Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Philemon Yang, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), visited Equity Bank for high-level discussions on youth innovation, digital technology, and sustainable development.
Standard Chartered announced today the successful launch of the first multi-country sustainability-linked trade finance facility for Siemens Energy, spanning eight markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan.
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has unveiled a new pump station at Ngema, increasing fuel flow-rate along the 14-inch western Kenya pipeline to 510M3 per hour up from 330M3 per hour
The Kenya government is introducing stricter regulations in the Sacco sector to restore member confidence and enhance accountability.
Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has been named Highly Acclaimed African Air Cargo Airline of the Year at the Air Cargo Africa Conference 2025, reaffirming its leadership and commitment to excellence in cargo operations.
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has forecast an increase in lending to individuals and small businesses as Kenya’s economy stabilises and growth picks speed after the difficult times encountered last year.
Absa Bank Kenya has intensified its support for athletes beyond the track by organising a financial management and nutrition program for 105 athletes in preparation for the upcoming Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour. The event…
Kenyans may soon have to pay to use any highway in the country after the Ministry of Transport revealed its new Draft Tolling Policy. Initially, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) had proposed tolling only select major routes,…
Africa’s tech ecosystem is evolving, and Founders Connect and the African Impact Initiative — supported by Bamboo— are hosting a high-impact event in Nairobi to fuel this transformation.
President William Ruto has taken a bold step toward expanding electricity access in Kenya by overseeing the signing of 14 major contracts worth over Ksh10 billion. This transformative initiative aims to power up 14 counties, lighting up…
Before March 2024, Kenyans contributed to the Affordable Housing Program through a savings plan called the Housing Fund. This fund aimed to help address Kenya’s housing shortage by building more affordable homes. Like any new law in Kenya,…
Safaricom has announced a sponsorship of Ksh. 5 million for the 2025 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) golf tournament. The tournament is set to take place from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd February 2025 at the Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi. As the…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737- 800 with a capacity of 170 seats, growing its fleet to 35 aircraft. This addition is part of KQ’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy. The acquisition of the…
The Youth+ Festival will for its second edition on February 28th to March 1st, 2025. The festival which will take place at the Sarit Expo Centre will bring together 4,500 ambitious young entrepreneur’s and professionals for two days of…
Dashen Bank has partnered with Accion and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth to better serve small businesses with digital financial services customized to meet their financing needs. Accion is supporting Dashen Bank to build an…
Visa has announced a new partnership with legendary football manager Pep Guardiola. As part of the two-year collaboration, Visa cardholders and football fans will have the opportunity to benefit from exclusive experiences that will be…
Ethiopia has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATIDI) to accelerate Ethiopia’s transition to clean energy by attracting foreign investment into renewable energy projects. This will be…
TransUnion Kenya and FICO have announced a partnership that will see enriched credit scoring for the Kenyan market. The two new solutions at the heart of this partnership are TransUnion’s CreditVision Variables solution and the FICO Score.…
The Port of Mombasa made history Monday morning as it welcomed two cruise ships, MS Europa and MV World Odyssey, docking simultaneously and bringing over 1,600 passengers and crew to the bustling port. MS Europa, which returned after a…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that banks will reduce their base lending rates again in March 2025, continuing a trend that started last year. Kenyan banks have been lowering their lending rates after the Central Bank of…
Kenya’s data watchdog has ruled against Wananchi Group Limited, which operates as Zuku, ordering the company to pay Ksh500,000 in compensation to a former customer for repeatedly sending him promotional messages long after terminating his…
A new bill, the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill, 2023, aims to regulate the commercial use of motorcycles (Boda Bodas) across Kenya. The proposed measures address critical aspects such as registration, safety, and operation…
A new report by the National Treasury has revealed that 38 counties failed to allocate at least 30% of their budgets to development during the 2023/24 financial year, contravening the Public Finance Management Act of 2012. This law…
The 12th Sankalp Africa Summit is scheduled for February 26-27, 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit will spotlight investment, innovation, and sustainability, aiming to unlock funding for African startups through live deal rooms, pitching…
