KTB and EatOut Africa partner to position Kenya as a leading culinary tourism destination

Nairobi, Thursday 26th May 2026: Kenya is set to strengthen its position as Africa’s leading gastronomy destination following a strategic partnership between the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and leading food-tech and hospitality platform EatOut Africa aimed at promoting unique culinary experiences across the destination. The partnership will seek to strengthen...

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MCAK backs proposed 5% presumptive tax on mitumba imports

The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) has announced its support for the proposed tax framework that would require mitumba importers to make a one-time final tax payment at port of entry, based on a presumed 5% profit margin taxed at 30%, describing the framework as a fair, moderate, and...

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Consolidated Bank reports KSh92.5M profit before tax in Q1 2026, marking a strong turnaround

Consolidated Bank has sustained its strong turnaround momentum, reporting a Group profit before tax of KSh92.5 million for the period ended 31st March 2026, a significant improvement from a loss of KSh12 million recorded in Q1 2025. This represents an 869% year-on-year turnaround, underscoring the effectiveness of the Bank’s transformation...

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“Tunataka jobs!” – Youth insist as HR officers, Gov’t demand accountability and protection from political influence

As youths across the country continue grappling with rising unemployment and an evolving digital job market, the government is now pushing for a more accountable, tech-driven and merit-based public service. Speaking during the 12th HR Conference in Mombasa, Principal Administrative Secretary Wekesa Boga said the future of public service depends...

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Kenya calls for AI-driven, African-centered future for broadcasting at East Africa convention

Kenya has called for an AI-driven, African-centered approach to the future of media, warning that the continent must not rely on imported technological models to tell its own stories. Speaking at the official opening of the 5th Broadcasters Convention East Africa in Nairobi Tuesday, government and industry leaders emphasized that...

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Mbadi interacts with phones, electronics retailers in Nairobi CBD to explain Finance Bill 2026

Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi on Tuesday, May 26 took public participation on the Finance Bill 2026 to Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), interacting with retailers from different sectors. During his visit to retailers, CS Mbadi got an opportunity to decipher the proposals contained in the finance bill to...

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JKUAT launches Tukua: Kenya’s first AI youth opportunity platform

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has launched Tukua, Kenya’s first AI-powered opportunity platform designed to connect youth with jobs, internships, scholarships, tenders, mentorship and funding opportunities through a single chat system. The platform uses artificial intelligence to match users with opportunities based on their skills, profiles and...

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