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Kenya Airways Rolls Out 15% Discount on New York Flights Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Kenya Airways Rolls Out 15% Discount on New York Flights Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Kenya Airways is offering discounted fares of up to 15 per cent on direct flights to New York for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with return economy tickets starting from Ksh160,905 from Kisumu. The promotion applies to tra…

Apr 10, 2026
Inside Kenya’s Pension Battles: Retirees Take the State to Court Over Dues
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Inside Kenya’s Pension Battles: Retirees Take the State to Court Over Dues

Thousands of retired public servants in Kenya are pursuing court action to recover pension benefits they say were delayed or wrongly calculated. For many former civil servants, teachers, and employees of state corpora…

Apr 10, 2026
How Onion Farming Can Make You a Millionaire
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How Onion Farming Can Make You a Millionaire

Kenya’s onion sector is expanding rapidly, driven by the adoption of hybrid seeds, improved farming methods, and growing regional trade. In recent years, the industry has shifted from traditional seed varieties and lo…

Apr 4, 2026
KRA Launches WhatsApp Platform for Tax Filing and Invoicing
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KRA Launches WhatsApp Platform for Tax Filing and Invoicing

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched a WhatsApp-based service that enables taxpayers to file returns and generate invoices directly through the messaging platform. The new service is built around the Shuru C…

Apr 1, 2026
Kenya Airways Reports Sh17.2 Billion Loss for 2025
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Kenya Airways Reports Sh17.2 Billion Loss for 2025

Kenya Airways recorded a net loss of Sh17.2 billion for the financial year ending December 2025, reversing a Sh5.4 billion profit from 2024. The airline’s operating loss narrowed to Sh5.6 billion, down from Sh16.6 bil…

Mar 24, 2026
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Kenya Airways Reports Surge in International Passenger Demand
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Kenya Airways Reports Surge in International Passenger Demand

Kenya Airways has seen a sharp increase in passenger bookings on its international flights, with many routes operating near full capacity. The airline attributed the rise to disruptions in global aviation caused by th…

Mar 23, 2026
Iran War Disrupts Kenya’s Billion-Shilling Meat Export Market
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Iran War Disrupts Kenya’s Billion-Shilling Meat Export Market

Kenya’s agricultural exports are facing delays and suspensions, with meat and animal products worth around Sh300 million weekly affected by disrupted trade routes. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the c…

Mar 13, 2026
Kenya and Rwanda Sign Deal to Ease Cross-Border Payments
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Kenya and Rwanda Sign Deal to Ease Cross-Border Payments

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a cross-border payment licensing framework.  The agreement aims to allow payment service pro…

Mar 12, 2026
Kenya’s Inflation Eases to 4.3% in February as Fuel Prices Fall
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Kenya’s Inflation Eases to 4.3% in February as Fuel Prices Fall

Kenya's inflation rate eased slightly in February, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) showing mixed movements across key sectors. Food prices remain a major contrib…

Feb 27, 2026
Legal Blow for Beer Distributors as Court Rejects Protection Bid
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Legal Blow for Beer Distributors as Court Rejects Protection Bid

The Court of Appeal has declined to grant interim orders protecting two Nairobi-based beer distributors from possible termination of their contracts, leaving their agreements open to change while an appeal proceeds. N…

Dec 26, 2025
How Kenya Is Managing Public Finances After Ruto Rejected the Finance Bill
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How Kenya Is Managing Public Finances After Ruto Rejected the Finance Bill

Kenya's public finances have been strained after President William Ruto rejected the Finance Bill in mid-2024, forcing the government to find new ways to manage essential services and debt obligations without the expe…

Dec 24, 2025
City Hall Raises Fees for Traders and Motorists
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City Hall Raises Fees for Traders and Motorists

Nairobi will introduce higher service charges from July 2025 after the county assembly approved a new five-year tariff framework. The policy, which will run from 2025 to 2030, replaces the long-standing system of by-l…

Dec 5, 2025
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Why Unga Prices May Rise Even With a Strong Maize Harvest
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Why Unga Prices May Rise Even With a Strong Maize Harvest

Maize prices in Kenya are climbing, putting pressure on the government’s promise to keep flour affordable for households. The Ministry of Agriculture has acknowledged potential supply challenges, citing increasing com…

Nov 28, 2025
Tad Motors Launches First Locally Assembled Electric Vehicles in Kenya
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Tad Motors Launches First Locally Assembled Electric Vehicles in Kenya

Tad Motors has unveiled its first five locally assembled electric vehicles in Kenya, marking the start of commercial sales planned for January 2026. Kenya’s electric vehicle industry has gained momentum with the forma…

Nov 28, 2025
Kenya’s State House Exceeds Approved Budget by 125 Percent in First Quarter
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Kenya’s State House Exceeds Approved Budget by 125 Percent in First Quarter

State House more than doubled its approved spending in the first three months of the financial year, new Treasury data shows. The figures indicate that State House disbursed Sh4.32 billion between July and September a…

Nov 24, 2025
Why You’re Paying More for Avocados
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Why You’re Paying More for Avocados

Avocado prices in Kisumu have risen to record levels, with consumers now paying between Sh50 and Sh80 per fruit amid a sharp drop in supply and declining quality. Consumers across Kisumu County are struggling with the…

Nov 20, 2025
Safaricom Finally Teams Up with Elon Musk's Starlink
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Safaricom Finally Teams Up with Elon Musk's Starlink

Safaricom has signed a new agreement to resell Starlink’s satellite equipment and services. For the past two years, Safaricom had been one of Starlink’s strongest opponents in Kenya. It warned regulators about possibl…

Nov 18, 2025
KRA Announces New Rules for Obtaining Tax Compliance Certificates
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KRA Announces New Rules for Obtaining Tax Compliance Certificates

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced stricter rules for obtaining a Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC), requiring applicants to meet new digital invoicing and tax compliance standards. Under the revised fram…

Oct 24, 2025
Why Gold Prices Are Hitting Record Highs
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Why Gold Prices Are Hitting Record Highs

Gold prices have climbed to a record high of US$4,100 (around Sh529,720) per ounce, marking the sharpest increase in the metal’s value in modern trading history. The surge, which has pushed prices up by more than 50 p…

Oct 21, 2025
President Ruto Signs Law Clearing Sale of 11 State-Owned Firms
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President Ruto Signs Law Clearing Sale of 11 State-Owned Firms

Kenya has enacted the Privatisation Act, 2025, paving the way for the sale of government stakes in key State-owned enterprises, with the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) set to lead the programme. The new law, signed by P…

Oct 20, 2025
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