Business

Ecobank Kenya Names Rebecca Mbithi as New Managing Director

Ecobank Kenya has appointed Mrs. Rebecca M. Mbithi as its new Managing Director, starting February 9, 2026. Her appointment is…

4 months ago

KURA Moves Fast to Prepare Talanta Area for AFCON 2027

The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has taken steps to speed up road and pedestrian works around Talanta Sports City…

4 months ago

Banks Urge CBK to Maintain Interest Rates

Kenyan banks are urging the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to keep its main interest rate unchanged as the financial…

4 months ago

Safaricom Raises Interim Dividend After Strong First-Half Performance

Safaricom Plc has increased its interim dividend by 54.5 per cent following a strong first-half financial performance, reflecting improved profitability…

4 months ago

World Bank Endorses NYOTA as Cornerstone of Kenya’s Youth Jobs Strategy

The World Bank has identified Kenya’s National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme as a central pillar in efforts to…

4 months ago

Standard Bank Raises Stake in Nedbank Group to 5.57%

Standard Bank Group has increased its shareholding in Nedbank Group, crossing the five per cent threshold and triggering a mandatory…

4 months ago

Ruto Proposes PAYE Relief for Low-Income Earners

President William Ruto has proposed sweeping tax relief measures targeting low- and middle-income workers, including the elimination of Pay As…

4 months ago

Green Number Plates Introduced to Accelerate Electric Mobility Adoption

Kenya has rolled out green number plates for electric vehicles (EVs) and electric motorbikes, marking a policy shift aimed at…

4 months ago

NSE Corporate Bond Trading Remains Muted

Corporate bond trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) remained subdued in 2025 despite fresh issuances by major corporates, highlighting…

4 months ago

New 132kV Power Line Eases Blackout Risk in South Nyanza and South Rift

Residents and businesses in South Nyanza and parts of the South Rift are set to enjoy more stable electricity supply…

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