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CBK Licenses 25 More Digital Lenders, Bringing Total to 252

CBK Licenses 25 More Digital Lenders, Bringing Total to 252

Ruaraka Land Saga: Institutional Record vs Political Narrative

Ruaraka Land Saga: Institutional Record vs Political Narrative

KRA reintroduces tax amnesty, waives penalties and interest on pre-2026 tax debts

KRA reintroduces tax amnesty, waives penalties and interest on pre-2026 tax debts

KRA Destroys Illicit Goods Worth KSh 218 Million

KRA Destroys Illicit Goods Worth KSh 218 Million

Kenya Launches Ksh1T National Agri-food Systems Investments Plan

Kenya Launches Ksh1T National Agri-food Systems Investments Plan

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New Ol Kalou MP Kamau Ngotho — Features

Douglas Kamau Ngotho: The Grassroots Politician Seeking to Shape Ol Kalou’s Future

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Faith Gitau — Features

Faith Gitau: The Former UN Administrator Who Became Nyandarua’s Political Powerhouse

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Sheryl Gabriella — Features

Sheryl Gabriella: From Waitressing to Building a Digital Business Empire

BT Correspondent July 14, 2026 0

CBK — News

CBK Licenses 25 More Digital Lenders, Bringing Total to 252

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Ecobank — Features

Ecobank is Showing the Way: Deepening Partnerships to Boost Inclusive Growth in Africa

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New Ol Kalou MP Kamau Ngotho

Features

Douglas Kamau Ngotho: The Grassroots Politician Seeking to Shape Ol Kalou’s Future

BT Correspondent July 16, 2026 0

Faith Gitau

Features

Faith Gitau: The Former UN Administrator Who Became Nyandarua’s Political Powerhouse

BT Correspondent July 16, 2026 0

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CBK — News

CBK Licenses 25 More Digital Lenders, Bringing Total to 252

Tycoon Francis Mburu, adversely mentioned in the Ruaraka Land saga. — News

Ruaraka Land Saga: Institutional Record vs Political Narrative

KRA — News

KRA reintroduces tax amnesty, waives penalties and interest on pre-2026 tax debts

KRA Destroys Illicit Goods Worth KSh 218 Million in Nationwide Multi-Agency Crackdown — News

KRA Destroys Illicit Goods Worth KSh 218 Million

Dr. Charity Mutegi (l) and Tharaka University Chancellor, Prof. Ratemo Michieka (c) presenting a gift to Livestock Development PS, Jonathan Mueke (r) during the opening ceremony of FINAS 2026 at KICC, Nairobi — News

Kenya Launches Ksh1T National Agri-food Systems Investments Plan

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Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa

Safaricom Warns Customers Against Fake Ziidi Trader Website

BT Correspondent July 1, 2026 0

Abdi Mohamed

Absa Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed Steps Down After Three Years at the Helm

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Airtel Kenya MD Ashish Malhotra (C) and Customer Experience Director Goldermier Opiyo (L) engage with Airtel Agent Sharon Sibiya during the opening of Airtel's new customer care shop at Garden City Mall, one of four new shops recently opened to bring services and support closer to customers.

Airtel Deepens Nairobi Footprint with New Service Centres

BT Correspondent June 8, 2026 0

Martin Oduor-Otieno

Sanlam Allianz Names Martin Oduor-Otieno New Board Chairman as John Simba Retires

BT Correspondent June 5, 2026 0

Ecobank

Ecobank Launches World’s First Commercial Bank-issued Nature Bond

BT Correspondent June 2, 2026 0

Aerial view of the Morogoro town in Tanzania

Why More Kenyans Are Ditching City Rentals to Invest in Plots

Sarah Wahogo June 3, 2025 0

Family Bank Ngara Branch

Family Bank Relocates Ngara Branch

BT Correspondent June 3, 2025 0

Equity Bank

Equity Group Reports Ksh15.4 Billion Profits

BT Correspondent June 3, 2025 0

From left, nominated senator Krystal Asige, USIU-Africa DVC-Student Life, Dr. Victor Boiyo and KBL MD, Mark Ocitti awards Brenda Mwenda Marete a completion certificate after successfully completing a digital marketing course at the USIU university. KBL introduced the DIGIBILITY program that focuses on empowering PWDs.

25 Students With Disabilities Graduate From DigiBility Program

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Adil Khawaja of Car No. 44 (left) celebrates being awarded the top fundraiser with Safaricom CEO Dr. Peter Ndegwa (right) at the 2025 Rhino Charge Challenge, held at Saimo Soi in Baringo North. Adil and his team raised Ksh139.8 million in support of conservation efforts for Kenya’s critical water towers.

Ksh269.5 Million Raised for Conservation of Kenya’s Water Tower

BT Correspondent June 3, 2025 0

Coca-cola strangers

Coca-Cola Connects Strangers on the Move This Madaraka Day

BT Correspondent May 31, 2025 0

The proprietor of Valley Road Motors Francis Ng'ang'a

Valley Road Motors Owner Francis Ng’ang’a Denies Stealing Ksh4.1M Mercedes Benz

BT Correspondent May 29, 2025 0

Kennedy Odede, 2025 Mandela Prize winner

Kenya’s Kennedy Odede Wins 2025 Mandela Prize

BT Correspondent May 28, 2025 0

Crown Paints

Crown Paints Unveils Exclusive Elite Club For Top Partners

BT Correspondent May 28, 2025 0

NCBA Bank

NCBA Rolls Out Account Opening Feature On The NCBA Now App

BT Correspondent May 27, 2025 0

Shadrack Kiratu - Head of Pricing and Portfolio Management at M-TIBA

Why Connected Data Is the Competitive Edge for Health Insurers

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Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed

Absa Bank Kenya’s Net Profit For Q1 2025 Hits Ksh6.2 Billion

BT Correspondent May 26, 2025 0

New Ol Kalou MP Kamau Ngotho

Douglas Kamau Ngotho: The Grassroots Politician Seeking to Shape Ol Kalou’s Future

BT Correspondent July 16, 2026 0

Faith Gitau

Faith Gitau: The Former UN Administrator Who Became Nyandarua’s Political Powerhouse

BT Correspondent July 16, 2026 0

Sheryl Gabriella

Sheryl Gabriella: From Waitressing to Building a Digital Business Empire

BT Correspondent July 14, 2026 0

CBK

CBK Licenses 25 More Digital Lenders, Bringing Total to 252

BT Correspondent July 14, 2026 0

Ecobank

Ecobank is Showing the Way: Deepening Partnerships to Boost Inclusive Growth in Africa

Raphael Obonyo July 8, 2026 0