Alarming Treasury Drops Cap on Crypto Ownership in Investor Boost: What Kenya’s New Rules Really Mean
For years, Kenya has occupied an unusual position in Africa's digital finance landscape. It has been celebrated as the birthplace...
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Safaricom Shareholders Approve Sh80.1 bn Dividend: Celebration Today, Tough Questions Tomorrow
The decision by Safaricom shareholders to approve a Sh80.1 billion dividend has once again cemented the telecommunications giant's reputation as...
Devastating Tender Typo Costs Finnish Firm Kalmar Finland Oy Sh947m KPA Container Handling Contract
In the high-stakes world of public procurement for critical national infrastructure, precision is not just a virtue; it is an...
Shocking Collapse: Rising M-Pesa Agent Numbers Cut Average M-Pesa Agent Commissions to Record Low
The numbers are stark and leave little room for soft interpretation. In the financial year that ended 31 March 2026,...
Stunning Surge: SBM Bank Kenya Profits Jump 88.2% to KSh 380.2 Million in H1 2026
SBM Bank Kenya reported an 88.2% jump in half-year net profit to KSh 380.2 million for the six months ended...
Landmark Nedbank NCBA Acquisition Nears Final Stages: A Defining Moment for East African Banking Power
The Nedbank NCBA acquisition stands as one of the most consequential cross-border banking transactions in East Africa in recent years,...
Devastating Safaricom Governance Changes Expose Vodacom’s Ruthless Consolidation of Power After Securing Controlling Stake
It is a pivotal, and deeply disturbing, juncture for Safaricom PLC in the stifling political and corporate heat of mid-2026....
Why Equity Group’s Q1 Profit Growth of Sh19.1 Billion Is Crushing Questions
Kenya’s banking giant, Equity Group Holdings, has once again posted impressive quarterly numbers, reporting a Sh19.1 billion profit for the...
Treasury Hits M-Pesa and Pesapal in Crushing Blow With 16% VAT
Kenya’s digital economy is about to experience another major shake up following proposals by the National Treasury to impose 16%...
Bold Yet Painful: Understanding the 5% Mitumba Import Tax in Kenya
The proposal to introduce a 5% mitumba import tax under the Finance Bill 2026 will be one of the most...
