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Power demand hits new high in November amid generation fears

Country recorded new peak demand of 2,418.77 megawatts driven by expanding economy. Energy PS Alex Wachira says new plants will add 133MW to the national grid by 2026.
By Kamau Muthoni 2025-12-07 07:00:00
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) plans to slash the cost of sending money by mobile phone, a vital service used by millions of Kenyans daily.
By Brian Ngugi 2025-12-06 06:00:00
Participants highlighted the urgency of youth involvement, emphasising inclusivity in agricultural practices and capacity building.
By Esther Nyambura 2025-12-05 16:21:00
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government's plan to sell 15 per cent of its 35 per cent Safaricom stake for Sh204.3 billion, dismissing concerns over.
By Ronald Kipruto 2025-12-05 15:05:49
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 2025-12-05 09:00:00
Vodacom also agreed to buy the right to receive future Safaricom dividends and will make an upfront payment of Sh40.2 billion to the Treasury.
By Brian Ngugi And Graham Kajilwa 2025-12-05 08:50:00
The government’s planned sale of a 15 per cent stake of its shareholding in Safaricom to Vodafone Kenya for Sh244.5 billion will help to raise money for critical infrastructure projects.
By Graham Kajilwa 2025-12-05 08:00:00
The Ministry of Mining is on the spot for issuing Devki Group of Companies permission to extract iron ore for his Sh11 billion steel plant without consent from ranch owners.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 2025-12-05 06:00:00
Kenyan-based digital insurance platform mTek has been acquired by Bolttech. The move advances Bolttech’s strategic goals in East Africa and enhances the group’s global embedded insurance capabilities.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2025-12-05 00:00:00
The expo took place on November 29, 2025, at Business Bay Square Mall, in Eastleigh Nairobi.  
By Selina Mutua 2025-12-04 18:37:13
Motorists are set to enjoy a Sh2 fuel discount cashback deal aimed at boosting earnings and productivity.
By Esther Dianah 2025-12-04 09:07:06
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 2025-12-04 08:00:00