Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Airtel Africa, which has a presence in 14 African countries, has released its Sustainability Report 2025, reaffirming its corporate purpose of transforming lives by expanding access to essential digital services, supporting inclusive…
NTT DATA, is marking a major milestone in its 30-year collaboration with Cisco by launching AI powered Software Defined Infrastructure services (SDI) for Cisco’s infrastructure and software products.
BetaLab has invested Ksh. 5 million into Oye, a Kenyan fintech, to boost access to insurance and ease fuel costs for the country’s two million boda boda drivers. Betalab is Britam’s innovation and incubation hub. Oye, founded in 2021 by…
Del Monte Kenya Limited has announced that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. As a member of this network, Del Monte Kenya becomes part of a global network of over…
Insurance for most Kenyans, is a grudge purchase – something people reluctantly buy because it is mandated, not necessarily because they see its value. This has contributed to a low insurance penetration rate of under 3%, according to the…
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a software development program. Launched in October 2024, the PLP x Safaricom Hook Tech Cohort is a fully…
Aga Khan University has been selected to participate in the 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI. Afya Gemma, an AI-powered clinical decision support platform developed by Aga Khan University Data Innovation Office, has been selected…
NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, has announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May, 2025.
The Standard Group has found itself yet again in the unenviable position of finding a new boss after its CEO announced she is leaving.
The Java Foundation and Craft Silicon Foundation have partnered to support communities through school feeding and digital literacy initiatives. Java Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of Java House while is the corporate…
Kenya has formally approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to negotiate a new financing agreement as its current IMF-supported programmes approach their end. The government has relied heavily on the Extended Credit Facility (ECF)…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered its benchmark lending rate to 9.75 percent, stepping up efforts to make loans more affordable and energize the economy. This is the first time in two years that the rate has returned to single…
As the one-year countdown to the FIFA World Cup 26 officially begins, Visa has announced a partnership with football sensation Lamine Yamal, who will serve as the tournament’s global ambassador. This collaboration promises unparalleled fan…
Glovo has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Kenya’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to accelerate Kenya’s digital transformation and foster inclusive economic growth for the platform economy. “I commend Glovo for its…
BURN has been named the 2025 Ashden Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement under the Global South category. The announcement was made during the 25th anniversary Ashden Awards ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London, where…
Equity Bank has announced that it will sponsor the inaugural Murang’a Investment Conference 2025 to the tune of Ksh. 15 million. The sponsorship deal was signed by Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi and Murang’a Governor Dr. Irungu Kang’ata…
Leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, Binance, has reiterated its commitment to fostering responsible digital asset regulation and financial literacy in Kenya.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing at an incredible rate, leading to the invention of new and sophisticated models that create faster and more efficient ways of performing tasks. This rapid evolution promises to revolutionize…
Salus Cloud has received a $3.7 million seed funding to advance its mission of accelerating access to secure software delivery across Africa, the Middle East, and other growth markets. The round was co-led by two of Africa’s leading…
Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has launched Bolt Comfort, a new ride category to meet growing demand for high-quality transport services among Nairobi’s expanding middle class and professional commuters.
The Boards of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have reaffirmed their commitment to transforming tax administration and policy in Kenya.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended a contentious proposal that would expand the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) powers, granting it access to personal and financial data of Kenyans. The move, outlined in the proposed 2025…
On demand taxi platform, Bolt, has launched Bolt Comfort, a premium taxi service designed to offer comfort and space at a higher price. Bolt Comfort will feature newer-model vehicles, 2016 and above, mandatory air-conditioning, and access…
General Counsel in Africa are being asked to wear multiple hats amid rising complexity and persistent gaps in legal infrastructure. They are being asked to balance core legal responsibilities with strategic oversight of risk, compliance,…
