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From climate commitments to community action through strong partnerships with local communities

Nairobi, July 1 -- As Kenya joined the world in marking World Environment Day 2026, it became clear that the conversation around climate action must move beyond commitments and targets to a more impor... Read More


Chief Justice caught in face-off over Sh340bn Diageo-Asahi deal

Nairobi, July 1 -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has been drawn into a fresh face-off over the growing number of court battles over the planned Sh340 billion sale of British multinational Diageo's entire... Read More


Could phone-based insurance secure Kenya's device financing boom?

Nairobi, July 1 -- Two days after leaving hospital, Hellen Atieno returns to her grocery stall in Mariwa trading centre in Migori County, with more than just the fatigue of a week-long illness. She is... Read More


When founders must step past boardroom

Nairobi, July 1 -- There is a dangerous assumption many entrepreneurs quietly carry: that politics, governance and civic leadership belong to other people. Politicians, activists, civil servants and p... Read More


Governance will decide whether Kenya's capital market revival lasts

Nairobi, July 1 -- Kenya's capital market is showing encouraging signs of recovery after years of subdued activity. Trading volumes at the Nairobi Securities Exchange have improved, mergers and acqui... Read More


Why leadership, not technology, will determine the success of AI

Nairobi, July 1 -- Across Africa, the conversation has shifted from "What is AI?" to "How can AI drive growth and profitability?" The answer is not more hype, generic training or simply deploying new ... Read More


Finance Act 2026 and a tale of two tax decisions

Nairobi, July 1 -- The Finance Act, 2026 has introduced two significant tax changes that directly overturn recent court decisions in Kenya. The changes affect the withholding tax (WHT) treatment of c... Read More


Small firms win as court scraps mandatory deposits in tender disputes

Nairobi, July 1 -- The High Court has abolished mandatory financial deposits for procurement disputes, removing one of the biggest financial barriers facing companies seeking to challenge the award of... Read More


Kerosene use drops to new low as more homes turn to cooking gas

Nairobi, July 1 -- Consumption of kerosene has dropped by more than half in the past five years as more homes turn to cooking gas, boosting the government's efforts to increase uptake of clean fuel. ... Read More


Growing testosterone business as men pay over Sh10,000 a week, but doctors warn of risks

Nairobi, July 1 -- The surge in demand for testosterone therapy has opened up a lucrative market for clinics and wellness providers, but it has also raised concerns that some Kenyan men are exposing t... Read More