The outgoing president describes her two-year term as "my life's greatest honour" as Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama is sworn in as the 52nd president of the Law Society of Kenya. Faith Odhiambo has formally relinquished the presidency of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), handing over to Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama
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KIICO 2026: Kenya Attracts Over Ksh.449B in Major Investment Deals
The landmark agreements span key sectors including manufacturing, green energy, technology, and agribusiness, signaling strong investor confidence in the Kenyan economy. Kenya has secured investment commitments worth more than Ksh.449 billion as the highly anticipated Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026 officially opened in Nairobi, marking a significant boost for the
Restoration of Nairobi Dam Begins Following Conclusion of Public Participation
The long-awaited rehabilitation project aims to restore the historic dam to its former glory after years of environmental degradation and encroachment. The long-awaited restoration of Nairobi Dam has officially commenced, following the successful conclusion of a public participation exercise that sought to incorporate the views of residents, environmental stakeholders, and business
Kenyan Shilling Holds Steady as Treasury Bill Rates Decline – CBK
The Kenyan shilling demonstrated stability against major international and regional currencies in the week ending March 26, 2026, despite a decline in Treasury bill interest rates, as reported by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in its Weekly Bulletin on March 27.On March 26, the shilling traded at Ksh129.72 per
Kenya Secures $2.9 Billion Investment Deals, Set to Create 63,000 Jobs – Ruto
President William Ruto has unveiled more than $2.9 billion in 20 investment deals that will create 63,000 quality jobs for Kenyans.The investments span across agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, Business Process Outsourcing, healthcare, energy, and real estate.The President said the majority of these investments are already at advanced stages of implementation, with
Majority of Kenyan Households Borrow to Cover Daily Expenses
A significant number of Kenyan households are resorting to borrowing as a means of survival, driven by ongoing economic pressures that compel families to rely on credit for essential expenses such as food, transportation, rent, and more, according to a new financial survey.The latest Financial Wellness Monitor Report, published by
Kenya Launches Zero-Tariff Exports to China Market
Kenyan government has officially initiated zero-tariff export shipments to China, granting unprecedented access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets. Under the "Early Harvest" arrangement, effective May 1, 2026, 98.2% of Kenyan exports to China will enter the market duty-free. This significant event took place on March 23, 2026,
Elon Musk Found Liable for Misleading Tweets in Twitter Deal Case
A jury has determined that Elon Musk misled the public during a critical phase of his 2022 Twitter acquisition. After two days of deliberation, this unanimous verdict emerged from a San Francisco federal court, where a group of Twitter investors argued they relied on Musk's statements.During his testimony, Musk maintained
Kuria Muchiru, Britam Chairman, Dies After Brief Illness
Kuria Muchiru, the esteemed chairman of the Britam Group Board, has passed away, a loss that reverberated through corporate circles following the announcement made by the company’s management on Friday.In a public notice, Britam Holdings PLC expressed its sorrow, stating, "The Britam Board of Directors and Management is saddened to
Nyeri Crackdown: Govt Moves to Reduce Bars Over Alcohol Abuse
The government has introduced a proposal to reduce the number of bars in certain areas of Nyeri as part of its strategy to combat widespread alcoholism.Nyeri County Commissioner Josphat Biwott emphasized that this initiative aims to limit the growth of drinking establishments that have transformed some towns into continuous drinking