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Kenya business news: markets, SMEs, banking, trade and the economy. Practical context for workers, founders and investors.

HF Group changes name to HFCB after rebrand
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HF Group changes name to HFCB after rebrand

HF Group has rebranded to HFCB to unify its subsidiaries and strengthen market positioning after reporting strong profitability growth.

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Wearable smart glasses raise surveillance fears as use grows
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Wearable smart glasses raise surveillance fears as use grows

Privacy concerns have grown in East Africa over the use of smart glasses as experts warn that wearable devices are advancing faster than regulation and public a

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When you tax the seed, then do not expect any harvest
Business

When you tax the seed, then do not expect any harvest

When you tax the transaction layer, you are not taxing profit. Taxing activity in an economy still rebuilding its confidence is not revenue collection.

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Appeal Court rejects tycoon's bid for priority refund in Imperial Bank case
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Appeal Court rejects tycoon's bid for priority refund in Imperial Bank case

The Court of Appeal has said that tycoon Ashok Doshi and his wife Amit Doshi are not at the top of the priority list of those to be paid despite Imperial Bank s

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How intellectual property unlocks startup funding
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How intellectual property unlocks startup funding

Experts warn weak intellectual property protection is exposing Kenyan startups to exploitation and limiting access to global investment opportunities.

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Private sector calls for PAYE tax cut in Finance Bill 2026
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Private sector calls for PAYE tax cut in Finance Bill 2026

Kenya's private sector is lobbying for a five per cent PAYE tax cut in the Finance Bill 2026, arguing that it would boost household spending, economic growth, a

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Capital markets stakeholders push for tax reforms in Finance Bill 2026
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Capital markets stakeholders push for tax reforms in Finance Bill 2026

Capital markets stakeholders have called for changes to stamp duty on share transactions under the Finance Bill 2026, saying the current flat fee system unfairl

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KMRC's Sh3b green bond clears the way for single-digit mortgages
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KMRC's Sh3b green bond clears the way for single-digit mortgages

KMRC's Sh3 billion sustainability bond, heavily oversubscribed and listed on the NSE, is set to expand affordable and green mortgage financing in Kenya.

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What some customers do to sabotage your business, brand
Business

What some customers do to sabotage your business, brand

How difficult, dishonest and fake customers can damage businesses through fraud, scams, cancelled orders and reputational harm.

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