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Scheduled system upgrades allow operators to patch vulnerabilities, improve processing speed, and implement backend improvements that support future enhancements and better scalability. Safaricom emphasised that customers’ understanding is valued as the upgrade is carried out.
In Nairobi, Super Petrol will continue to retail at Sh184.52 per litre, Diesel at Sh171.47, and Kerosene at Sh154.78. The prices, which take effect from midnight, include the 16 per cent Value Added Tax, in line with the Finance Act 2023, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024, and updated excise duty rates as per Legal Notice No. 194 of 2020.
The AfDB, in its report titled Unpacking the Drivers of Public Debt Dynamics in Kenya, notes that the National Assembly struggles to carry out proper oversight of public borrowing.
The lender’s net profit rose to Sh21.56 billion, up 12.3 percent from Sh19.21 billion in the same period last year, driven by increased earnings from lending activities.
Last month, KPC invited bids from qualified firms to build the containment structures at its Kipevu, Manyani, Makindu, and Ngema stations. The exact cost of the project has not been made public.
Speaking at a media session held at Kitui State Lodge on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Ruto said his government has removed all blacklisted individuals and enrolled them in the Hustler Fund, which he described as a vital resource for ordinary citizens.
According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), a single Kuwaiti consignment sold for $2,706.88 (Sh349,728) per 50-kilogramme bag, more than three times the top price recorded in any country a year ago. This equates to about $54 (Sh6,970) per kilogramme of coffee, allowing farmers to earn roughly Sh160 per kilogramme of cherry.
The County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) regulations of 2025 also seek to consolidate multiple county permits into a single licence, simplifying operations for traders and investors. The initiative, spearheaded by the Investment, Trade and Industry ministry, aims to improve the investment climate and reduce bureaucratic obstacles.
Valued at about £700,000 (around Sh119 million) per year, the arrangement will help meet the rising demand for superior breeding stock in Kenya. With the country’s sheep and goat populations expected to grow in the coming years, access to advanced genetic material will enable local farmers to improve the quality, health, and productivity of their herds.
KRA’s Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Tax Advisory, said the Finance Act 2025 has made it easier for small-scale traders earning under Sh5 million to comply, while ensuring larger transactions remain transparent.
The bank’s financial statement indicates that net interest income almost doubled to Sh2.76 billion from Sh1.41 billion during the same period last year. Non-interest revenue also grew by 29.8 percent to Sh1.54 billion from Sh1.19 billion, helping to boost overall earnings. Meanwhile, operating expenses fell slightly to Sh3.89 billion from Sh3.94 billion, reflecting careful cost control.
Speaking at the official opening of the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Ruto said MSMEs remain central to the region’s economic transformation and industrial growth.