Lighthouse Issue XLIX - Saturday, November 29th 2025

In this week’s Lighthouse,

Inside: SBM Kenya CEO Speaks on Banks Transformation Journey

SBM Bank Kenya’s return to profitability marks a defining moment in its strategic journey that has been earmarked for growth across its existing and new business portfolio. The bank announced Sh412 million before tax in its financial report this year – a resounding margin and recovery from a Sh1.3bn loss last year.

Ruto Hails Agricultural Reforms, Cites Registration of Seven Million Farmers in Digital Drive

Speaking during his 2025 State of the Nation Address to the 13th Parliament on Thursday, Ruto said that over 7.1 million farmers are now registered on the Kenya Integrated Agricultural Management Information System (KIAMIS).

Youth, Women and PWDs Get Sh3.5bn in Kenya Power Tenders

The value represents a 470 per cent surge from the Sh614 million disbursed in the previous year, underscoring the utility’s expanded focus on affirmative action through the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) framework.

Petition Filed to Stop Implementation of Privatisation Act 2025

The petitioners argue that "Parliament pushed the law through without conducting meaningful public participation, contrary to the demands of Articles 10 and 118 of the Constitution.”

Small Claims Courts Pump Sh21 Billion Back into Kenya’s Economy Since 2021

Milimani Small Claims Court remains the busiest, handling 120,914 cases — 76 per cent of all filings — followed by Eldoret with 5,394 and Nakuru with 3,665.

Ukraine Says Ready to 'Work' on US Plan to End war

Kyiv did not reveal the contents of the plan, which according to details provided to AFP by a source familiar with the matter, appeared to echo many of Moscow's maximalist demands for ending the war.

Rwanda’s Nsanzuwera Earns Spots in Two Sunshine Tour Events in South Africa

Nsanzuwera will tee it up at the Vodacom Origins of Golf at the Pezula Championship Course from 20–23 November 2025, an event boasting a 500,000 South African Rands (approximately Sh18.8 million) prize fund.

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