi will introduce higher service charges from July 2025 after the county assembly approved a new five-year tariff framework.The policy, which will run from 2025 to 2030, replaces the long-standing system of by-la…

Dec 5, 2025
Why Unga Prices May Rise Even With a Strong Maize Harvest
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Why Unga Prices May Rise Even With a Strong Maize Harvest

Maize prices in Kenya are climbing, putting pressure on the government’s promise to keep flour affordable for households.The Ministry of Agriculture has acknowledged potential supply challenges, citing increasing comp…

Nov 28, 2025
Tad Motors Launches First Locally Assembled Electric Vehicles in Kenya
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Tad Motors Launches First Locally Assembled Electric Vehicles in Kenya

Tad Motors has unveiled its first five locally assembled electric vehicles in Kenya, marking the start of commercial sales planned for January 2026.Kenya’s electric vehicle industry has gained momentum with the formal…

Nov 28, 2025
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Kenya’s State House Exceeds Approved Budget by 125 Percent in First Quarter
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Kenya’s State House Exceeds Approved Budget by 125 Percent in First Quarter

State House more than doubled its approved spending in the first three months of the financial year, new Treasury data shows.The figures indicate that State House disbursed Sh4.32 billion between July and September ag…

Nov 24, 2025
Why You’re Paying More for Avocados
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Why You’re Paying More for Avocados

Avocado prices in Kisumu have risen to record levels, with consumers now paying between Sh50 and Sh80 per fruit amid a sharp drop in supply and declining quality.Consumers across Kisumu County are struggling with the…

Nov 20, 2025
Safaricom Finally Teams Up with Elon Musk's Starlink
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Safaricom Finally Teams Up with Elon Musk's Starlink

Safaricom has signed a new agreement to resell Starlink’s satellite equipment and services.For the past two years, Safaricom had been one of Starlink’s strongest opponents in Kenya. It warned regulators about possible…

Nov 18, 2025
KRA Announces New Rules for Obtaining Tax Compliance Certificates
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KRA Announces New Rules for Obtaining Tax Compliance Certificates

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced stricter rules for obtaining a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC), requiring applicants to meet new digital invoicing and tax compliance standards.Under the revised frame…

Oct 24, 2025
Why Gold Prices Are Hitting Record Highs
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Why Gold Prices Are Hitting Record Highs

Gold prices have climbed to a record high of US$4,100 (around Sh529,720) per ounce, marking the sharpest increase in the metal’s value in modern trading history.The surge, which has pushed prices up by more than 50 pe…

Oct 21, 2025
President Ruto Signs Law Clearing Sale of 11 State-Owned Firms
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President Ruto Signs Law Clearing Sale of 11 State-Owned Firms

Kenya has enacted the Privatisation Act, 2025, paving the way for the sale of government stakes in key State-owned enterprises, with the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) set to lead the programme.The new law, signed by Pr…

Oct 20, 2025
Government Moves to Regulate Cooking Gas Prices
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Government Moves to Regulate Cooking Gas Prices

The Kenyan government has introduced new regulations allowing private firms to offer their liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminals for common use under an Open Tender System (OTS) to import cooking gas.The Energy and…

Oct 7, 2025
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Recycling with Style: How Migori Pharmacist Turns Trash into Treasure
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Recycling with Style: How Migori Pharmacist Turns Trash into Treasure

A pharmacist in Migori County is converting discarded plastic jerrycans and glass bottles into functional household items, providing a new source of income while addressing local waste challenges.Nixtone Ambiche, 33…

Sep 30, 2025
Africa’s Tourism Sector Faces Hurdles in Adopting Digital Technology
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Africa’s Tourism Sector Faces Hurdles in Adopting Digital Technology

Africa’s tourism sector is struggling to keep pace with digital transformation, industry leaders warned at the Africa TravelTech Summit and Expo 2025 in Nairobi.Held over two days at the Argyle Grand Hotel near Nairob…

Sep 30, 2025
Ruto: Kenya Set to Finalise US Trade Deal by December
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Ruto: Kenya Set to Finalise US Trade Deal by December

Kenya is set to sign a new bilateral trade agreement with the United States by the end of the year, offering critical support to its textile and apparel industry as the future of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act…

Sep 25, 2025
Nairobi Traders Ordered to Submit Weighing Equipment for Inspection
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Nairobi Traders Ordered to Submit Weighing Equipment for Inspection

Nairobi City County has directed all traders within a 20-kilometre radius of designated centres to present their weighing and measuring equipment for mandatory inspection between August and November 2025.The phased ve…

Sep 19, 2025
Ruto: Special Economic Zones Will Boost Employment
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Ruto: Special Economic Zones Will Boost Employment

President William Ruto has officially launched construction of the Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kilifi County, a major industrial development expected to attract Sh390 billion in investment and create over 3…

Sep 17, 2025
Five Key Factors That Shape Your Credit Score, According to Experts
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Five Key Factors That Shape Your Credit Score, According to Experts

Kenya’s credit scoring system is facing scrutiny as rising living costs drive increased borrowing through digital lenders, who now disburse more than Ksh10 billion each month.Speaking on NTV on Tuesday, 16 September…

Sep 16, 2025
Kenyan Firms Struggle with Expensive Loans and Limited Capital Access
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Kenyan Firms Struggle with Expensive Loans and Limited Capital Access

Businesses in Kenya are facing rising borrowing costs, driven by higher interest rates, limited access to capital, and increased competition for domestic funds.A new report by Moody’s Ratings highlights worsening cred…

Sep 15, 2025
Kenya to Use Cooperatives to Stabilise Miraa Supply Chain
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Kenya to Use Cooperatives to Stabilise Miraa Supply Chain

The Kenyan government has announced plans to reform the Miraa sector by introducing cooperatives to oversee production and expand access to international markets.The Ministry of Cooperatives intends to establish dedic…

Sep 2, 2025
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