Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Acer has announced that is it shifting its East African operations from traditional device sales to a focus on public sector partnerships and digital equity in education. Speaking during a partner forum in Nairobi recently, Grigory…
African banks have several opportunities to grow their customer base with digital tools and strategies. Digital channels hold the key to the transformation incumbent banks need to undergo and they are more than just avenues to reach and…
Bolt has introduced a new Family Profile feature that allows one person to manage and pay for rides for up to nine other people from a single account. The Family Profile feature allows customers to invite others to join their profile, set…
Galana Energies has completed an upgrade of its Ukunda station in Kenya, installing Wayne Global Century fuel dispensers to keep up with soaring demand from trucks, tuk-tuks, local government vehicles and other motorists.
NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, has announced the appointment of Vinesh Maharaj, as the Director of Smart Manufacturing & Industry for the Middle East Africa Region. This appointment marks NTT DATA’s…
Absa and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to accelerate the development of innovative, inclusive, secure, and digitally enabled financial payment ecosystems.
NCBA has partnered with MoneyGram to enable its customers in Kenya to send money to over 200 countries and territories around the world. This partnership comes amid a continued surge in diaspora remittances, which reached $1.23 billion…
Bolt, Kenya’s ride-hailing platform is introducing a new family profile feature that allows one person to manage and pay for rides for up to nine other people, all from a single Bolt account. This launch supports Bolt’s broader commitment…
Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ Series Launches in Kenya, Sets New Slim Design Standard
Tullow Oil has finally reached a deal to sell its assets in Kenya to Gulf Energy Ltd.
Authorities have moved to freeze the assets of Judy Chepchirchir, the director of First Choice Recruitment and Consultancy Agency, as investigations intensify into a multi-billion shilling job scam that allegedly targeted thousands of…
Nairobi residents who keep county meter readers locked out of their compounds could soon feel it in their wallets. Governor Johnson Sakaja told a Senate watchdog panel on Monday July 21 that his administration is drafting penalties for…
Nairobi’s County Government is cracking down on land speculators, giving owners of idle or unpaid-for plots just two months to clear their bills and file building plans. A public notice signed by County Public Service boss Godfrey Akumali…
Over 120 businesses in the Rift Region have benefitted from the Grow with Safaricom Business forum. The forum is a platform designed to empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills that can help them to sustainably accelerate their…
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced its anchor investment in Axian Telecom’s USD 600 million 5-year bond issuance. EAAIF is a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company managed by Ninety One,…
IFC has issued a 24 billion Rwandan Franc bond (approximately 17 million US dollars) to support the development of Rwanda’s capital markets. The eight year, amortizing bond helps pave the way for more international borrowers to issue bonds…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has been named Kenya’s Best Investment Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The accolade for Stanbic Bank Kenya recognises its Corporate Investment Banking’s (CIB) role in driving key investment transactions…
NCBA has launched a new digital loan that will be accessible via its app and USSD and will target its retail customers. The loan has been launched by NCBA under its lending for all initiative. Dubbed NCBA Digital Personal Loan, it offers a…
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and AfriLabs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating digital innovation across the continent. The agreement links ATU’s 52 member states with AfriLabs’ network of…
Absa Bank Kenya has officially opened the doors to its newly refurbished branch in Kisumu City. The Kisumu branch will continue to provide services to both individual customers and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The branch was…
Money market funds are emerging as one of Kenya’s most talked-about investments. From managing rainy-day savings to funding business or institutional cash reserves, Money market funds, or simply MMFs, offer a low-risk, highly liquid…
The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have officially announced the launch of the Continental Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) for Africa (2024–2034). It was introduced by Moses Vilakati, AU Commissioner for Agriculture,…
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) recently ordered 20 insurance brokers to cease operations.
SGA Security and ISUZU East Africa have signed a partnership to improve operational efficiency, expand capacity, and enhance service delivery across the East African region. Under the terms of this agreement, Isuzu East Africa will supply…
