Safaricom to interrupt M-PESA services on September 22 for system upgrade
In a notice released to customers on September 19, 2025, Safaricom said the system upgrade is scheduled for Monday, 22 September 2025, from 12:30 am to 3:30 am.
In a notice released to customers on September 19, 2025, Safaricom said the system upgrade is scheduled for Monday, 22 September 2025, from 12:30 am to 3:30 am.
President William Ruto said the expansion will include a new yard to be completed before the end of the year to handle the additional traffic.
Microsoft President, Brad Smith says, "the company plans to invest Sh 3.885 trillion (roughly Sh 4.01–4.36 trillion depending on exchange rates) in its UK operations and AI infrastructure by 2028."
The firm had sought her cross-examination, claiming it lost investments and anticipated income after several Nokia Service Centres it allegedly set up in partnership were later absorbed by Microsoft.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) reported that total units produced and purchased locally stood at 1,291.39 million kilowatt-hours (kWh), the highest level ever recorded in the country’s history.
A daytime safari, which can accommodate up to seven passengers, will cost Sh25,000, while a night safari for a maximum of five people will go for Sh40,000.
In a profit warning issued on Tuesday, the bank said it expects its net income for the year ending December 31, 2025, to fall by at least 25 percent compared to the Sh20.06 billion profit posted in 2024.
Data from the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) shows that the country’s flower exports fell by Sh72.1 billion from 116,273 tonnes in 2024, with exporters losing Sh1.4 billion in earnings.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that commercial terms have been agreed upon between two private parties, though specifics remain undisclosed.
Data from the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (Sasra) shows gross loans advanced by the co-operatives rose 11 percent to Sh842.8 billion, compared to a 10.7 percent growth in deposits to Sh750.6 billion.
The plan, to be filed with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco), must be handed in by December 31 every year or within four months after the close of a financial year.
According to the published rates, the US dollar (USD) is trading at Sh 129.2400, reflecting the continued demand for the greenback in Kenya’s import-driven economy.
Nyaoga will succeed Charles Muchene, whose tenure as director and board chairman concludes on September 30 after serving the lender for nine years.
The surge in Airbnb-style accommodation is not only affecting residents but also reshaping the city’s wider housing and hospitality sectors.
The Association said the monthly reviews by the regulator have turned into a “circus” that keeps Kenyans unsettled and gradually conditions them to accept irregular and exploitative price hikes.
The tournament, organised by PUBG Mobile in partnership with smartphone maker Infinix, drew teams from across sub-Saharan Africa after months of qualifiers.
This means that in Nairobi, motorists will now pay Sh184.52 for a litre of Super Petrol, Sh171.47 for Diesel, and Sh154.78 for Kerosene.
Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Chief Executive Officer Raimond Molenje made the announcement during the launch of the Nature Positive Financing Assessment Report, reiterating the sector’s commitment to funding nature-related enterprises to build a resilient green economy.
With rising inflation, job losses, and increased living costs eroding disposable incomes, the Sacco is now focusing on expanding non-funded revenue to sustain growth.
Fuel consumption in Kenya surged to a record 1.93 million tonnes in the first six months of 2025, up 9.4 percent from 1.76 million tonnes during the same period last year.
The iCMS is an online platform that manages customs processes such as clearance of goods at ports, payment of taxes, and tracking of cargo entering or leaving the country.
The findings, highlighted in a special report by Hassconsult, show that the return on investment in Kenya's housing market has appreciated at a faster rate than any of its international competitors.
The report highlights that out of 46,322 schools registered nationwide by the end of 2023, only 6,784 had any form of insurance, representing just 14.6 per cent. Among the insured schools, 2,018 are primary schools (29.75 per cent), 3,422 are secondary schools (50.44 per cent), while 1,344 schools could not be categorised due to incomplete insurer data.
Bolt Kenya General Manager Dimmy Kanyankole emphasized that the earnings reflect broader opportunities in the industry.
Owalo praised the initiative, noting that it has significantly improved the disposable incomes of many Kenyans, particularly those at the bottom of the economic pyramid.
Justice Jairus Ngaah granted the Container Freight Station Association of Kenya (CFS) permission to seek legal remedies against the revised charges.
The programme, initiated by the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), is designed to mobilise Sh175 billion by securitising a portion of the Road Maintenance Levy Fund.
Known as the Devki Iron Pelletisation Plant, it sits on 2,024 hectares in Manga, Voi, near the iron-rich Kishushe zone. The facility is expected to generate about 3,000 jobs in its first phase and more than 14,000 once fully operational.
Since its launch in November 2022, the Hustler Fund has disbursed about Sh70 billion to 26 million Kenyans.
The device supports only eSIM and comes in Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, and Sky Blue. Apple executives described it as providing "MacBook Pro levels of compute in an iPhone."