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Kenya Raises Legal Drinking Age to 21, Restricts Alcohol Sales to Bars Only

The Kenyan government has approved a new national policy...

Judy Kihumba: Restoring Voice and Dignity to Deaf Mothers in Kenya

In Kenya, where public health systems often overlook the...

Kenya’s Economy Expands by 4.9% in Q1 2025

Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.9% in...

Kenya’s Equity Market Rallies 5.2% as Foreign Investor Activity Rebounds

Kenya’s equity market experienced a notable rally during the...

Kenya Moves to Regulate Fintech Lending Under Central Bank Oversight

Kenya is rolling out a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital lenders, as the country aims to bring the rapidly growing fintech credit sector under...

Moniepoint Makes Strategic Play in Kenya with Majority Stake in Sumac Microfinance

Nigerian fintech giant Moniepoint Inc. has secured regulatory clearance to acquire a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank, marking a decisive entry into Kenya’s...

Kenya Unveils Cautious 2025/26 Budget One Year After Nationwide Protests

Kenya’s government has presented its 2025/26 national budget amid lingering political sensitivities and economic uncertainty, one year after the controversial 2024 Finance Bill sparked...

Kenya Central Bank Cuts Main Lending Rate to 9.75%

Kenya's central bank has cut its benchmark lending rate to 9.75% from 10.00%, marking the sixth consecutive reduction in its monetary policy stance. The...

Theresia Kyalo: Sculpting Identity Through Jewelry

Theresia Kyalo is redefining what it means to wear art. Based in Nairobi, this Kenyan multidisciplinary artist has carved a distinctive niche in the...

Kenya Sets Sights on Strategic Oil Hub in Mombasa with Saudi Aramco Partnership

Kenya is charting a bold course to strengthen its regional energy footprint through a strategic public-private partnership with global oil giant Saudi Aramco.  Central to...

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