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Insurers switch land for cash as regulators tighten capital rules

Kenyan insurers are accelerating a strategic shift away from brick and mortar assets, offloading expensive land holdings to boost liquidity and comply with regulatory demands.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-02-16 00:00:00
Kenya Airways has expressed regret over flight cancellations that affected its Rwanda and Mauritius-bound aircraft on Sunday.
By Denis Omondi 2026-02-15 19:08:29
Co-shared spaces could transform Kenya’s banking sector by promoting openness, collaboration and broader financial access.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-02-15 08:10:00
Kenya’s maritime training has been strengthened with the installation of a bridge simulator at Mount Kenya University’s Malindi Maritime Academy in Kilifi County.
By Philip Mwakio 2026-02-15 06:00:00
Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review; petrol down by Sh4.24, diesel Sh3.93 and kerosene Sh1 per litre, to retail at Sh178.28, Sh166.54, and Sh152.78, respectively, in Nairobi.
By Ronald Kipruto 2026-02-14 16:27:04
If fully implemented, he said, the agreement could significantly boost intra-African trade and expand the continent’s economy over the next two decades.
By PCS 2026-02-14 14:06:22
Kenya has launched two digital trade platforms designed to turn African embassies into commercial hubs.
By James Wanzala 2026-02-14 08:00:00
Manufacturers are turning to renewable thermal energy solutions to cut operating costs and reduce reliance on imported diesel.
By Esther Nyambura 2026-02-13 11:18:00
A total of 8.4 million units (kWh) of electricity were used in powering electric vehicles in 2025, an indication that more Kenyans are increasingly embracing electric mobility (e-mobility).
By James Wanzala 2026-02-13 06:00:00
KenGen will be classifying shares in a new governance structure that will see minority shareholders have more power to choose their representative at board level.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-02-13 06:00:00
Stima Sacco has converted its insurance arm into a fully licensed brokerage, giving it freedom to shop the market rather than sell for a single insurer. 
By Esther Dianah 2026-02-13 00:00:00
Beatrice Kirundu is one of millions of Kenyans who have invested in indigenous knowledge–based intellectual assets, commonly referred to as the Natural Products Industry.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2026-02-12 19:14:11