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Food, transport costs push inflation higher to 6.6%
Business

Food, transport costs push inflation higher to 6.6%

Food prices remained the biggest source of pressure after rising by 9.0 per cent in August compared with the same month last year. Transport costs recorded an even sharper increase, rising by 15.7 per cent over...

By Maureen Kinyanjui
Safaricom Foundation unveils Sh100m Ndoto Zetu Phase 8
Business

Safaricom Foundation unveils Sh100m Ndoto Zetu Phase 8

The programme supports community-led projects in health, education and economic empowerment across all 47 counties, bringing the Foundation’s total investment in the initiative to 700 million shillings since 20...

By Samuel Otieno
Britam profit jumps 52% to Sh3.8bn in first half of 2026
Business

Britam profit jumps 52% to Sh3.8bn in first half of 2026

The results represent an early performance milestone under Britam's ASCEND 2026–2030 strategy, which seeks to drive sustainable growth, strengthen innovation and respond more effectively to changing customer ne...

By Chrispho Owuor
Businesses to pay Sh0.52 for WhatsApp customer service messages
Business

Businesses to pay Sh0.52 for WhatsApp customer service messages

The company will charge Sh0.52 for every delivered message sent through WhatsApp Business, with the new fee taking effect on October 1. The charge is equivalent to $0.0040 per message and will apply to utility...

By Maureen Kinyanjui