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How Aviation Policies Are Holding Back Kenya's Tourism Numbers, Hoteliers Warn
Kenya's hospitality sector is sounding the alarm over aviation regulations it says are throttling tourist arrivals, with industry leaders calling on the government to liberalise the skies and open the country to more airlines and flights if the 5 million annual visitor target is ever to be reached.
AG Dorcas Oduor stands firm on Sh154bn JKIA modernisation deal as transparency questions mount
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has defended the Sh154 billion JKIA modernisation contract, saying her office rigorously reviewed the agreement to protect Kenya's interests. Addressing mounting public concern in Nairobi on Friday, she insisted the procurement was transparent and that the final deal matches the original tender specifications without material changes.
Kenya and Italy Seal 2026-2029 Action Plan to Deepen Strategic Partnership
Kenya and Italy have agreed on a sweeping four-year action plan for 2026 to 2029, formalised during President William Ruto's state visit to Rome. The framework spans trade, renewable energy, food security, defence, and space technology, cementing Kenya's place as a flagship partner in Italy's broader Mattei Plan for Africa.
Kirinyaga County Closes In on Ksh1 Billion Own-Source Revenue Milestone After 44% Growth
Kirinyaga County is closing in on a Ksh1 billion own-source revenue milestone after collecting Ksh779.54 million in the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year - a 44 percent rise on the previous year. By early June, the running total had reached Ksh850 million, placing the county among Kenya's most fiscally productive devolved units.
EABL Asks Chief Justice Martha Koome to Rein In Multiplying Court Cases Over Sh340bn Asahi Deal
East African Breweries Limited has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome seeking her intervention as court cases challenging Diageo's planned Sh340 billion sale of its 65 percent EABL stake to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings continue to multiply, warning that conflicting rulings risk destabilising one of Kenya's largest-ever corporate transactions.
Brookside Deepens Ties with Kenya's Hospitality Sector in Growth Drive
Milk processor Brookside is stepping up its commercial engagement with the hospitality trade through the Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers, targeting a larger share of the hotels, restaurants, and catering market. The company backed its commitment with a Sh2 million combined pledge in cash and products at the KAHC symposium in Malindi.
Korean firms battle for Sh11bn Nairobi smart traffic tender
Kenya has opened a South Korean-only bidding process for an Sh11 billion intelligent transport system set to transform how Nairobi manages its roads. Funded through an $83.8 million loan from Seoul's Economic Development Cooperation Fund, the project will install smart traffic technology and automated enforcement cameras across the capital's key corridors.
Telkom Kenya Loses Over 160,000 Subscribers as Market Share Slides Further
Telkom Kenya shed more than 160,000 mobile subscribers between December 2025 and March 2026, tumbling from third to fifth place among Kenya's operators even as the broader market recorded a record 5.7 million new connections in the same quarter - a contrast that underscores just how isolated the company's struggles have become.
How AI Is Teaching Kenyan Banks to Anticipate Your Next Financial Move
Artificial intelligence is moving out of pilot projects and into the core operations of Kenyan banks and insurers, enabling them to predict what customers need before they ask. From spotting mortgage-ready clients to detecting fraud within seconds, AI is turning everyday transaction data into a powerful engine for smarter financial services.