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Fintech Integration and Financial Inclusion
Financial technology (fintech) has become an important driver of financial inclusion in Kenya, transforming how individuals and businesses access, use and manage financial services. The…
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Court halts Sh1bn payout to Thiba Dam contractor amid fight with State
The dam was completed in April 2022 at a contract price of Sh8.2 billion.
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Kabras Sugar Plans 1,500-Tonne Factory in Nandi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sugarcane farmers in Nandi County could get a new market for their produce if plans by West Kenya Sugar Company, which trades as Kabras Sugar, to build a factory in…
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The Taxman Is Coming for Your M-Pesa Till: Inside KRA’s Reverse Invoicing Play
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Safaricom are in preliminary talks for M-Pesa to generate electronic tax invoices on behalf of small merchants paid through tills and paybills. The…
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Sh1.2b fund to scale African consumer businesses unveiled
Kenafric Ventures builds on a programme of work undertaken by FSD Africa with S2E Africa earlier this year designed to test ways to attract corporate capital.
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East African Portland Cement Profit After Tax Drops 68.6pc to Sh1.58bn
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- East African Portland Cement Company's (EAPCC) profit after tax fell 68.6 percent to Sh1.58 billion in the financial year ended June 2026, down from Sh5.02 billion…
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Bonds in your pension and when they make sense
Bonds rarely make headlines. They lack the excitement of rising share prices or booming property markets. But for many pension savers, they play a quiet and valuable role. Understanding…
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Guard your hustle: One click could cost millions in losses
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, observed in October, carries the timely theme, "Don't make it easy for them." It is an important reminder that reducing vulnerabilities requires constant…
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Quickmart IPO secures kSh 7.12 billion in global commitments
Kenyan supermarket chain Quickmart has attracted up to KSh 7.12 billion in investment commitments from four international investors, signalling growing institutional interest in the…
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Man Convicted Over 6.7 Million Fraud Using Forged KCSE Certificate
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Nairobi court has convicted a man who fraudulently obtained more than Ksh6.7 million from Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company after using a forged Kenya…
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Construction boom raises fears over poor urban planning
The rise of construction projects in the country is raising fears that the rush to put up buildings is outpacing urban planning.
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Afreximbank backs buyout of Oryx Energies
Afreximbank has disbursed a Sh126 billion ($975 million) financing facility to part-fund the management buyout of Oryx Energies SA, the holding company of Addax Energy SA.
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Tingatinga painting sells for Sh7.6m as art buyers splurge Sh46m in one night
The painting became the highlight of the event.
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Manoj Shah: The billionaire who forgot to take a holiday until his body forced him to stop
He built the business by pushing on, never taking his foot off the pedal, cramming into each day as many hours as it would hold.
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KenGen upgrades Olkaria geothermal plant in bid to ease electricity imports
Olkaria 1 power generation will rise to 60.5MW from 45MW.
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Billionaire Rai expands with Sh4.2 billion Nandi sugar factory
With the addition of the Nandi plant, factories under the Rai family umbrella would have a capacity of more than 18,000 TCD.
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Smartphones, TVs lead online shopping as Jumia expands Black Friday campaign
Smartphones and televisions remain popular as online shopping expands to household and everyday goods; Jumia says 82pc of its audience is aged 18-44.
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Ruto to Russia: Invest in African factories, not just raw material exports
President Ruto has urged Russia to invest in African manufacturing, technology and skills, saying the continent must move beyond raw material exports to create jobs and boost industrial…
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Konza targets 10,000 jobs as textile production begins
Konza Technopolis targets 10,000 jobs as textile production begins at its Export Processing Zone. The technology city is seeking manufacturers in electronics, solar products and other…
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Kenya’s inflation rises to 6.8% as cost of living pressures persist
Kenya’s annual inflation rate increased to 6.8% in September 2026, up from 6.6% in August, highlighting continued pressure on household budgets and the cost of living. The increase reflects…
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Coffee weekly auction nets Sh1.01 billion
The average market price stood at Sh38,236 per 50 kg bag, with the highest price reaching Sh51,726 and the lowest standing at Sh5,197 per 50 kg bag.
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The NSE Bull Run: Sustainable Re-rating or Speculative Euphoria?
Kenya’s equity market has recorded a strong rally in 2026, raising questions about whether rising share prices reflect improving corporate fundamentals or increasing investor appetite for…
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South Africa Allows 100% Foreign Investment in Qualifying Portfolios
South Africa has expanded fund managers’ investment flexibility by allowing qualifying portfolios to allocate up to 100% of their assets to foreign investments, subject to their mandates…
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Housing struggles leave vulnerable families without decent homes
Nearly nine in 10 Kenyans are cutting essential spending to afford housing, as Habitat for Humanity Kenya partners with communities to build decent homes for vulnerable families.
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Saccos struggle to lend mortgages as loans drop by Sh2.7 billion
Kenyan Saccos' mortgage disbursements fell by 26.75 per cent to Sh7.47 billion in 2025, despite land and housing remaining their largest lending sector.
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Joint EAC alliance seeks to turn the tide on choking Lake Victoria
East African Community states are seeking stronger regional cooperation to tackle pollution, improve maritime safety and protect livelihoods around Lake Victoria.
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Property firm announces first Sh121 million REIT interim dividend payout
Africa Logistics Properties has declared its first Sh120.9 million REIT dividend while launching its new West Kivu warehouse development in Kiambu.
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Africa's digital agriculture sector faces funding crunch
Africa's digital agriculture sector faces a funding crunch as industry leaders call for private investment and sustainable business models to maintain technology-driven services.
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Tea exporters get relief as TBK suspends levy on court orders
The High Court has suspended Kenya's 0.8 per cent tea levy on imports and exports, halting a tax that the Tea Board of Kenya expected to raise Sh1.2 billion annually.
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Kenya, Tanzania ink deal to ease trade in foodstuffs
Kenya and Tanzania are working to reduce trade barriers and ease the movement of goods while maintaining radiation safety standards.
