Kenya produced 690,521 tonnes of sugar in the first nine months of 2026, a 56.7 per cent increase from the same period last year, while average retail prices fell by KSh16 per kilogram compared with September 2025, bringing the equivalent cost of two kilograms down by KSh32. The improved national...
A shift to the Dasheen Arrowroot variety is offering farmers a more profitable way of farming while protecting wetlands, restoring wildlife habitats and safeguarding water resources. For decades, farmers in wetland areas have cultivated indigenous arrowroots, relying on the constant supply of water to sustain their crops. But this old...
The lakeside city of Kisumu is on the cusp of hosting its first ever swarm drone light show, a breathtaking aerial spectacle that promises to transform the night sky into a canvas of light, colour and innovation as the festive season gathers momentum. Organisers say hundreds of synchronised drones will...
748 Air Services has launched a KSh3.1 million forest restoration initiative at Ngong Hills Forest, marking a significant step in the airline’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The initiative will see the airline restore 10 acres of degraded forest land, beginning with the planting of over 4,000 indigenous...
Ethiopia’s losses narrow sharply as customer base hits 15.4 million, while Kenya unit’s half-year operating profit crosses Sh100bn for the first time Safaricom has reported a 36 per cent rise in half-year net income to Sh58.2 billion. It also said that more than half of all M-PESA transactions were free...
Kenyan farmers are set to access the Chinese market for dried chillies after Beijing approved their export, opening a new opportunity for growers and exporters seeking to expand agricultural trade with Asia. The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) said dried chillies from Kenya had been cleared for export, subject...
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...
