Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Kenya’ Monthly Inflation Rate rose to 7.3% in October from 6.8% in September, the main drivers for the general rise in price levels being food, transport as well as Housing, Water Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels. Data from the Kenya…
In luxury travel, a beautiful destination gets you through the door. What happens after check-in is what makes the experience worth talking about. And, more importantly, paying for. That is the proposition behind Paradise Plains, the…
For more than a decade, Joseph Kamau has relied on his vegetable stall at Nairobi’s Gikomba Market to provide for his family. But what was once a dependable source of income has increasingly become a daily struggle as the cost of stocking…
Families are growing increasingly frustrated as rescue operations enter a critical sixth day at the site of the 18-storey building that collapsed along 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi, leaving 16 people still unaccounted for. National…
Experts at the recent Trust Summit in Nairobi said that Africa must bridge the gap between policy and implementation, strengthen public trust in science, and make environmental responsibility a shared commitment among governments,…
Media personality Yvonne Okwara’s career in journalism has taken her from children’s television and radio production to prime-time news, editorial leadership and major political interviews. Over nearly two decades, she has worked across…
Kenyan marathon star Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following an adverse analytical finding for erythropoietin (EPO), placing one of the country’s most accomplished distance runners…
Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled its inaugural Eldoret “Absa City Run” to celebrate 100 years of partnership with customers and communities in the region. As the Home of Champions, Eldoret was a natural choice to launch the City Run series,…
Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai has ordered a 14-day detention of police inspector Kenneth Sang, who is linked to the murders of psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Nthunya Mutiso and city lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu after forensic evidence placed his…
As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, organizations are shifting from traditional platforms to trusted community spaces to integrate civic learning, strategic organizing, and women’s political story into everyday conversations.…
As more Kenyans explore alternatives to traditional savings accounts and fixed deposits, investment funds are providing additional ways to put money into financial markets without having to select individual investments themselves. Two…
Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Migos Ogamba has said there will be “no room for exam malpractice” as at least 3.63 million learners sit for Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Juniour School Education…
National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is pushing for road traffic crashes to be declared a national disaster. The proposal comes against the backdrop of worsening road safety indicators, with data from the agency showing that…
Just 24 hours after an 18-storey building under construction collapsed in Eastleigh, the Kenya Red Cross says that 31 people remain missing and unaccounted for as multi-agency rescue efforts intensify. Authorities have, however, confirmed…
Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) and CS for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi promised to place tech diplomacy at the centre of Kenya’s diplomatic engagement and regional integration. Speaking during the two-day Africa Technology…
For many Kenyans, a national identity card is more than a document confirming citizenship. It is a gateway to employment, healthcare, education financing, banking, property transactions and government support programmes. Without it,…
A few days ago, the Sh7.5 billion new Nithi Bridge project that comprises 880-metre bridge and 2.7 kilometres of approach roads connecting Marima and Mitheru centres, started receiving serious attention, especially considering that it has…
Doomsday preacher John Mackenzie, his wife and 29 other co-accused are in Mombasa High Court ahead of a judgement in a mass murder case. They are charged with 191 counts of murder, involving mostly children. The judgement will be delivered…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) closed the week down, with the NASI, NSE 25 and NSE 20 share price indices decreasing by 2.57%, 2.52% and 1.97% respectively, during the week ending October 15th, 2026. Market capitalization and total…
During the recent Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, one message stood out: industry leaders must champion blockchain adoption, seamless digital payments, thoughtful AI governance, and the growth of…
Apple has picked Pressy Akinyi as Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy for East Africa, operating between Nairobi and Dubai. She previously served as Policy Lead at the American Chamber of Commerce Kenya, where she coordinated…
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured life imprisonment for two Malindi men found in possession of endangered wildlife trophies. Senior Principal Magistrate Joy Shiundu Wesonga convicted Nzai Kazungu Nzai and Nzai Ruwa Kapombe…
A building has collapsed along Moi Avenue in Nairobi’s Central Business District during a night demolition exercise, leaving at least four people injured and others feared trapped under the rubble. Nairobi County official Geoffrey Mosiria…
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a clerical officer attached to National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters for taking bribes to issue a driving licence. Mr. Joseph Njoroge Kihuna was caught…
