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KRA Extends Service Hours to Support Annual Tax Return Filings Before June 30 Deadline

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has expanded operating hours across its service centers and contact points to accommodate the surge in annual tax return filings as the June 30, 2026 deadline approaches. The move is intended to ease congestion during the final days of the filing period and provide taxpayers with

Safaricom Defends Dynamic Tunukiwa Offers Amid Customer Complaints

Safaricom PLC has moved to clarify the structure of its Tunukiwa bundles after customers raised questions on X about the consistency of offers, noting that packages frequently shift in placement and availability. The company explained that Tunukiwa is designed as a personalised, dynamic system that adjusts bundle options based on

Safaricom’s Six Years Under Ndegwa M-PESA Growth Ethiopia Gamble and Record Profits

Safaricom PLC has closed a defining six-year chapter under Chief Executive Peter Ndegwa, a period that reshaped the company’s revenue model, tested its resilience through the pandemic, and pushed it into new regional markets. Since April 2020, when Ndegwa became the first Kenyan to lead the telecommunications giant, Safaricom

Kenya Hosts First Our Ocean Conference in Africa, Anchoring Blue Economy and Coastal Tourism Policy

The Swahili Coast has this week become the stage for a historic milestone as Kenya hosted the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) in Mombasa, marking the first time the prestigious global summit has been convened on African soil. Under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future,” the gathering has

Two Elephants Relocated to Tsavo After Deadly Makueni Encounters

The relocation of two rogue elephants from Makueni County to Tsavo West National Park marks the latest intervention by wildlife authorities to contain mounting human-wildlife conflict, following a series of fatal attacks that have reignited concerns over the safety of communities living along wildlife dispersal and migratory corridors. The operation,

Karura Forest to Host 400 Runners in Safaricom-Organised Push for Lewa Wildlife Fundraising

A fitness event rooted in conservation purpose returns to Nairobi's Karura Forest this Saturday, as the third edition of the Karura Run draws more than 400 participants — corporates, community members, and competitive athletes — in a fundraising build-up to the 2026 Lewa Safari Marathon, set for 27th June. Tourism

Kenya's Connectivity Gap Narrows as Safaricom Cuts Fibre Entry Costs by Half

A50 per cent reduction in fixed broadband installation costs, a full doubling of speeds across existing Home Fibre packages, and a deliberate commercial pivot toward Kenya's low-income urban settlements mark a fundamental shift in how Safaricom is approaching the fibre market — one the company frames not as incremental

Tourism CS Miano Backs Nyeri as Strategic Destination for Tourism Growth

Nyeri County’s blend of wildlife, heritage and outdoor recreation is emerging as a central pillar in Kenya’s efforts to deepen tourism earnings beyond traditional safari circuits, as authorities seek to strengthen destination marketing strategies that link visitor experiences more directly to local economic activity. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet

Tourism Diversification Drive Targets Culture, Agriculture and Technology to Expand Visitor Economy

A county-driven tourism diversification agenda gained fresh momentum in Nyeri as government and local leaders convened at a cultural festival designed to reposition Kenya’s visitor economy beyond wildlife safaris and coastal leisure circuits toward a wider set of experiential offerings anchored on culture, agriculture, sport and innovation. Tourism and

Co-op Bank Partners with Kenya Defence Forces to Celebrate Athletic Excellence at 46th Championships in Lang'ata

The 46th KDF Athletics Championships unfolded at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang'ata on Tuesday in a display of military sporting excellence, with Co-operative Bank of Kenya joining the Kenya Defence Forces as a corporate partner in an event that brought together the country's finest uniformed athletes

Karura Forest Run Draws 500 Participants, Fuels Lewa Marathon Momentum

The third edition of the Safaricom CEO Run unfolded at Karura Forest on June 13, drawing more than 500 runners from corporate teams, community groups, and Safaricom staff in a showcase of sport aligned with conservation fundraising for Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The event, staged as a precursor to the Lewa

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Investigation Launched Into Viral Footage Allegedly Showing Destruction of Rare Alpine Flora

The circulation of a viral video allegedly depicting the destruction of Giant Lobelias in Kenya’s high-altitude ecosystems has triggered a formal investigation by conservation authorities, drawing renewed attention to the vulnerability of the country’s afro-alpine biodiversity and the mounting pressures confronting fragile mountain habitats that support some of

