Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a plan to raise Sh47 billion to fund the ongoing construction of the Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi. The stadium is one of …
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Starlink Faces Internet Speed Challenges in Kenya as Competition Grows
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is currently facing serious challenges in Kenya, just less than two years after launching operations in the country. Starlink, which uses satellites to deliver internet, …
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Safaricom Makes History with Over $3 Billion Revenue, Eyes Bigger Growth in Ethiopia
Safaricom, the Nairobi-based telecoms and digital services provider, has made history as the first company in East Africa to surpass $3 billion in annual revenue. The firm’s financial results for …
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Co-op Bank Partners With 619 Saccos To Expand Banking Services In Kenya
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has entered into a major partnership with 619 Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) across the country to improve how members access banking services. The new …
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African Markets Update: Key Events and Economic Signals
African markets are navigating a busy day of economic indicators, political developments, and global trends on Thursday, May 8, 2025. From court decisions in Côte d’Ivoire to monetary policy announcements …
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Kenya Rules Out New Taxes in 2025/2026 Budget After Deadly Protests
Kenya’s government has said it will not introduce new taxes or increase current ones in the 2025/2026 budget. This announcement comes after last year’s deadly protests forced President William Ruto’s …
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CBK Warns Kenyan Banks to Cut Lending Rates or Face Heavy Fines
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned commercial banks in the country to reduce their lending rates or risk facing serious financial penalties. The warning came from CBK Governor …
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Kenyan Banks Increase Secured Interbank Borrowing to KSh69.6 Billion in April 2025
Kenyan banks are now relying more on secured borrowing to manage their short-term funding needs, as the value of secured interbank lending doubled in just one month. According to official …
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Kenyan Governors Issue 14-Day Ultimatum to Treasury Over Sh116 Billion Funding Dispute
The Council of Governors (CoG) in Kenya has issued a stern 14-day ultimatum to the National Treasury, demanding the immediate disbursement of Sh78.03 billion in delayed County Equitable Share funds …
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Kenya’s Cybersecurity Threats Surge by 27.2% as DDoS Attacks Spike in Q2 2024/25
Kenya is facing a rising wave of cyber threats, with reported incidents increasing by 27.2% in the second quarter of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The Communications Authority of Kenya revealed …