Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have signed a new partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to roll out the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women online course to promote entrepreneurship.
Every year on July 7, Kenyans mark Saba Saba—a date etched in the country’s political conscience as a symbol of people power, defiance, and the pursuit of justice. What began in 1990 as a brave demand for multiparty democracy has over the…
In 2024, Kenya witnessed a political awakening of generational proportions. What began as opposition to the Finance Bill morphed into a full-blown, youth-driven protest movement that dominated national discourse, disrupted the economy, and…
On June 19, 2025, Parliament passed the Finance Bill 2025 after intense debate and massive public interest. The Bill, now awaiting President William Ruto’s signature to become law, carries amendments to key pieces of tax legislation,…
he Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system…
A teenage girl kidnapped by suspected bandits from her home in Baringo North Sub-county has been rescued alive after three days in the hands of her captors. The Grade 7 pupil, whose name is not revealed because she is a minor, was abducted…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has launched a series of public participation forums aimed at demystifying the Finance Bill, starting with a town hall meeting with the youth. In the session, Mbadi defended the bill and national…
In the heart of North Sakwa Ward, Awendo Constituency, Migori County, a new chapter of hope has begun for Rose Obuya, a 38-year-old widow and mother of five. Thanks to the Widows Empowerment Program by Interior PS Raymond Omollo, Rose has…
In a landmark conservation effort, Kenya has announced the translocation of 21 critically endangered eastern black rhinos from the congested Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County to the newly established Segera Rhino Sanctuary within…
As the world races ahead in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, Africa is stepping up to ensure it is not left behind. According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Future of Work Report, AI and AI-related job postings grew by 38% between 2020 and…
Rising global temperatures may speed up the release of carbon stored in soil, which could make climate change worse, according to new research published in Nature Communications. The study, led by scientists from the Center for Marine…
Africa’s rapid urbanization is driving an unprecedented wave of new city developments, from tech hubs to industrial corridors. But with bold visions come tough questions about feasibility, inclusivity, and sustainability. With…
Child protection advocates are sounding the alarm following the release of a new report that uncovers a troubling rise in cases of Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) involving children with intellectual disabilities in…
Boma International Hospitality College (BIHC), Kenya’s leading institution for hospitality and culinary arts, has celebrated its 10th anniversary—marking a decade of transformative growth, industry leadership and global impact. Founded in…
Schneider Electric has been awarded the Gender Leader Award at this year’s Africa CEO Forum, held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast from 12 to 13 May 2025. The Gender Leader Award acknowledges those organisations operating in Africa that have shown…
By Chetan Ratna There’s a lot of talk these days about green homes, but I prefer calling them efficient homes. Why? Because beyond being eco-friendly, what homeowners are really looking for is a way to cut their power bills, stay…
By Chetan Ratna Today, the hospitality industry is in the middle of a big shift. Hotels aren’t just places to stay anymore, they’re expected to be smart, sustainable, and deeply in tune with guest preferences. This has, of course, been…
In what would be a very significant step towards modernising the law enforcement infrastructure in Kenya, the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has announced that the National Police Service (NPS) will be shifting to an online…
Novotel, a flagship brand of Accor, is marking its presence in Nairobi with Novotel Nairobi Westlands — offering mothers a memorable experience this May, with Mother’s Day set for May 11. Mother’s Day, celebrated globally on the second…
The Kenyan government has unveiled the 2025/26 Financial Year Budget, marking a historic moment as it adopts a zero-based budgeting approach for the first time in the country’s history. The move, according to the government, aims to…
Airtel Kenya has launched a ground-breaking artificial intelligence (Al) powered Spam Alert Service, which will be available to all its subscribers at no cost. The service, which offers Airtel smartphone and feature phone customers…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has launched a search for a new chief executive officer, as Dr Nancy Macharia’s decade-long tenure leading the Commission nears its end. The vacancy, advertised this week, marks an important leadership…
The High Court has temporarily blocked an order that would have compelled popular rapper Nyashinski to disclose details of his endorsement deal with smartphone manufacturer Tecno in the copyright dispute with Nigerian music producer Sam…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a key suspect in the assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was gunned down in a brazen attack on Ngong Road last Wednesday.…
