Latest business stories from across Kenya.
The Federal Reserve has raised its policy rate by 25 bps to 3.75%–4.00%, marking its first rate hike since July 2023. This unanimous decision sent shock waves across markets worldwide, with the Nairobi Securities Exchange witnessing the…
As Kenya braces for a wetter-than-usual season, the prospect of heavy rainfall is forcing households and businesses to think beyond umbrellas, sandbags and clearing drainage channels. The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of…
For decades, village elders have quietly played a critical role in maintaining peace and resolving disputes in Kenyan communities, often working without pay or formal recognition. That is now changing, with the Government introducing a…
The current correction at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) is not simply about dividends. Dividend adjustments explain part of the movement in individual counters, but the broader correction reflects profit-taking, liquidity,…
Construction of the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi has entered the final stages, with works now more than 92 per cent complete as Kenya intensifies preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).…
Centum Investment Company Chief Executive Officer Dr James Mworia resigned from the firm to become the head of freshly minted Kenya National Infrastructure Fund, w.e.f 7th September 2026. According to the Centum Board, Dr Mworia has been…
Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui has issued a fresh clarification on Kenya’s work visa and permit requirements, warning that visa-free entry does not automatically give foreigners the right to work, trade…
Investors who had purchased long-term Government Securities are set to beginning receiving their returns in the month of September, according to data from the Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) and the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The CBK is this…
Global ticketing giant Ticketmaster is expanding into Kenya through Quicket, marking a major move into the country’s growing live entertainment industry. The partnership will bring a fully digital ticketing platform to the Kenyan market,…
Konza Technopolis has partnered with China’s Guodong Network to accelerate the tech city’s digital infrastructure. The deal, signed by Technopolis Development Authority CEO John Paul Okwiri and Guodong Network Communications Group Chairman…
In today’s digital economy, the rise of online services, decentralised finance, and instant transactions has radically changed the way businesses interact with customers. But the downside of being able to move money or data with the click…
ALP REIT, Kenya’s first USD-denominated Income Real Estate Investment Trust (I-REIT), today announced its unaudited interim financial results for the period ended 30 June 2026, representing the REIT’s first financial results since its…
The Board of Directors of Centum Investment Company Plc has announced the appointment of Mrs Mary Wangari Wamae as an Independent Non-Executive Director, to fill a casual vacancy in the company. Mrs Wamae is an Advocate of the High Court…
For decades, the standard insurance product in Kenya has been characterized by rigid annual premiums, complex paperwork, and a reactive, claims-only relationship with the consumer. Today, this traditional ‘one-size-fits-all’ model is no…
The younger generation offers Kenya its best opportunity to overcome tribalism despite inheriting ethnic stereotypes from previous generations, governance expert Prof Gitile Naituli has said. Speaking on the persistence of ethnic divisions…
Citibank Kenya has asked the High Court to intervene in an ongoing investigation involving one of its employees, arguing that the officer is being unfairly targeted over the approval of a Ksh 261 million loan granted to Kiru Tea Factory…
First Assurance has been recognised in four separate categories at the annual Think Business Insurance Awards, securing two top honours and two runner-up placements. The annual Think Business Insurance Awards serve as a primary benchmark…
When Florence Mumbi gave birth under difficult circumstances, her future seemed uncertain. Recovering from childbirth while struggling to provide for her family, she had the determination to rebuild her life but lacked the one thing many…
When Legal Question Are Weaponized To Become Political Narratives
The rhythm of life in Kenya’s coastal county of Kilifi has always been defined by warm ocean breezes, abundant sunshine and a landscape where nature remains the dominant feature. With average daytime temperatures generally ranging between…
This week is packed with massive dividend payments from heavyweights like Equity Group and Car & General, alongside a major listing on Monday and key macroeconomic data. 📋 AGMs: HomeBoyz Entertainment PLC (HBE) holds its AGM on Tuesday,…
Uganda’s military on Sunday forced off the air two leading television stations and disrupted the country’s largest independent newspaper belonging to the Nation Media Group (NMG). The operation followed a direct order from Gen. Muhoozi…
Kenya’s Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and petition public authorities peacefully and unarmed. It is a right born from decades of struggle for democratic freedoms and one that remains…
Vibo Africa Launches Pan-African Humanitarian Award in Honor of Wangari MaathaiVibo Africa has moved to shake up the continent with a new Pan-African initiative aiming to shine a light on Africa’s unsung heroes as well as bestow glistening…
