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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.

Economy

Understanding the 11th Edition of Our Ocean Conference: Policies, Impact, and Future Directions

Explore the key policies, impacts, and future prospects of the 11th Edition of the Our Ocean Conference, emphasizing global efforts to protect marine ecosystems

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

Economy

Kenya Airways Announces Ksh194 Billion Capital Raise to Address Debt Crisis

Kenya Airways plans to raise Ksh194 billion in fresh capital to manage its debt crisis and support growth initiatives, signaling a major strategic turnaround.

Economy

Kenyan Government Presents Historic KSh 4.82 Trillion Budget Amid Economic Challenges

Kenya's government introduces a groundbreaking KSh 4.82 trillion budget to support economic recovery and development during challenging times.

Economy

Kenyan Fish Port in Shimoni: Government Seeks Operator to Expand Blue Economy

Kenya's Shimoni Fish Port, completed at KSh 2.6 billion, is a strategic asset aimed at boosting the blue economy. The government is now seeking …

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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

Business & Economy

Kenya Adopts Capital Markets for Rural Roads Financing Under President Ruto

Kenya has transitioned from direct annuity payments to a securitisation bond model to finance rural roads, involving restructuring fuel levies and raising funds

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 |

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Market Volatility Grows on Wall Street Amid Inflation Concerns and Economic Uncertainty

Explore how inflation worries and economic instability are fueling increased volatility on Wall Street and what it means for investors and the economy.