Sidian Bank has posted a 9 percent increase in profit after tax, recording Sh607.03 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to Sh556.94 million in the same period last year. The growth was supported by higher interest income and a rapidly expanding balance sheet. The lender’s net interest …

The High Court has overturned the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as Chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, May 20, Justice Bahati Mwamuye held that the appointment process did not meet the required constitutional and legal standards for public office appointments. …

Residents of Njoro were left shocked and angered after the body of a Grade 6 pupil was discovered dumped in a maize plantation following her disappearance. The victim, identified as Mercy Nyambura Mureithi, a learner at Sinendet Primary School, had gone missing after leaving home for school on Monday, May …

The National Assembly has agreed to review proposals by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro aimed at lowering fuel prices, giving him an official opportunity to table measures he believes could cut diesel prices by at least Sh54 per litre. The decision comes amid ongoing government talks with transport sector players following …

Climate experts have warned that many parts of Kenya could face reduced rainfall and unusually high temperatures from June to September 2026, raising fears over food shortages, water scarcity and pressure on livelihoods. The warning was issued in a new seasonal forecast released by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications …

Kenyan scientist Professor George Njoroge has secured a Sh446 million international research grant aimed at improving early detection and treatment of oesophageal cancer in Kenya. Prof Njoroge, who serves as a co-lead researcher at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), received the 2026 Greater Manchester Cancer Award alongside …

KCB Group has posted a pre-tax profit of Sh24.4 billion for the first quarter ended March 2026, representing a 15.3 percent increase from Sh21.2 billion recorded in the same period last year. The bank attributed the strong performance to higher operating income, solid contributions from subsidiaries, and increased customer deposits, …

NCBA Group has reported a net profit of Sh6 billion for the first quarter of 2026, representing a 9 percent increase compared to Sh5.5 billion recorded in the same period last year. The lender said the improved performance was driven by higher operating income, growth in customer deposits, and expansion …

In the lush green highlands of Nandi County, a new generation of young farmers is reshaping the future of agriculture by turning farming into a profitable and modern enterprise rather than a last-resort survival activity. One of the standout examples is Modern Farmer Abel, who began his farming journey in …

President William Ruto has sparked discussion after stating that Kenya has successfully moved slum dwellers into government-built high-rise apartments while maintaining the same rent levels. Speaking at the 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ruto said the government’s affordable housing programme is already improving living …