Family Bank is set to officially list its shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on June 23, following approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The lender will be listed through an introduction, a process that allows existing shareholders to trade their shares on the stock market without the …

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the preparation of the 2026/27 national budget, insisting that extensive public participation was carried out and that views from Kenyans were incorporated into the final spending plan. Mbadi said the National Treasury went beyond the legal minimum requirements to ensure transparency and inclusivity …

Emergency response teams were on Thursday deployed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after an aircraft was involved in a crash-landing incident, prompting an immediate emergency response from aviation authorities and rescue agencies. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) confirmed the incident and stated that emergency protocols were activated to manage …

KCB Group has reported a sharp rise in its green lending, disbursing Sh48.8 billion in 2025 to finance environmentally friendly projects across East Africa, surpassing its sustainability targets. The financing supported a wide range of climate-focused initiatives, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, green buildings, clean transport systems, water conservation and …

By: Bill Joseph, Mt. Kenya University Youth unemployment stands out as one of the most serious challenges facing society today. It raises an important question: what happens when millions of young, capable individuals are ready and willing to work, yet cannot secure jobs? Many people often wonder how this situation …

Motorists travelling along Mombasa Road and the Nairobi Expressway have been advised to prepare for traffic disruptions this weekend following the announcement of a temporary road closure by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). In a public notice, KeNHA said part of the Mombasa-bound section of Mombasa Road (A8), as …

Attention is firmly fixed on Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi as he tables the 2026/27 national budget, a record-breaking Sh4.84 trillion spending plan designed to spur economic expansion, generate employment and strengthen key sectors of the economy. The budget is being presented against the backdrop of mounting economic pressure on …

Kenyan journalists working for international media organizations such as the Associated Press, Reuters, and BBC Africa have petitioned Parliament seeking an investigation into alleged labour exploitation, discrimination, and violation of their workplace rights. The concerns were presented to a parliamentary committee through Funyula Member of Parliament Dr Wilberforce Oundo, who …

Five people have lost their lives and three others sustained injuries following a tragic road accident at Makotelo area along the Webuye–Malaba highway in Bungoma County. The crash occurred on Tuesday night, just minutes before midnight, involving a public service vehicle and a trailer that was heading towards Webuye from …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will have its biggest-ever presence at the FIFA World Cup after ten African countries secured qualification for the 2026 tournament set to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The expansion of the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams has significantly …