Uchumi Supermarket PLC has recorded a rare legal victory after the High Court awarded it KSh26.7 million in special damages over a commercial dispute with former franchise partner, Aljazeera City …
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Stakeholders Push for Youth Employment Through Blue Economy
Key players in Kenya’s blue economy are calling for united efforts to tap into the sector’s vast potential as a way of solving the growing youth unemployment crisis. The appeal …
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Ruto Welcomes EBRD Move to Open African Office in Nairobi
President William Ruto has expressed happiness over the decision of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to set up its African continental office in Nairobi, Kenya. The move …
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50 Kenyan Youths Travel to Russia for Factory Jobs
A new phase in Kenya’s labour migration efforts has begun, as 50 Kenyan youths travelled to Russia last week for factory jobs in a move aimed at reducing rising youth …
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Dangote Refinery to Save Nigerians Over N1.07tn Annually Through Direct Fuel Distribution Initiative
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major step aimed at changing how petrol and diesel are distributed across Nigeria. In a bold move, the company has revealed plans to …
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) surprised many on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, as it recorded strong gains despite nationwide protests and rising political tension. The market defied expectations by climbing …
The Kenyan Cabinet has approved two major legislative proposals aimed at modernising how public agencies are run and how government resources are procured and managed. The two bills—the Government-Owned Enterprises …
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Kenya Airways Grows Workforce, Nears Gender Leadership Target
Kenya’s national airline, Kenya Airways (KQ), has expanded its workforce by 8% in 2024, bringing the total number of employees to 4,705. This growth in staff came during a landmark …
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Williamson Tea and Kapchorua Tea Post Sharp Profit Declines
Two of Kenya’s oldest tea producers, Williamson Tea Kenya Plc and its associate Kapchorua Tea Kenya Plc, have reported significant drops in profit for the financial year ending 31 March …
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Kenya’s M&A Deals Drop Sharply But Bigger Transactions Boost Total Value in 2024
Kenya recorded a significant drop in the number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in 2024, but the total value of those deals went up sharply, showing a shift in …