Latest business stories from across Kenya.
By Edgars Bīberis As one of East Africa’s largest and most developed economies, Kenya is cementing its position as the region’s startup and economic powerhouse with its latest initiative to introduce open banking. The initiative,…
President William Ruto has installed 36-year-old Dr Bernard William Chitunga as the chancellor of the Co-operative University of Kenya, becoming the youngest Chancellor ever appointed in the nation’s history. Born on August 2, 1988, in the…
The Cabinet has approved the Finance Bill 2025. In a sitting chaired by President William Ruto on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Cabinet Secretaries were directed to work closely with the National Treasury to identify and implement necessary…
President William Ruto has held bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping during his inaugural State Visit to the People’s Republic of China. The talks yielded significant diplomatic and economic breakthroughs, strengthening cooperation…
Zum C is a young, dynamic musician who’s carving out his lane with a sound that blends Afro-pop and old-school urban Kenyan music and honest street soul. We caught up with him for a deep dive into his journey, hustle, and the dreams that…
The Parliament has declared the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) insolvent, citing an overwhelming debt of Ksh12 billion that has crippled the institution’s operations. To declare something insolvent means to formally recognise that an…
The 63rd Kenya Schools and Colleges National Drama and Film Festival, held this month in Nakuru County, crowned its secondary school winners, celebrating a vibrant display of theatrical talent while navigating a storm of controversy that…
Schneider Electric has reinforced its commitment to the renewable energy sector during the Alliance for Rural Electrification Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) with the regional launch of its Climate Smart Village solution and a new…
With a booming population of 57 million, and an incredible 80% under the age of 35, Kenya is a nation defined by its youth. This reality check has in several instances been put into question, whether the government has matched the…
The inaugural Africa Technology Leadership Conference (ATLC 2025) officially opened today at Eka Hotel in Eldoret City, launching a transformative two-day forum that has brought together over 400 delegates from Kenya and across the globe…
Mama Grace Adhiambo has lived a painful life in a tiny, makeshift shelter crafted from sticks, mud, and plastic sheeting for years. Every day, she faced the challenges of rain, cold, and insecurity, with no relief in sight. Her children,…
President William Ruto has concluded his week-long development tour in the Mt Kenya region after launching, commissioning, and inspecting several development projects there. The president kicked off on April 1, 2025, in Laikipia County…
The New Cities Summit, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 12-13, 2025, will feature an exciting, entertaining, and impactful “Cities Catapult” pitch competition, showcasing pioneering urban development projects and connecting developers…
Kenya’s BPO market is undergoing significant growth, with revenues expected to reach US $272.10 million in 2025 with an annual growth rate of 5.96%. This has resulted in a projected market volume of US $343.00 million by 2029. The Kenyan…
The Standard Group PLC, which saw off its top editor Ochieng Rapuro in January, has appointed Chaacha Mwita as Chief Executive Editor (CEE) to helm content production and strategic leadership
Syntura, a UK-based technology company, has expanded its footprint in East Africa with the inauguration of the Syntura Experience Centre—the region’s first hub dedicated to collaboration, security, and AI-powered solutions. This…
In a significant move, the Kenyan government recently announced that identification cards (IDs) will be issued for free, effectively scrapping the Ksh300 fee that was previously charged to first-time ID applicants. The change was confirmed…
A new report by the Digital Financial Services Association of Kenya (DFSAK) has shown that Kenyan borrowers take out Ksh500 million daily, amounting to Ksh15 billion monthly. The report reveals that over 8 million Kenyans—about 16% of the…
KCB Group and Riverbank Solutions Limited have signed a binding agreement that will see KCB acquire up to 75% shareholding in the financial technology firm
Earlier this year, President William Ruto announced plans to construct over 400 modern markets nationwide to strengthen the agricultural sector and drive economic growth. Among the markets is the Diani Modern Market, which promises to…
Schneider Electric and ETAP have unveiled a cutting-edge digital twin that can accurately design and simulate the power needs of AI Factories. Leveraging the NVIDIA Omniverse™ Blueprint for AI factory digital twins, Schneider Electric and…
Kenya continues to experience a high adoption rate of mobile money with a total subscriber base of 42,302,833 in October – December 2024. This is according to the latest report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). Of this number,…
By Sofia Radley-Searle, COO of Axmed For decades, global health procurement – on which over six billion people depend – has mostly relied on one system: centralized multilateral institutions pooling donor funding to purchase and distribute…
