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Call for return of subsidies, price reduction as fuel crisis looms

Ndindi Nyoro has called for fuel subsidies or removal of a Sh7 levy introduced by Kipchumba Murkomen to ease a looming fuel crisis.

By Macharia Kamau and Graham Kajilwa 9 days ago

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KQ slides back to the red with Sh17.2b net loss

Kenya Airways has reported a net loss of Sh17.16 billion for the period to December 2025

By Macharia Kamau 9 days ago

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Fuel shortage: Petrol stations run dry, ration as stock runs low

Fuel shortages are emerging as petrol stations run dry and ration supplies amid disruptions linked to tensions involving Iran.

By Macharia Kamau 9 days ago

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Sh650 billion project: Questions raised over Ruto's Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR expansion plan

The extension is estimated to cost taxpayers between Sh500 billion and Sh650 billion. A petitioner has gone to court claiming the project awarded to CRBC, is shrouded in secrecy.

By Macharia Kamau and Ndungu Gachane 13 days ago

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Why earnings from sale of oil and minerals won't be invested locally

Proposal seeks to shield the wealth from political meddling and the economy from over-reliance on the inflows.

By Macharia Kamau 14 days ago

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While local businesses struggle, foreigners are finding fortune

Foreign investors are thriving in Kenya's business landscape while many local enterprises struggle under a worsening operating environment.

By Macharia Kamau 15 days ago

Old Mutual profit hits Sh856m despite Tanzania unit exit

Old Mutual Holdings has reported a Sh856 million profit after tax for the year that ended on December 2025

By Macharia Kamau 16 days ago

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Why NTSA, KEBS and Roads Ministry have been sued over re-sale of written-off vehicles

The lawyer said he was shocked to find that the same vehicle on the road, having been repaired, re-registered and sold to a new owner.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Why Ruto is under fire over Safaricom, KPC sale

On Monday, the government launched KPC's Initial Public Offer (IPO), which will be the biggest in the region in more than a decade.

By Macharia Kamau and Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Lamu pipeline ties KPC's growth to complex oil export plan

The Kenya Pipeline Company could be compelled to pump billions of shillings towards converting its storage tanks in Mombasa to handle crude oil from the Lokichar oil fields for export.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Kenya Re to lock out politicians in new board shake-up rules

Kenya Re has proposed the restructuring of its governance framework in a move to lock out political appointees from its board, even as the board gets full powers to fire and hire the MD.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Rise of autogas brings new opportunities and dangers

Over 20,000 Kenyan motorists, mostly in Nairobi, have ditched the petrol pump for the LPG nozzle, lured by a 50 per cent saving on fuel costs.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Motorists miss bigger cut in fuel costs despite drop in pump prices

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has denied users of super petrol a bigger reduction in retail prices, holding back the full benefit of the falling cost of petroleum products.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

Oil marketers join forces to drive up autogas adoption

Oil marketing firm Ola Energy and LPG firm Proto Energy have unveiled a joint initiative to roll out autogas refilling points across Ola's retail network across the country.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Kenyans face pain at the pump as Trump targets Venezuela oil

US President Donald Trump has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including a Russian flagged vessel that was also being escorted by a Russian submarine.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

Agricultural sector records lowest growth

The agriculture sector grew at a sluggish 3.2 per cent over the third quarter of last year, the slowest growth rate for the largest sector of Kenya's economy in nearly three years.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Firms in Kenya Pipeline IPO to pocket over Sh200m

The sale of a 65 per cent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company by the government is expected to raise Sh100 billion, which will plug budget holes over the current financial year.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Big ask for KRA as Treasury sets Sh3tr revenue target

KRA is expected to face significant pressure to meet the Sh2.9 trillion revenue collection target set by the National Treasury for the 2026-27 financial year.

By Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Growing economy fails to fill pockets and plates

Despite the impressive indicators at the national level, the average Kenyan is grappling with high cost of living, increased tax burden and stagnant or reducing income

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Turkana oil deal sparks concerns over skewed revenue sharing deal

Concerns are emerging over whether Kenya may have short-changed itself in negotiating a deal with Gulf Energy, the firm now expected to move the Lokichar oil fields in Turkana County.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Why petrol stations are resisting new tax invoice system

Kenya's petroleum sector is headed for a showdown with the taxman as a majority of petrol stations remain non-compliant with the new tax reporting directive, just a day to the December 31 deadline.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Blackout Wednesday: Why you experience weekly power outages

In 2025, Kenyans were most likely to experience an outage on Wednesday evenings, according to data from electricity sector agencies.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Why Ruto is at crossroads over sale of public assets

Safaricom stake sale criticised for compromising sovereignty over critical digital infrastructure.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Questions as Chinese firm that built expressway cashes in on road repairs

The move came a week after President William Ruto announced plans to rebuild the roads.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Why banks are pushing for lower PAYE

The Association made the proposals against the National Treasury's invitation for comments from Kenyans on tax policies to inform the Finance Bill 2026.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Insurers urged to rethink PSV's high-risk model

The insurance industry is being challenged to innovate coverage for the Public Service Vehicle sector which remains largely shunned as 'high-risk' despite its critical economic role.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

Regional business lobby urges EAC countries to address emerging non-tariff barriers

EAC urged to address emerging non-tariff business barriers

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Trump tightens US entry ban on 12 African states

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing full travel restrictions and entry limitations on four more African countries in a move that further tightens immigration controls.

By Macharia Kamau and Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Fluorspar project gets back on track

The Mining Ministry has in the past said the mine has huge potential and could be in production for another 40 years.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Bamburi to set up Sh32b clinker plant after Amsons takeover

Plant in Kwale County is expected to start clinker production by 2028, which will double Bamburi's cement output.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Why KQ board has picked Egyptian Kamal to replace Kilavuka

Kenya Airways board has shocked the aviation sector with a controversial decision to appoint a foreigner, Egyptian George Kamal.

By David Odongo and Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Court reinstates gas firm's permit for Kilifi terminal

Lake Gas, a subsidiary of Tanzania's Lake Group, had appealed the tribunal's ruling at the Environment and Land Court.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Match to Singapore or new term? Ruto's shift to big-ticket projects with Sh5tr fund

The Ruto administration launched the Hustler Fund on November 30, 2022, two months after he took the oath of office on September 13.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Tanzanian firm Amsons eyes Kenya's renewable energy sector

Amsons Group has said it plans to venture into Kenya's energy sector as it seeks to deepen its foray in the country following the acquisition of Bamburi Cement and a controlling stake in EAPC.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Mbadi: Why we sold Safaricom shares to Vodacom

The planned sale faces growing scrutiny from citizens and lawmakers demanding clarity and transparency.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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The hidden health toll on East Africa's key logistics artery

Due to the nature of their work, the truckers have to contend with other diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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'Not for sale': Why MPs slammed brakes on Tanzanian billionaire's cement empire

MPs have moved to block the controversial off-market share sale that would have handed a Tanzanian billionaire a dominant stake in the State-linked East African Portland Cement.

By Macharia Kamau and Brian Ngugi 3 months ago

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State ordered to pay Mauritian backed sugar investor Sh24b

Justice Florence Wangari ruled that the State had breached its commitments to the investor, who was blocked from developing a flagship agricultural project.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Who owns Kenya?: 2pc control over half of arable land

A handful of Kenyans hold more than half of arable land, which is largely idle with allegations that a substantial proportion of this land has been acquired irregularly.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago

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Report: Public debt burden locks Kenyans out of health, education

Rising repayments, new survey by KHRC shows, mean less money for essential services. Kenya's debt service to revenue ratio stood at 67 per cent in the year to June 2025.

By Macharia Kamau 3 months ago