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NCBA trims Kenya’s 2026 growth outlook to 4.8% amid global shocks
NCBA Group now projects Kenya’s 2026 GDP growth at 4.8%, down from 5.1%, citing geopolitical tensions, commodity volatility and fiscal pressures.
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Birth Certificate Fees Stay at Ksh200 After Ministry Rejects Cut to Ksh50
Kenya's Ministry of Interior confirmed the Ksh200 birth‑certificate fee will remain, citing inflation since the last 1998 review and regional cost parity.
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Kenya and China sign MoU to install 80 off‑grid solar systems in remote communities
Kenya and China have agreed to deploy 80 off‑grid solar photovoltaic installations in underserved areas, targeting schools, health centres and water facilities …
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Visa study shows Kenyan SMEs crave integrated payment‑business tools but adoption lags
Visa’s 2026 Pay and Get Paid report finds 81% of Kenyan small firms want all‑in‑one payment and management platforms, yet only 19% …
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Day 2 of C&I Energy + Storage Summit Highlights Business‑Focused Strategies for Cost Savings and Grid Relief
The second day of the Commercial & Industrial Energy and Storage Summit underscored how solar‑plus‑storage can cut industrial electricity bills, ease network …
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Safaricom’s Expanded Fibre and 5G Network: What It Means for Kenyan Households and Businesses
Safaricom’s 2026 report shows 21,000 km of fibre, 1,879 5G sites and near‑universal 4G coverage, but turning reach into affordable, reliable service …
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Microsoft’s Indiana data centre moves ahead with groundwater dewatering approval and air‑permit review
St. Joseph County approved Microsoft’s groundwater dewatering plan while Indiana regulators opened a public comment period on the data centre’s air‑pollution permit.
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Qatar’s Labour Law Sets Minimum End‑of‑Service Gratuity for Workers After One Year
Under Article 54, Qatar mandates a minimum end‑of‑service gratuity of three weeks’ basic wage for each year of service, calculated on the …
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Rise of Fearless Secures $1 Million Funding to Expand Globally
African‑owned mobile game Rise of Fearless has raised US$1 million via a SAFE from Epic Edges Capital to fund talent, technology and …
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Liquid C2 teams up with Google Cloud to broaden Kenyan tech‑partner ecosystem
Liquid C2, part of Cassava Technologies, has partnered with Google Cloud, giving Kenyan resellers, MSPs and system integrators direct access to cloud …
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Motorists Association Opposes KSh200 bn Thika Road Elevated Expressway
The Motorists Association of Kenya rejects the proposed 60‑km elevated expressway on the Thika corridor, urging priority to existing traffic fixes and …
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How to Change Your Preferred Affordable Housing Unit on Boma Yangu
The State Department of Housing and Urban Planning confirms that applicants can modify their chosen unit, size or location through the Boma …
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Long Mott Advanced Nuclear Plant Moves to Final U.S. Permit Stage
The $2.4 billion Long Mott Generating Station in Texas has entered the final permitting phase, clearing key safety and environmental reviews before …