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Nairobi's luxury market draws global watch brands

Nairobi's luxury retail market is attracting international brands seeking to reach wealthy consumers, with high-end watches emerging as one of the categories competing for a share of premium spending.
By David Njaaga 2026-10-26 10:45:00
Kenya’s vehicle import business is drawing new financing arrangements that seek to connect overseas car purchases with shipping, clearance and asset loans once vehicles are registered locally.
By David Njaaga 2026-10-25 16:18:00
A plan to combine electric scooter financing with free online shops could bring a new business model to Kenya, where a South African company is targeting expansion in 2027.
By David Njaaga 2026-10-25 16:03:00
For over two decades, Murang'a-based agricultural giant Kakuzi Plc and community golf club Makuyu Club have faced off in a contest worthy of a Masters final round.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-10-25 08:00:00
KenGen board appoints Ronoh Kibet Charles as CEO, succeeding Engineer Peter Njenga, who is retiring; he will take office on February 1, 2027.
By Fred Kagonye 2026-10-24 09:39:50
A new global plan proposes establishing a fund under the United Nations to finance reforms in public institutions, including regulatory bodies.
By Esther Nyambura 2026-10-23 14:53:00
“Africa remains at the heart of Oryx Energies' business and its long-term ambitions,” said Oryx in a statement.
By Fred Kagonye 2026-10-23 14:27:00
Kenya's banking sector paid a record Sh205.58 billion in taxes in 2025, contributing 8 per cent of Kenya’s government revenue.
By James Wanzala 2026-10-23 08:00:00
East African stakeholders are seeking ways to improve skills recognition and labour mobility across the region ahead of the East African Employability Summit scheduled for November 11-12 in Nairobi.
By David Njaaga 2026-10-22 10:33:00
CEOs called for expanded access to affordable credit through lower lending rates, simpler loan requirements and flexible repayment terms, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-10-22 08:00:00
Dangote, founder and chief executive of Dangote Industries Ltd, disclosed the deal at an event in London on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-10-22 08:00:00
In the report, unremitted funds related to loan payments have almost doubled from Sh1.68 billion in 2023 to Sh3.04 billion in 2025.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-10-21 08:00:00