Latest business stories from across Kenya.
The Kenya Fashion and Design Week held today was a celebration of creativity, sustainability, and industrial transformation, bringing together key stakeholders from the textile, apparel, leather, and footwear industries. This year’s…
Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) have been encouraged to adopt digital solutions to enhance seamless and efficient management while improving service delivery to their customers. Speaking during an interview with journalists in…
iX Africa Data Centres has launched the first phase of its data centre in Nairobi. The new facility, named NBOX1, comes with 4.5MW capacity, 780 racks hyperscale, and is carrier-neutral, and AI-ready. The data centre is part of a larger…
KCB Group has been recognized for its industry-leading commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures
Kenya Power has raised concerns that the recent drop in electricity costs could be short-lived if a dispute with the Nairobi County Government escalates. Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday, March 4, during a meeting with the Kenya Editors…
I&M Bank is accelerating its retail expansion under its iMara Strategy (2024-2026) with plans to unveil nine new branches in the first quarter of this year,
“Is investing in sustainability a path to profit or a promise to the planet?” With their untapped resources and growth potential, frontier markets provide a compelling case for green investment. These destinations are more than just…
“Is investing an art or a science? Smart Beta ETFs might just be the perfect blend of both.” By leveraging the value factor, these innovative financial tools allow investors to uncover hidden opportunities in undervalued stocks. With a…
Konza Technopolis in partnership with the Kenya Film Commission (KFC) will train 100 2D and 3D animators in Virtual Production with focus on Virtual Studios, Extended Reality (XR) and Augmented Reality (AR). “This training initiative…
As Africa’s digital ecosystem expands, countries are increasing efforts towards data privacy protection through legal frameworks and enforcement mechanisms.
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is offering taxpayers an opportunity to ease their tax burdens, in a KRA tax waiver of over Ksh140 billion in penalties, interest and fines under the ongoing Tax Amnesty Program.
Over the years, digital payments have become very popular with consumers due to the convenience that they offer. This is because one can easily be able to do their shopping online, pay for their bills and even order lunch all at the…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has waived Ksh140 billion in tax penalties, interest, and fines under the ongoing Tax Amnesty Program, offering relief to millions of taxpayers. In a statement released on March 3, 2025, KRA confirmed that…
The government has rolled out a series of stringent policies aimed at reining in Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs). These actions follow the sensational KUSCCO scandal that rocked the sector and brought urgent attention to…
Amsons Group has formally commenced the integration of local cement products manufacturer Bamburi Cement into its corporate fold, with a planned cash injection of of Ksh50 billion. The integration process through its Kenyan subsidiary and…
Africa Talent Leather Design Showcasedate returns for the third year in Africa and the fifth year globally, offering designers a platform to participate in shaping the future of sustainable fashion.
Absa Bank Kenya hosted an open day at Maisha Developments in Tilisi, Limuru, to engage with homeowners and real estate investors, amid falling interest rates, that has opened doors for mortgage growth.
The National Treasury has dismissed media reports alleging irregular withdrawals of Ksh 1.3 trillion from the Exchequer over seven months, assuring the public that no money has been lost or misappropriated. In a statement on Sunday,…
Watu, the Pan-African asset finance company, has issued 2,000 logbooks to boda boda riders in Malindi, Kilifi County as part of its nationwide initiative to distribute some 70,000 uncollected logbooks.
Four innovative startups were crowned winners of the prestigious Sankalp Africa Awards 2025, recognising African enterprises tackling some of the region’s most pressing social and economic challenges.
Kenya’s real estate developer, Mi Vida Homes, has rolled out a graduate program that will be tailored towards job creation as well as empowering the next-generation talent in Kenya.
Credit Bank Plc has unveiled the Sacco Cash Pickup Remittance Portal Service, a game-changing solution in partnership with SACCOS to make overseas remittances faster, more affordable, and more accessible to Kenyans in rural areas. Through…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange has suspended trading in Bamburi Cement shares, effective 28th February 2025, after the company was acquired by a Tanzanian conglomerate.
Safaricom, through its youth platform Safaricom Hook, today kicked-off the second edition of its series of youth empowerment bootcamps at Kenyatta University Main Campus.
