Microsoft Shuts Down Nairobi Development Centre in Major Blow to Kenya’s Tech Sector
Microsoft is shutting down its Nairobi-based Africa Development Centre (ADC), marking a significant development for Kenya’s technology industry and its ambitions to become a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. The centre, established to tap into…
Kenya eyes China’s automated port model to modernise Lamu
Kenya is looking to adopt China’s automated port model to improve efficiency at Lamu Port, cut cargo-handling costs and position the facility as a regional logistics hub, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said. Wetang’ula said lessons from…
Matatu Operators Hike Fares as Fuel Price Increase Sparks Business Outcry
Matatu operators have announced immediate fare increases following the latest fuel price hike by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), raising concerns over higher transport costs and the potential impact on businesses and household…
DPP Approves Charges Against Five Suspects in Sh3.9 Billion VAT Fraud Scheme
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against five individuals and 12 companies over an alleged Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud scheme that investigators say was designed to defraud the government of billions of shillings. The…
HiHome Expands Nairobi Presence with New Store at The Hub Karen
HiHome Appliances, a leading retailer of home appliances and electronics, has opened a new store at The Hub Karen, expanding access to quality home products at competitive prices. The store offers products from more than 30 trusted brands, including…
Pain for Kenyans as Fuel Rise by Sh13
Fuel prices are set to rise begining tonight, with super petrol increasing by Sh12.93 per litre, diesel by Sh9.90 and kerosene by Sh28.49 in EPRA’s October review. The new prices were announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority…
KPC earnings rise 13% as firm eyes Sh68bn revenue by 2030
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) shareholders will receive Sh5.9 billion in dividends after the recently listed petroleum infrastructure firm reported a 13.1 per cent increase in net profit for the year ended June 2026. The growth is buoyed by higher fuel…
Kenya’s media market to hit $6bn by 2030, PwC forecasts
Kenya’s entertainment and media market is projected to reach US$6 billion by 2030, driven by digital advertising, online video streaming and growing internet access, according to PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2026–2030. The market is…
Absa, Kipchoge Partner for Seven-Continent Marathon Tour
Absa Bank Kenya has partnered with marathon star Eliud Kipchoge as its Official World Tour Financial Partner, linking the bank’s financial services with the Kenyan athlete’s ambition to run seven marathons across all seven continents. The partnership,…
Kenya’s data professionals get an official home as DAMA Kenya launches in Nairobi
DAMA Kenya, the local chapter of the International Data Management Association, is set to launch on Tuesday as demand grows for professionals who can manage, secure and protect data across businesses and public institutions. The launch, scheduled for…