The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released its latest report on commercial bank interest rates for January 2026, highlighting the banks offering the most affordable loans in the country. In a notice dated Thursday, February 26, 2026, the regulator’s data showed that the overall industry average lending rate settled at 14.81%, with variation across
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has warned the public about the growing illegal bushmeat trade and rising consumption among unsuspecting Kenyans. Besides constituting a serious wildlife crime, KWS said the handling, sale, and consumption of bushmeat pose significant public-health, safety, and legal risks. “Kenyan law prohibits the killing, possession, transportation, or trade in wildlife without
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has revealed a list of hospitals, directors, and officials accused of defrauding the Social Health Authority (SHA), and directed that criminal charges be filed against them. In a statement dated Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the decision followed a