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Lamu Port Sees Rising Vessel Calls as Cargo Volumes Signal Trade Uptick

The Port of Lamu is positioning itself for increased shipping activity in the coming weeks, signalling renewed momentum in cargo handling and strengthening its case as a regional transshipment hub. According to William Ruto, early indicators show a steady rise in cargo volumes, underpinned by growing confidence from global shipping lines in the port’s operational…

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Equity Group Record KSh75.5 Billion Profit as Transformation Strategy Delivers Strong Growth

Equity Group Holdings has reported the highest profit in its history, posting a 55 percent jump in net earnings to KSh75.5 billion for the financial year ending 2025, underlining the success of its ongoing strategic transformation and regional expansion. The Group’s strong performance was driven by diversified revenue streams, improved efficiency, and growing contributions from…

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Huawei Surpasses Global Connectivity Target, Links 170 Million People to Digital Services

Amb Philip Thigo Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology to the UN Flanked by Huawei Executives after the TechCARES session held on the sidelines of MWC 2026. Barcelona, Spain, — Huawei has exceeded its global digital inclusion target, connecting more than 170 million people in remote and underserved communities across over 80 countries, surpassing its pledge…

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Kenya’s First AI-Powered BPO Launched at Siaya Digital Hub to Boost Youth Jobs

Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo ( Black attire), Konza Technopolis CEO John Paul Okwiri and other stakeholders witnessing the AI digital hub explanation, how it operates  at the Summit. Bondo, Siaya County, — Kenya has marked a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the…

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Kenya Industrial Estates Appoints Nelson Kwamini as Managing Director

The Board of Directors of Kenya Industrial Estates has appointed Nelson Kwamini as the new Managing Director following a competitive recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission (Kenya). The announcement was made on March 13, 2026 in Nairobi. Before his appointment, Kwamini served at the Kenya Water Institute under the Ministry of Water, Irrigation…

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Private Sector Protests New KEBS Levy, Warns of Rising Cost of Doing Business

Kenya’s leading business associations have called for the suspension of the new standards levy introduced by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), warning that the measure will significantly raise the cost of doing business and undermine the competitiveness of local manufacturers. The government gazetted the Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025 under Legal Notice No. 136…

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TECNO Launches CAMON 50 Series in Kenya with Advanced AI and Camera Technology

TECNO has officially launched the TECNO CAMON 50 Series in Kenya, introducing a new generation smartphone designed to capture everyday moments while offering advanced camera innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) features. The launch highlights TECNO’s vision of smartphones as tools not only for taking photos but also for documenting personal stories and milestones. The CAMON…

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Kendu Bay ESP Market Nears Completion

Construction of the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market in Kendu Bay, Homa Bay County is nearing completion, with the final phase of laying pavement blocks currently underway. According to a post shared on the Facebook page of Raymond Omollo, the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, the project is…

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KPC Announces 105.7% Subscription as KPC IPO Raises Sh106.7 Billion

CS John Mbadi speaking during the KPC  IPO results announcement in Nairobi on Wednesday March 04, 2026 The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offer (IPO) was oversubscribed at 105.7 per cent, raising Sh106.7 billion in what has been described as a milestone for Kenya’s capital markets and privatization agenda. Speaking during the official release…

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