Latest business stories from across Kenya.
A spontaneous champagne explosion at a French race track six decades ago has evolved into one of the most valuable and recognizable traditions in global sports marketing. Moët & Chandon and Formula 1 are marking the 60th anniversary of the…
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to exercise their constitutional rights peacefully and responsibly, warning that violence, destruction of property and…
As financial institutions across Africa grapple with climate risks, changing consumer expectations and growing demands for corporate accountability, Britam is positioning sustainability not as a compliance requirement but as a core…
By all indications, the biggest disappointment for many salaried Kenyans in the Finance Bill 2026 was not what was included, but what was left out. For months, workers had anticipated significant Pay As You Earn (PAYE) reforms following…
While the conversation surrounding insurance often focuses on catastrophic losses, everyday incidents like power surges, appliance failures, or minor physical accidents present a more persistent risk to family budgets. When minor…
Deloitte East Africa has expressed cautious optimism over Kenya’s 2026/27 national budget, saying it strikes a delicate balance between supporting economic growth and maintaining fiscal discipline amid mounting debt pressures and an…
Sawa Milking Jelly by Pwani Oil has kicked off a nationwide farmer empowerment initiative aimed at helping dairy farmers across Kenya boldly tackle mounting challenges linked to mastitis infections, poor dairy hygiene, declining milk…
Mastercard released its inaugural Cyber Pulse report, offering a comprehensive view of the evolving cyber threat landscape across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) over the last year. The report combines regional threat…
Kenyans should not panic over the threat of Ebola, as the government has put in place robust surveillance, screening and emergency response measures at all border entry points to prevent and contain any potential outbreak, Principal…
Britam paid out KSh97.3 million in insurance claims in 2025 to support 402,681 farmers and pastoralists across East Africa affected by climate-related shocks, highlighting the growing role of financial protection in mitigating the impact…
Elders from Wajir County are to present President William Ruto with 100 camels after the county was chosen to host the country’s 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time. The announcement was made Monday by Wajir Governor Ahmed…
Madaraka Day, Swahili for “Self-Rule” or “Authority or Power”, is Kenya’s annual national holiday celebrated on June 1. It marks the day in 1963 when Kenya gained internal self-rule (Madaraka) from British colonial administration. Kenya…
As the global community approaches World No Tobacco Day on 31st May 2026, the theme Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction serves as a timely lens through which to view a shifting landscape. For decades, the fight…
By Dr. Raymond Omollo The geography of northern Kenya has been one of the greatest adversaries in the quest of successive governments to adequately serve the people of the region. Distances of hundreds of kilometres, sparse populations…
A fire tore through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil early Thursday, killing at least 16 students and injuring dozens more in one of the deadliest school blazes in Kenya in recent years. The blaze broke out shortly after…
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for data storage solutions, with businesses, governments, and institutions rushing to expand their digital infrastructure. Addressing the GITEX Kenya forum…
There is a version of me the public has always known: the journalist, storyteller and cultural critic who observes society with clarity and conviction. But behind deadlines, newsroom conversations and the polished language of professional…
As donor fatigue, geopolitical fragmentation and post-pandemic austerity reshape international development, a coalition of leaders from Africa, Asia and Latin America is pushing for a sweeping overhaul of global health governance — one…
Wind and solar power generated more electricity worldwide than gas in April 2026, marking a historic milestone in the shift away from fossil fuels, according to new analysis by the British energy research group Ember. The two renewable…
Sonke Gender Justice and MenEngage Africa will convene regional policymakers, civil society leaders and development partners in Mombasa in August for a three-day symposium aimed at coordinating responses to mounting pressure on sexual and…
Picture this: You’re 25, fresh out of university, and you’ve just landed your dream job. After years of struggle, life is finally beginning to look up. You can now support your parents who sacrificed to educate you, help your siblings, and…
Human Rights Watch has documented a wave of atrocities committed by M23 rebels and Rwandan military forces during their control of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, including summary executions, sexual violence and forced…
Consolidated Bank of Kenya is set to receive a KSh 1.125 billion bailout package from National Treasury. The lender has been bleeding red on its balance sheet. As of December 2025, Consolidated Bank of Kenya had a negative core capital of…
Kenya’s proposed Finance Bill 2026 has triggered heated public debate, with critics warning that some measures could increase the cost of living, squeeze businesses, and burden consumers. The government, however, says the proposals are…
