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KQ eyes fleet recovery after planes grounding turbulence

After months of operational turbulence, Kenya Airways has revealed that all grounded aircraft will be back in the skies by June 2026, marking a major recovery push after months of disruption.

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January inflation hits 6-month low despite rise in food prices

The measure of the living cost dropped to 4.4 per cent during the month after oscillating between 4.5 per cent and 4.6 per cent between August and December 2025.

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Why NSSF payouts have fallen

NSSF says benefits paid to retirees dropped by nearly Sh1 billion on account of reduced applications. 

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Why Kenyans are shying away from bank loans

Industry players cite shrinking disposable incomes due to tax hikes and rising education and health bills.

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NSSF payouts to retirees drop 10 despite surge in contributions

NSSF said in its annual report that the benefits paid to retirees dropped by 10 per cent to Sh8.74 billion in the year to June 2026

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State dangles incentives to woo private investors in geothermal

The proposals are aimed at de-risking investment in a sector the government says can no longer rely solely on public financing to meet future power needs.

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KPRL: The trump card for Kenya Pipeline in post-stake sale era

The Changamwe-based refinery holds much potential due to its existing oil and gas infrastructure. Oil storage tankers at the KPRL, Changamwe in Mombasa County. [File, Standard]

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NCBA to ride on Nedbank's muscle in regional expansion

NCBA MD John Gachora said Nedbank’s strong balance sheet and technical expertise would help the bank scale up in its current markets and also explore new growth opportunities in the region. 

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Why NTSA, KEBS and Roads Ministry have been sued over re-sale of written-off vehicles

The lawyer said he was shocked to find that the same vehicle on the road, having been repaired, re-registered and sold to a new owner.

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Rise of autogas brings new opportunities and dangers

Over 20,000 Kenyan motorists, mostly in Nairobi, have ditched the petrol pump for the LPG nozzle, lured by a 50 per cent saving on fuel costs.

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Lamu pipeline ties KPC's growth to complex oil export plan

The Kenya Pipeline Company could be compelled to pump billions of shillings towards converting its storage tanks in Mombasa to handle crude oil from the Lokichar oil fields for export.

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Kenya Re to lock out politicians in new board shake-up rules

Kenya Re has proposed the restructuring of its governance framework in a move to lock out political appointees from its board, even as the board gets full powers to fire and hire the MD.

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Motorists miss bigger cut in fuel costs despite drop in pump prices

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has denied users of super petrol a bigger reduction in retail prices, holding back the full benefit of the falling cost of petroleum products.

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Oil marketers join forces to drive up autogas adoption

Oil marketing firm Ola Energy and LPG firm Proto Energy have unveiled a joint initiative to roll out autogas refilling points across Ola’s retail network across the country.

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Agricultural sector records lowest growth

The agriculture sector grew at a sluggish 3.2 per cent over the third quarter of last year, the slowest growth rate for the largest sector of Kenya’s economy in nearly three years. 

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Kenyans face pain at the pump as Trump targets Venezuela oil

US President Donald Trump has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including a Russian flagged vessel that was also being escorted by a Russian submarine.

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Firms in Kenya Pipeline IPO to pocket over Sh200m

The sale of a 65 per cent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company by the government is expected to raise Sh100 billion, which will plug budget holes over the current financial year.

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Big ask for KRA as Treasury sets Sh3tr revenue target

KRA is expected to face significant pressure to meet the Sh2.9 trillion revenue collection target set by the National Treasury for the 2026-27 financial year. 

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Growing economy fails to fill pockets and plates

Despite the impressive indicators at the national level, the average Kenyan is grappling with high cost of living, increased tax burden and stagnant or reducing income

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Turkana oil deal sparks concerns over skewed revenue sharing deal

Concerns are emerging over whether Kenya may have short-changed itself in negotiating a deal with Gulf Energy, the firm now expected to move the Lokichar oil fields in Turkana County.

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Why petrol stations are resisting new tax invoice system

Kenya’s petroleum sector is headed for a showdown with the taxman as a majority of petrol stations remain non-compliant with the new tax reporting directive, just a day to the December 31 deadline. 

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Blackout Wednesday: Why you experience weekly power outages

In 2025, Kenyans were most likely to experience an outage on Wednesday evenings, according to data from electricity sector agencies. 

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Questions as Chinese firm that built expressway cashes in on road repairs

The move came a week after President William Ruto announced plans to rebuild the roads.

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Insurers urged to rethink PSV's high-risk model

The insurance industry is being challenged to innovate coverage for the Public Service Vehicle sector which remains largely shunned as 'high-risk' despite its critical economic role.

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Why banks are pushing for lower PAYE

The Association made the proposals against the National Treasury’s invitation for comments from Kenyans on tax policies to inform the Finance Bill 2026.

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Regional business lobby urges EAC countries to address emerging non-tariff barriers

EAC urged to address emerging non-tariff business barriers

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Bamburi to set up Sh32b clinker plant after Amsons takeover

Plant in Kwale County is expected to start clinker production by 2028, which will double Bamburi’s cement output.

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Fluorspar project gets back on track

The Mining Ministry has in the past said the mine has huge potential and could be in production for another 40 years.

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Match to Singapore or new term? Ruto's shift to big-ticket projects with Sh5tr fund

The Ruto administration launched the Hustler Fund on November 30, 2022, two months after he took the oath of office on September 13. 

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Court reinstates gas firm's permit for Kilifi terminal

Lake Gas, a subsidiary of Tanzania’s Lake Group, had appealed the tribunal’s ruling at the Environment and Land Court.

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Tanzanian firm Amsons eyes Kenya's renewable energy sector

Amsons Group has said it plans to venture into Kenya’s energy sector as it seeks to deepen its foray in the country following the acquisition of Bamburi Cement and a controlling stake in EAPC. 

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The hidden health toll on East Africa's key logistics artery

Due to the nature of their work, the truckers have to contend with other diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

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Mbadi: Why we sold Safaricom shares to Vodacom

The planned sale faces growing scrutiny from citizens and lawmakers demanding clarity and transparency.

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State ordered to pay Mauritian backed sugar investor Sh24b

Justice Florence Wangari ruled that the State had breached its commitments to the investor, who was blocked from developing a flagship agricultural project.

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Who owns Kenya?: 2pc control over half of arable land

A handful of Kenyans hold more than half of arable land, which is largely idle with allegations that a substantial proportion of this land has been acquired irregularly.

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Report: Public debt burden locks Kenyans out of health, education

Rising repayments, new survey by KHRC shows, mean less money for essential services. Kenya’s debt service to revenue ratio stood at 67 per cent in the year to June 2025.

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How Trump's migration freeze may cut off billions in diaspora remittances

Kenyans working in the US accounted for more than half of diaspora remittances last year. 

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Kenya Power on the spot for neglecting off-grid stations

New Auditor General report shows most of them are not in operation due to a lack of periodic maintenance. This is even as metrics used to measure the reliability of power supply.

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China's investment cap leaves State grappling with two toll tariffs

The splitting of the contract to expand the Rironi–Mau Summit Road has caused complications for KeNHA, as it emerges that the two consortia had proposed different toll rates. 

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Dar firm tightens grip on Kenya market with Sh723m EAPC deal

Tanzania’s Amson Group’s acquisition of 29.2 per cent stake in Portland follows its recent takeover of Bamburi Cement.

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