Kenyan investors explore UK real estate opportunities as demand for cross-border investments grows
Kenyan investors explore UK real estate opportunities as demand for cross-border investments grows By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, 14th October, 2026 – Kenyan investors are increasingly exploring opportunities to diversify their portfolios beyond domestic markets, as a UK residential real estate investment offering access from approximately US$27,000 (about KSh3.5 million) draws attention to the growing range…
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Kenya, Azerbaijan Deepen Partnership as Energy, Trade and Innovation Take Centre Stage
President of Kenya H.E William Samoei Ruto with President of Azerbaijan H.E Ilham Aliyev at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — From energy and housing to education, technology and agriculture, Kenya and Azerbaijan are steadily turning their diplomatic relationship into a partnership built around practical areas that…
Upesi Targets KES1 Billion in International Transfers with Zero-Fee Campaign
Upesi Targets KES1 Billion in International Transfers with Zero-Fee Campaign By Staff Reporter Nairobi, September 28,2026 – Upesi, a Kenyan outbound money transfer service, is targeting more than KES1 billion in transactions through a four-month zero-fee campaign covering eight international payment corridors, as it seeks to make cross-border transfers more affordable for businesses, students and…
KEBS Recognises Quality Champions Driving Kenya’s Economic Growth
KEBS Honours Organisations Driving Quality and Competitiveness at 2026 Quality Awards By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, September 18, 2026 – The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has recognised organisations across the country for their efforts to improve quality, innovation and service delivery, with officials calling for greater investment in standards to strengthen businesses and Kenya’s economy….
SanlamAllianz Profit Jumps 21% as Firm Honours Intermediaries Behind the Turnaround
From left to right: SanlamAllianz General Insurance CEO and Principal Officer George Kuria, and MTN Insurance Agencies Limited Founder & CEO Daniel Ngugi Thiong’o, who took home the coveted Agent of the Year award during the annual SanlamAllianz Excellence Awards held at Sanlam Tower. By Staff Reporter September 15, 2026 – SanlamAllianz General Insurance (Kenya)…
Varun Beverages Expands Kenya Portfolio With Launch of Two New Brands
Varun Beverages Expands Kenya Portfolio With Launch of Two New Brands By Staff Reporter Varun Beverages is stepping up its presence in Kenya with the launch of two new beverage brands as it seeks to expand its portfolio and tap into changing consumer preferences in the country’s fast-growing drinks market. VBL Industries (Kenya) Limited, a…
Standard Chartered Launches Global Investment Platform for Kenyan Investors
Standard Chartered Launches Global Investment Platform for Kenyan Investors By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, September 15, 2026 – Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has launched a new investment platform that gives eligible Kenyan investors access to global funds and professionally managed investment strategies, in a move aimed at meeting the changing needs of the country’s growing wealth…
TotalEnergies Kenya Unveils New Generation Card to Transform Mobility Payments
TotalEnergies Kenya Unveils New Generation Card to Transform Mobility Payments By Staff Reporter NAIROBI, Kenya, September 10, 2026 — TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has introduced a new generation of its mobility card, giving businesses, fleet managers and individual motorists greater control over fuel spending through digital payments, real-time transaction monitoring and enhanced security features. The New…
Technopolis Authority Opens Logo Competition for Young Kenyan Designers
Technopolis Authority Opens Logo Competition for Young Kenyan Designers By Staff Reporter NAIROBI, Kenya, September 2, 2026 — The Technopolis Development Authority has invited young Kenyan creatives to design its new logo as the agency seeks to establish a distinct national identity following an expanded mandate under the Technopolis Act, 2026. The nationwide competition, dubbed…
SBM Bank Expands Footprint in Mt Kenya Region with New Nanyuki Branch
From left: SBM Bank Kenya CEO Bhartesh Shah, Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu and Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria during the official opening of SBM Bank Kenya’s 34th branch in Nanyuki on Thursday, August 20, 2026. By Peace Muthoka NANYUKI, Kenya — August 20, 2026 — SBM Bank Kenya has expanded its presence in the Mt…