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Investor compensation fund swells to Sh6.8bn

Nairobi, July 12 -- The capital markets Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) grew by Sh1 billion to Sh6.84 billion in the year to June 2025, on higher income from government securities and transaction fee... Read More


KPLC is setting standard for State-owned firms

Nairobi, July 12 -- Growing up in Kenya in the 20th century, Reddy Kilowatt, a cartoon character with a red, lightning-bolt body, was a familiar brand icon for the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KP... Read More


Kenya Re pumps Sh284m in Zambia subsidiary on new capital rules

Nairobi, July 12 -- Kenya Reinsurance Corporation increased its investment in its Zambian subsidiary by Sh284 million last year, more than doubling its total capital in the unit to meet the revised ca... Read More


Court backs KPLC's termination of Sh410m poles contract

Nairobi, July 12 -- The High Court has upheld Kenya Power's decision to terminate a Sh410.6 million electricity poles supply contract after finding the supplier repeatedly failed to meet delivery dead... Read More


Longevity demands a rethink in retirement plans of many Kenyans

Nairobi, July 12 -- Kenyans are living longer than before. Advances in healthcare, better nutrition and healthier lifestyles mean more people can look forward to reaching retirement and enjoy many ful... Read More


Phone addicts turn to therapy after burnout, anxiety take toll

Nairobi, July 12 -- They arrive for therapy complaining of anxiety, poor sleep, relationship problems or burnout. Rarely do they say they are addicted to their phones. As psychologists dig deep, they ... Read More


How AI adoption is making insurers rethink cyber cover

Nairobi, July 12 -- As artificial intelligence (AI) makes businesses smarter and more efficient, it is also making cyber risks more complicated. For years, companies buying cyber insurance worried ab... Read More


The new competitive edge for financial institutions in East Africa

Nairobi, July 12 -- Across East Africa's banking sector, digital transformation is no longer a competitive advantage; it is the baseline for survival. Over the past decade, financial institutions have... Read More


Kenyan banks, insurers court tech startups for digital products expansion

Nairobi, July 12 -- In October, it will be exactly 10 years since Abubakar Godhana Ali accessed his first-ever credit from the formal financial sector. Much has changed in his life since then, but he ... Read More


How to ensure effective coordination for sustainability implementation

Nairobi, July 12 -- Coordinating an organisation's sustainability programme is much like conducting an orchestra. Success depends on ensuring that different teams, departments and functions work in ha... Read More