Latest business stories from across Kenya.
A recent U.S. presidential proclamation has created a new and significant financial barrier for foreign professionals, including those from Kenya, hoping to work in the United States on an H-1B visa. As of September 21, 2025, many new H-1B…
The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has named 107 bars and clubs across the country that could face closure for noise pollution. In a notice issued yesterday, the authority explained that it has been flooded with…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched the auction of properties worth Ksh505 million seized from close associates of former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado, marking one of Kenya’s largest asset recovery efforts…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers at Eldoret International Airport have intercepted a massive shipment of undeclared high-end smartphones, highlighting ongoing efforts to tackle tax evasion. The 21,600 phones were valued at Ksh…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled a Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre, known as BS-SOC, aimed at strengthening the country’s financial system against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. In a statement released…
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has appointed Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias as its Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 19, 2025. KETRACO’s Board of Directors Chairman, Capt. Mohamed…
Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) were bullish on Kenyan tea firms on Friday, pushing shares of Limuru Tea, Kakuzi, Kapchorua, and Eaagads to the top of the gainers list. Market watchers attribute the surge to anticipation…
Kenya’s multibillion-shilling textile and apparel industry could face a major test at the end of this month if duty-free access to the U.S. market expires without a backup plan. The government is now banking on fast-tracked negotiations…
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has appointed Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias as its new acting Managing Director and CEO, effective September 19, 2025. This leadership change was announced by the KETRACO Board of…
Modern forex trading app solutions have made currency markets accessible to ordinary Kenyans who previously couldn’t participate in international trading.
Residents of Migori and Nyamira counties will now have easier access to safe and reliable maternal health services following a Ksh 110 million investment by the M-Pesa Foundation in new health facilities. The Foundation has put Ksh 50…
Activity at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has dampened following a decision on Wednesday by the US Federal Reserve Department at its September 17th meeting to cut its benchmark lending rate by 0.25 percentage points.
The Government’s fiscal agent, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), received bids worth KSh 97.3 billion, out of the KSh 40 billion worth of 20 year and 25 year Treasury bonds offered at this Wednesday’s auction. The CBK raised KSh 61.4 billion…
Kenya’s Parliament has temporarily put brakes on plans by a foreign tycoon Edha Abdallah Munif, to acquire 29.2% stake in listed East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC).
Kenya will host the 2025 Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit from October 7-9, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The summit will bring together Heads of State, government officials,…
Through the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI), UN Women Kenya, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the African Union Commission (AUC) are investing in the digital education and leadership of young women to…
Sun King, a provider of off-grid solar solutions, has officially opened its first customer experience center in Kisumu. The new center aims to bring clean and reliable energy closer to customers in western Kenya. Located on the ground…
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched its new flagship television, the 2025 NEO QLED 100-inch AI TV (S-QA100QN80FUXKE). Unveiled at the Glee Hotel in Nairobi, the new model is designed to redefine home entertainment with its massive…
Safaricom PLC has announced a scheduled system upgrade for M-PESA, its largest since 2015, marking a significant milestone in the service’s 18-year history. The maintenance is set to take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 0:30 AM…
Google has announced that it will provide advanced AI tools to college students (aged 18 or older) in countries including Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The students will receive a free one-year…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of Kenya has called on African countries to embrace technology and innovation in upstream petroleum operations to remain competitive in the global oil and gas industry. Speaking at the…
Kenya is introducing a national digital currency to empower young people and other tech-savvy Kenyans with new opportunities to trade and invest using cryptocurrency.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Dr Kamau Thugge, has urged commercial banks to swiftly implement the new loan interest rate calculation formula to boost transparency in lending
Delegates attending the five-day trade mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are discovering untapped opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. The mission, which began on Monday, has drawn participants from…
