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Family Bank to List on NSE at KSh 18 Per Share, Reshaping Market Dynamics

Family Bank plans to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange at KSh 18 per share, potentially transforming the market landscape and investor portfolios.

Business

Kenya to Lease Seven Additional KPA Assets via PPP, Enhancing Public-Private Infrastructure Collaboration

Kenya plans to lease seven more Kenya Ports Authority assets through PPP agreements, strengthening infrastructure development and private sector involvement in港

Business

Price Fixing Scandal Uncovered in Kenyan Mattress Industry: Companies Under Regulatory Investigation

Regulators are investigating several Kenyan mattress companies for alleged price fixing, raising questions about market fairness and competition in the industry

Economy

PayPal Freezes Kenyan Accounts in Money Laundering Crackdown

Discover how PayPal's recent crackdown on Kenyan accounts due to anti-money laundering measures is affecting freelancers and small businesses, and learn about |

Business

World Bank Backs Digital Fare System for Nairobi Public Transport

The World Bank has committed to back a transformative digital fare payment system for Nairobi’s public transport network, allowing commuters to pay matatu, bus …

Business

Kenyan Meat Exporters Lose Sh1 Billion in Week as Middle East Shipments Disrupt

Kenyan meat exporters have suffered losses estimated at Sh1 billion in the past week alone after shipments to several Middle Eastern markets were severely …

Business

Huawei and Safaricom Launch Sh800/Month Internet for Affordable Housing Residents

Huawei and Safaricom have announced a strategic partnership to provide a low-cost internet service specifically tailored for residents living in homes built under Kenya’s …

Business

Chinese Firm Plans Sh2 Billion Copper Processing Plant in Makueni

A Chinese investment firm has unveiled plans to construct a Sh2 billion copper processing plant in Makueni County, marking a significant step toward value …

Business

Kenya Raises Sh290.6 Billion in New Eurobond Issuances

 Kenya has successfully raised Sh290.6 billion through two new Eurobond issuances in international capital markets, marking one of the largest sovereign debt raises by …

Business

World Bank Blames CA Delay for High Call Rates, Pushes for Cost-Based Pricing to Lower Tariffs

 The World Bank has attributed Kenya's high mobile call rates to delays by the Communications Authority in reducing mobile termination charges, urging the regulator …