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Bolt adds tuk-tuk rides to its app in Mombasa
The company said the move reflects Mombasa's distinctive transport culture, where tuk-tuks have long been a key part of daily travel alongside motorcycles and cars
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Technology
Nairobi to host inaugural Muslim Tech Expo as tech community targets new opportunities
The expo will be held on November 21, 2026, at The Edge Convention Centre in South C, with more than 500 participants expected to attend.
Business
CMA approves listing of Wallstreet Africa banking ETF on Nairobi Securities Exchange
The approval comes as Kenya seeks to diversify capital market products and provide investors with additional avenues for spreading risk
Business
Will the systems turn on? Ex-CBK governor reveals pressure that cost him five kilos
Njoroge, who served as the ninth governor of CBK, was speaking in an interview on Monday, August 10, 2026, as he reflected on the challenges he faced during his tenure. He returned to Kenya after spending about 20 years at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), having previously worked at the Ministry of Finance. His appointment brought him back to a country he said had changed considerably during his long absence.
Business
African family businesses turn to succession planning as wealth transfer grows
Strathmore Business School, Standard Chartered, ALN and the Association of Family Business Enterprises (AFBE) have launched an executive programme on Monday targeting family business owners, next-generation leaders, policymakers and experts.
Technology
Meta launches new AI model as Zuckerberg champions open-weight push
The new model, Muse Glimmer, is much smaller than leading AI models from rivals and is instead designed for agentic tasks and can run on a Mac or PC with a single graphics card, aiming to tap demand for AI systems that run directly on people's devices.
Business
KCB Foundation takes scholarship programme to South Sudan
The KCB Foundation has launched its KCB Scholars Programme in South Sudan, awarding scholarships to third-year medical students as part of efforts to expand access to higher education and strengthen the country’s health workforce.
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ICT PS Tanui: Kenya should adopt the best AI globally
Tanui also called for the development of AI solutions designed around Kenya's languages, datasets, industries and national priorities
Technology
Grok releases Imagine Image 2.0 with precision edits
Grok explained that the model also focuses on maintaining elements of an image when users make further changes, addressing the iterative nature of creative work
Business
Court dismisses challenge to Adan Mohamed’s appointment as KRA boss
In its ruling, the court said COFEK had approached the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) as a public-interest organisation, yet it was not a party recognised by employment laws as being entitled to file a pre-employment dispute before the court.
Business
Court rejects Kenya Railways bid to stop Maai-Mahiu floods investigations
Police told the court that 76 people died in the disaster, which left victims and families seeking answers over what caused the deadly flooding and whether anyone should be held criminally responsible.
Business
Kenya set for bigger tax role under proposed UN global rules
The negotiations, currently underway in New York under the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, are seeking to reshape international tax rules by giving member states a greater role in deciding how multinational companies are taxed
Business
Ride-hailing firms warn fare floor could cost economy Sh20bn
A study by ride-hailing company Uber estimates that the proposed fare controls could remove about Sh20 billion from the economy each year as many customers choose not to book short-distance rides because of the higher charges.
Business
Treasury says Kenya to meet debt limit in 2028
The Treasury told the National Assembly's Public Petitions Committee that the present value of public debt is projected to reduce from 63.7 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to the legal ceiling of 55 per cent over the next two years as the government's fiscal reforms continue to take effect.
Technology
State targets digital hub in every ward as 588 sites are identified
ICT PS described the initiative as one of Kenya's most ambitious grassroots digital infrastructure programmes, saying it is expected to strengthen digital inclusion while equipping young people, innovators and businesses to participate more effectively in the country's growing digital economy
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Counties drive Agriculture growth as horticulture earns Sh216.5bn
The report, released on August 6, 2026, shows that the agriculture sector had reinforced its position as the backbone of Kenya's economy, with the value of agricultural output rising from Sh3.64 trillion in 2024 to Sh4.07 trillion in 2025. It attributed the growth to consistent investments by county governments across key agricultural value chains, despite persistent challenges in some subsectors.
Technology
Google begins phasing out Assistant as Gemini takes over Android phones
For years, Google Assistant has helped users perform everyday tasks through voice commands, including making calls, sending messages, setting reminders, controlling smart home devices, checking weather updates and conducting online searches.
Business
Uchumi defends recovery plan as MPs probe delays in clearing creditors
During the session, the Company Monitor told lawmakers that by April 2026, nearly 85 per cent of the payments expected under the CVA had already been made. He added that the company remains focused on settling the remaining balances owed to former workers and other creditors.
Business
Traders seek freeze on KRA's new cargo declaration system
Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA) says the process creates another layer of reporting even though traders already submit the same information through the Import Declaration Form, shipping manifests, the KenTrade National Electronic Single Window System and KRA customs platforms.
Technology
Kenya records over 46,000 cyberattacks as criminals turn to AI
The INTERPOL African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026 shows Kenya registered more than 46,786 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during the first half of 2025.
Business
Workers face bigger retirement risk as unpaid pension contributions hit Sh85.2 billion
The unpaid contributions represent money already deducted from employees' salaries but not transferred to pension schemes, denying workers investment returns that would have grown their retirement savings over time.
Business
Safaricom approves record Sh80.13bn dividend amid market value growth
The total dividend for the year stands at Sh2.00 per share, including an interim dividend of Sh0.85 per share paid in March 2026, making it the largest payout in Safaricom's history.
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KRA reopens tax amnesty window through iTax platform
The tax amnesty, which took effect on July 1 and will run until December 31, 2026, was brought back under the Finance Act, 2026. It allows taxpayers to enjoy a 100 per cent waiver of penalties, interest and fines on tax debts that accumulated up to December 31, 2025, as long as they meet the conditions set under the law.
Technology
Kenya loses Sh92 billion annually to digital piracy – CS Kabogo
The report estimates that decisive action against digital piracy could create or sustain more than 50,000 quality jobs across Kenya's creative and technology sectors by ensuring creators and rights holders receive fair compensation for their work.
Business
Standard Chartered Kenya reports Sh62.5bn in sustainable finance assets
Since 2021, the bank has generated Sh7.9 billion in cumulative sustainable finance revenue, driven by demand for solutions supporting climate resilience, financial inclusion and long-term growth.
Business
KCB secures Sh12.9bn EBRD funding to boost MSME lending
Under the agreement, 35 per cent of the funds will go to women- and youth-led businesses, while 30 per cent will support climate-smart and environmentally sustainable projects.
Business
Card payments fall 12% as Kenyans cut spending
Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows the value of card transactions fell to Sh220.04 billion in the six months to June 2026 from Sh248.8 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. This marks an 11.55 per cent decline in the amount spent through cards.
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Kenya sugar industry rebounds as output climbs 22%
Data released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that sugar production rose by 21.98 per cent to 348,143 tonnes between January and May this year, compared to 285,418 tonnes produced during the same period in 2025.
Business
Why some petrol stations are selling fuel cheaper than EPRA prices
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Njogu said the sharp increase in the number of petrol stations over the past decade has transformed the country's retail fuel sector, forcing both established brands and new entrants to compete more aggressively on price.
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Kenya approves fuel transit deal to Rwanda via Mombasa Port
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi announced the Cabinet decision after holding bilateral talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 27, 2026, with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe.