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Omtatah Takes KPC Sale to Court Over Security Risks

A constitutional case seeking to stop the proposed privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has been filed at the High Court, with the petitioners asking that the matter be referred to the Chief Justice to constitute a three-judge bench. The petition has been brought by activist Okiya Omtatah Okoiti …

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Why Treasury Chose a Strategic Buyer for Safaricom

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has justified the government’s choice to sell a stake in Safaricom to a strategic investor instead of offering the shares directly to Kenyan retail investors, saying a public sale would have reduced the share price and failed to deliver value for money. While appearing before …

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African Demand Drives Kenya’s Exports to Sh289.4bn in Q3

Kenya’s export earnings rose in the third quarter of 2025, buoyed by stronger demand from African markets, according to the latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The KNBS Q3 Gross Domestic Product and Balance of Payments report shows that the country exported goods worth Sh289.4 billion …

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NSSF Plans Twin-Tower Development in Nairobi CBD

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has unveiled plans to construct a major twin-tower project in Nairobi’s central business district. According to a notice from NSSF, the development will be situated at the intersection of Uhuru Highway and Kenyatta Avenue, comprising two towers: Tower A with 60 storeys and Tower …

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Kenya’s National Parks Attract Over 300,000 Visitors During 2025 Festive Season

Kenya’s national parks and wildlife reserves welcomed more than 300,000 visitors over the December 2025 festive period, highlighting the growing appeal of the country’s wildlife attractions to both local and international tourists. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) described the turnout as a successful festive season and thanked visitors for choosing …

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Mombasa Port Receives First Cruise Ship of the Year

The Port of Mombasa on Sunday welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, marking the official start of the 2026 cruise tourism season with the arrival of the luxury vessel *MV Crystal Symphony*. The 238-metre-long ship, with a draft of eight metres, docked at the port from Port Elizabeth, …

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CBK Licenses 42 Additional Digital Lenders, Raising Total to 195

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved 42 more Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), increasing the number of licensed and regulated digital lenders in the country to 195. This latest approval follows the licensing of 27 DCPs announced in September 2025, underscoring the regulator’s ongoing drive to bring order to …

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10 Petrol Stations Caught Selling Contaminated Fuel

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has identified 10 petrol stations in a recent nationwide crackdown on fuel quality violations. Between October and December 2025, EPRA conducted 4,394 tests across 967 petroleum sites. While 957 sites (98.97%) complied with regulations, 10 sites (1.03%) were found non-compliant. Click here to …

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Dutch TUI Airlines Gets Charter Approval for Mombasa Route

Amsterdam-based TUI Airlines Nederland B.V. has received clearance to operate Inclusive Tour Charter flights on the Amsterdam–Zanzibar–Mombasa–Amsterdam route. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) granted the one-year air service licence, which came into effect last month. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A notice in the Kenya Gazette shows …

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Senator Sifuna Exposes Alleged Irregularities in Turkana Oil Deal

Senator Edwin Sifuna has raised serious concerns over the ongoing Turkana oil project, warning that what should have been a story of national development is instead appearing to benefit a select few. According to Sifuna, the company originally set to extract oil—first Tullow, now Gulf Energy—has undergone multiple ownership and …

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