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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Outrage in Nairobi as Autopsy Reveals Kenyan Blogger Was Strangled in Police Custody
Protests broke out in Nairobi on Monday and Tuesday following the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who was found dead while in police custody. The police initially claimed Ojwang …
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World Bank Cuts Kenya’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 4.5% Over Debt, Lending Rates and Private Sector Struggles
The World Bank has revised its economic growth forecast for Kenya down to 4.5% for 2025, cutting half a percentage point from its earlier projection. The global lender cited rising …
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KCB Group Reports KSh16 Billion Net Profit in Q1 2024 Despite Higher Loan Provisions
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group has announced that it made a net profit of KSh16 billion in the first quarter of 2024, which is the same amount the bank made …
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Bayer Completes Exit of Pharmaceutical Business Model in East Africa
by Editorby EditorBayer East Africa has successfully revamped its Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Health business models in the region. Under the new model, Bayer is outsourcing transportation, local warehousing, distribution, and customer support …
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ATIDI underwrites Globeleq’s USD 117 million geothermal power project in Kenya
by Editorby EditorNairobi-based pan-African insurer, African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) has provided a political risk insurance cover for Globeleq’s 35 MW Menengai Geothermal power project in Kenya. This support will …
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement for Kenya’s $976 Million Loan
by Editorby EditorThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Kenya for a $976 million loan to support the country’s economic reform program. This agreement, announced today, aims to …
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European Investment Bank’s Partnership with Kenyan Banks Boosts Private Sector
by Editorby EditorThe EIB has revealed a strategic partnership with top Kenyan banks to strengthen the nation’s private sector, offering a substantial lift to SMEs. This partnership aims to improve finance accessibility, …
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Kenya’s Central Bank to Amend Payment Systems Act
by Editorby EditorThe Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) plans to revise the Payment Systems Act to improve the regulatory framework and foster innovation in the country’s financial sector. These changes are a …
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America likely to name Kenya major non-NATO ally
by Editorby EditorU.S. President Joe Biden is expected to officially acknowledge Kenya as a major non-NATO ally during Kenyan President William Ruto’s upcoming three-day state visit to the United States. A source …