Lawrence Baraza
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Corporate
SASRA Suspends Licenses of SACCOs Over Regulatory Crackdown
The Kenyan government has intensified regulatory oversight of the Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) sector, resulting in the suspension of…
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East Africa
How Tanzania’s Grip on Foreign Investors Ended Uber’s 10-Year Reign
Ride-hailing Uber ceased operations in Tanzania from 30 January 2026, ending years of protracted regulatory battle with local regulators. Tanzania…
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Markets
How Banks Drove NSE Gains in January 2026
January 2026 began with renewed confidence at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, as market indices extended the rally that defined much…
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Government Projects
How NSSF Contributions Will Change From 2027 Moving Forward
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act No. 45 of 2013 now moves into Year 4 of its phased implementation…
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Corporate
Asset Prices Rally Gives NSSF a Ksh.46 Billion Boost
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Kenya’s main pension fund, has reported an improvement in the value of its investments,…
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Corporate
Kenyans to Pay Ksh.23 Billion in Compensation After Koko Shuts Operations
Kenyan taxpayers are looking at a potential Ksh.23.1 billion in compensation package to the clean energy startup Koko Networks, following…
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Agriculture
AFA Reopens Macadamia Harvesting, Trading Window
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced the reopening of the seasonal macadamia nuts harvesting and trading window, effective…
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East Africa
Turkey Deploys F-16 Fighter Jets in Somalia to Fight al-Shabaab
Turkey has deployed F-16 fighter jets and attack helicopters to Somalia, as Ankara steps up action against the Islamist militant…
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Economy
Kenyan Inflation Eases in January to 4.4%
Kenya’s annual inflation rate slowed slightly in January 2026, dropping to 4.4 percent from 4.5 percent in December 2025. This,…
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West Africa
Nigeria Plans $2.9 Billion Debt Raise to End Power Shortages
Nigeria is preparing to raise approximately 4 trillion naira (about $2.9 billion) from its domestic capital markets to help settle…
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