Healthcare Global secures Kenya antitrust nod for 54% stake acquisition deal

Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG) has received approval from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) for the proposed acquisition involving the sale of up to 54% of its voting share capital, the company disclosed to stock exchanges on Thursday. …

How to Handle Private Number Calls in Kenya

Receiving calls from private numbers can be unsettling, especially when the caller’s identity is concealed. In Kenya, such calls are often used for legitimate purposes, like customer service follow-ups. However, they can be a useful tool for scammers and …

OLA Energy Kenya: Who owns petroleum company with 4th largest market share?

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) revealed there were 144 petroleum companies in Kenya as of December 2024 Ola Energy is the fourth-largest oil marketing company in Kenya, behind Vivo Energy, Rubis Energy and TotalEnergies The oil …

Kenya Power explains how customers can reduce their monthly electricity bill: "M...

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) implemented the changes in electricity tariffs for the fiscal year 2025/26 KPLC explained that the price of electricity or the monthly bill sent to customers is determined by the tariff The utility firm noted …

Kenya Airways set to establish secondary hub in Accra to boost West African conn...

The Kenyan government is in talks with its counterparts in Ghana to allow Kenya Airways to set up a secondary base in Accra The secondary hub will allow KQ, as the airline is known by its international code, to serve its West African market better The …

Kenya, UAE sign MoU on military cooperation, economic development

President William Ruto and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE at State House Nairobi, on May 8, 2025. [PCS]. Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed seven …

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Radio47 ranks second in biggest market share among radio stations in Kenya

Radio47 has been ranked second in radio stations with the highest market share in Kenya. According to a Quarter 1 2025 report by research firm IPSOS, Radio47 came second only to Radio Citizen, beating traditional radio stations that have been around for …

Kenya waives taxes on tea packaging materials to boost value addition, farmer incomes 

KENYA – The Government of Kenya has waived taxes on packaging materials used in the tea sector as part of a broader strategy to improve farmer productivity and boost incomes through value addition.   The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary (CS) for …

Two Belgian teens found with ants given fine or prison by Kenya court

Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants have been fined $7,700 (€6,775) or the option of serving 12 months in prison by a court in Kenya for violating wildlife conservation laws. The teenagers were found with the ants, which authorities said were …