Economy

TECNO has unveiled an upgraded version of EllaClaw, its Beta-stage mobile AI assistant, marking a significant step in the company’s mission to make practical artificial intelligence a seamless part of everyday smartphone use. The enhanced EllaClaw reflects TECNO’s vision of delivering AI that is more useful, accessible, and relevant to …

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is Kenya’s primary stock market where investors buy and sell shares of publicly traded companies. It serves as a marketplace that connects companies seeking investment capital with individuals and institutions looking to invest their money. Established in 1954, the NSE has grown into one of …

The government has signed a Sh154.2 billion agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to carry out the expansion and modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The deal was formalized by Aviation Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika and CRBC General Manager Yu Xiaodong, witnessed by Roads and Transport Cabinet …

Family Bank has officially joined the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), listing 1.66 billion ordinary shares at an introductory price of Sh18 each, giving the lender an estimated market value of Sh29.9 billion. The move represents the biggest private-sector listing on the NSE in more than 17 years and allows the …

Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya increased by two million to reach 53.4 million in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, highlighting continued expansion of the country’s digital payments ecosystem. According to the latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK), subscriptions grew from 51.4 million in the …

Consumer complaints escalated to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reached 563 in the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, as customers sought regulatory intervention after failing to get satisfactory resolutions from service providers. The figures, contained in the CA’s Consumer Complaints Report for the period January to March …

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has reiterated the government’s commitment to delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to support Kenya’s manufacturing sector. Speaking after a consultative meeting with leaders and representatives of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), Wandayi said the government is focused on maintaining a stable …

Airtel Kenya has announced a new partnership with KCB Group aimed at improving access to mobile money services across the country by expanding cash withdrawal and deposit points for Airtel Money customers. The collaboration will see Airtel Money users gain access to more than 30,000 KCB agents nationwide, allowing them …

Telkom Kenya has recorded a sharp decline in its mobile subscriber base, losing more than 160,000 customers in the first quarter of 2026, according to sector data for the period January to March. The company’s active subscribers dropped from 744,902 to 584,438, pushing Telkom Kenya further down the rankings to …

By Mercy Sila, MKU In the dry plains of Machakos County, where harsh sunshine and unpredictable rainfall often make farming difficult, a quiet agricultural transformation is unfolding in Kibauni village, Ikalaasa Location. Farmers in the area are now finding hope and improved livelihoods through the cultivation of yellow beans, locally …