Tag: Kenya

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KCB Group posts record $530 million profit as Kenyan unit leads earnings growth

KCB Group Plc posts $530 million profit as Kenyan unit leads earnings and mobile lending expands across East Africa.

Omokolade Ajayi March 12, 2026

Tourism Hot News

Hilton Nairobi revives conference business after sale attempt falls through

Exterior view of the Hilton Nairobi building in Kenya’s central business district, a landmark property now hosting corporate conferences and events.

Omokolade Ajayi March 10, 2026

Hot News Business

Kenyan Sasini Tea targets China, India as Middle East crisis hits exports

Sasini Tea shifts avocado and macadamia exports to China and India as Middle East tensions disrupt traditional markets.

Omokolade Ajayi March 8, 2026

Business Hot News

Foreign investors targeted for $2B Kenya Airways rescue as Ethiopian Airlines posts $4.4B revenue

Kenya Airways plans $2 billion investment; Ethiopian Airlines reports $4.4 billion revenue, growing passenger and cargo operations.

Omokolade Ajayi February 12, 2026

Business Hot News

Naivas, Kenya’s largest retail chain, gets $1.03 million for 2025 protest losses

Naivas receives $1.03 million from CIC Insurance for 2025 protest losses, underscoring rising costs for Kenya’s largest supermarket chain.

Omokolade Ajayi February 11, 2026

Luxury Hot News

Radisson Blu Upper Hill: Nairobi’s upscale hotel and event hub

Radisson Blu Upper Hill blends luxury, city views, dining, and wellness for business and leisure travelers in Nairobi.

Omokolade Ajayi February 5, 2026

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Mauritius-based flower farm to receive $13 million for expansion in Ethiopia, Kenya

Mauritius-based Star Bright Holdings is set to receive $13 million from IFC to expand flower farms in Kenya and Ethiopia sustainably.

Omokolade Ajayi February 3, 2026

Business Hot News

East Africa pulls ahead as Africa’s growth leader amid global uncertainty

East Africa is set to lead Africa’s growth in 2026, supported by investment, trade links and steady expansion despite global uncertainty.

Omokolade Ajayi February 1, 2026

Kenya becomes first African country to feature in the TOP25 Restaurants guide.

Tourism Business

Kenya Enters Global Food Map With Pan-African Dining Guide

At a Glance Kenya has taken a major step onto the global food stage with the launch of TOP25 Restaurants Kenya, the first African edition of the international dining guide. The move puts Nairobi and other key cities under the spotlight at a time when global travelers are paying closer attention to food-led destinations. For local chefs and restaurateurs, the…

Oluwatosin Alao January 16, 2026

The project aims to reduce congestion, lower transport costs, and support trade flows across East Africa.

Business Tourism

Kenya seeks $1.5 billion Chinese boost for highway upgrades

At a Glance Kenya is set to break ground this Friday on a $1.5 billion highway expansion, partnering with two Chinese state-owned companies in a major effort to modernize its transport infrastructure. The project signals Beijing’s renewed focus on strategic African corridors after a pause in large-scale infrastructure investment. Officials say the highway initiative will be funded through a mix…

Oluwatosin Alao November 29, 2025

Luxury Hot News

Borana Lodge: Kenya’s luxury safari rooted in conservation

Borana Lodge in Laikipia blends conservation, community, and comfort, offering travelers a luxury safari that restores and protects Kenya’s wild lands.