The 120-kilometre pipeline will connect Djibouti’s Damerjog port to a fuel distribution facility in Dewele, Ethiopia, and will include storage capacity of about 400 million litres.
By Samuel OtienoPakistan remained the leading destination for Kenyan tea, importing 94.15 million kilogrammes during the five-month period. This represented an 11% increase from a year earlier and accounted for 39.2% of Kenya’s total tea exports
By Chrispho OwuorThe auction, which opened on September 24, 2026, targets investors holding unencumbered positions in Treasury bonds FXD1/2024/003 and FXD2/2013/015. Bids will be accepted until 10 am on October 5, 2026, when the auction will be conducted
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the CBK prospectus, the funds raised through the reopening will be used for budgetary support, making the auction part of the government's domestic borrowing programme
By Chrispho OwuorMore than $400 million, about Sh51.6 billion, has already gone into Kenya’s electric mobility sector, covering vehicle assembly, battery technology, charging facilities and other related businesses, according to KAM.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKenya is on course to retire its older 2G and 3G mobile networks by 2030 as subscriptions for 4G and 5G rise, according to a GSMA-led digital connectivity roadmap covering 11 African states.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) has outlined proposals for an Industrial Training Bill, 2026, to replace the Industrial Training Act of 1959. The draft would expand industrial skills development, certification and quality assurance, and introduce structured preparation for migrant workers before they leave for foreign jobs.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iKenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has asked Parliament to strengthen Kenya’s tobacco-control framework to keep pace with electronic nicotine products and new marketing channels. In its submission on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill 2024, KRA urged tighter definitions, clearer product standards and stronger enforcement measures, including limits on
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe regulator in a notice on September 24, 2026 said petroleum products are highly flammable and can ignite when they come into contact with sources of ignition, including vehicle engines, electrical equipment, naked flames and sparks caused by static electricity.
By Maureen KinyanjuiData contained in the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Bank Supervision Annual Report 2025 shows that 788,853 deposit accounts had balances of Sh500,000 or more by December last year.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe partnership will cover skills development, research, AI safety and evaluation, education, health and public-sector applications.
By Samuel OtienoIn a statement on Wednesday, the regulator said the transaction follows its approval on August 17,2026 under Section 13 (4) of the Banking Act and approval by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning on 21 September under Section 9 (1) of the same law.
By David AbonyoThe proposed requirement is contained in the National Payment System Bill, 2026, prepared by the National Treasury and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) as the two institutions seek to replace the existing payments law with a broader framework for the sector.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe upgrade will also extend to the airline's Asante Rewards loyalty programme, with members expected to receive an improved experience through the new system.
By Bradley BosireThe Kenya Revenue Authority said taxpayers with historical liabilities covered by the ongoing tax amnesty may spread their payments over six equal monthly instalments instead of settling the debt in one lump sum.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking at the “Africa We Build” high-level roundtable in New York on September 21, 2026, Ruto said Africa’s challenge was no longer a shortage of capital, but the rules determining where the money can be invested.
By Samuel OtienoRuto made the remarks on Monday after meeting Dangote Industries President and CEO Aliko Dangote in New York on Monday.
By Samuel OtienoThe regulator says the IPO is regulated in Nigeria and has not been submitted to the CMA for consideration and approval under Kenya’s legal and regulatory framework.
By Samuel OtienoHeather Adkins, Google's vice president of Security Engineering, said Google had notified the affected organisations and worked with the company involved in the testing to make changes to its procedures.
By Bradley BosireInsurance services are guided by 25 insurance core principles, but regulators have been using different methods to determine whether companies meet the required standards in their respective markets.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe growth continued during the April-June quarter, when the number of subscriptions rose from 1.9 million in March to about 2.1 million by June. This means operators added roughly 170,000 5G users during the three-month period.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOrg said access to funding remains an important part of startup growth, but entrepreneurs should not expect investors to finance untested ideas without evidence that the proposed solution can become a viable business
By Chrispho OwuorThe company said the latest results represented an improvement from the previous financial year, when it posted a profit after tax of Sh24.47 billion. In 2024/25, electricity sales increased by 887 GWh to 11,403 GWh, while Kenya Power reported revenue of Sh219.29 billion
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to the President, the Government and the Central Bank were forced to tighten monetary policy and introduce fiscal measures in response to those challenges.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe auction results show that Sh23.53 billion of the amount accepted comprised competitive bids, while Sh19.16 billion came from non-competitive bids
By Chrispho OwuorIn a notice issued on Wednesday, September 16, KRA said the waiver will apply to penalties and interest incurred as a result of the system downtime experienced during September 2026.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe partnerships were sealed through two Memoranda of Understanding signed on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. The agreements bring together KTB’s destination marketing capacity and the extensive international networks of Emirates and Qatar Airways
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe proposed legislation would establish a bloc-wide minimum age of 15 for children to open an independent account
By Chrispho OwuorThe systems typically use a SIM-enabled device connected to a licensed public mobile network to transmit an alarm signal when an intrusion or other emergency is detected
By Chrispho OwuorThe Shippers Council of Eastern Africa has welcomed the change, saying opening the market to several suppliers could improve the availability and performance of the electronic seals.
By Maureen Kinyanjui