Today is Mon, 15 Dec 2025
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President Ruto to Launch Rironi-Mau Summit Super Highway
President Ruto is scheduled to preside over the groundbreaking of the Naivasha to Mau Summit super highway on 28th November 2025. This marks a major step in upgrading a vital section of the Northern Corridor to ease travel, reduce congestion, and boost economic activity. This launch aligns with the wider plan to dual key roads such as the Rironi to Naivasha to Mau Summit stretch and the Rironi to Maai Mahiu to Naivasha route, all aimed at improving movement between Nairobi and the western region. The project reflects the strong cooperation between Kenya and China, supported by China Communications.
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Parliamentary Committee to Consider Kenya-Singapore Double Taxation Agreement
On Tuesday, 25th November 2025, the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning will convene to consider and adopt the report on the Agreement between the Governments of the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of Singapore for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance. Committee members, tax experts, policymakers, and legal advisers will engage in detailed deliberations on the treaty’s provisions and their implications for bilateral trade, investment flows, and compliance requirements, making this a pivotal session for Kenya’s fiscal and international tax policy framework.
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High Court to Give Directions in Petition Challenging Kenya Wildlife Service Park Fee Increases
On Tuesday, 25th November 2025, the High Court is expected to hear the next mention of a case challenging the newly revised Kenya Wildlife Service park entry fees. The case, brought by the Kenya Tourist Federation, argues that the fee increases were imposed without adequate consultation with stakeholders. The hearing will determine the government’s response to the petition and could influence how park entry fees are set and implemented going forward.
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MoneyAura Africa Summit
The MoneyAura Africa Summit will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 26th and 27th, 2025. Powered by Haleef Global, the summit will bring together senior leaders from banking, fintech, payments, and digital inclusion sectors to discuss emerging trends, including real-time payments, embedded finance, financial identity, and the role of AI in finance. The event will open with a Pre-Summit Welcome Dinner on 26th November, followed by the Main Summit on 27 November, and conclude with the MoneyAura Awards (Africa) gala celebrating excellence in financial services.
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The 6th International Indo-Africa B2B Trade Expo & Invest Summit
The Intercontinental Confederation for Chambers of Commerce (ICCC) and Quickmarc Limited have partnered to host the 6th International Indo-Africa B2B Trade Expo & Invest Summit, scheduled to take place fromNovermber 25th to 27th, 2025, at the Oshwal Centre in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. The summit is designed to bring together entrepreneurs, manufacturers, suppliers, and investors to showcase a diverse range of products and services and foster business-to-business (B2B) connections between India and Africa.
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Peter Gitau, Non-Executive Director, Standard Chartered Bank
Peter Njuguna has been appointed as the Non-Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank. With over 30 years of experience in banking, operations, technology, and digital innovation, he served as the Bank’s Executive Director and Chief Technology and Operations Officer until November 2024. He previously held various senior positions within the Standard Chartered Group across multiple markets in Africa and Asia, and also worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. The Standard Chartered Bank Board stated that his deep institutional knowledge, strategic insight, and experience in navigating complex regulatory environments will be invaluable in strengthening the Board’s oversight role. He has held leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank across Africa and Asia, bringing expertise in business strategy, digital transformation, risk management, and operational excellence. Peter holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Kinya Kimotho, Independent Non-Executive Director, Standard Chartered Bank
Kinya Kimotho has been appointed as the Independent Non-Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank. She is a seasoned finance leader with over 25 years of experience in strategic finance, governance, and business transformation across Africa and Europe. She has held senior leadership roles in multinational organisations, including Finance Director positions at GlaxoSmithKline, Nielsen, and Diageo’s East African Breweries. Kinya currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Unga Group Plc and as a Regional Director at The Alpha Group. She is also the founder of a fractional CFO practice that partners with businesses to enhance their strategy and financial management and works as an executive coach. The Board stated that her extensive track record in finance leadership will add significant expertise to the Board. Kinya holds a Bachelor of Education degree in Economics and Business Studies from Kenyatta University, an MBA from the University of Nairobi, and is a Certified Public Accountant. She is a member of the Institute of Directors in both Kenya and the United Kingdom.