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Grassroots Football Initiative in Mathare Builds Youth Pathways Through Safaricom Support

A community-driven football programme in Mathare is reshaping local youth engagement by combining sport with social development, offering structured mentorship to more than 200 children while reducing crime rates and strengthening community cohesion. The initiative, supported by C through its Safaricom Hook platform, has invested in equipment and branding at

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Co-op Bank Eldoret Forum Puts Youth Agripreneurship and Smart Farming at Centre of Kenya's Agricultural Future

A Youth in Agriculture Forum convened by Co-operative Bank of Kenya in Eldoret brought together young farmers, agripreneurs, industry executives, academic experts and cooperative leaders on Tuesday, anchoring morning discussions around the technologies and value chain opportunities reshaping modern agriculture, from vertical and precision farming to biotechnology, digital marketing and

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Former MP to Remain in Custody Over Ksh 22.5 Million Greenhouse Fraud Case

Former Tigania East Member of Parliament Josephat Gichunge Kabeabea will remain in custody after a Milimani Law Courts magistrate directed that he be held until June 17, 2026, when the court will rule on his bond application in a case linked to an alleged Sh22.5 million fraud scheme. The

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Fuel Supply and Pricing Outlook Shifts Ahead of EPRA Review

Kenya’s petroleum sector is entering the June-July pricing cycle with assurances of uninterrupted supply, as the government confirmed that fuel deliveries have been secured through the end of July, a move designed to insulate the economy from global energy volatility and sustain operational stability across transport and industry. Energy

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KRA Seeks Expanded Powers to Recover Over Ksh 100 Billion in Housing Levy Defaults

The government is seeking to amend the Finance Bill 2026 to empower the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to recover more than Ksh 100 billion in unremitted Affordable Housing Levy deductions, addressing a legal gap that has allowed employers to evade compliance since the levy’s introduction. The proposal would give

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Tourism Leadership Transition Signals Diplomatic Push as Bitok Takes Over State Department

A leadership transition within Kenya’s tourism administration has placed diplomatic experience at the centre of the country’s next phase of destination marketing and sector expansion, after President William Ruto reassigned Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok to the State Department for Tourism in changes that also saw outgoing Tourism Principal

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Konza Wildlife Corridor Registration Deepens Kenya’s Push for Green Urban Infrastructure

The formal recognition of a wildlife conservancy inside Kenya’s flagship smart city project has introduced an environmental planning dimension rarely associated with large-scale technology cities, placing conservation policy at the centre of a development model traditionally driven by infrastructure, digital investment and industrial expansion. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary

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Co-op Bank Foundation Inducts 2026 University Scholars in Two-Week Karen Programme Targeting Financial Literacy and Personal Growth

A two-week residential induction programme for the 2026 cohort of university scholarship beneficiaries is underway at the Co-operative Bank of Kenya's Leadership and Management Centre in Karen, marking another annual milestone in what has grown into one of Kenya's most expansive privately funded education initiatives, one

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UCI Gravel Qualifier in Naivasha Deepens Kenya’s Push Into International Endurance Sports Tourism

Kenya’s ambition to position itself as a regional hub for endurance sports tourism will come into sharper focus this weekend as Naivasha hosts one of Africa’s few Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Gravel World Series qualifying races, drawing more than 1,000 cyclists and dozens of elite international competitors

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Culinary Tourism Partnership Targets Digital Travellers as Kenya Diversifies Visitor Experiences

Food-based travel experiences are set to take a more central role in Kenya’s tourism marketing strategy following a partnership between the Kenya Tourism Board and food technology platform EatOut Africa, as destinations across Africa reposition themselves to attract travellers seeking culture, wellness and immersive local experiences rather than conventional

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Youth Agripreneurs in Bungoma County Gain Market Access, Value Chain Skills at Co-op Bank Engagement

A structured business engagement targeting young farmers in Bungoma County has placed the fundamentals of cooperative strengthening, value chain development, and climate-smart agriculture at the centre of Kenya's next generation of agribusiness leaders, with Co-op Bank Kenya convening the Siritamu forum to bridge the persistent gap between agricultural