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NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has overtaken Ethiopia to become Africa’s third-largest cryptocurrency economy after recording Ksh740 billion ($5.7 billion) in digital asset transactions in the…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily suspended the sale and delivery of alcoholic drinks through online platforms in Nairobi City County…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Black Friday shopping has begun gathering momentum around the world, with retailers launching early November promotions ahead of one of the biggest…
KAJIADO, Kenya — The Kenyan shilling strengthened against the Ugandan shilling in the week ending October 22, 2026, reversing an earlier recovery by Uganda’s currency…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Airbnb is introducing new rules restricting the cleaning chores hosts can require guests to complete before checking out, including stripping beds, washing…
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has signed two pieces of legislation that retain a reduced tax rate on fuel, revise duties on selected building…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s electricity regulator has dismissed social media claims that electricity tariffs increased in October, following complaints from consumers who say Shs10,000 now…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan households and businesses face a fresh increase in living and operating costs after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s central bank has delivered a sharp monetary policy tightening, raising its benchmark interest rate to 12 per cent as a weakening…
LAMU, Kenya — Kenya’s ambition to establish a major oil-refining hub in Lamu has received a significant legal reprieve. Yet the latest court decision has…