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CMA CGM Launches First Dedicated Block Train Between Mombasa Port and Nairobi Inland Depot

CMA CGM Launches First Dedicated Block Train Between Mombasa Port and Nairobi Inland Depot

French shipping group CMA CGM has launched its first dedicated full block train service between the Port of Mombasa and the Nairobi-Embakasi Inland Container Depot, extending the carrier's reach from ship to inland de…

BusinessOct 30, 2026▶ Listen

Kenya Attracts 15 International Firms Seeking to Set Up Manufacturing Plants

Kenya Attracts 15 International Firms Seeking to Set Up Manufacturing Plants

International construction firms are exploring local manufacturing plants in Kenya, drawn by a surging affordable housing market but cautioned by high energy costs and policy consistency.The push is unfolding at the n…

BusinessOct 30, 2026▶ Listen

Ruto Courts Russian Investors in Moscow, Pitching Kenya as Gateway to East and Central Africa

Ruto Courts Russian Investors in Moscow, Pitching Kenya as Gateway to East and Central Africa

President William Ruto has urged Russian investors to increase their investments in Kenya, positioning the country as a gateway to East and Central Africa as his government steps up efforts to expand trade and strengt…

BusinessOct 28, 2026▶ Listen

Glovo plans Sh10bn Kenya expansion as local SME sales top Sh16bn

Glovo plans Sh10bn Kenya expansion as local SME sales top Sh16bn

Digital delivery platform Glovo has pledged to invest Sh10 billion in Kenya by 2030, revealing that local traders have earned more than Sh20 billion through its network since 2019.Small and medium-sized enterprises (S…

Oct 27, 2026▶ Listen

Used Underwear, Nightwear and Towels: What KEBS Prohibits in Mitumba Imports

Used Underwear, Nightwear and Towels: What KEBS Prohibits in Mitumba Imports

Mitumba importers bringing second-hand clothing into Kenya must ensure their consignments exclude a range of prohibited textiles, including used underwear, socks, swimwear, nightwear and bath towels, under requirement…

Oct 22, 2026▶ Listen

Aliko Dangote Acquires Significant Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company

Aliko Dangote Acquires Significant Stake in Kenya Pipeline Company

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has expanded his business empire by acquiring a 24.76 percent stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). The acquisition, valued at approximately Sh42.5 billion, was transacted with…

Oct 21, 2026▶ Listen

Ruto Defends Sh42bn Kenya Pipeline Share Transfer, Says Deal Signals Investor Confidence

Ruto Defends Sh42bn Kenya Pipeline Share Transfer, Says Deal Signals Investor Confidence

President William Ruto has addressed concerns surrounding a significant financial transaction involving the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), in which 4.5 billion shares were transferred from public entities to private in…

Oct 20, 2026▶ Listen

Kenya Faces New Wave of Fuel Price Increases Amid Economic Pressures

Kenya Faces New Wave of Fuel Price Increases Amid Economic Pressures

In a move that underscores the persistent economic challenges facing Kenya, the government has announced another round of fuel price hikes, set to affect motorists and households throughout the country. The new prices…

Oct 16, 2026▶ Listen

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Kenya's SRC Raises State Corporation Board Chairs' Monthly Pay to Sh130,000

Kenya's SRC Raises State Corporation Board Chairs' Monthly Pay to Sh130,000

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) in Kenya has announced an increase in the monthly honorarium for chairpersons of state corporations to Sh130,000, marking a significant raise of Sh50,000 from the previou…

Oct 14, 2026▶ Listen

Microsoft to Close Part of Nairobi Engineering Hub

Microsoft to Close Part of Nairobi Engineering Hub

Microsoft has announced plans to shutter a section of its Africa Development Centre (ADC) located in Nairobi, Kenya, as the tech giant restructures its engineering operations. The company is currently in the process o…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen

CMA Opens Door for Kenyans to Invest in Dangote Refinery IPO Through NSE

CMA Opens Door for Kenyans to Invest in Dangote Refinery IPO Through NSE

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a structure allowing eligible Kenyan investors to participate in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals through Global Deposit…

Oct 5, 2026▶ Listen

Dangote Refinery IPO Open to Kenyans Through NSE-Listed Gdrs

Dangote Refinery IPO Open to Kenyans Through NSE-Listed Gdrs

Kenyans are poised to gain unprecedented access to shares in Africa's largest initial public offering (IPO) as Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to open its doors through offerings on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (N…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen

New Bill Proposes Ksh1 Million Fine for Illegal Foreign Currency Hoarding

New Bill Proposes Ksh1 Million Fine for Illegal Foreign Currency Hoarding

Kenyans who unlawfully accumulate large amounts of foreign currency could face a fine of up to Ksh1 million or a prison sentence of up to 10 years under a proposed amendment to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Act.The…

Oct 1, 2026▶ Listen

Dangote Upbeat On Take-Off of $16bn Kenya Refinery Despite Court Ruling

Dangote Upbeat On Take-Off of $16bn Kenya Refinery Despite Court Ruling

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, remains optimistic about the development of a $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya, specifically in Lamu, despite a recent court ruling that has introduced complications to the projec…

Kenya Ruto Assures Open Shares in Dangote Refinery

Kenya Ruto Assures Open Shares in Dangote Refinery

NAIROBI, Kenya -- The highly anticipated construction of the Dangote East Africa Refinery is set to commence, with President William Ruto assuring that the ownership and operations of the refinery will be open and tra…

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Africa's Mineral Strength Is Wasted If Countries Don't Work Together - New Report

Africa's Mineral Strength Is Wasted If Countries Don't Work Together - New Report

A new report emphasizes that Africa's vast mineral resources are underutilized due to a lack of collaboration among countries on the continent. The Conversation Africa highlights that green technologies, such as elect…

Dangote Refinery IPO Opens Ownership to Nigerian Investors

Dangote Refinery IPO Opens Ownership to Nigerian Investors

The recent announcement of an initial public offering (IPO) by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has opened a new chapter for Nigerian investors. The IPO, which offers 4.1 billion ordinary shares at a pric…

Nigeria and U.S. Forge New Path to Unlock $700 Billion in Mineral Wealth

Nigeria and U.S. Forge New Path to Unlock $700 Billion in Mineral Wealth

Nigeria and the United States have entered into a significant agreement aimed at enhancing American investment in Nigeria's burgeoning mining sector. The framework, which has been signed by the two governments, is pro…

U.S. Congress Extends AGOA Through 2028, A Critical Victory for African Trade

U.S. Congress Extends AGOA Through 2028, A Critical Victory for African Trade

The United States Congress has announced the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028, marking a significant victory for trade relations between the United States and Sub-Sa…

Kenya: Number of ATMs Falls Amid Shift to Digital Banking

Kenya: Number of ATMs Falls Amid Shift to Digital Banking

The number of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Kenya decreased by 2.66 percent in 2025, reducing the total to 2,228, according to recent data. This decline reflects a broader trend as both banks and customers incre…

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