Jasmine Wambui
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New review exposes Competition Authority's enforcement gaps, weak penalties
The review finds that while Kenya has built a modern competition framework, enforcement by the Competition Authority of Kenya remains weak and under-resourced.
Insurance regulator takes control of three insurance firms over financial troubles
The Insurance Regulatory Authority stated that the move is meant to protect policyholders and prevent the firms from taking on more risks as their financial positions continue to deteriorate.
Analysts warn high oil prices could hit Kenya’s economy if Iran-US war persists
With oil prices climbing amid fears of supply disruptions through key shipping routes, analysts warn the country’s heavy reliance on imported petroleum products leaves it exposed to higher fuel costs, inflation and pressure on the shilling.
Inside ambitious Gov't plan to modernise JKIA, double passenger capacity
For nearly seven decades, the JKIA has been Kenya’s main gateway to the world. Opened in 1958 and spread across roughly 11,000 acres in Nairobi’s Embakasi area, the airport now serves about 70 destinations, 8 domestic and 62 international routes.
Gov’t unveils fresh plan to expand JKIA after Adani deal collapse
A new tender has been advertised, inviting investors to participate in the construction and upgrading of the JKIA.The project includes the construction of a new passenger terminal and upgrading the existing facilities.
Corporate shake-up as leadership changes sweep banking, insurance, aviation sectors
The boardroom shifts come against a backdrop of profit pressures, regulatory reforms, and broader restructuring efforts across banking, insurance and aviation.At Standard Chartered Bank, Gladys Warirah has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director,...
Kenya raises Ksh.290 billion in new Eurobond
The National Treasury now says that the country has achieved successful pricing of the new Eurobond, in two tranches.The first is USD 900 million (Ksh.116 billion) at an interest rate of 7.8 percent, maturing in 2034.
Kenya returns to global markets for $500 million Eurobond buyback
In a notice published on the London Stock Exchange, the government said it will pay a 5.5 percent premium for the 2032 bond, and a 3.5 percent premium for the 2028 bond. Investors will also receive accrued interest.
Kenya targets Ksh.258B investment deals at upcoming 2026 Investment Conference
The Kenya Investment Authority on Wednesday hosted members of the Diplomatic Corps, bringing together ambassadors and senior envoys from key partner markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and China.
Relief for Kenyan exporters as Trump signs AGOA extension into law
After months of uncertainty, President Donald Trump on Tuesday officially signed an extension, retroactively covering the period since the pact lapsed last September.