Gachagua Unveils Alternative Budget Plan, Demands End to Housing Levy
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly opposed the proposed Finance Bill, describing it as punitive to ordinary Kenyans and warning that it risks worsening the country’s economic hardships. Speaking during a public address, Gachagua accused the government of relying heavily on taxation at a time when many households and businesses are struggling with the…
More Support Needed for Children Living with Disabilities, Partners Say
From L to R: Margaret Kariuki, Head of Sustainability East Africa Region, Sanlam Allianz (Kenya) Limited; Dr Carol Waweru,  Head of Impact Programs, Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation, and Scholastica Kiboro, Head of Partnerships Growth and Marketing, Sanlam Allianz, (Kenya) Limited engage with a child during an art activity at their second annual inclusive sports and wellness event…
ITC and Equity Group Join Forces to Expand Trade Finance Across East Africa
From L-R: International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between ITC and Equity Group Holdings PLC to advance inclusive and commercially sustainable economic development across East Africa, beginning with Kenya. The partnership will focus on strengthening…
NCBA Group and Diplomatic Trade Commissioners Champion Kenya as a Strategic Gateway to East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – 4th  June 2026 – NCBA convened diplomatic trade commissioners and ambassadors from over 20 countries and missions, alongside development partners and investors, for a high-level forum in Nairobi aimed at deepening trade and investment across East Africa. The engagement underscored the importance of coordinated action in unlocking economic growth, expanding market access,…
Team Kenya Wins Historic Grand Prize at Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals
Team Kenya has achieved a historic milestone by winning the Grand Prize, the highest honor awarded at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals held in Shenzhen, China. This landmark achievement marks the first time in the competition’s 10-year history that Kenya has secured a Grand Prize, making it a significant moment for the country’s…
Family Bank Receives National Scale credit rating,reinforcing Financial strength ahead of NSE Listing
NAIROBI, KENYA, JUNE 04, 2026 – Family Bank has received national scale long and short-term issuer ratings of BBB+(KE) and A2(KE), respectively, with a stable outlook, by Global Credit Rating (GCR). The ratings, which focuses on the Bank and its subsidiaries, affirms the Bank’s strengthened competitive position within the MSME sector, supported by a growing…
Ebola Facility Debate Intensifies as Ruto Defends US-Funded Ebola Quarantine Centre During South Africa Visit
President Ruto revealed that the United States government has committed significant financial resources toward the Ebola preparedness project.
Ebola Quarantine Facility Row Deepens as Nanyuki Residents Vow to Intensify Protests
According to residents, the proposed Ebola facility has become a symbol of what they describe as a lack of meaningful public engagement in decisions that directly affect local communities.
EPRA Cancels Electricity Tariff Review Process After Kenya Power Withdraws Application
According to EPRA, the withdrawal of the application effectively ends the ongoing review process that had sought to establish electricity tariffs for the Fifth Tariff Control Period covering the years 2026/27 to 2028/29.
Kenya Eyes New Competition Rules as Digital Algorithms Reshape Markets
National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo speaking during the Competition Authority of Kenya’s Research Conference on Competition and Consumer Welfare in Nairobi on June, 04 2026. Kenya is moving to strengthen its competition framework as regulators confront a rapidly changing marketplace where artificial intelligence, algorithms and digital platforms are increasingly influencing consumer choices, business…
