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Deals of the year
This year saw some landmark acquisitions in commerce and industry – we review the highlights of the major purchases so far
By Otiato Guguyu and Macharia Kamau 7 years ago
Deals of the year
How foreign investors’ cash fuels spike in your power bills
The growing dominance of foreign firms and governments in Kenya’s energy sector is partly to blame for the soaring power bills for consumers, it has emerged.
By Otiato Guguyu and Macharia Kamau 8 years ago
How foreign investors’ cash fuels spike in your power bills
Is Kenya overbanking on new Special Economic Zones to drive growth?
When politicians address charged crowds during these campaigns, they are less likely to make strategic economic road maps. This is as litany of promises roll out of their tongues.
By Otiato Guguyu and Macharia Kamau 8 years ago
Is Kenya overbanking on new Special Economic Zones to drive growth?
Mauritian lender SBM drops bid to buy Chase Bank
The lender said it had evaluated its position in Kenya and decided to withdraw the bid, opting to instead focus on growing Fidelity.
By Otiato Guguyu and Macharia Kamau 8 years ago
Mauritian lender SBM drops bid to buy Chase Bank
Why Kenya may have got short end of the stick in SGR locomotives deal
Last week’s arrival of the first batch of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) locomotives has done little to quell public debate on whether Kenya really got value for money.
By Otiato Guguyu and Macharia Kamau 8 years ago
Why Kenya may have got short end of the stick in SGR locomotives deal
Money, women and citizenship: Putin woos fighters online
National
By Kamau Muthoni
39 mins ago
Why 2026 is a big year for sports, home and away
Sports
By Washington Onyango
39 mins ago
Mbadi's Sh1tr domestic debt shocker in 2026-27 Budget
Business
By Kamau Macharia
54 mins ago
Mystery of Tiriki torch ritual that overshadowed Jirongo's burial
Western
By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi
54 mins ago
ODM infighting erupts as Raila's death fuels rifts
Politics
By Harold Odhiambo
54 mins ago
Education sector players voice demands for the year
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
54 mins ago
Growing economy fails to fill pockets and plates
Business
By Macharia Kamau
54 mins ago