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Kenyans May Give DNA, Biometrics for New SIM Cards
Kenyans registering new SIM cards may soon face unprecedented data collection requirements under the Communications Authority of Kenya’s (CA) proposed 2025 regulations. The new rules would compel subscribers to provide highly sensitive personal information, including DNA, blood type, and detailed biometric markers. Mobile operators would also be required to maintain comprehensive subscriber databases and submit…
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Salvo Grima Kenya Plans Acquisition of 75 Percent Stake in Noble Outlook Limited
Salvo Grima Kenya Ltd has notified the COMESA Competition Commission of its plan to acquire a controlling stake in Noble Outlook Limited, signaling a major expansion of the Group’s operations in the region. According to the formal notice issued under Article 26(6) of the COMESA Competition Regulations, the company intends to purchase 22,500 ordinary shares,…
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Uchumi Surges as NSE Indices Dip in Mixed Week 46 Trading
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed Week 46 (7–14 November 2025) mixed, with notable gains among select counters even as the broader market indices continued to weaken. Top Movers Uchumi Supermarket led the week’s gainers, surging 34.8 percent to Sh0.79, followed by Kenya Orchards at 26.3 percent. Eveready East Africa and Sameer Africa also posted…
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EABL Raises KES 16.8bn in Oversubscribed MTN Tranche 1 Offer
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has raised KES 16.76 billion in the first tranche of its KES 20 billion Medium-Term Note (MTN) Programme, following an oversubscription of more than 152 percent. In a statement, the brewer said it received applications amounting to KES 16.76 billion against the initial target of KES 11 billion, reflecting strong…
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HF Group Appoints Image Registrars Limited as New Share Registrar
HF Group PLC has announced the appointment of Image Registrars Limited as its new Share Registrar, effective November 3, 2025, in a move aimed at streamlining shareholder services and improving the handling of share-related transactions. In a public notice issued , the Group informed shareholders and the broader investment community that all matters relating to…
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Relief for Land Owners as Cabinet Waives Interest on Settlement Loans
Thousands of landowners across Kenya can finally breathe easier after the Cabinet approved a plan to waive interest and penalties on long-standing land settlement loans. The decision, made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House, targets borrowers under the Land Settlement Fund Board of Trustees who have struggled for years…
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Cybersecurity Should Never Be an Afterthought for Kenya’s MSMEs
Kenya’s digital economy is growing fast. Every micro, small, and medium enterprise now relies on technology to operate, from mobile payments and online marketing to cloud-based services. Technology has opened new opportunities, but it has also created new dangers. Cybercrime is no longer a distant threat that only affects large corporations. Today, automated and AI-assisted…
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Vodacom Partners with Starlink to Expand Broadband Access Across Africa
Vodacom Group has announced a partnership with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity across Africa a move expected to transform connectivity for millions, particularly in underserved rural areas. The collaboration will see Vodacom integrate Starlink’s satellite backhaul into its mobile network, enabling faster expansion of broadband coverage while…
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