Nairobi Business Monthly

Nairobi Business Monthly is an insightful and authoritative #magazine focusing on Kenyan and regional economics. It is published by Al-Nur Media Africa Limited.

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Nike and Adidas spent billions chasing the sub-2-hour marathon dream. Then a little-known runner achieved it in Adidas shoes despite Adidas spending far less. How did they pull it off? Find out in the May/June 2026 issue of NBM: https://t.co/DFdz7m2IFI

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South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics expects about Sh7.5 trillion in operating profits between April and June 2026, as surging global demand for AI memory chips drives one of its strongest-ever financial performances.

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President William Ruto has signed into law the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, giving the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) legal powers to buy, sell and hold gold and other precious metals in a move aimed at positioning Kenya as a regional gold hub.

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Police mount roadblocks across Nairobi’s key routes ahead of anticipated Saba Saba protests, causing transport disruptions. Thika Road, Jogoo Road, Kiambu Road, Outer Ring Road, JKIA route, Lang’ata Road and CBD areas are affected, with some PSVs reportedly stopped.

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State has disbursed Sh7.9 billion to oil marketers to ease fuel supply strains and stabilise the petroleum sector, as subsidy arrears and liquidity pressures continue to disrupt fuel importation and distribution.

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Patients seeking care at Kenyatta National Hospital are facing higher bills after revised charges for key diagnostic procedures took effect in April, with costs for colonoscopies, endoscopies and scans more than doubling in some cases.

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WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, letting users connect without sharing phone numbers. The feature aims to boost privacy in chats and group conversations.

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The World Bank says Kenya’s debt is higher following new calculations, after it included items like securitised revenues and verified pending bills. The new assessment puts the debt-to-GDP ratio at 71.3 per cent in 2025, up from 67.3 per cent previously.

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The Great Migration has begun as wildebeest cross from Serengeti into Maasai Mara, marking the start of the annual wildlife spectacle. Over 1 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles are expected to move in the coming weeks.

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KRA has declined to extend the income tax filing deadline despite complaints from taxpayers over iTax access challenges. Taxpayers must file by June 30, 2026 or face penalties.

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Over 2,700 youth graduate from the Jitume Media Tools Programme with hands-on creative skills—strengthening Kenya’s digital and creative workforce.
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Ford rehires more than 300 veteran human engineers after it says AI failed to deliver the same level of expertise.

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I&M Bank unveils Abdi Mohamed as its new CEO just hours after he resigned as Absa Bank Kenya CEO. Appointment now awaits regulatory approval. Meanwhile, Absa Bank has unveiled Mr Yusuf Omar, its Chief Finance Officer, as its acting CEO awaiting appointment of Abdi's successor.

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Mr Abdi Mohamed (below right) has resigned as the Absa Bank Kenya CEO after three years at the helm. He has been succeeded in an interim capacity by Chief Financial Officer Yusuf Omari. The board is expected to make a substantive appointment in July.

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BREAKING | 🇪🇬 Egypt qualify to World Cup Round of 32.

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BREAKING | 🇨🇻 Cape Verde qualifies for knockout phase of the World Cup.

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Digital lender Tala is cutting seven jobs in Kenya, about 8 per cent of its local workforce, as part of a global restructuring that comes amid growing AI adoption across the tech sector.
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StanChart Kenya appointed to facilitate purchases and custody of Kenyan government securities by international investors under a new CBK-Clearstream plan. The link is expected to make it easier for foreign institutions to buy Treasury bills and bonds.

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Thousands of commuters stranded as police mount roadblocks across Nairobi, blocking access to the CBD ahead of June 25 Gen Z protests anniversary demonstrations.

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World leaders call for stronger online safety protections for children, urging tech companies to adopt “safety-by-design” systems and reduce exposure to harmful content.

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