Kenya has achieved its highest-ever position in the global startup ecosystem rankings, bolstered by a rapid growth rate of over 30 percent — the fastest among countries ranked between 51st …
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Court Clears Wells Fargo of Blame in KSh 47 Million Heist Involving Equity Bank
The High Court in Kenya has ruled in favour of Wells Fargo Limited, dismissing a KSh 23.4 million claim filed by Equity Bank Kenya Plc over the theft of KSh …
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Equity Bank to Open UAE Office, Becomes First Kenyan Bank to Expand to the Middle East
Shareholders of Equity Group Holdings Plc have approved the bank’s plans to open a Representative Office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the first time a Kenyan lender will …
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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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Court Clears Wells Fargo in ₦253 Million Moyale Heist Case, Blames Equity Bank for Security Lapses
A Kenyan High Court has ruled in favour of security firm Wells Fargo Limited in a case involving the theft of KSh 47 million (about ₦253 million) during a 2019 cash …
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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 …
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The Government of Kenya has introduced a fresh set of rules to guide the development of its crude oil sector. These new regulations are expected to speed up the country’s …
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Kenya Airways Seeks 7 Days to Resolve Gloria Incident
Kenya Airways has requested a seven-day period to address outstanding issues raised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), following a controversial incident involving a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, and …