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Banks Cornered as CBK Trims Benchmark Rate to 8.75%
4 weeks ago
Banks Cornered as CBK Trims Benchmark Rate to 8.75%
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 8.75%, defying calls…
Ziidi Trader Processed Record 55% of Share Trading on NSE
4 weeks ago
Ziidi Trader Processed Record 55% of Share Trading on NSE
Safaricom’s new M-Pesa trading app, Ziidi Trader, processed 55% of all share orders at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on…
Ecobank Kenya Taps Former Family Bank Boss Mbithi as New Managing Director
4 weeks ago
Ecobank Kenya Taps Former Family Bank Boss Mbithi as New Managing Director
Ecobank Kenya has announced Rebecca M. Mbithi as the new Managing Director, starting February 2026. This appointment is subject to…
How to Know if Your Phone’s Authorised to Operate in Kenya
February 10, 2026
How to Know if Your Phone’s Authorised to Operate in Kenya
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has given steps about how Kenyans can check if their mobile phones are approved…
Why Ruto Wants Kenya Re, KenGen to Have Private Investors
February 10, 2026
Why Ruto Wants Kenya Re, KenGen to Have Private Investors
President William Ruto announced that several state firms, including Kenya Re and KenGen, will soon have private investors at the…
Local Investors to Trade NSE Shares Via M-Pesa
February 10, 2026
Local Investors to Trade NSE Shares Via M-Pesa
Safaricom has introduced Ziidi Trader, a new feature within the M-Pesa app that allows users to buy and sell shares…
CBK Urged to Retain Benchmark Rate During RBCPM Implementation Phase
February 10, 2026
CBK Urged to Retain Benchmark Rate During RBCPM Implementation Phase
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has urged the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to retain the benchmark lending rate at…
List of Top Richest Individuals on NSE in January
February 9, 2026
List of Top Richest Individuals on NSE in January
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed 2025 with gains across its main indices, supported by a recovery in large stocks…
DTB Forecasts Kenya’s Economy to Grow at 5.3% in 2026
February 9, 2026
DTB Forecasts Kenya’s Economy to Grow at 5.3% in 2026
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) expects Kenya’s economy to grow by 5.3 percent in 2026, up from 4.9 percent in 2025,…
Kenya Begins Ksh.408 Million Mau Summit-Malaba Road Feasibility Study
February 9, 2026
Kenya Begins Ksh.408 Million Mau Summit-Malaba Road Feasibility Study
Kenya has started preparatory work to upgrade the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba Road into a modern highway using a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).…