SMEs faces adminstrative challenges
Kenyan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing operational and administrative challenges despite growing adoption of digital payments, with fragmented business management systems limiting efficiency and access to financing, a new Visa report…
US removes Rwanda and South Africa from trade deal
US President Donald Trump has notified Congress of his intention to remove South Africa and Rwanda from a preferential trade programme, from 1 January 2027.The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) allows eligible African countries to export…
AI usage in banking
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is exploring the use of artificial intelligence agents to automate some banking operations, as the regulator seeks to adopt the technology while managing risks associated with its use CBK Director of Research Robert Mudida…
Irish Chamber of commerce
Ireland Kenya has changed its name to the Irish Chamber of Commerce Kenya in a move aimed at strengthening trade and investment links between Kenya and Ireland.The organisation unveiled its new identity on October 29 at a reception hosted by Ireland’s…
Waititu’s 13-Year Jail Term Comes With a Catch
Can a politician be handed 13 years in prison and still not spend an additional day behind bars? That is the question surrounding former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu after a court imposed a fresh Sh21 million fine or alternative prison terms…
Nine Killed as Jet Plunges Into Florida Neighbourhood
A routine journey turned into a nightmare when a private jet plunged from the sky and exploded in a residential neighbourhood, killing all nine people aboard. The disaster has raised fresh concerns about aviation safety after disturbing cockpit…
Mariah Sells Christmas to Gucci
Has Christmas become less about celebrating and more about selling luxury? Pop superstar Mariah Carey is turning the festive season into a fashion statement after teaming up with Italian luxury fashion house Gucci for its 2026 holiday campaign. The…
Bellingham Becomes Calvin Klein’s New Icon
Footballers are no longer just selling goals, trophies and club jerseys; their bodies are becoming powerful marketing tools. Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has taken that trend to another level after swapping his football kit for designer…
A Night Of European Football
European football takes centre stage with nine exciting fixtures lined up in Round 4. Several of the Europe’s biggest clubs are in action, setting the stage for a night of intense competition, drama and quality football. Galatasaray welcome VfB…
Kalonzo Rejects Ruto Government Overtures
Allies of President William Ruto publicly urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join government, and he rejected it at a church service in Machakos. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, presidential aide Farouk Kibet,…