Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has asked the Senate to investigate the recent handover of Amboseli National Park to the County Government of Kajiado, raising fresh constitutional and environmental concerns over the precedent-setting transfer. Omtatah, while seeking a Statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources, questioned the legal grounding of the […]
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has directed the Murang’a County Executive to expedite the completion of its long overdue valuation roll, warning that continued delays are undermining revenue mobilisation and financial planning. The order was issued during a session in which Governor Irungu Kangata informed the Committee that the county would need up to […]
Urysia Limited, the long-standing Kenyan dealer for French automaker Peugeot, has expanded its footprint in the country’s automotive market by unveiling Jeep and Citroën brands. The move formally transitions the distributor into a multi brand dealership and signals an aggressive push to tap into growing demand for diverse vehicle offerings in East Africa. The launch, […]
Absa Bank Kenya has announced that it will transition to the Central Bank of Kenya’s Revised Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model beginning December 2025, marking a significant shift in how loan facilities are priced across the banking sector. The move follows the rollout of the updated framework by the Central Bank, which aims to enhance transparency, […]
KCB Bank Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Sauti Sol Group Limited to elevate SolFest 2025, a move positioning the lender as a key player in the expansion of Kenya’s creative and cultural industries. The collaboration will see KCB become the official payments partner for the festival, enabling digital ticket purchases and seamless transactions […]
Safaricom and the ICT Authority of Kenya have marked a significant milestone in the country’s digital skills development agenda with the graduation of the first cohort from the Connect Academy programme. The inaugural ceremony saw 48 trainees complete the fibre deployment and digital infrastructure training course, positioning them for immediate absorption into the rapidly expanding […]
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has raised KSh16.76 billion in the first tranche of its KSh20 billion Medium-Term Note (MTN) Programme, following an oversubscription rate of 52 percent. The company marked the successful listing of the corporate bond at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) during an official bell-ringing ceremony held in Nairobi. The offering, which […]
Africa’s healthcare sector faces challenges such as infrastructure gaps, workforce shortages, and funding constraints. Yet, several hospitals stand out for their advanced facilities, skilled personnel, and medical outcomes, making them regional leaders in healthcare delivery. The ranking below is based on a combination of criteria including international accreditation (e.g., JCI), patient satisfaction, technology adoption, specialty […]
Africa’s railway infrastructure, while less dense than Europe or Asia, plays a critical role in connecting landlocked economies to ports, facilitating mining exports, and boosting regional trade. The continent’s longest railway lines are often tied to historical colonial projects or modern mining operations, linking urban hubs to mineral-rich regions and international markets. The table below […]
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