New Sugar Act Brings Uncertainty to Leasing of State-Owned Sugar Factories
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya’s struggling sugar industry faces fresh challenges following the enactment of the Sugar Act of 2024, which introduces significant regulatory changes,...
Roam Secures Funding to Expand Solar Charging Stations for Electric Bikes in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenyan e-mobility company Roam is charging forward with plans to transform urban transport in Nairobi, thanks to new funding from Energica. The investment...
Safaricom Pulls Ads from Nation Media Group Amid Investigative Reports
NAIROBI, Kenya- In an unprecedented move highlighting the pressure on Kenyan media, Safaricom, Kenya’s telecom giant, has suspended advertising on all Nation Media Group...
Equity Group Holdings Reports 11pc Rise in Pretax Profit for First Nine Months of 2024
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya’s Equity Group Holdings (EQTY.NR), the country's largest bank by customer base, posted a notable increase in its pretax profit, reaching...
M-Kopa Targets Local Smartphone Production Milestone with Plans for 10 Million Units by 2027
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya’s mobile phone landscape is set for a major shake-up as asset-financing powerhouse M-Kopa ramps up local smartphone production. The company aims to...
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