Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Fresh vegetables, any one? We all relish the smell of earthy goodness emanating from fruits and vegetables straight from the farm. In Kenya, the quest for freshness has become more than just a preference – it’s a conscious choice…
Google Cloud has announced the appointment of Noor Al-Sulaiti as Head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). Noor is known for her innovative leadership and wealth…
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has unveiled its latest Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA) and the Agriculture for Industry (A4I) Report. These initiatives aim to set forth a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing the…
The Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) has officially opened applications for its 2024 innovation program and competition. The global competition will see fintech startups pitch their solutions to solve future payment and commerce…
In Kenya, Dimension Data has rebranded to NTT Data effective April, following regulatory approval by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
Mastercard and Women Choice have expanded their partnership to launch new two programs to support women entrepreneurs. The programs, ImpactHer and EmpowerHer, will help women entrepreneurs grow their business and create jobs across the…
Healthcare has been noted as one of the biggest challenges facing Africa today, with research showing that as many as half of all Africans lack access to quality healthcare. Even when healthcare is available, accessing it can be a massive…
In today’s business landscape, adaptability and innovation are key to staying ahead. Leaders must be adept at optimizing existing processes, embracing new technologies, and nurturing a positive company culture. Effective financial…
De Heus Animal Nutrition will produce a complete range of compound feed, premixes, concentrates and feed specialties, expanding Kenya’s animal feeds industry.
Watu Credit Kenya and Boda Boda Association of Kenya have partnered to host a series of financial literacy clinics for boda boda riders. The clinics will provide an opportunity for Watu Credit Kenya to directly engage and connect with its…
Travellers landing or transiting through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA will now enjoy land-and-leave luggage services following the launch of Airport Mtaani, a luggage handling service under Hala Nairobi, the logistics…
Nowadays, developments in our financial sector have seen the introduction of numerous investment products to a point where one can easily get overwhelmed given the choices. As such, it is important that a decision to invest your hard…
Britam Holdings Plc has announced that it has posted a Ksh. 3.2 billion net profit for the year ended December 31, 2023. This is a marked improvement from the Ksh. 1.6 billion the company posted in the same period in 2022. The Group’s…
FullCare Medical has announced that it has launched a new medical garment production facility in Tatu City. The FullCare Medical facility is an investment of Ksh. 3.9 billion (USD 30 million) and will employ 1,800 Kenyans in the first…
BURN Manufacturing has announced that it has received a USD 12 million investment from Key Carbon Ltd. The investment is supported by Cartesian, a global private equity firm that invests in innovative projects, including those centered on…
Pwani Oil Products Limited teamed up with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Kilifi County government to plant 1,000 trees at the Msumarini Primary School in Kilifi County. The tree planting exercise was held in order to mark the…
Air France has committed itself to match the contribution of its customers’ subscriptions to the Environment-sustainable Aviation Fuels” option during the Paris 2024 Games. The promotion, which became effective on March 13, applies to all…
In the last few years, Kenya’s retail industry has been experiencing continuous transformation, prompting the need to relook the way we operate, adopt new ways of doing business and normalize international best practices. Locally,…
Airtel Money Kenya customers can seamlessly pay for eCitizen services, because of the integration of Airtel Money with the eCitizen platform. Customers enjoy up to 25% lower transaction fees compared to the current market rates when paying…
German cleaning equipment manufacturer Karcher has announced a Ksh. 428 million (€3 million) investment in the Kenyan market. The move was made to operationalize the business into a full subsidiary, which includes a regional distribution…
Absa Bank has introduced the Visa Commercial Choice Program for businesses, in partnership with digital payments platform, Visa. The new program is a Corporate Card Solution targeting members of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents…
Dimension Data has announced that it will undergo a brand transformation starting 1st April, 2024. The company will then commence operations under the brand name NTT Data. The new development comes after regulatory approval by the…
Equity Group Holdings has announced that it posted a Ksh. 43.7 billion profit after tax for the year ended December 31 2023. This is a 5% decline from the Ksh 46.1 billion the company declared in a similar period in 2022. The company…
NCBA Group PLC has announced that it has posted a profit after tax of Ksh. 21.5 billion for the year ended December 31 2023. This is a 56% increases as compared to the Ksh. 13.8 billion it reported during a similar period in 2022.…
