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Boost for local firms as Nairobi bourse joins UK flagship scheme

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has announced a new partnership with the UK government's programme MOBILIST.

By Brian Ngugi 3 months ago

Boost for local firms as Nairobi bourse joins UK flagship scheme

Banks rush to comply with CBK rule on spying customer deals

Banks rush to comply with CBK rule on spying customer deals

By Brian Ngugi 3 months ago

State obsessed with task forces it ignores

State obsessed with task forces it ignores

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Masengeli caricature

Masengeli caricature

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Ruto plans to keep Cabinet, PSs on toes

Cabinet and Principal Secretaries' performance will be gauged on their implementation of President William Ruto's manifesto in a radical plan to keep government officials on toes.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Ruto plans to keep Cabinet, PSs on toes

Fresh test for Ruto as IMF urges new tax policies to unlock loans

The International Monetary Fund has called on the Kenya Kwanza administration to develop new tax policies to unlock billions of dollars in loans.

By Brian Ngugi 3 months ago

Fresh test for Ruto as IMF urges new tax policies to unlock loans

Ruto tosses Uhuru playbook in battle with Gachagua to reclaim Mt Kenya

President Ruto is not willing to let Mt Kenya go that easily and is ready to fight it out with DP Gachagua. He has used this strategy before on former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Ruto tosses Uhuru playbook in battle with Gachagua to reclaim Mt Kenya

Ruto faces fresh test as IMF calls for new tax policies to unlock loans

The fresh call comes in the wake of recent turmoil, including widespread protests led by Gen Z activists against IMF-backed tax measures that resulted in dozens being killed by police.

By Brian Ngugi 3 months ago

Ruto faces fresh test as IMF calls for new tax policies to unlock loans

Hits and misses as Ruto struggles to steer the nation

The public has struggled to identify the government's achievements, with Kenya Kwanza's failures sparking the Gen Z protests.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Hits and misses as Ruto struggles to steer the nation

No walk in park as Ruto attempts to takeover Raila bases

The President is looking to invest in warming the hearts of Raila supporters knowing he can't sit pretty as his dalliance with Raila is already facing resistance.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

No walk in park as Ruto attempts to takeover Raila bases

Former refugee seeks to unseat Jubaland's president Madobe

Dr Abdullahi Ali is banking on his experiences from America to transform the regional state as he vows to quash Al-Shabaab and foster unity in the region if he clinches the seat.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Former refugee seeks to unseat Jubaland's president Madobe

Trial or error? Why Rutonomics falls short of Kenyans' expectations

Ruto's two-year stay at the 'House on the Hill' has been a mixed scorecard as his administration implements the Bottom Up Economic Agenda (BETA).

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Trial or error? Why Rutonomics falls short of Kenyans' expectations

For two years, President Ruto has been fighting one fire after another

Two years later, under perhaps more scrutiny than any of his predecessors, President William Ruto would likely give much to relive that euphoric moment.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

For two years, President Ruto has been fighting one fire after another

State House spokesman says Ruto's Berlin visit eyes 250,000 new diaspora jobs

A key highlight of Ruto's visit will be the signing of the "Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership" agreement.

By Brian Ngugi 3 months ago

State House spokesman says Ruto's Berlin visit eyes 250,000 new diaspora jobs

Ruto vows reforms in graft war as EACC goes after Sh59b ill-gotten wealth

The anti-corruption commission is pursuing recovery of Sh59 billion in unexplained riches against people whose wealth significantly exceeds known legitimate sources

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Ruto vows reforms in graft war as EACC goes after Sh59b ill-gotten wealth

Raila steps back as Nyong'o puts on big ODM shoes

After nearly 15 years at the helm of the Orange Democratic Movement party, Raila Odinga Wednesday began his retirement journey

By Brian Otieno and Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Raila steps back as Nyong'o puts on big ODM shoes

Ruto showcases 2-year scorecard of his bottom-up economic plan

A scorecard Ruto's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda pillars highlights leaps in agriculture, health, housing, MSMEs, digital and creative economy sectors.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Ruto showcases 2-year scorecard of his bottom-up economic plan

Raila succession war rips through ODM with several interests at play

A fierce succession battle has ripped through Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), as several politicians line up to succeed him as the party's leader.

By Brian Otieno and Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago

Raila succession war rips through ODM with several interests at play

City MPs snub Ruto as cracks emerge in UDA-ODM union

Only four of 19 MPs accompanied Ruto to Lang'ata Constituency, where he had gone to inspect the affordable housing project and attended a meeting at the State House.

By Pkemoi Ng'eno and Brian Otieno 3 months ago

City MPs snub Ruto as cracks emerge in UDA-ODM union

IMF acid test for Mbadi's plan to cut taxes in the next budget

Mbadi has proposed reducing VAT from 16% to 14% and corporation tax from 30% to 25% but experts say it will be a delicate balancing act in the face of IMF's prescribed path.

By Brian Ngugi 3 months ago

IMF acid test for Mbadi's plan to cut taxes in the next budget

122 benefit from AAR's free diabetes screening clinic

The screening included free consultations with diabetes specialists, blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, foot evaluations, and hearing tests.

By Brian Ngugi 3 months ago

122 benefit from AAR's free diabetes screening clinic

Eyes on banks to cut loan rates as Equity leads the way

Pressure is mounting on commercial banks to reduce loan rates following a recent cut in the Central Bank Rate (CBR), Equity Bank among the first to respond.

