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Crisis as number plates shortage crosses 70,000 units

Nairobi, Feb. 22 -- The government has fallen behind in producing more than 70,000 number plates for motor vehicles, three-wheelers (tuk-tuks) and motorcycles, hitting dealers and consumers who in som... Read More


'I didn't even know I was auditioning for Bridgerton': Kenyan actor Lenana on landing Netflix role

Nairobi, Feb. 21 -- Lenana Kariba, a Kenyan actor known for his roles in "Auntie Boss", "Single Kiasi", "Selina", among other films, can now add a new achievement to his portfolio: catching the attent... Read More


Women of superbikes enjoying thrill of Sh5m rides

Nairobi, Feb. 21 -- If there is one undeniable thing on Kenya's roads today, it is this: More women are falling under the spell of high-end motorcycles, particularly superbikes. These machines, for l... Read More


Kenya admits Gulf region meat exports plan faltered, eyes new tack

Nairobi, Feb. 21 -- Kenya has set sights on a new business strategy to unlock meat and meat product exports to the Gulf region, revealing its craving to penetrate the expansive market that remains lar... Read More


Vehicles assembly rises 18pc to hit new high on tax breaks

Nairobi, Feb. 21 -- Motor vehicles assembled in Kenya rose 18.5 percent to hit a new high of 13,692 in the year ended December 2025, driven by expansion of new models being put together at plants in N... Read More


Kenya raises Sh290 billion from sale of new Eurobond

Nairobi, Feb. 20 -- Kenya has raised $2.25 billion (Sh290.3 billion) in a new Eurobond issuance whose proceeds will go towards refinancing existing loans worth $500 million (Sh64.5 billion) and contri... Read More


NSE share orders quadruple on M-Pesa trading

Nairobi, Feb. 19 -- The number of ordersin listed shareshas grown by nearly four times on the rise of micro-transactions under the new M-Pesa shares trading platform. Data from the Nairobi Securities... Read More


We treat Magical Kenya Open as sport, but economics tell a different story

Nairobi, Feb. 19 -- Each February, hotel rates in Nairobi firm up. International broadcast crews book production space. Charter flights arrive with players and technical teams. Caddies, hospitality st... Read More


Receiver ordered to update creditors of construction firm Put Sarajevo

Nairobi, Feb. 19 -- The official receiver has been directed to convene a meeting of all creditors of the once giant road construction firm Put Sarajevo General Engineering Company Limited, which was p... Read More


Kenya Pipeline IPO extended to Tuesday

Nairobi, Feb. 19 -- The closure of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) IPO has been extended by three days until Tuesday next week amid the struggle to hit the sale target of Sh106.3 billion. The Capital Ma... Read More