The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is the gateway for Kenyan students to secure placements in universities, colleges, and technical institutions. For students who sat for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and applied for placement in the 2025/2026 academic year, downloading the KUCCPS admission letter is a critical step […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a significant court victory in its fight against financial misconduct within government ranks, following a High Court judgment that ordered the recovery of KSh 67.6 million fraudulently paid to a senior National Treasury official. The ruling, delivered by Justice Musyoki of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division, […]
WPP Scangroup Plc, one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading marketing and communications networks, has announced a leadership transition following the end of contract for Chief Executive Officer Patricia Ithau, who will be stepping down from her role. In a public announcement issued by the company’s Board of Directors, Ithau’s exit was described as the natural conclusion […]
Kenya is reaffirming its commitment to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) through the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) framework, with Tatu City emerging as a flagship example. On Monday, Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, paid a high-level visit to the 5,000-acre mixed-use SEZ located just outside Nairobi, signalling renewed government focus […]
Spiro, a fast-growing Pan-African electric mobility company, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Regional Platforms for Climate Projects (RPCP) Pipeline, an initiative spearheaded by the UN Climate Champions to spotlight and mobilize capital for high-impact climate ventures across the Global South. This recognition places Spiro among a curated cohort of climate leaders working to […]
A new report by Odipo Dev, a data analytics and civic research firm, has revealed a dramatic shift in Kenya’s national mood, with more citizens now afraid of state repression than they are of economic hardship. While 42% of respondents in the report still cite the economy as a key concern, a growing number are […]
In a significant milestone for youth empowerment and skills development, the KCB Foundation, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works programme, has graduated 800 youth from its flagship 2Jiajiri vocational and enterprise training initiative. The graduation, held across 10 vocational training centres (VTCs) in Elgeyo Marakwet County, marks a strategic investment in addressing […]
In a strategic move aimed at unlocking growth across East Africa’s SME and corporate sectors, Standard Chartered Bank and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, have announced the signing of a US$100 million trade finance facility for businesses operating in Kenya and Tanzania. The facility, announced today, will provide critical working capital […]
Kenya’s premier wine importer and distributor Viva Global is set to host the highly anticipated Viva Global Wine Expo 2025, marking both the return of the event after a six-year hiatus and the company’s 25th anniversary in the beverage business. The two-day event is scheduled for August 20–21, 2025, at Park Inn by Radisson, Nairobi, […]
The cost of fuel in Kenya is a critical factor affecting the daily lives of millions, from transportation costs to the price of goods and services. As of July 15, 2025, to August 14, 2025, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has released the latest maximum pump prices for Super Petrol (PMS), Automotive Diesel […]
