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High Court Upholds Gachagua Impeachment, Awards Sh50M in Damages
Politics · Kenya's High Court upheld the October 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua a
11 Jun 2026
Ruto Urges Kenyans to Reject Tribal Politics at Embu Service
Politics · President Ruto used a church service in Embu County to denounce ethnic politics, urging Kenyans to j
11 Jun 2026
Kenya Economy to Grow 5.0% in 2026 After Subdued 2025 Performance
Business · Kenya's GDP grew 4.6% in 2025 as agriculture and manufacturing faltered, with the Finance Ministry p
11 Jun 2026
Court Backs Ruto's Appointment of ODM Leaders to Cabinet
Politics · A Nairobi court dismissed by a 2-1 majority a challenge to Ruto's appointment of ODM politicians to
11 Jun 2026
Kenya PMI Returns to Neutral in June, Ending Three-Month Contraction
Business · Kenya's private sector stabilised in June 2026 with the Stanbic Bank PMI rising to the neutral mark
10 Jun 2026
Parliament Passes Finance Bill 2026, Ruto Signs KSh 4.8 Trillion Budget
Business · Kenya's National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2026 on June 18 with 122 votes in favour, clearing
10 Jun 2026
Nakuru Industrial Zone Attracts 14 New Manufacturers, Creating 3,200 Jobs
Business · Nakuru's newly designated Special Economic Zone has attracted 14 manufacturers in its first operatio
10 Jun 2026
Equity Group Crosses KSh 2 Trillion in Assets as Banks Surge in Q1
Business · Equity Group Holdings posted a 24% profit surge to KSh 19.1 billion in Q1 2026 and crossed the KSh 2
10 Jun 2026
Safaricom Posts Record KSh 95.6bn Profit, Pays Biggest Dividend Ever
Business · Safaricom posted a record KSh 95.6 billion attributable profit for FY2026 and declared the largest c
10 Jun 2026
Kenya Bags USD 2.9 Billion at KIICO 2026, Creating 63,000 New Jobs
Business · Kenya's KIICO 2026 conference surpassed its USD 2 billion target, securing over USD 2.9 billion in i
10 Jun 2026
NSE Adds KSh 817 Billion in Wealth as Market Hits All-Time High in H1
Business · The Nairobi Securities Exchange added KSh 817.2 billion in investor wealth in H1 2026, pushing total
10 Jun 2026
CBK Holds Rate at 8.75% as Inflation Tests the Top of Target Band
Business · The Central Bank of Kenya held its benchmark lending rate at 8.75% for a second consecutive meeting
10 Jun 2026
Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill Passes Parliament, Creating Legal Framework for Digital Assets
Finance · Kenya's Parliament has passed the Virtual Assets and Service Providers Act, creating Africa's most c
9 Jun 2026
Kenya Revenue Authority Exceeds Half-Year Tax Collection Target by Ksh 18 Billion
Finance · The Kenya Revenue Authority collected Ksh 18 billion more than its half-year target, driven by expan
9 Jun 2026
Sh50 Billion Eurobond Buyback Reduces Kenya's External Debt Pressure
Finance · Kenya has completed a Sh50 billion Eurobond buyback, retiring a tranche of its costliest external co
9 Jun 2026
Chinese Infrastructure Firm Secures Ksh 12 Billion Nairobi Expressway Extension Contract
Business · China Road and Bridge Corporation has won a Ksh 12 billion contract to extend the Nairobi Expressway
9 Jun 2026
Kenya Shilling Strengthens to 125 Per Dollar as Current Account Deficit Narrows
Finance · The Kenya shilling has rallied to 125 per US dollar, its strongest level since 2022, as export earni
9 Jun 2026
Kenya Secondary Schools Games 2026: Nairobi Wins Overall Championship
Sports · Nairobi County reclaimed the KSSSA overall trophy in Kisumu, topping the table with 14 gold medals a
9 Jun 2026