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Digital banking reshaping economy, one customer at a time

Nairobi, June 16 -- Across Kenya, everyday life moves at the speed of a notification. A father in Nairobi sends money to his daughter at a University in Eldoret. A trader in Gikomba transfers cash fro... Read More


Inside the mind of a livestock sector CEO

Nairobi, June 16 -- When Maria Mbeneka was recently nominated for the Tri-Nations Woman of the Year award for her work enabling feedlots and contracted pastoralism through technology, it prompted me t... Read More


State must not rely on debt to finance budget

Nairobi, June 16 -- Kenya's fiscal year 2026-27 Budget presents both an opportunity and a warning. With total expenditure projected at Sh4.8 trillion against expected revenues of approximately Sh3.7 t... Read More


Kenya tops Africa's sports betting craze in latest data

Nairobi, June 16 -- Kenya has emerged as Africa's most active sports betting market, with 64 percent of respondents reporting they placed a football ante in the past 12 months. According to GeoPoll d... Read More


Korean firms fight for Sh11bn Nairobi smart traffic system tender

Nairobi, June 16 -- Kenya has opened a multibillion-shilling bidding war among South Korean firms to install an intelligent transport system across Nairobi in a fresh push to reduce reliance on manual... Read More


New BRS checks target fraud in company records

Nairobi, June 16 -- The Business Registration Service (BRS) has introduced tighter verification of changes in company shareholding and directors as part of a strategy to curb fraud in corporate record... Read More


Court freezes AI-powered radiology platform over patient safety, privacy fears

Nairobi, June 16 -- The High Court has suspended operations of a digital radiology company that linked local hospitals to radiologists globally following concerns over use of artificial intelligence (... Read More


Why Cofek wants court to halt some Finance Bill 2026 sections

Nairobi, June 16 -- A lobby wants the court to halt several provisions of the Finance Bill 2026, arguing that Parliament is poised to approve measures that could raise consumer costs, expand tax enfor... Read More


KPA, coastal counties line up Kenya's first blue bond

Nairobi, June 16 -- Capital market stakeholders, coastal counties and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) are in a race against time to structure and market the country's inaugural blue bond before the close ... Read More


Developers shift to commercial property as State dominates housing

Nairobi, June 16 -- Private property developers are redirecting investments towards commercial buildings as the government ramps up spending on affordable housing, reshaping Nairobi's construction lan... Read More