By Brian Ngugi 3 months ago

Eyes on banks to cut loan rates as Equity leads the way

Sifuna: Azimio will help Kalonzo if it is united

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged his opposition Azimio coalition to manage its succession in a manner that keeps it united.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Sifuna: Azimio will help Kalonzo if it is united

What Raila's powerful AU role could entail

If elected, ODM leader Raila Odinga will be AU's chief executive officer, legal representative and the commissions Chief Accounting Officer

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

What Raila's powerful AU role could entail

Raila courts six African heads for AUC job in China trip

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Wednesday pitched his AUC chairperson candidacy to six African presidents attending the Summit in Beijing, China

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Raila courts six African heads for AUC job in China trip

Ruto's love for summits resurfaces

Listening to Ruto last year, one would have expected a mostly grounded president, who would cede invitations to global summits to subordinates or delegate them to the AU.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Ruto's love for summits resurfaces

Banks with the priciest, cheapest loans revealed in analysis

CBK data reveals a competitive landscape among Tier-I banks, particularly regarding long-term loan offerings, with interest rates generally ranging between 13-18 per cent.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

Banks with the priciest, cheapest loans revealed in analysis

Mudavadi shines as trusted pillar, political ally in Ruto's presidency

Mudavadi's office will lead Raila's campaign for African Union Commission chair bid. There is talk that Ruto intends to endorse him as his successor if he gets a second term in office.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Mudavadi shines as trusted pillar, political ally in Ruto's presidency

Kenya to enact strict food safety laws amid growing concerns

The government has drafted the Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill that seeks to create a clear framework for regulatory control.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

Kenya to enact strict food safety laws amid growing concerns

Ruto on the spot over many costly 'working tours' amid austerity

Ruto's hobbies do not come cheap. For starters, there is the cost of flying to his various destinations and the heavy motorcade that accompanies him in all his stops.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Ruto on the spot over many costly 'working tours' amid austerity

Borrowers spoilt for choice as CBK report shows lending rates

Recent survey projected banks could increase lending activities due to higher liquidity.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

Borrowers spoilt for choice as CBK report shows lending rates

Youth raise concerns over high cost of moving abroad for work

Young people have voiced concerns over the high cost of applying for foreign jobs even as they claimed they were optimistic of getting opportunities.

By Brian Kisanji 4 months ago

Youth raise concerns over high cost of moving abroad for work

Drama as striking teachers demand audience with Mudavadi

There was drama in Vihiga after striking teachers stormed the governor's office and demanded audience with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

By Brian Kisanji 4 months ago

Drama as striking teachers demand audience with Mudavadi

Kenya risks American wrath if it blocks Musk's Starlink entry

Kenya risks incurring the wrath of the American government by attempting to block Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service from expanding in the Kenyan market.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

Kenya risks American wrath if it blocks Musk's Starlink entry

Debt headache for Ruto amid credit downgrade

President William Ruto's administration is now facing a fresh headache in the form of higher borrowing costs after a third global rating agency downgraded Kenya's credit rating.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

Debt headache for Ruto amid credit downgrade

ODM succession war intensifies as Orengo tipped to take Raila's crown

Although ODM constitution stipulates that the deputy party leader holds fort in the absence of the party leader, there are plans to have a veteran leader succeed Raila.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

ODM succession war intensifies as Orengo tipped to take Raila's crown

NSE bond market crosses Sh1 trillion mark for first time

The NSE bond market has reached a milestone, crossing the Sh1 trillion mark in cumulative turnover for the first time in the history of the Exchange.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

NSE bond market crosses Sh1 trillion mark for first time

NCBA proposes Sh2.25 dividend as profit hits Sh9.8b

NCBA Group posted a five per cent jump in profit after tax of Sh9.8 billion in the first half of the year on higher income.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

NCBA proposes Sh2.25 dividend as profit hits Sh9.8b

KRA turns to AI to catch tax cheats

KRA plans to roll out a new Artificial Intelligence-powered system to seal loopholes in tax collection amid pressure to meet higher collection targets to plug an ever-widening budget deficit.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

KRA turns to AI to catch tax cheats

CBK defends Sh15bn secret currency printing tender to German firm

The Central Bank has defended secretly awarding a Sh15 billion ($109.42 million) tender to a German company to print new currency notes, saying the process was above board.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

CBK defends Sh15bn secret currency printing tender to German firm

Mounting Sacco woes turn spotlight on industry regulator

Recent controversies at Kenya Police Sacco and National Metropolitan Sacco highlight growing concerns about the future of key sector.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

Mounting Sacco woes turn spotlight on industry regulator

Madison Investment partners with CISI to boost client services

Madison Investment Managers Limited has partnered with CISI to enhance the knowledge and skills of its staff in capital markets products and services.

By Brian Ngugi 4 months ago

Madison Investment partners with CISI to boost client services

Raila Odinga's changing face on national matters confuses friends and foes

Raila Odinga blows hot and cold on his new relationship with President Ruto as his African Union Commission chairmanship bid further complicates matters for him.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Raila Odinga's changing face on national matters confuses friends and foes

How Raila Odinga silenced succession talk in ODM

Raila nominated Oparanya, Joho, Mbadi and Wandayi into Ruto's Cabinet with the selection of other three deputy party leaders expected to calm different interests and dilute the role.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

How Raila Odinga silenced succession talk in ODM

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