Kenya has exported its first consignment of Apple mangoes to the United Kingdom, marking a significant achievement for the country’s horticultural sector ahead of the festive season and opening access to a high-value premium market. The shipment demonstrates that Kenya has met the UK’s strict phytosanitary and food safety requirements, …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has confiscated a shipment of contraband cigarettes valued at about Sh72.2 million in Mombasa, following intelligence-led surveillance by the Joint Port Control Unit (JPCU) with assistance from international agencies, including Interpol. The cargo originated in Cambodia and passed through several countries before landing in Kenya, …
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Internet usage in Kenya continues to grow, with 47.96 million users reported in 2024, according to the Kenya Economic Report 2025 by KIPPRA. Among these users, 4G networks lead with 21.23 million subscribers, reflecting widespread adoption of high-speed mobile internet. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In comparison, 2G …
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The Nairobi–Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway has recorded a surge in passenger numbers as Kenyans travel for the festive season. Hundreds of travellers have opted to use the SGR during the Christmas and New Year holidays. A spot check at the SGR Nairobi Terminus in Syokimau on December 23, 2025, showed …
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Sugar sector workers have called off a planned nationwide strike following renewed negotiations with the government, even as their union maintains that billions of shillings in unpaid wages and benefits remain outstanding. The Kenya Union of Sugarcane Plantation and Allied Workers (KUSPAW) said it suspended the industrial action after the …
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The government has started importing more than four million bags of fertiliser to support the upcoming planting season early next year, officials have said. Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Rono confirmed that 750,000 bags have already arrived, with another similar shipment expected next week. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …
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CIC Insurance Group PLC has overhauled its senior management structure, moving its long-serving audit chief to a new role designed to spearhead the company’s modernization efforts. In a statement released by Group General Counsel and Company Secretary Gail Odongo, the Board confirmed that Mr. Muyesu Luvai has been reassigned from …
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As Christmas and New Year approach, many Kenyans face a challenging festive season due to the rising cost of living, driven largely by increasing prices of essential food and fuel items. An analysis by The Lower Eastern Times reveals that the price of sugar jumped 15.26 percent in November 2025, …
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Chinese technology firm Huawei, in collaboration with Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom, on Friday unveiled a program to provide low-cost internet services to residents of Kenya’s Affordable Housing Program. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Feng Shen, Huawei’s key account director, said the initiative uses the company’s digital quick optical …
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Kenya is officially on track to break tourism records, with the government projecting three million international visitors by the end of 2025. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced the ambitious goal, citing a massive surge in momentum following a successful 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …
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