Business
Kisumu orders approval for commercial shipping containers
The City of Kisumu has ordered businesses and individuals to obtain approval before installing or occupying shipping containers for commercial use, warning that...
KRA uncovers Sh4 billion VAT fraud scheme, six suspects arrested
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has uncovered a value-added tax (VAT) fraud scheme involving nearly Sh 4 billion in fraudulent tax claims linked...
NCBA sees rising asset-finance demand as western Kenya economies expand
NCBA Group expects demand for asset finance to grow as businesses invest in vehicles, machinery and other productive assets to support expansion, a...
NCBA marks 20 years of Johari asset finance, highlights Kisumu’s role in regional growth
For two decades, asset financing has helped businesses in western Kenya buy the equipment they need to grow. NCBA Group on Friday marked...
KRA seizes thousands of under-declared smartphones at Eldoret airport
The Kenya Revenue Authority has seized more than 53,000 under-declared smartphones at Eldoret International Airport, averting an estimated tax loss of Sh21.5million. In...
Fairways Hotel hosts Kisumu tourism stakeholders as county plans tourist police unit
Kisumu County is planning to establish a tourist police unit as part of efforts to improve security and attract more visitors to the...
Kisumu businesses urged to target international markets through value addition
Business leaders and government officials have called for increased investment, value addition and stronger trade links to drive economic growth in Nyanza region....
Kenya Railways adds special trains between Nairobi and Mombasa
Kenya Railways has announced additional Madaraka Express services between Nairobi and Mombasa to meet increased passenger demand. The special services will operate on...
Activist demands Kisumu security chiefs to probe OCS over alleged illegal demolition
Human rights activist has accused Kisumu Central Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Chief Inspector Benson Matheka of overseeing an allegedly unlawful demolition...
EACC recovers Sh207.7m in unexplained assets from former Trans Nzoia accountant
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a court order for the forfeiture of assets worth Sh207.7million linked to a former government...
32 nations line up for Africa Cycling Championships in Kisumu
A record 354 cyclists from 32 African countries will compete in the 2026 Africa Road Cycling Championships, which began in Kisumu on Wednesday,...
Kisumu county commissioner orders probe into demolition of church, ECDE centre
Kisumu County Commissioner Mohamed Ramadhan has ordered an investigation into the demolition of a church and an early childhood development education (ECDE) centre...
Siaya leaders pledge support for Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid
Siaya County leaders have pledged to support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, citing the broad-based political arrangement and development projects in...
Kisumu summit adopts six-point peace roadmap ahead of 2027 polls
Stakeholders at a two-day peace and leadership summit in Kisumu have adopted a six-point roadmap to strengthen security, promote inclusive governance and prevent...
