Motorists in Kenya will face higher fuel prices as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced significant increases for the May–June pricing cycle.On May 14, 2026, EPRA reported a Ksh16.65 per litre rise for Super Petrol and a Ksh46.29 per litre increase for diesel, while kerosene prices will remain
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PIC Probes PPCK Over Audit Irregularities and KSh1.3B Loss
The Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration, and Agriculture (PIC-SSA) has engaged officials from the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK) regarding audit discrepancies, outstanding statutory payments, and financial management issues highlighted in reports from 2013 to 2025.During the session, the Committee addressed various financial and operational challenges facing
Young Farmer in Siaya Turns Farming into Thriving Agribusiness
Kenya Power Foundation Commits Sh20M to Wezesha Jamii Community Projects
The Kenya Power Foundation has pledged Sh20 million to support community projects nationwide through its Wezesha Jamii programme, focusing on schools, health facilities, and vulnerable groups in over 20 locations.This month-long initiative aims to enhance projects in education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and social welfare, showcasing a growing trend among corporations
Kenya Wealth Gap Deepens as 0.1% Control Most Wealth
A A recent report on Kenya's political and economic landscape paints a troubling picture of inequality: less than 0.1% of Kenyans possess more wealth than the combined total of the remaining 99.9%. The Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) 2026 Country Report arrives at a critical time, coming less than two years
Safaricom Profits Jump 67% to Record Sh99.7 Billion
Safaricom has achieved an impressive 67.3 percent increase in net earnings for 2025, reaching a landmark Sh99.7 billion. The telecommunications company credits this remarkable growth to its innovative products, which significantly enhance consumers' daily lives.This achievement marks the highest profit ever recorded by any company in East and Central Africa.The
Nairobi Land Prices Slow in Q1 2026 Amid Approval Uncertainty
Land prices in Nairobi’s suburbs and satellite towns experienced a deceleration in growth during the first quarter of 2026, attributed to tighter economic conditions and uncertainty surrounding planning approvals, as reported by the HassConsult Land Price Index released in late April 2026.In the suburbs, land prices rose by only 0.8%,
Diaspora Remittances Power Kenya’s Economic Recovery
As Kenya's economy embarks on a delicate recovery, characterized by moderating inflation and steady growth, an unexpected ally has emerged: the millions of Kenyans working abroad. Diaspora remittances play a vital role in stabilizing the economy, delivering a consistent stream of foreign exchange at a time when traditional export sectors
Kenya Eyes China Market Boost After Zero-Tariff Export Shipment
When Kenya and China launched their first shipment of goods from Nairobi, it represented more than just cargo movement; it signaled a pivotal opportunity for Kenya to enter a previously inaccessible market.Historically, Kenya's trade with China has faced significant imbalance, with imports far outpacing exports. In 2024, Kenya exported only
William Ruto Backs Aliko Dangote Tanga Oil Refinery Project
President William Ruto has endorsed Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote’s initiative to partner with Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania for the construction of an oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania.During a sideline meeting with Dangote at the Africa We Build Summit in Nairobi on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Ruto emphasized that this collaboration