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Kenya Railways eyes bigger pie of courier market

Nairobi, Aug. 4 -- The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is aiming to increase its presence in the courier business, hoping to capitalise on the current demand for services in this sector, which is cur... Read More


Safaricom sale, World Bank loan lift forex reserves to Sh1.99trn

Nairobi, Aug. 3 -- Vodacom and the World Bank have wired a combined Sh337.6 billion into government accounts, helping lift Kenya's foreign exchange reserves to a record $15.4 billion (Sh1.99 trillion)... Read More


Casual workers hit 17.6pc as companies cut hiring costs

Nairobi, July 28 -- About 17.6 percent of employees in top firms are casual workers, as firms increasingly turn to contract staff to control costs. Official statistics from the Kenya National Bureau ... Read More


More wealthy Kenyans buy second homes in Johannesburg instead of New York

Nairobi, July 27 -- For decades, the address mattered as much as the house itself. If Kenya's wealthy bought a second home abroad, chances were it overlooked Manhattan's skyline, London's parks or Dub... Read More


Wealthy Kenyans prefer Johannesburg to New York for second homes

Nairobi, July 27 -- For decades, the address mattered as much as the house itself. If Kenya's wealthy bought a second home abroad, chances were it overlooked Manhattan's skyline, London's parks or Dub... Read More


Borrowers can now repay Hustler Fund loans using Bonga points

Nairobi, July 22 -- Hustler Fund borrowers can now use Safaricom Bonga Points to repay State-backed loans as the government seeks to improve collections amid rising defaults. The Financial Inclusion ... Read More


Record Google searches in Kenya as fans chase World Cup stars, stadium culture

Nairobi, July 21 -- The just-ended 2026 FIFA World Cup became the most searched tournament in Google's history in Kenya as fans looked beyond match results to football technology, fan culture and the ... Read More


Hackers target government logins as web attacks hit 17.4 million

Nairobi, July 20 -- Hackers intensified attempts to break into government and internet service provider systems in the three months to June 2026, with web application attacks jumping 43.7 percent to 1... Read More


Where super-rich are investing after snubbing real estate

Nairobi, July 14 -- Kenya's super-rich are cutting their exposure in the property sector and directing billions into money market funds, treasury bonds and real estate investment trusts (Reits) as the... Read More


Apartment prices decline for fourth consecutive quarter amid oversupply

Nairobi, July 10 -- Apartment prices in Kenya have fallen for the fourth quarter in a row amid an oversupply of flats as the cost of maisonettes, bungalows and villas surged 8.5 percent in the year to... Read More