Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Mi Vida Homes, a residential homes developer, has announced that Amaiya, a mid-market apartment complex situated within the Garden City Development, is 70% pre-sold. The project is the second phase of the Developer’s pioneer project at…
KRA has announced a collaboration with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to jointly engage SMEs, in a bid to enhance tax compliance. The partnership is viewed as a significant step towards fostering a culture of…
Google has announced Jacaranda Health and EIDU as the two beneficiaries from Africa to join the first Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI Cohort. The two startups were selected from a pool of 21 applications from across Africa. The…
Ivhu Africa has signed an MoU with Semiconductors Technologies (STL) to build facilities for the development of semiconductors and microchips in Africa, starting with Kenya. The deal will see Ksh. 54 billion (USD 400 million) invested…
Faulu Bank has forged a partnership with Irri-Hub, an agriculture company specializing in technology-driven irrigation solutions. The collaboration aims to empower smallholder farmers by providing them with access to affordable, efficient,…
Rendeavour, owner and developer of Tatu City, has unveiled Fahari Link, a new technology company to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to residents in nearby towns and informal settlements. Fahari Link will provide low connection…
CIC Insurance Group has committed to enhance its customer service delivery capabilities by investing in digital technological upgrades. Part of this investment has gone towards the launch of a digital monthly motor insurance cover dubbed…
Twiga Foods recently announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as its new CEO. With a career spanning over fifteen years, Ballard brings a wealth of experience in e-commerce, retail, and financial services. Most recently, Ballard was…
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s edition will focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to…
Ethiopia has launched the development of Integrated Export and Import Certification System (IEICS), also known as the e-Phyto system. This digital initiative, a collaboration between the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority (EAA), and…
Crown Agents Bank and Invest Africa have announced a new collaboration, ‘The Payments Exchange’. The campaign will drive new insight and understanding around the role of FX and payments in the economic transformation of Africa. The…
Peach Cars has partnered with Umba Microfinance Bank to introduce a 24-hour car financing option for customers. The collaboration is aimed at making car ownership more accessible and convenient, aligning with Peach Cars’ vision of…
Bolt has announced the selection of the top 120 participants for its Accelerator Program in Kenya. The shortlisted applicants were selected following a rigorous evaluation process. The shortlisted participants will undergo a comprehensive…
Mitsumi Distribution is partnering with Dell Technologies to host innovative workshops that will focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership is expected to drive AI uptake across various sectors of the economy and its…
Ascent Rift Valley Fund II has bought a minority equity stake in Dune Packaging, a paper packaging manufacturer based in Kenya. The investment is expected to boost growth and expand the company’s market presence in East Africa. With this…
KOFISI, a co-working spaces company, and Workshop17, have announced a partnership to provide a wider range of services and locations across Africa. The move is aimed at meeting the rapidly growing demand for shared workspaces across the…
IBM has announced the availability of its software portfolio is expanding globally to 92 countries in AWS Marketplace, including 18 African countries. The addition of these countries will help make procurement easier for clients,…
Crown Paints, a paint manufacturing company, recently held a town hall meeting with Somali property developers in Eastleigh. This is in a move to tap into their market, as they seek to address the housing shortage in the country. The…
Aerospace company Boeing and Digital Divide Data (DDD) have partnered to launch an aviation-focused employability program for Kenyan youth. Boeing’s collaboration with DDD spans 16 years, during which they have provided job skills training…
NBA Africa has launched an accelerator program dubbed Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator. The program will provide African startup companies in the sports and creative industries with funding and mentorship across event…
The era of outdated banking experience and exploitative mobile payment providers is over. #Payless Africa, the pioneering fintech company, has launched in Kenya and is poised to become a disruptive force in the payments landscape,…
Payless Africa a pioneering fintech company, has been launched in the Kenya market. Payless is poised to become a disruptive force in the payments landscape, heralding a new dawn for the vibrant, tech-savvy youth across Nairobi, Kenya and…
A recent survey by Knight Frank has shown that Kenya’s high-net-worth individuals are reducing focus on foreign assets in favour of building bigger positions at home. So far, Kenya has emerged as a safe haven for its wealthiest investors,…
Running a successful online business requires dedication, effort, and time. For many entrepreneurs, finding the balance between their personal life and business becomes increasingly challenging. This is particularly true for parents who…
