Mabeya Davis
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Why YouTube Seeks to Crackdown on AI-generated Videos
YouTube has announced major revisions to its Partner Program (YPP) monetization policies and ad-sensitive content categories, with the new changes set to take effect on July 15, 2025. The platform focuses on rewarding creators who produce authentic, original videos, while clamping down on low-effort uploads that weaken viewer experience and advertiser trust. Crackdown on Mass-Produced…
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Where to Invest Sh1M in Kenya: Returns vs. Risk Explained
In an economy where inflation eats into savings and traditional bank deposits yield meager returns, the question of “where should I invest my money?” becomes increasingly relevant. For Kenyan investors with Sh1 million to grow, the options are many but so are the risks. The financial landscape in Kenya offers a broad array of investment…
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Former UK Prime Minister Joins Goldman Sachs as Senior Adviser
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to join Goldman Sachs as a senior adviser, marking his first major role since stepping down as Conservative Party leader following Labour’s landslide general election victory last year. The appointment signals a return to familiar territory for Sunak, who began his career at Goldman Sachs, working as…
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How to Invest in Treasury Bills in Kenya: A Beginner’s Guide
In a financial environment where risk and reward often go hand in hand, many investors are drawn to instruments that offer both security and steady returns. For those seeking a low-risk investment option, Treasury Bills (T-Bills) in Kenya present an attractive opportunity. T-Bills are short-term debt securities issued by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)…
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Olkaria Geothermal Upgrade Powers Kenya’s Green Energy Goal
Kenya’s transition to a clean energy future has gained momentum following the delivery of key equipment for the ongoing expansion of the Olkaria I geothermal power plant by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen). The state-owned power producer announced that two steam turbines and two generators destined for Units 2 and 3 of the new…
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Pesapal and RACK Unveil Business Tool for East African SMEs
Financial technology firm Pesapal has partnered with RACK, a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) platform, to roll out a fully integrated business management solution targeting millions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The collaboration, announced on Tuesday, aims to simplify and digitize core business operations for SMEs, enabling them to manage sales,…
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NCBA Partners With Crown Motors to Ease Purchase of Nissan Navara
NCBA Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Crown Motors aimed at making the ownership of the iconic Nissan Navara Double Cab more accessible for individual and business customers alike. The partnership offers customers flexible financing terms of up to 72 months, a 60-day grace period before repayment begins, and access to one of the…
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NTSA Unveils Bulk Payment Option via eCitizen for Govt
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced the activation of a new feature on the eCitizen platform that allows for bulk payment processing by National and County Government entities. Through the introduction of e-Agent accounts, government institutions can now streamline their payment processes for various NTSA services. According to a notice by NTSA,…
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CBK Lowers CBR Citing Currency Stability, Slowed Economic Growth
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 0.25 percentage points to 9.75 percent, citing sustained decline in inflation, a stable exchange rate, and a slowdown in economic growth both globally and locally. In a statement released following its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held today, the CBK said…
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Mama Rocks Burger Kitchen Faces Liquidation Petition
Popular Nairobi-based restaurant Mama Rocks Burger Kitchen Limited is facing a petition for liquidation, according to a gazette notice published on May 5, 2025. The petition was filed by Samantha Amimo Mwedeckeli through her legal representatives, Madhani Advocates LLP. It was lodged with the High Court’s Commercial and Tax Division on October 16, 2024, under…
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Africa Stock Markets Post Mixed Performance In First Week Of June
African stock markets exhibited a mixed performance in the first week of June, with notable gains in Nigeria, South Africa, and Morocco, while Ghana and Malawi posted significant losses, according to data from African-Markets.com. The Weekly African Markets Performance report for Week 23 (June 1–5) revealed divergent trends across the continent’s four regions East, Southern,…
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CBK Licenses 41 More Digital Lenders, Raising Total to 126
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the licensing of 41 additional Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), pushing the total number of licensed firms to 126. This latest round follows the licensing of 27 DCPs in October 2024, and forms part of the regulator’s ongoing efforts to streamline and supervise Kenya’s digital lending sector. The…
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UAE And Kenya Strengthen Financial Ties with New Agreements
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening the use of local currencies in cross-border trade and enhancing the interlinking of payment and messaging systems. READ Mbadi set to present the budget statement for the upcoming fiscal…
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Gov’t Acts to Shield Mwea Farmers from Rice Import Impact
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has taken swift action to protect local rice farmers under the Mwea Irrigation Scheme following concerns over the impact of rice importation on domestic sales. During a high-level meeting held on May 29, 2025, at the Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Cooperative Society offices, government officials and key stakeholders…
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CBK Raises Sh43.7B in T-Bills Auction, Beats Target by 82%
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) raised Sh43.69 billion in its latest Treasury bills auction, surpassing its Sh24 billion target by 82 percent, signaling strong investor appetite for government securities despite a slight uptick in interest rates. According to the auction results released by CBK for the 91, 182, and 364-day Treasury bills dated June…
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Kenya’s Economic Uncertainty: What Govt Must Do Now
Kenya’s public debt remains at high risk of distress, with interest payments absorbing about a third of tax revenue. Reforms to strengthen fiscal sustainability in an equitable way while promoting inclusive growth and jobs are critical to revive a slowing economy and a weak labor market. According to the latest World Bank Kenya Economic Update,…
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Why World Bank Cut Kenya’s Economic Growth Projection to 4.5pc
The World Bank has cut Kenya’s 2025 economic growth projection to 4.5 percent from an earlier forecast of about 5 percent, citing heightened debt risks and falling private sector credit. In its latest Kenya Economic Update released in Nairobi, the global lender said the revision marked a 0.4 percentage point drop from the December 2024…
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