Latest business stories from across Kenya.
In the week that S&P Global Ratings raised Kenya’s long-term sovereign credit score from B- to B, yields on Kenya’s Eurobonds eased by an average of 28.19 basis points. This upgrade signals renewed confidence in Kenya’s economic strength…
Dr. Mattress is one of the popular bedding manufacturers in Kenya, known for its high-quality products including mattresses and pillows. The company was founded in 2012 by Adnan Merdin who serves as the CEO of Turea Limited -Dr. Mattress…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to developing Kenya’s economy into a self-sustaining system that does not depend on local or foreign lenders. Speaking to the Siaya County people on Sunday, August 31, during an…
Kenya’s inflation rate increased to 4.5 percent in August 2025 from 4.1 percent in July as transport fares, food, and non-alcoholic drinks raised the cost of living, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported. Food and…
Opening a bank account used to mean a trip to a physical branch, but thanks to mobile technology, that’s no longer the case. NCBA Bank has streamlined the process, allowing you to open an account instantly from the comfort of your home…
bolttech has announced its entry into the Kenyan market via its partnership with LOOP, the fintech subsidiary of the NCBA Group. The move extends bolttech’s presence in Africa, bringing its protection and insurance solutions to Kenya.…
CIC Insurance Group PLC has announced that it has reported net profit of Ksh. 638.5 million for the half year period ended 30th June 2025. This is a reduction from the Ksh 709.99 million net profit that the company reported during a…
Hounen, a multi-national real estate developer and solar energy manufacturer, has announced more than 63,000 sqm of developments in Tatu City. The company has developed successful manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, and residential…
Kenya has emerged as one of Africa’s foremost digital powerhouses over the past decade. Our impressive internet penetration, robust mobile adoption, and voracious appetite for online content rightfully place us alongside much larger…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has unveiled seven draft regulations aimed at creating a better environment in Kenya’s upstream and midstream petroleum value chains. The proposed regulations include the Petroleum…
McLaren Racing has announced that Mastercard will become the official Naming Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team starting in 2026. The team will be renamed the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, a move aimed at giving fans more…
Safaricom has hosted its flagship Innovation Day under the theme: Powering What’s Next: AI, Resilience & Sustainable Innovation. The forum which attracted at least 100 key decision-makers, technology partners, and enterprise customers is…
Gebeya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia and Japanese tech specialists Yoren. The partnership, announced at the TICAD 9 conference in Yokohama, aims to bridge the creative industries…
Crown Paints Plc is expanding its product line with two major new innovations: CP Floortek, a high-performance epoxy flooring system, and CROWN WB FireShield, a water-based fire-retardant coating. The CP Floortek range is designed for…
The Dream: Retire at 50. Participants in an investment education webinar by CIC Group titled “Fire Up Your Financial Future” took a poll that established seven out of 10 people would like to retire by the age of 50 provided they have…
Kenya Power launched its 2nd Grid and Innovation Conference 2025 in Nairobi, a forum aimed at fostering innovative solutions for the energy sector. The event, themed Accelerating Innovation for Business Sustainability brought together over…
TikTok has officially launched TikTok for Artists in Kenya, an all-in-one platform designed to give musicians and their teams the data they need to grow their careers and connect with fans. This new tool provides artists with daily-updated…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is digitizing tax compliance, a move that requires all individuals and businesses providing goods or services to issue e-TIMS-compliant invoices. This new regulation, mandated under the VAT (Electronic Tax…
Global insurtech company bolttech has entered the Kenyan market through a partnership with LOOP, the fintech subsidiary of NCBA Group. The move marks the expansion of bolttech’s presence in Africa as it brings its embedded protection and…
CIC Insurance Group PLC has announced its half-year financial results, showing steady growth in its insurance business alongside a strong boost from investment income. The Group’s core insurance revenue rose from Ksh 12.80 billion in the…
Whisky brand, Johnnie Walker, has unveiled its newest expression, Johnnie Walker Blonde, now available in Kenya as part of its global rollout.
NCBA Group PLC has announced that it has has posted a profit after tax of KES 11.1 billion for the half year ended 30th June 2025. This is 12.6 per cent increase as compared to the Ksh. 9.8 billion the company reported during a similar…
The Standard Group Plc, the oldest media house in East Africa, has cut its half-year loss even as rapidly shifting audiences and media consumption patterns continue to hit the bottom lines of the Mombasa-road based outfit. Its unaudited…
Kenyan Originals (KO) has announced the launch of its newest offering — KO Dry Cider — a bold and refreshing 5% ABV cider crafted for a new segment of consumers seeking a flavourful, low-calorie alcoholic beverage.
