Majid Al Futtaim has launched its SHARE rewards programme in Kenya, giving Carrefour customers an opportunity to earn shopping points, access exclusive discounts and enjoy personalised offers through the retailer’s existing mobile application. The programme, launched on November 5, 2026, will be available across Carrefour’s 35 stores in the country,...
For generations of Kenyans, land and property have represented the ultimate badge of financial security. From a young professional in their 20s saving for a starter home or a 50-by-100 plot, to seasoned investors planning a retirement nest egg, the belief has remained unchanged: “Shamba haliozi” (land never goes bad)....
You do this often: send money from the bank to mobile money, then from mobile money to KPLC, just to keep the lights on. Here’s how to buy KPLC tokens on the KCB App — or dial *522# — and lipa stima directly from your account, in well under a...
Kenya has lost an estimated KSh 47 billion in lost excise duty and VAT revenue between 2021 and 2025, according to new research by global research firm Kantar. The study estimates that illicit cigarettes accounted for 45.1% of total cigarette consumption in Kenya in 2025. This means almost one in...
Moving money twice just to sort an eCitizen payment? Whether it is a passport, a driving licence, an NTSA service, an ID replacement or a business permit, you can pay your eCitizen invoice directly from the KCB Mobile App. Here’s how to pay eCitizen on the KCB App without moving...
The KCB Mobile App puts your account, bills, airtime, loans and savings in one place, so most of those errands become a few taps. This guide walks you through downloading the app, setting it up, and using the features that matter most whether you are completely new to mobile banking...
Business Ireland Kenya (BIK) has rebranded as the Irish Chamber of Commerce Kenya, with a new name, a new logo and a clear purpose: to connect the Irish and Kenyan business markets over the long term. The new logo is a shamrock, one of the most recognisable symbols of Ireland....
Potato farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet County have raised concerns over what they describe as exploitation by brokers and potato buyers, accusing them of offering low prices while using sacks with larger capacities than those traditionally used by farmers. The farmers, led by Bernard Kitum, say buyers use 90-kilogramme sacks to...
Farmers are being urged to embrace drone technology to access vital agricultural and weather-related information that can help them make informed farming decisions as climate change continues to trigger unpredictable weather patterns, threatening crop production and food security in the country. The technology is emerging as an important tool in...
NAIROBI, Thursday, October 29, 2026: Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) invested KSh.15.5 billion in power infrastructure in the year to June 2026, increasing capital spending by 14.3% as it strengthened its generation business to meet Kenya’s growing electricity needs. At the same time, the company supplied 8,975 gigawatt hours...
