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Government Disburses Sh1.7 Billion Double Payment to Orphans and Vulnerable Children Households

The government has disbursed a total of Sh1.7 billion to households caring for orphans and vulnerable children under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and …

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

KAA Unveils Ambitious 20-Year JKIA Expansion Plan to Boost Capacity and Regional Hub Status

 The government unveiled an ambitious 20-year master plan to transform the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) into a world-class aviation hub capable of handling …

Business

KDQ 668G:The Daily lifeline connecting Nairobi to Kitengela

KDQ 668G: The Heartbeat of Nairobi-Kitengela CommutersOn the busy artery connecting Nairobi to Kitengela, there’s one vehicle that has become a familiar sight to …

Business

Profitable 33 seater matatu business on the Nairobi -Namanga highway

A Powerful Investment Opportunity: 33-Seater Matatu Business on the Nairobi–Namanga HighwayStep into a business that moves with people, trade, and growth every single day. …

Business

Africa’s Digital Future is on the Line as Google, Advertising and Ownership at Domain Summit Africa 2026

‎‎What began as a session on digital advertising at Domain Summit Africa 2026 evolved quickly into a broader conversation about Africa’s digital identity, its …

Finance

Only 7 Million Kenyans Pay Taxes Out of 22 Million Registered PIN Holders

 Kenya Revenue Authority has disclosed that only about 7 million individuals and businesses are actively paying taxes out of more than 22 million registered …

Business

Uganda Joins Kenya Pipeline IPO, to Enhance Regional Energy and Growth

Uganda has officially signed up for the upcoming Kenya Pipeline Company IPO, taking a strategic stake in the country’s critical energy infrastructure. The move …

Business

ABSA BANK KENYA UNVEILS ITS FIRST FUTURE-READY CARD PROPOSITION.

 In a market where mobile money has long defined financial inclusion, Absa Bank Kenya is making a calculated bet: that the next frontier of …