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CBK forecasts costly fuel widening current account deficit to 3pc this year

Nairobi, June 14 -- Kenya's current account deficit is expected to widen to three percent of gross domestic product (GDP) this year from 2.1 percent in 2025 on higher fuel import costs and flat inflow... Read More


Why trust will define the future of digital commerce in Kenya

Nairobi, June 14 -- Kenya is one of the most dynamic digital economies in Africa. From mobile money to ecommerce, consumers have embraced new ways to pay, shop and transact with remarkable speed and c... Read More


Climate-first reporting and other considerations for organisations

Nairobi, June 14 -- As the mandatory adoption of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards draws near, some organisations are adopting a pragmatic approach: a climate-first reporting strategy in th... Read More


AI's environmental paradox: Progress at a cost

Nairobi, June 14 -- On June 5, the world marked World Environment Day, a tradition the UN established in 1972 to drive global awareness and action for the environment. For decades, this day has been a... Read More


Kenya's loss, damage milestone signals new chapter for Africa climate agenda

Nairobi, June 14 -- As climate change accelerates, a growing share of its impacts can no longer be avoided through mitigation or adaptation alone. Across Africa, communities are already living with i... Read More


Makini Schools posts 60.7pc net profit jump to Sh545m

Nairobi, June 14 -- The owner of Makini Schools recorded a 60.7 percent jump in net profit to 68.6 million rand (Sh545.4 million) in Kenya in the year ended December 2025, driven by increasing numbers... Read More


How AI is teaching banks to read customers' mind

Nairobi, June 14 -- A few months from now, your bank could know you are shopping for a house before you submit a mortgage application. It could recommend home insurance the moment you complete the pu... Read More


Beyond dehydration, medical conditions that put you at risk

Nairobi, June 14 -- "Your feet can tear the bedsheets," one woman shared in a Facebook post, a remark she says left her feeling hurt and embarrassed. Determined to do something about it, she set out o... Read More


Scangroup commits Sh1.4bn long-term loan to parent firm

Nairobi, June 14 -- Shareholders of WPP ScanGroup will wait longer for settlement of a Sh1.49 billion loan lent to its British parent WPP Plc after the company disclosed it intends to continue deferri... Read More


Industrialists win major tax breaks on top-grade ethanol

Nairobi, June 14 -- The Treasury plans major tax breaks for manufacturers using a top grade of ethanol, predominantly used in the production of premium alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceutic... Read More