(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The High Court has rejected a petition to liquidate a solvent company after a couple failed to resolve a dispute over its management and assets, ruling that liquidation should not be the first remedy for a shareholder disagreement. The court dismissed Joan Catherine Wangui’s petition against herContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Liberty Kenya Holdings has reported a 46 percent fall in net profit from continuing operations for the six months to June 2026, weighed down by reduced investment income even as the insurance business recorded stronger results. Net earnings from continuing operations stood at KES231 million ($1.6 millionContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Huduma Kenya has warned the public and its staff against a fraudulent email account being used to impersonate the agency’s Chief Executive Officer. In a notice issued on Monday, 17th August, the agency cautioned the public against responding to suspicious communication or sharing sensitive information. “Huduma KenyaContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has issued a warning to agrovet dealers against selling unregistered, counterfeit or banned pesticides. Traders found dealing in the products risk arrest and prosecution. PCPB General Manager for Compliance and Enforcement Lawrence Kalawa urged dealers to verify that every pesticide theyContinue Reading
(TURKANA, KENYA) – Six miners remain trapped inside a gold mine in Naduat, Nakalale Ward, Turkana County, after a mining pit collapsed on Friday, 14th August, 2026. As of Monday, 17th August, the six miners were still trapped underground. Rescue teams are yet to establish whether they are alive. AccordingContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenyan households and businesses will pay more for electricity this month after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced tariff adjustments totalling KES 4.70 ($0.032 / £0.025) per kilowatt hour for August meter readings. In Gazette Notices dated Friday, 14th August, EPRA announced a Fuel EnergyContinue Reading
(MIGORI, KENYA) – A Member of the Migori County Assembly (MCA) has raised concerns over the distribution of relief food meant for residents affected by emergencies, ahead of expected heavy rains in September and October in Migori County. Samson Obonyo, the MCA, said the Meteorological Department had issued an alertContinue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – The coastal city of Mombasa came alive as athletes, fitness enthusiasts, leaders, and community members gathered on Sunday for the inaugural Mombasa Mega Marathon 2026. The race was organised by the Mombasa County government and a galaxy of civil society organisations. It sought to promote a healthyContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenyan banks are set to earn KES 341.8 billion ($2.36 billion / £1.85 billion) in interest payments from the government in the 2026/27 financial year, reflecting the heavy burden of domestic debt on public finances. In total, local financial institutions will receive KES 500 billion ($3.45 billionContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – The board of directors of Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has approved the establishment of a programme to issue KES 64.61 billion ($500 million / £392 million) worth of bonds across East African capital markets. This marks a significant step towards the launch of the regional debtContinue Reading
