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October 22, 2026 03:40 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Italian firms eye Kenya’s construction boom as trade grows 39%

Italy has brought 21 companies to the Big 5 Construct Kenya exhibition in Nairobi as it seeks to increase its market share amid growing demand for construction machinery, pumps, piping systems and building materials.

October 22, 2026 03:35 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Tech firm Shekel Mobility move to simplify Kenya’s vehicle import trade

Absa Bank Kenya will assess eligible customers for asset financing after vehicle registration, subject to credit approval and disbursement conditions.Cars Kenya Managing Director Sammy Wanjema said the initiative would make the vehicle acquisition process more convenient by connecting previously fra...

October 21, 2026 07:00 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Kenya woos foreign investors to boost construction manufacturing

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) President Erick Rutto said the country’s affordable housing programme presents an opportunity to attract investment, create jobs and reduce reliance on imported construction materials.

October 19, 2026 12:52 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Co-op Bank disburses Ksh.4.39B in water and sanitation financing

The financing supports the acquisition of water tanks, solar pumps, smart meters and water connections, as well as equipment such as exhausters and bowsers for individuals, micro, small and medium enterprises, and institutions.

October 17, 2026 02:10 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Electric motorbikes offer hope for lower milk transport costs

Richard Chesebeh, Managing Director of Lunghou Teketeke Group, says the company’s electric motorcycles can help farmers cut daily transportation expenses from Ksh.1,000 to about Ksh.200, freeing up resources for increased production.

October 09, 2026 03:49 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

15 Kenyan hotels recognised among Africa’s best

The awards, held in Nairobi on Thursday, recognised 100 hotels across 21 African countries, selected by a panel of more than 95 international hospitality professionals. The ceremony also presented 12 Best-in-Class honours across specialist categories.

October 08, 2026 01:14 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

UN resolution puts Africa’s assistive technology gap under spotlight

The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 80/305 in September 2026, the first UNGA resolution specifically dedicated to access to assistive technology.Sponsored by 41 member states, the resolution recognises access to affordable, quality assistive products as important to universal health coverage...

October 08, 2026 01:09 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Global construction suppliers converge on Nairobi

The companies will participate in the ninth edition of Big 5 Construct Kenya, scheduled for October 21–23 at the Sarit Expo Centre.The exhibition will showcase construction materials, equipment, digital technologies and specialist solutions targeting projects in Kenya and the wider East African regi...

October 05, 2026 03:45 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Abdi Mohamed takes over as I&M Bank Kenya CEO

Mohamed takes over at a time when the bank is pursuing growth, digital transformation and stronger customer engagement in the competitive Kenyan banking sector.He joins I&M Bank from Absa Bank Kenya, where he served as Country CEO and Managing Director, overseeing the lender’s growth and transfo...

October 05, 2026 03:40 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Gov’t seeks private sector financing for Ksh.598B irrigation plan

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi said public financing alone cannot meet the cost of implementing the 10-year plan, which targets expansion of irrigation to more than 1.5 million acres.