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Climate

Kenya Accelerates Circular Economy Strategy as Government, KEPSA Align on CESIP Rollout .

Kenya has stepped up efforts to transition to a circular economy following a high-level engagement between government officials and the (KEPSA), aimed at fast-tracking …

Business

Why Dorper? The Business Case

While many Kenyans are focused on the rising cost of living, savvy entrepreneurs are looking for "green gold" in agribusiness. If you’ve heard the …

Economy

FROM TRADITION TO INNOVATION: BUSHIANGALA STUDENTS TRANSFORM MUKOMBERO HERB INTO WINE, JUICE AND HEALTHY PRODUCTS.

A group of enterprising students at Bushiangala Technical Training Institute in Kakamega is redefining the way traditional herbs are consumed in Kenya. Under the …

Business

The Evolution of Kenya Railways Corporation:From Colonial Tracks to a Modern Engine of Growth

 More Than Just a RailwayKenya’s railway system is not simply a network of steel tracks and locomotives—it is a living story woven into the …

Business

Ruto Signs Law Slashing Fuel VAT From 16% to 8% for Three Months

President Ruto has signed into law a tax relief measure cutting Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products from 16 per cent to 8 …

Business

Muhindi Mweusi Supermarkets in Kenya:A Deep Look at It's Growth, Role and Impact in Retail Sector

Muhindi Mweusi Supermarkets has become one of the most recognizable names in Kenya’s urban retail landscape. The supermarket chain has steadily grown in visibility, …

Business

The Rise and Downfall of Uchumi Supermarkets:A Detailed Story of Kenya's First Major Retail Giant

The story of Uchumi Supermarkets is one of the most important chapters in Kenya’s business history. It is a story of ambition, rapid growth, …

Business

Naivas Supermarket: A story of Growth, Trust and Modern Retail in Kenya

Across Kenya’s bustling towns and rapidly growing cities, supermarkets have become an essential part of daily life. Among them, Naivas stands out as one …

Business

Why Kenya Adopted the G-to-G Fuel Import Model in 2022 to Curb Shortages, Stabilize Prices, and Ease Dollar Pressure

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has defended Kenya’s shift to the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel import model, saying it was a strategic intervention introduced in 2022 …

Business

Former Airport SACCO Officials Owe KSh 50 Million in Unpaid Loans Amid Governance Concerns

Former senior officials at Airports Sacco have defaulted on loans amounting to nearly Sh50 million, raising fresh concerns over governance and credit risk within …