Kenya Railways celebrated eight years of transformative Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) operations at the Nairobi Terminus, marking a decade since construction began and eight years since the Madaraka Express passenger and freight services were launched. Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) CEO Philip Mainga, who played a pivotal role in the project’s rollout, reflected on SGR’s journey…
Family Bank has strengthened its presence in Kenya’s coastal region with the opening of its 96th branch nationwide and the 9th in the Coast, officially launching operations at Kilifi Plaza, Kilifi County. The new branch is part of the bank’s strategic plan to deepen financial inclusion and support small businesses across the country. It will…
Alpesh Vadher,PKF Chief Executive Officer Speaking during a pre- Budget Media Briefing offering insights on the economy,Finance Bill 2025 and the expectations for the 2025/2026 Budget. PKF Kenya has expressed cautious support for the government’s ambitious tax expansion and reform agenda outlined in the 2025/26 Budget, but warns of significant risks if not carefully implemented….
Tax Director,James Mulili speaking during a PKF Pre- Budget Media Briefing offering insights on the economy ,Finance Bill,and expectations for the 2025/2026 Budget. The Kenya Shilling has demonstrated stability in recent weeks, buoyed by the weakening of the US Dollar amid ongoing trade tensions triggered by tariff policies under the new U.S. administration. The depreciation…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued a statement condemning the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station on June 8. Speaking during a press briefing, LSK President Faith Odhiambo described Mr. Ojwang’s death as a profound betrayal not only of the victim…
The Nairobi Hospital has launched a new Home Blood Collection Service aimed at bringing laboratory services closer to patients by allowing blood and fluid samples to be collected from the comfort of homes or offices. This patient-centered innovation targets individuals who may find it difficult to visit the hospital, including the chronically ill, persons with…
The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) hosted a high-level parliamentary panel discussion on Thursday, focusing on the critical role of data and research in shaping policy and legislation. Themed Evidence-Informed Policymaking, the event brought together legislators and development experts to explore how accurate data can guide equitable decisions in sectors such as health, technology, housing,…
Thousands of families in Kenya are celebrating Eid al-Adha with renewed joy and gratitude, thanks to a large-scale meat distribution initiative by Qatar Charity. Fatuma Hassan Mohammed, the Qatar Charity organiser in Kenya, led the launch of the distribution campaign in Kibra, Nairobi. Speaking during a press briefing, she said the charity had slaughtered 10,000…
East Africa’s leading asset financier, Mogo, has unveiled SAKA, the country’s first digital public database for stolen vehicles and motorbikes, aiming to stem the tide of theft and fraud in Kenya’s transport sector. The platform, whose name is derived from the Swahili word saka meaning to search, allows users to report and verify stolen assets…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to placing job creation and decent work at the heart of its development agenda. Speaking during the ongoing International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference in Geneva, Principal Secretary for Labour Shadrack Mwadime outlined the government’s integrated approach to employment, aligned with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Mwadime highlighted Kenya’s deliberate…
