Latest business stories from across Kenya.
The revitalisation of the Galana-Kulalu irrigation scheme has gained momentum as government agencies and private investors step up plans to convert thousands of acres into productive farmland. The project seeks to cut Kenya’s dependence on…
Shri Krishana Overseas (SKL) Ltd has reported a profit of Ksh 2.03 million for the period ended June 30, 2025, a sharp drop from the Ksh 6.85 million recorded in the same period last year. The leading packaging solutions provider said…
The highly successful Creative Producer Indaba (CPI) is now accepting applications for its 5th edition, a professional development program for film producers. The initiative, which begins in November 2025, is seeking to select 15 producers…
Kenya’s new conservation fees for entry into national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries will take effect on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025,…
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, through the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), is hosting the Kenya Coast Tourism Investment Conference 2025 (KCTIC 2025) today, September 29, at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa. The conference,…
Glovo has successfully completed the 5th edition of its Glovo Academy program in Nairobi. The initiative is designed to equip local small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with essential operational, digital, and financial skills needed…
Carrefour has opened its 30th store in Kenya, located at Waris Mall in Ruai. The new outlet, which created over 40 new jobs, is part of Majid Al Futtaim’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in the country while strengthening…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has opened a new branch in Kilimani, Nairobi, bringing its total network to 90 branches in Kenya and 150 across East Africa. The new location is part of the bank’s strategic plan to bring financial services closer…
Crown Paints, known for its flagship Dura Coat brand, was last week’s top price gainer at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
Shri Krishana Overseas Limited (SKL) Plc, a packaging solutions provider and listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) barely two months ago, has issued a profit warning.
Kenyans may soon pay far less to send money by phone as the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) moves to cap the charges on person-to-person transfers. The regulator argues that the high cost of sending money through services like M-Pesa and…
Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) are busy digging in and expanding their product offering into digital and micro-credit loans to ward off digital lenders.
Safina Party leader and 2027 presidential candidate Jimi Wanjigi has stepped up his campaign for sweeping economic reforms, criticising the government’s domestic borrowing practices and warning that they are worsening Kenya’s credit…
More than just another betting site, Spotika is building a movement that is redefining how Kenyans experience online betting in Kenya.
Unga Group Plc, the only listed miller at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) owned by the Ndegwa family, clawed back into profitability after a series of loss-making runs.
Kenyans who save and borrow through Saccos are reeling after their employers failed to remit Ksh 4.2 billion in deductions last year, leaving thousands at risk of loan defaults and damaged credit scores. In its Sacco Supervision report…
MasterCard has partnered with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa, to provide secure digital identity solutions across Africa.
The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc has reduced barriers for retail investors to NSE derivatives market segment to increase their participation and unlock new opportunities for this class of investors.
Kenya’s Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) has made history as the first local financial institution to earn the prestigious Sustainability Standards and Certification Initiative (SSCI) award. The recognition, presented in Karlsruhe,…
In today’s unpredictable business environment, risk management is no longer optional; it is essential. From supply chain disruptions and cyber threats to fire and health emergencies, Kenyan businesses are increasingly exposed to risks that…
Dormant Saccos that are no longer active will be struck off the register and liquidated, Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has warned. Speaking during the launch of the 2024 Sacco Supervision Report, Oparanya said…
Old Mutual today unveiled its latest initiative to reshape insurance distribution across East Africa, issuing a rallying call for a redefined relationship between advisors and customers. The key to this transformation is Anchor 360, a new…
Jonathan Leonard successfully completed a 24-hour non stop burpee challenge at The Hub Karen, raising Ksh. 1,070,000 to support projects for persons with disabilities in Kenya. The fitness feat transformed The Hub Karen into a community…
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has announced an ambitious new strategy to directly improve the lives of 10 million people across the continent by 2030. This goal will be achieved through initiatives…
