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The USIU dropout who traded the lecture hall for his father’s shop and built a watch empire
Leveraging online marketing, Hassanali settled on selling watches online, setting up Saa Zone – a low-budget watch shop.
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Kenyan start-ups build AI powered tourism ventures
The founders plan to explore paid subscriptions for more advanced AI features, such as personalised itineraries and help with bookings.
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Kenya’s fish earnings jump 39pc on bigger production
The 2025 earnings and production performance marks successive growth for the industry amid interest from new investors, especially in cage farming.
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21 warehouses set for PPP deals in agro commodity cartels fight
The NCPB will drive the concession deals under the warehouse receipts system (WRS).
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State payments fuel 27pc jump in new vehicle sales
The industry data shows truck sales rose 38.3 percent to 5,527 units from 3,997, while single-cab pick-ups posted a 55.9 percent climb to 2,089 from 1,340, signalling stronger demand for vehicles used in commercial operations.
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Husband driving company car costs ill worker her job
Ms Vwamula was employed as a distributor, entrusted with a company vehicle while delivering coffee in the Mt Kenya region.
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US raises Kenya travel alert to Level 3 as health risks mount
The latest advisory retains warnings over crime, kidnapping, terrorism and unrest, alongside health and road-safety concerns.
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Mystery investors transfer KPC shares worth Sh42bn
The government priced the Kenya Pipeline’s initial public offering (IPO) at Sh9 per share for the offer that opened on January 19 and ran until February 24, with the shares opening trading on the Nairobi bourse on March 9.
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Why the state wants to toll World Bank-funded James Gichuru-Rironi Road
Construction of the road was initially valued at Sh16 billion, with a bigger chunk of the financing coming from the World Bank.
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Kenya-Middle East air travel rebounds despite ongoing war
According to the International Air Travel Association (IATA), global passenger demand for Middle Eastern carriers including Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad among others fell by 14.6 percent in August compared to last year.
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Diani rides TikTok wave to woo South African tourists
Local travel influencers are showcasing Diani more than any other Kenyan destination, and South Africans, who have long known Kenya only as a safari country, are taking notice.
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What your service charge pays for, and why it can’t be capped
Higher-priced properties often come with more services and amenities, which can push up operating costs.
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Registrar’s bid to back NBK in Sh870m claim on Moi-era firm fails
NBK is seeking Sh870.9 million from a Moi-era construction firm facing liquidation over mounting debts.
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Naivas, Quickmart and Carrefour take 60pc share in Kenya’s retail market
Naivas led with a 31 percent market share in terms of estimated revenue in 2025, according to disclosures by Quickmart, citing market intelligence firm Sagaci Research.
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The soft spoken 'iron lady' of Kenya's public service becomes major private sector investor
Regulatory disclosures show that Ms Koimett’s stake rose from 17.48 percent in August to 18.24 percent in October.
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Five workouts every busy man needs to stay fit
Raju Michael, 26, a fitness trainer at Adus Fit Club in Mwiki, Kasarani, shares five exercises men can incorporate into their routines without letting a packed schedule get in the way.
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Firms eye SMEs with smaller, locally hosted AI systems
The shift toward smaller systems comes as Kenya seeks to expand the use of AI across its economy.
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UMMA University eyes Sh770m student hostels in expansion push
The property will have a capacity of 316 beds and will include ablution blocks, common rooms, laundry areas and supporting infrastructure.
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Co-op Bank faulted for flawed sacking of poor performer
The judge found that Stephen Mwaura’s poor performance justified his dismissal on September 25, 2018, but the bank breached procedure.
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Naipa seeks order to block New-KCC privatisation
The dispute stems from the distribution of New-KCC products in Kapenguria, Lodwar and areas bordering South Sudan. The matter was referred to arbitration.
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Toyota dealer parent firm in Sh2bn sanitary pads venture
The business aims to generate Sh1.5 billion in revenue and reach two million women across East Africa by 2030, while expanding distribution and promoting menstrual hygiene education.
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SBM Bank profit doubles to Sh591m on increased lending
SBM’s loan book grew by 23.3 percent to Sh56.5 billion up from Sh45.8 billion in September 2025. This saw the lender’s fees and commissions from loans and advances triple to Sh235 million.
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KWFT fights Sh104m claim over unpaid fixed deposits
KWFT opposed the application, saying an agreement signed on May 24, 2024, set a 126-month tenure for the Sh40 million deposit.
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