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Wachinga's court fight reopens Kenya Re's history of boardroom wrangles

The Kenya Re CEO claims a plan has been hatched to unceremoniously kick him out of office, reigniting the never-ending boardroom wars that have dogged the State-owned reinsurer.
By Macharia Kamau 2026-08-04 09:20:00
Coast tourism players welcome the September opening of Ronald Ngala Utalii College, saying it will boost hospitality skills and workforce training.
By Philip Mwakio 2026-08-04 08:24:00
Kenya's foreign exchange reserves surged to a record $15.4 billion (Sh1.99 trillion) in the week ended July 30, providing the country with 6.4 months of import cover, the apex bank said on Friday.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-08-04 07:00:00
Africa urged to expand irrigation and integrated water systems, saying better water management is key to food security and climate resilience.
By Edward Davis 2026-08-04 06:00:00
A new report says Kenya must complement investment in digital infrastructure with stronger digital platforms, skills and institutions.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-07-28 09:20:00
Rising Middle East tensions and Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping routes have pushed up global oil prices, creating fresh pressure on President William Ruto’s government.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-07-28 09:20:00
East African central bank governors have renewed efforts to launch a single regional currency by 2031 while strengthening economic resilience through reserve diversification.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-07-28 09:20:00
The National Treasury departed from the approved Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy by significantly increasing domestic borrowing without parliamentary approval.
By Macharia Kamau 2026-07-21 09:00:00
Kenya is positioning itself as Africa's climate solutions hub by leveraging its renewable energy leadership and strategic international partnerships to attract investment.
By Zachary Ochieng 2026-07-21 06:00:00
Nairobi's South C neighbourhood is transforming through the Lapfund Bellevue housing development, one of the city's largest mixed-use residential projects.
By Macharia Kamau 2026-07-21 06:00:00
The extension of the Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) until the end of 2028, has promoted certainity to exporters in textile industries and also created jobs in Kenya.
By Nganga Mbugua 2026-07-14 06:00:00
The Auditor General has flagged irregular contract changes and project delays that risk the loss of Sh2 billion at the Local Authorities Provident Fund (Lapfund).
By Macharia Kamau 2026-07-14 06:00:00