Kenya stands at a crossroads, where the vibrancy of its democracy is being tested by the actions of its government and the resilience of its people. Protests against the Finance Bill 2024, largely ...

Kenyans in the diaspora sent a record-breaking $440.1 million (Sh56.9 billion) home in May 2025, marking the highest monthly remittance figure for the year, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK ...

While sub-Saharan Africa is projected to experience a slight growth uptick in 2025, the region’s economic performance remains vulnerable to global trade tensions, geopolitical risks, and regional ...

You’ve probably seen it on your store receipt or felt it at the gas pump: Value Added Tax (VAT). Whereas it’s not the most glamorous line item, VAT is a consumption tax levied on the value added to ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has declared that China will extend zero-tariff treatment to 100% of tariff lines for all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations. This move aims ...

MTN Uganda is accelerating the separation of its mobile money business, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited (MTN MoMo), to comply with the National Payment Systems Act 2020 and align with MTN Group’s ...

The budget smartphone market is fiercely competitive, with brands battling to deliver value without breaking the bank. Enter the HMD Arc—a device that prioritises repairability, long-lasting battery ...

The death of Albert Ojwang’, an activist and secondary school teacher from Voi, has sparked national concern and renewed public scrutiny of how law enforcement handles arrests.. Ojwang’s case began ...

Diamond Trust Bank Opens First Branch in Kirinyaga . Similarly, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) expanded its footprint with a new branch at Nice Digital City in Wang’uru, Mwea Town, Kirinyaga County—its ...

Kenya’s private sector saw its seven-month streak of improving business conditions pause in May 2025, with rising prices driving reduced consumer spending and a slight output contraction. The Stanbic ...

Dr James Mwangi, CEO of Equity Group, shared on The Trading Bell Show a bold vision for financial inclusion and regional integration, emphasising people-centric banking, digital transformation, and ...

Mama Rocks—Burger Kitchen Limited, a Nairobi-based gourmet burger chain, faces possible liquidation following a petition filed by co-founder Samantha Amimo Mwedekeli. The petition, filed on 16 October ...