Technology
OpenAI unveils GPT-5 as race for smartest chatbot intensifies
The launch comes as tech firms compete to dominate the AI chatbot market.
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Stanbic Bank doubles dividend as half-year profit falls
The bank will pay Sh3.80 per share for the six months to June, translating to a total payout of Sh1.5 billion, up from Sh726.8 million in the same period last year.
Business
Kenya and Zambia move to deepen agricultural and trade cooperation
The move follows high-level discussions held between Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe, and his Zambian counterpart Reuben Mutolo
Technology
ChatGPT to stop giving direct breakup advice in major safety update
The US-based artificial intelligence company said ChatGPT will soon adopt a more supportive and reflective approach when users raise sensitive personal issues
Business
PS Mang’eni: Hustler Fund designed to fix market failure, give Kenyans second chance
Unlike digital loans that only become visible when someone is negatively listed, Hustler Fund was designed to help borrowers develop a visible and positive credit practice.
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PS Mang’eni dismisses claims of lost funds in Hustler Programme
The PS pointed out that over Sh73 billion has been disbursed so far, reaching borrowers across the country, while more than Sh5 billion has been mobilised in savings.
Business
Borrowers get little relief as banks cut lending rates by just 1%
A review of industry-wide data by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that the overall weighted average lending rate across 38 banks dropped to 15.78 percent in June 2025, down from 16.81 percent in July 2024.
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Car dealers oppose KRA’s certificate of origin rule, term it costly and unnecessary
They want KRA to exempt them from the requirement, saying it only adds paperwork and costs without offering any extra value to the clearance process.
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Kenya’s private sector suffers decline since July 2024
The drop came against the backdrop of widespread demonstrations in Nairobi and other towns, sparked by anger over state brutality and rising living costs.
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MPs demand action as Kebs delays standards levy review
Lawmakers expressed serious concerns over the legality of the current levy and warned that persisting with the collection under these rules could lead to costly court battles and the need to refund manufacturers.
Technology
ChatGPT will now remind you to take breaks, following mental health concerns
The new feature is part of OpenAI's ongoing attempts to get users to cultivate a healthier relationship with the frequently compliant and overly-encouraging AI assistant
Business
KRA surpasses betting excise duty target, collects Sh13.2bn in 2024/25
The excise duty income rose from Sh10.598 billion in the previous year, reflecting continued growth in the digital betting space.