Latest business stories from across Kenya.
The Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) has announced the appointment of Mr. Erick Onyango Gumbo, as the new Chairperson of its Board of Directors. The appointment became effective on June 23rd, 2025. Gumbo is an Advocate of…
Owning a home is a lifelong dream for many Kenyans. The path that most prefer is savings, which can take time and that’s where mortgages come in. A mortgage is a loan to buy a home or to buy land to construct a home. The property acts as…
African Originals, the award-winning Kenyan-based cider, spirits and soft drinks company, has launched KO Dry Cider – a crisp new dry cider in 330ml bottles and 500ml cans that will compete directly with the mainstream beer category.
Family Bank shareholders have approved a Ksh. 1.1 billion dividend pay-out for the 2024 financial year. It translates to Ksh. 0.85 per Share, The dividends represent a 53% increase from the 2023 pay-out, when shareholders approved a…
Family Bank shareholders have approved a Ksh 1.1 billion, or Ksh 0.85 per Share, dividend payout for the 2024 financial year.
President William Ruto’s Cabinet has signed off on the Nairobi Railway City Central Station & Public Realm Project, clearing the way for construction of a nine-platform, multi-modal hub meant to drag the capital’s creaking transport system…
MultiChoice in Kenya has announced a countrywide campaign aimed at offering more value to DStv and GOtv customers between June and July 2025. The “We’ve Got You” promotion will automatically upgrade both DStv and GOtv subscribers across…
Google has announced the selection of 15 promising tech startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 program.
Cabinet has cleared the long-awaited upgrade of the 20.2-kilometre Nairobi Northern Bypass, finally putting the city’s last single-lane bypass on course for expansion. For years, commuters between Ruaka and Ruiru have crawled through…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has sounded the alarm over landlords and estate managers who are locking out internet service providers (ISPs), effectively stripping residents of their right to choose their preferred internet…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has introduced tighter regulations for importing and registering left-hand drive or special-purpose vehicles that exceed the standard eight-year age limit. In a public notice dated June 24, KEBS…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned real estate developers, residential estate management companies, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) regarding anti-competitive practices that deny consumers choice on access for…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has released its inaugural sustainability report for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The report reveals certain key wins in transparency, environmental responsibility, social equity, and sustainable growth…
Google has announced the selection of 15 promising tech startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 program. These startups, hailing from Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa, are…
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has launched the Gender in Agrifood Systems Policies (GASP) Program, an initiative aimed at promoting gender-responsive policies to foster equitable and resilient agrifood…
Safaricom PLC has once again cemented its position as a leading force in the continent’s brand landscape, after it was named the Most Admired Brand in Africa at the 2025 Annual Brand Africa Awards.
Safaricom PLC has been named the Most Admired Brand in Africa at the 2025 Brand Africa Awards. The Kenyan telecommunication company won the award for the second consecutive year while also receiving four different awards in other…
A 120-megawatt engineering, procurement and construction project by the Suswa Solar Pack Corporation is set to break ground in Kenya this September.
In the vibrant melting point of Kenya’s economy, SMEs stand as the leaders of growth, and also serve as the primary engine for job creation. Despite their monumental significance, with over 7.4 million active SMEs in Kenya, they frequently…
Peach Tech, the Nairobi-based startup behind Peach Cars – the digital marketplace transforming used car transactions in Africa – has raised $11 million (about Ksh1.4 billion) in a Series A.
Java House has opened its 98th outlet in Kisii as part of its expansion plan, pushing closer to reaching 100 outlets milestone mark. The new branch is located at TotalEnergies petrol station in Kisii Town. The expansion is part of a…
Britam Holdings gave Ksh. 2.4 billion to local and minority owned suppliers in 2024, reflecting the firm’s commitment to inclusive procurement and ESG-aligned business practices. The disclosure is part of Britam’s 2024 Sustainability…
Peach Cars has secured $11 million (Ksh. 1.4 billion) to supercharge Africa’s next generation used car economy. They received the funds in a Series A round led by Suzuki Global Ventures (SGV), the venture capital arm of Suzuki Motor…
A Nairobi businessman who sits on the board of his own import-export company was charged on Monday with stealing more than KSh 356 million from the firm over a four-year period, in a case that has thrown fresh light on endemic weaknesses…
