Kenya Airways and Rubis in Sh10.6b green jet fuel refinery pact

The refinery will utilise Dragonfly’s modular technology to process primary feedstocks, including used cooking oils, waste animal fats, and other vegetable oils.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 4 days ago

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More pain at the pump as fuel shortages persist

Fuel shortages in Nairobi continue to disrupt transport and businesses despite government assurances that supply issues were resolved.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 9 days ago

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Nairobi joins global cities call for new shift to renewable energy

Nairobi joins global cities pushing a shift to renewable energy to boost energy security, cut costs, and tackle climate risks.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 10 days ago

KDC roots for creative economy, innovation and youth-led enterprise growth

KDC Director General Norah Ratemo emphasizes the corporation’s strategic focus on enabling innovation and creative enterprise development as a cornerstone of inclusive economic growth.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 10 days ago

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Absa unveils Sh100bn asset finance plan

Absa Kenya launches Sh100bn asset finance plan with faster approvals and up to 100% funding for businesses and individuals.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 11 days ago

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Young innovators secure backing to scale, attract investors

Young innovators secure backing from Strathmore and Absa to scale ideas and become investor-ready through structured support.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 11 days ago

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Marurui demolitions: Pain and agony as houses, plot owners count losses

According to court documents, the prime 54-acre land was initially owned by the late Transport Minister John Michuki.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 11 days ago

Climate funds reach millions as counties post 87pc performance rate

National Treasury reports strong uptake of climate funds, with counties achieving an 87% performance rate and millions benefiting from adaptation projects.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 12 days ago

Kenya, India pen customs cooperation pact

The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in the exchange of Pre-Arrival Information on goods traded between the two countries. 

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 14 days ago

KfW gets Sh4.1b stake in continental insurer

The KfW has become the latest shareholder in the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 16 days ago

KCB targets small business owners with Sh4m home loan facility

KCB has launched a new mortgage product targeting MSMEs, offering flexible loans to expand home ownership access.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 17 days ago

Malaba Border goes solar as KRA targets 90pc energy cost reduction, faster trade

KRA has partnered with the Government of Sweden and TradeMark Africa to launch a major solar initiative at its Malaba One-Stop Border Post to reduce its power costs by 90 per cent.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 17 days ago

Climate disasters wreck schools, derail millions of learners

Climate disasters are devastating schools across Eastern and Southern Africa, disrupting millions of learners and costing billions in damages and lost future earnings.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 20 days ago

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Why Equity Bank has been named overall best bank

Equity Bank has been named the Overall Best Bank in Kenya at the 2026 Think Business Banking Awards.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 20 days ago

Private developers eye deeper presence in Coast region

Private developers are expanding into Kenya’s Coast region as demand for structured real estate grows, with KPDA pushing for a regional chapter.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 22 days ago

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Genocide justice still elusive as Africa urged to confront denial and impunity

Experts warn justice for the Rwanda genocide remains incomplete, urging action against impunity, denial, and delayed accountability.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 24 days ago

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Consolata Adhiambo: Bodaboda rider ferrying the dead

A Kakamega boda boda rider has turned to transporting coffins with bodies as a low-cost alternative for struggling families amid rising living costs.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 25 days ago

Former CJ Mutunga appointed patron of continental housing lobby

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has been appointed patron of Nyumba Africa, aiming to boost diaspora investment and transparency in Africa’s real estate sector.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 25 days ago

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Australia seeks stronger ties with Kenya through sports, trade and culture

Australia is strengthening ties with Kenya through sports, trade and cultural exchanges, highlighting growing collaboration and shared interests.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 25 days ago

Clean cooking drive gets Sh97m shot in the arm

The investment is part of ongoing efforts to advance sustainable clean cooking solutions and accelerate clean energy transitions in Africa. 

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 26 days ago

207 youth get training on e-waste handling

Two hundred and seven youth graduated on Friday in Nakuru County with skills to manage electronic waste and turn it into businesses. 

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 28 days ago

Nairobi to host global medical expo in April

Investors, manufacturers, suppliers and policymakers in the medical industry will meet in Nairobi for the annual medical expo.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 28 days ago

500,000 farmers to benefit from economic empowerment plan

The plan marks a critical shift towards a system-level enabling model designed to transform Kenya’s agricultural landscape.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 29 days ago

Lawyer: Move to reduce VAT to 8 per cent by Treasury unconstitutional though a relief to Kenyans

The move to reduce Value Added Tax on fuel from 13 per cent to eight percent without parliamentary approval is illegal.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

Judiciary lists court-annexed mediation achievements 10 years after introduction

The Judiciary outlined plans to ensure the achievements of the Court-Annexed Mediation are exercised in all court stations across the country by July, 2026.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

Maina named Vision 2030 acting director

Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) has appointed James Maina as the acting director general.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

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Nairobi set for new Sh672m urban greening initiative

Nairobi has launched a Sh672.6 million greening initiative aimed at promoting low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development and improving living conditions in informal settlements.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

Government backs TouristTap in drive to formalise revenues

Kenya has endorsed the newly launched TouristTap platform, an innovation which aims to transform the industry towards digital tourism economy.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

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Presidential advisor urges partnerships to make women owned businesses bankable

Harriette Chiggai has called for stronger partnerships between policymakers and financial institutions to make women-led businesses more bankable.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

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Firm raises health concerns over reused, reheated cooking oil, urges action

A firm in Kenya is warning that the repeated use and reheating of cooking oil poses serious health risks and is calling for stronger awareness and safer disposal practices.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

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Banks double lending target to small businesses to hit Sh326b

Kenyan banks doubled new lending to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2025, according to new data from the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA).

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

Fear of diseases outbreak as Kayole residents demand fixing of broken sewage

Fear of diseases outbreak as Kayole residents demand fixing of broken sewage.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

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Singaporean lodging firm to manage new hotel in Nairobi's Kilimani

Singaporean lodging firm to manage new hotel in Nairobi’s Kilimani.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

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More than church: Where Kenyans, Africans in Dubai pray and bond

In Dubai, The Holy Seed Church has become a vibrant spiritual and cultural sanctuary offering African migrants a sense of belonging, community, and home away from home.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

New initiative to increase accessibility to spectacles launched

A new initiative to ensure increased access to spectacles and solve poor vision has been launched.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

Infrastructure, trust key to cities success as Nairobi, Rome stagnate

Residents in high-performing cities tend to perceive more transparency in their habitats and want to be actively engaged in the processes that shape their quality of life.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

PS lauds Safaricom for advancing AI to boost job creation, spur digitisation

PS in the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, has lauded Safaricom for advancing AI to create jobs locally and close the current digital divide.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

How Chepalungu Forest recovered from poll violence devastation

Following the 2007 elections, the Siongiroi forest block, located within Chepalungu Forest in Bomet County, was extensively damaged.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

EAC targets climate-driven losses with new 10-year regional plan

East African Community launches a 10-year climate strategy to curb climate-driven losses and boost regional resilience.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago

SRC: Counties on track to meet wage bill-revenue requirements

The wage-bill-to-revenue ratio in county governments remains above the 35 per cent threshold but shows a gradual improvement.

By Steven Kisuli Muendo 1 month ago