US Embassy announces fast-track visa processing for high-profile Kenyan performers as part of bilateral creative economy initiative The United States Embassy in Kenya has announced plans to expedite visa applications for top Kenyan artists seeking to tour America, marking a significant breakthrough for the country’s creative industry that has long struggled with visa application frustrations. […]
Caribbean nation leverages visa-free access and remote work programs to attract skilled workers amid demographic challenges Barbados is making a strategic push to attract Kenyan visitors and workers, capitalizing on visa-free travel policies and remote work incentives to address its aging population while tapping into Kenya’s youthful, educated workforce. The Caribbean island nation has seen […]
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened once again on Friday to ramp up his trade war, recommending a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1 and warning Apple he may impose a 25% tariff on any iPhones manufactured outside the U.S. The twin threats, delivered via social media, roiled global markets after weeks of […]
Legal challenge threatens Treasury action as Insurance Regulatory Authority CEO continues in office three months past constitutional limit Nairobi, Kenya – May 22, 2025 – Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is facing increasing pressure to halt payments to Godfrey Kiptum, the Commissioner of Insurance at the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), whose second term officially expired […]
The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has announced a three-month suspension on the registration of new Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs). Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya said the move will allow a newly formed committee of experts to review the SACCO sector and recommend legal and institutional reforms. […]
Nike says it will raise the prices of some products from 1 June, with the increases hitting everything from shoes to clothing. The sportswear giant says it is making the changes as part of “seasonal planning” and did not mention US President Donald Trump’s tariffs policies that have upended global trade. The firm also says […]
The European Union’s trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on “respect” not “threats”. It comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 50% tariff on all goods sent to the United States from the EU. “The EU’s fully engaged, committed to securing […]
Diageo Plc appears to be positioning East African Breweries Limited (EABL) as its next major divestment target, as the British multinational accelerates its retreat from African markets in pursuit of higher returns and reduced volatility. The speculation has intensified following Diageo’s announcement of a $500 million cost-cutting programme and asset disposal plan, which chief financial […]
Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana has condemned social media activism as ineffective in addressing the country’s economic challenges. “You might rant all you want online about the state of the Kenyan economy, but as long as you are not buying locally made products, your views will not amount to much,” Mukhwana declared during World Metrology […]
Trattoria, one of Nairobi’s most beloved culinary landmarks, has begun relocating from its longstanding home on Wabera Street after 44 years of operation. The Italian restaurant, a fixture in Nairobi’s dining scene since 1981, is moving from Town House to new premises at 20th Century House along Kaunda Street, according to notices posted at the […]
Equity Bank Kenya has dismissed approximately 195 employees following an extensive internal audit that uncovered suspicious transactions through the workers’ bank accounts and M-Pesa wallets. The terminations, which began last week, are the culmination of investigations initiated on April 14 as part of the bank’s broader efforts to address conflict of interest concerns among its […]
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has ordered the immediate suspension of all liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) operations at Topline Traders Limited following a devastating explosion at its Nakuru garage that claimed two lives. The regulatory action comes after a comprehensive investigation into the April 7 incident revealed multiple safety violations that directly contributed […]
