Jane Muia

Fuel prices in Kenya since January 2026: What’s driving the rise?

Kenya’s fuel prices have experienced notable fluctuations since January 2026, with motorists, businesses, and households feeling the effects almost immediately through transport costs and commodity prices. While the year began with relatively stable or slightly declining pump prices, the situation...

A look at the Career profile of new KRA boss Adan Mohamed

The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, has appointed former Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). In a gazette notice published on Monday, May 18, Mbadi said that Mohamed will...

Why more employees are turning to NCBA salary account

In today’s fast-paced economy, managing income efficiently has become just as important as earning it. For many employees, the salary account is the first point of contact with formal banking, and increasingly, it is shaping how people budget, save, transact,...

How Co-op Bank’s flexible Term Loan facility is supporting small businesses

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) remain the backbone of Kenya’s economy, driving job creation, innovation, and community-level development. From retail shops and agribusinesses to manufacturers and service providers, these enterprises keep markets active and households afloat. Yet for many MSME...

How Kitui farmers are earning big from tobacco farming

Kitui County is one of the low-rainfall counties in Kenya, and commercial crop farming in the region is unsuitable, with many farmers opting for livestock farming. Some farmers in the region have, however, ventured into farming drought-resistant crops, particularly tobacco,...

Decoding Kenya’s number plates: What the letters and colours really mean

Kenyan roads encounter thousands of vehicles daily, each carrying a unique registration number. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), through the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, handles the registration and issuance of all motor vehicle plates, including civilian, Government of...

How customer pre-orders helped me build a thriving hardware business

We've heard so many tales of people venturing into farming or any other form of entrepreneurship simply because they grew up relying on the venture as their economic mainstay. This is a testament that a person’s background greatly influences who...

Banks urged to prioritise trade infrastructure as global disruptions intensify

Financial institutions in East Africa are being challenged to go beyond traditional transactions and position themselves as critical enablers of regional trade, as geopolitical tensions, rising operating costs, and supply chain disruptions continue to reshape global trade. That was the...

TSC proposes new entry grades for teacher training, announces mass promotion

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has unveiled proposals that could reshape teacher training requirements in Kenya, in a move aimed at expanding access to the profession and responding to the increasing demand for trained educators nationwide. Under the proposed amendments...

German Embassy extends IPS scholarship deadline for Kenyan applicants

The German Embassy has extended the deadline for Kenyan applicants seeking to join the International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) Africa Programme, giving prospective candidates more time to submit their applications. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 13, the embassy announced...

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