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The regulator emphasized that meeting this deadline will allow sufficient time for the review and approval of the accounts by March 31, 2026, in preparation for the SACCOs’ Annual General Meetings (AGMs). "Submission Period is from January to March 15 2026, to allow approval by March 31, 2026.
Insurers are expected to list at least five major clients, each with annual premiums of Sh100 million in the last financial year. The framework applies to visitors staying in Kenya for less than a year, who must have active medical insurance as mandated by the Social Health Insurance Act of 2023.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the trade deficit between January and September 2025 reached Sh475.6 billion, up from Sh407.7 billion during the same period in 2024.
The Ministry of Interior will receive an additional Sh7 billion, raising its budget to Sh42.9 billion, while the police service under Inspector General Douglas Kanja is set for a Sh12 billion boost, bringing its total funding to Sh139 billion.
Bids for the coins will close on January 22, 2026, following a three-year coin minting tender that closed last month, signalling the regulator’s intent to introduce fresh coins. Like most central banks, the CBK routinely withdraws coins and banknotes that have deteriorated over time.
Under the NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital programme, each beneficiary received an initial Sh22,000 of the total Sh50,000 allocated to them, deposited into their NYOTA mobile wallets.
xAI is rapidly scaling its computing infrastructure, a critical factor for developing advanced AI models.The company is expanding its data centre presence in Memphis, with a third facility planned. Once completed, the combined power capacity is expected to approach two gigawatts, making xAI one of the world’s largest consumers of AI-focused computing power.
Uchumi Supermarket has led Kenyan stocks in early 2026 with a 28.16% gain, extending its 505.9% 2025 surge, as broad-based rallies across banks, retail and energy lift NSE sentiment.
Currently, Eldoret is served by only two airlines: Skyward and Jambojet. The route, along with Nairobi–Mombasa and Nairobi–Kisumu, remains one of the busiest domestic connections in the country.
Saudi Arabia has been pursuing broader economic reforms aimed at attracting foreign capital and reducing reliance on oil revenues, with capital market liberalisation seen as a key pillar of that strategy.
Since 2022, generation from local sources including geothermal, hydro, thermal, wind, and solar plants had been declining, adding pressure on the utility as new connections and usage expanded.
Latest debt disclosures by the Treasury show that by June 2025, Co-operative Bank owed Sh267 million of the Sh339 million it had received, while Equity Bank had an outstanding balance of Sh190 million from Sh445 million channeled through its network.
North Eastern MPs in Kenya have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks on Somali-owned businesses, calling them ethnic profiling that fuels Somaliphobia and threatens national unity.
Each beneficiary in the current phase will receive Sh22,000 deposited into a NYOTA Pochi la Biashara wallet, alongside an additional Sh3,000 deposited into an NSSF Haba na Haba savings account, bringing the total support per youth to Sh25,000.
Unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, the technology promises safer autonomous driving and greater transparency in decision-making, as Nvidia deepens partnerships and expands its influence in the rapidly evolving AI-driven mobility sector.
According to the Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI released on January 6, 2026, the latest reading, together with November’s 55.0, represents the highest PMI levels recorded in four years.
The issue centers on a setting that was switched on automatically, raising fresh concerns about privacy, consent, and how personal data is handled in the race to build powerful AI tools like Gemini.
MultiChoice remains Africa’s largest entertainment company, distributing the subscription streaming service Showmax alongside SuperSport channels, in addition to DStv and GOtv. The deal with Warner Bros. Discovery ensures subscribers continue accessing some of the most popular international channels on the continent.
Critics say the incident highlights the growing danger of AI nudify tools, which they argue are making gender-based abuse easier and more widespread. Many fear these tools are being used to target women and children without consent, turning harmless photos into harmful content within seconds.
Carrefour will enteAs part of the deal, Carrefour will work closely with Midroc teams to transform the full Queens Supermarket network into Carrefour-branded stores. The partnership also includes a long-term plan aimed at steady growth and wider reach in the Ethiopian retail sector.
The Taiwanese company is expanding AI server production in Wisconsin and Texas, supported by Nvidia’s optimistic sales forecasts and the growing AI infrastructure market, despite persistent concerns over an AI bubble.
The Central Bank of Kenya has released indicative exchange rates for January 5, 2026, detailing the value of major global and regional currencies against the shilling to guide forex transactions.
The benchmark NSE 20 Share Index led the rally, surging 56.13 per cent to close the year at 3,139.19 points, while the NSE All Share Index (NASI) rose 51.10 per cent to 186.58 points, reflecting sustained price gains across listed stocks.
The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on St. Croix, cites a recent Reuters investigation and alleges Meta projected that about 10% of its 2024 revenue—roughly $16 billion—would come from ads linked to scams, illegal gambling, and banned products, while misleading the public about its safety efforts.
The National Bank of Ethiopia’s (NBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) noted that headline inflation stood at 10.9 percent in November 2025, continuing a downward trend toward the central bank’s goal of single-digit inflation.
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) on Monday said that the use of unlicensed money transfer agents is prohibited under Ethiopian law and poses significant risks to individuals receiving funds.
The bank noted that each application underwent rigorous review, focusing on business models, consumer protection measures, and the fitness and propriety of proposed shareholders, directors, and management.
State Corporations reported assets worth Sh4.945 trillion, representing almost all of the total, while State Departments recorded Sh15.884 billion and Constitutional Commissions Sh3.811 billion. The figures do not include national security bodies, such as the Kenya Defence Forces, National Intelligence Service, National Police Service, and National Prisons Service.
CS Mbadi highlighted that the government has been holding discussions with donors through the Deputy President’s office while reviewing the full project pipeline to determine which initiatives might lack real value. The review also addresses the problem of counterpart funding, which can attract high fees, adding unnecessary costs to taxpayers.
The move aims to enhance competition, expand investor choice and strengthen digital access to regulated capital markets products.