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How 10,000 Farmers Are Turning Rabbit Breeding into Profitable Venture in Coastal Kenya
How 10,000 Farmers Are Turning Rabbit Breeding into Profitable Venture…
Rabbit farming is rapidly gaining traction as a viable and sustainable livelihood option in Mombasa… read more...
Kenya's Kibera Slum Embraces Digital Currency as Mama Mbogas Accept Bitcoin Payments
Kenya's Kibera Slum Embraces Digital Currency as Mama Mbogas Acce…
In Kibera, Kenya, the fintech platform Afribit is pioneering a novel approach to waste management… read more...
Nairobi Hosts First Digital Media Factory as Kenya Targets One Million New Jobs
Nairobi Hosts First Digital Media Factory as Kenya Targets One Million…
Kenya aims to generate one million jobs within two years through a new initiative establishing… read more...
Kenya Considers Tourism Over Manufacturing as Key Economic Driver
Kenya Considers Tourism Over Manufacturing as Key Economic Driver
As Kenya grapples with sluggish growth in its manufacturing sector and explores ways to diversify… read more...
Kenya's Avocado Boom Creates Wave of Rural Millionaires
Kenya's Avocado Boom Creates Wave of Rural Millionaires
Kenya’s avocado industry is experiencing rapid growth, transforming the economic landscape for… read more...
Nairobi Firm Fined Sh450,000 for Using Lecturer's Data in CBK Tender Bid
Nairobi Firm Fined Sh450,000 for Using Lecturer's Data in CBK Ten…
Geosky Services Limited, a property valuation firm based in Nairobi, has been ordered to pay KSh… read more...
JKIA Records 1.5M International Arrivals, Government Approves Upgrades
JKIA Records 1.5M International Arrivals, Government Approves Upgrades
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is solidifying its status as a leading aviation hub,… read more...
Kenya Raises Duty-Free Limit to Sh250,000, Announces Major JKIA Airport Upgrades
Kenya Raises Duty-Free Limit to Sh250,000, Announces Major JKIA Airpor…
The Kenyan Cabinet has approved a new duty-free import policy that raises the limit for visitors… read more...
Kenyan Treasury Eyes Animal Transport to Cut Government Spending
Kenyan Treasury Eyes Animal Transport to Cut Government Spending
The Kenyan government has introduced a bold strategy in response to soaring fuel costs, which have… read more...
Only 2% of Kenyans Drive to Work, 73% Walk
Only 2% of Kenyans Drive to Work, 73% Walk
A recent report has revealed that a mere two percent of the workforce relies on private cars for… read more...
Central Bank of Kenya Leads Development of Instant Money Transfer Network
Central Bank of Kenya Leads Development of Instant Money Transfer Netw…
The government of Kenya is fast-tracking the development of a Fast-Payment System (FPS) designed to… read more...
KRA Announces Triple Tax Rate Reduction on Employee Benefits
KRA Announces Triple Tax Rate Reduction on Employee Benefits
On Friday, January 17, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) unveiled substantial reductions in tax… read more...
Kenyan Watchdog Exposes Major Money Laundering Risks in Real Estate, Casino
Kenyan Watchdog Exposes Major Money Laundering Risks in Real Estate, C…
Kenya's Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) has announced significant non-compliance with anti-money… read more...
School Dropout Builds Thriving Pigeon Empire in Kenya, Attracts International Filmmakers
School Dropout Builds Thriving Pigeon Empire in Kenya, Attracts Intern…
Mahmoud Shaban, a former high school dropout from Kenya, has transformed his life through poultry… read more...
EPRA Increases Fuel Prices Amid Economic Pressures
EPRA Increases Fuel Prices Amid Economic Pressures
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced an increase in fuel prices… read more...
Mombasa's Sh1.4B Cruise Terminal Struggles with Low Ship Arrivals
Mombasa's Sh1.4B Cruise Terminal Struggles with Low Ship Arrivals
Three years after the inauguration of its modern cruise terminal, the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, has… read more...
Kenya Set to Introduce GMO Maize After Public Consultation Period
Kenya Set to Introduce GMO Maize After Public Consultation Period
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has completed a month-long public consultation regarding the… read more...
Proposed Petroleum Regulations Threaten Higher Cooking Gas Prices in Kenya
Proposed Petroleum Regulations Threaten Higher Cooking Gas Prices in K…
Stakeholders in Kenya's Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) sector are expressing alarm over potential… read more...
Holiday Season Brings Contrasting Fortunes for Businesses
Holiday Season Brings Contrasting Fortunes for Businesses
As the festive season approaches, businesses in Nyeri are experiencing a range of sentiments. While… read more...
Mombasa Port Reports 300% Surge in Transhipment Activity
Mombasa Port Reports 300% Surge in Transhipment Activity
The Mombasa Port is currently witnessing a substantial surge in vessel traffic, reported by the… read more...
NEMA Implements Strict Regulations to Phase Out Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants
NEMA Implements Strict Regulations to Phase Out Ozone-Depleting Refrig…
Beginning January 2026, Kenya will cease imports of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) refrigerants,… read more...
EPRA Slashes Fuel Prices by Sh4.37 per Litre Ahead of Festive Season in Kenya
EPRA Slashes Fuel Prices by Sh4.37 per Litre Ahead of Festive Season i…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a notable reduction in fuel… read more...
Travel Agents Challenge 16% VAT on Air Tickets, Argue Travel is No Longer a Luxury in Kenya
Travel Agents Challenge 16% VAT on Air Tickets, Argue Travel is No Lon…
The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) has launched a petition in response to the proposed… read more...
Kendu Bay Town Welcomes First Bank Branch After Century of Waiting
Kendu Bay Town Welcomes First Bank Branch After Century of Waiting
Kendu Bay, a historic trading centre in Homa Bay County, is set to undergo an economic transition… read more...
How Kenyan Hackers are Dismantling M-KOPA's Digital Financing Model
How Kenyan Hackers are Dismantling M-KOPA's Digital Financing Mod…
Kenya’s mobile financing sector is currently grappling with challenges as it seeks to broaden… read more...
Kenya's Parliament Proposes eTIMS Exemption for Small Businesses
Kenya's Parliament Proposes eTIMS Exemption for Small Businesses
Kenya's National Assembly Finance Committee has recommended exempting small businesses from the… read more...
Kenyan MPs Recommend Full Investigation of Energy Sector Irregularities
Kenyan MPs Recommend Full Investigation of Energy Sector Irregularitie…
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Energy has recommended a thorough investigation… read more...
Kenya's Aviation Sector Calls for Global Standard Tax Policies
Kenya's Aviation Sector Calls for Global Standard Tax Policies
The Kenyan aviation industry is facing a risk to its position as the leading air transport hub in… read more...
How Cloud Seeding Saves Billions in Naivasha Flower Industry
How Cloud Seeding Saves Billions in Naivasha Flower Industry
Farmers in Naivasha have implemented innovative methods to overcome the issues caused by… read more...
Kenya Welcomes Google's Massive Sh116bn Digital Transformation
Kenya Welcomes Google's Massive Sh116bn Digital Transformation
A comprehensive report by Google reveals that the company's digital services generated… read more...