Latest business stories from across Kenya.
In a bold step toward reshaping Africa’s digital economy, TZEE Coin, hailed as “Africa’s Digital Gold” is preparing to launch its highly anticipated e-commerce and drop-shipping platform on 1st August.
Carrefour has announced the launch of Choose Better, a programme that aims to reward customers by making healthier and more sustainable choices accessible and appealing. The initiative is part of the company’s strategy to promote better…
Safaricom PLC has announced a historic milestone, surpassing 50 million customers across its mobile network in Kenya, highlighting the trust, loyalty, and partnership of Kenyans over the past two and a half decades.
1,844 youth have graduated from the KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri youth technical skills and job creation programme in Nairobi. They graduated from 14 Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) centres across the county. The training…
Guo Haiyan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kenya, visited Tatu City to view the city’s development progress and engage directly with Chinese enterprises operating within the zone. Her visit also intended to strengthen…
Safaricom PLC has today announced that it now has 50 million customers across its mobile network in Kenya. This is a historic milestone for the company as it prepares to celebrate 25 years of existence. “We are honoured by the trust that…
Sinotruk, known for trucks in the tipper and prime mover segments, is expanding its offering by introducing light and medium duty vehicles.
Old Mutual East Africa and Goodlife Pharmacy have partnered to provide Kenyans with free blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI tests. Kenyans can now walk into any Goodlife Pharmacy and receive free blood pressure, blood sugar, and Body Mass…
Airtel Africa has reported a five-fold increase in its quarterly net profit of $156 million, driven by customer growth and demand for its data and mobile money services across the continent. For the quarter ending June 30, 2025, the…
Panna Music Centre has announced the relaunch of its Eldoret store with exclusive Samsung offers in its role as a trusted Samsung Electronics East Africa (S.E.E.A) retail and service partner. The refreshed store is now open to customers…
OPPO has today announced the launch of its latest smartphone, the OPPO Reno14 F 5G, which is now available on pre-order for Ksh. 59,999. The Reno14 Series is available for pre-orders in two colours i.e. Opal Blue and Luminous Green. The…
There has been a noticeable rise in the level of fraud risk in Kenya, impacting numerous individuals and families. This increase is especially pronounced as many of us embrace the convenience of digital platforms and mobile banking. The…
LOOP has announced that it has launched 30 day short term loans for its customers to meet immediate financial needs. The LOOP Quick 30 Day Loan is available to all LOOP customers, via the app, with an assigned credit limit and no overdue…
Technology firm Acer has announced a strategic shift in its East African operations from traditional device sales to a purpose-driven approach focused on public sector partnerships and digital equity in education.
17 former Area Sales Managers (ASMs) have won a protracted five-year fight with Safaricom after a Nairobi judge ruled that the telco fired them unfairly and must now pay more than Ksh 55 million, plus interest, for the mistake. Justice…
Kenya’s capital-markets bell rang loud on Wednesday as Linzi FinCo 003 Trust debuted a Ksh 44.7 billion Infrastructure Asset-Backed Security (IABS) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The deal, the largest of its kind in East Africa,…
Kenya’s miraa farmers have landed a new buyer. Djibouti has formally opened its borders to the stimulant crop, giving growers in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Embu a long-sought alternative to the volatile Somali market. Kenyan and Djiboutian…
BasiGo has launched a pilot program for inter-city electric matatus, a move that extends clean public transportation beyond the confines of Nairobi to key regional routes. In partnership with 4NTE SACCO and Manchester Travellers Coach…
Safaricom has finally integrated direct PayPal withdrawals into its M-PESA super app, streamlining how local freelancers and remote workers access international payments. The new feature eliminates the need for the previous, often…
NCBA recently hosted an insightful estate succession forum, bringing together its platinum banking customers, industry players, and NCBA executives. The forum featured discussions on preserving and transferring wealth across generations.…
Fixo Solutions has announced that it will integrate trained technicians from WTS Foundation into Fixo’s platform, providing them direct access to job opportunities across Kenya. This collaboration marks a milestone for Fixo Solutions since…
A significant shortage of standalone houses drove property sales prices in Nairobi to their fastest growth in 18 months during the second quarter of 2025, even as the rental market contracted under economic pressure. According to the…
For the first time in five years, land price growth in Nairobi’s established suburbs has outpaced that of its surrounding satellite towns, marking a significant market shift driven by tough economic conditions and waning middle-class…
Absa and Visa have renewed their strategic partnership to advance growth and innovation in the countries where the bank operates. The agreement, formalised at a signing ceremony in Johannesburg. The renewed partnership will deepen…
