Author: Muindi

China Square has expanded its presence in Kenya with the recent opening of new stores at Two Rivers Mall and the upcoming launch at Greenspan Mall. This expansion follows the retailer’s successful entry into the Kenyan market in 2022 and reflects its strategic growth plans within the country. The new store adds to China Square’s growing network of outlets, which already includes locations in Kenyatta University’s Unicity Mall, The Waterfront, Karen Mall, Lang’ata Hyper Mall, and two outside Nairobi: Nyali Bazaar Mall in Mombasa and Kisumu’s Mega City Mall. “We see a lot of potential in this mall due to…

CMC Motors Group has decided to exit the Kenyan, Ugandan, and Tanzanian markets due to significant economic headwinds. The company cited economic pressures, currency depreciation, and rising operational costs as key factors in this difficult decision. “CMC Motors Group has decided to gradually wind down operations in full compliance with local regulations and distributorship agreements,” said the company in a statement. “This decision follows a thorough evaluation of the business in light of sustained market challenges, including economic pressures, currency depreciation, and rising operational costs,” the statement read in part. “Over the past 40 years, CMC Motors Group has played…

Following China’s withdrawal of funding, Kenya is exploring a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to secure financing for the completion of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension. The original SGR project, initiated under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, stalled in 2019, ending 468 kilometres at the Malaba border. President William Ruto announced the pursuit of UAE financing, stating, “We are exploring a partnership agreement with the UAE to extend the SGR… We have agreed to conduct a feasibility study…” President Ruto was speaking in Abu Dhabi, following talks with UAE Investment Minister Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi. We are exploring…

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased fuel prices, impacting farmers significantly. Diesel prices rose by Ksh2.0 per liter, increasing input costs for agriculture and potentially driving up food prices. In its announcement, the regulator noted that the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene increased by Ksh 0.29 per litre, Ksh 2.0 per litre, and Ksh 3.0 per litre respectively. This means that the prices of Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will now retail at Ksh176.58, Diesel at Ksh167.06, and Kerosene at Ksh151.39, respectively, between January 15th and February 14th, 2025. “The prices are…

Global leading smart device brand OPPO debuted at the 2025 Google Cloud Shenzhen Summit, announcing further expansion of its collaboration with Google Cloud in AI productivity applications and cloud security, unveiling a series of new features. Kai Tang, President of OPPO’s Software Engineering, said: “OPPO collaborates with top global technology companies with an open mindset, striving to integrate cutting-edge AI technology into our products. Google is one of the leaders in the global AI field, and I believe that the partnership between OPPO and Google will bring users a more efficient and secure next-generation AI experience”. OPPO and Google Expand…

The County Government of Nairobi has issued a notice ordering hawkers to vacate major streets in the Central Business District (CBD). Effective immediately, hawking is prohibited along key thoroughfares, including Moi Avenue, Haile Selassie Avenue, and Kenneth Matiba Road.  “The general public is asked to take note that anyone contravening this notice will be prosecuted within the Nairobi City County Government by-law,” said Nairobi County Secretary Godfrey Akumali in a notice issued on the 6th January 2025. “All walkways within the central business district are strictly for pedestrians and not trading.” Hawkers are directed to relocate to designated backstreets and…