Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Kenyan electric mobility company Roam has kicked off a daring 1,600-kilometre journey to prove that electric motorcycles can conquer Africa’s long-distance roads. The six-day expedition, called The Road to Addis, will begin on Sunday,…
Rakesh Rao, the long serving Chief Executive of Crown Paints has finally stepped down from the listed firm’s corner office, after being at the helm for close to two decades. Rakesh Rao was let go by the Board at Crown which has reported…
The 2024 Sanlam Group Financial Journalist of the Year Award was presented to Ryk van Niekerk, the editor of Moneyweb and news presenter for RSG Geldsake, at a gala in Johannesburg marking the 50th anniversary of the awards. Van Niekerk…
Kenya’s private sector economy showed strong signs of recovery in September, registering its first improvement since April, according to the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index survey (PMI survey). The headline PMI figure…
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), the marketer of Heineken 0.0, today announced a significant increase in its sponsorship of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon (SCNM). They renewed their partnership with a contribution of Ksh 10…
Hennessy has named Nigerian superstar Tems as its new Global Brand Ambassador, unveiling her as the face of the 2025 Made for More campaign. The announcement is a big moment for both Hennessy and Tems. It comes just weeks after the iconic…
President William Ruto has assured Kenya’s apparel industry that the government is working urgently to secure the future of the sector as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) faces expiry. AGOA, a US law passed in 2000, allows…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a public notice to employers, employees, and the general public regarding the application of income tax deductions, reliefs, and exemptions under the amended Income Tax Act, Cap 470. The…
Delay by Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies(SACCOs) in refunding cash to members who have exited the Society or intend to transfer their shares to another SACCO, tops the list of grievances that flow into the complaints portal of…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in partnership with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), has officially launched the Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCOO) system. This move represents a major step toward…
Crown Paints Kenya Plc, the region’s leading paint manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Mustafa Turra as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Turra steps into the role with an impressive 20 years of…
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has solidified its position as a leader in climate action, announcing that more than 70 percent of its manufacturing operations are now powered by renewable energy. This landmark achievement is detailed in…
Nairobi’s push for affordable and eco-friendly housing has received a major boost after real estate developer Mi Vida Homes handed over 200 green housing units to International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya at its 237 Garden City project…
Eastleigh is stepping up efforts to become a greener, more sustainable business hub as traders and community leaders collaborate with Equity Bank to champion environmental conservation. The initiative was highlighted during a customer…
Real estate developer Mi Vida Homes has completed and handed over 200 housing units to International Housing Solutions Kenya (IHS Kenya). The transaction was executed at Mi Vida’s larger 237 Garden City project. This new IHS project will…
Safaricom Business today convened a high-level cybersecurity session, gathering over 50 senior IT and security executives. Held as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the exclusive event focused on developing strategies to strengthen…
What were the first crucial decisions that were made and how did Safaricom grow from a rusty analogue mobile network run by Government-owned Telkom Kenya, to its current status as one of the most valuable and trusted global brands?
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been named Winner of the Product Innovation of the Year (Africa) at the Global SME Finance Awards 2025
Titus Muya’s Family Bank, considered Kenya’s 4th largest lender by network, has called a virtual Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 27th October 2025, seeking the approval of shareholders to list its shares at the Nairobi Securities…
President William Ruto has declared that Kenya must end the export of raw agricultural produce and instead channel massive investment into value addition and agro-processing. Speaking on Wednesday at the official opening of the 2025…
The High Court has dismissed an application by the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) seeking to seize Ksh.574 million from bank accounts belonging to former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, handing him a major reprieve in a long-running money…
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has denied allegations that she has a personal stake in the ownership dispute over an 18-acre prime property in Loresho, valued at Ksh1.3 billion. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental…
Kenyan fintech giant Tala is betting big on Latin America as it takes its innovative financial services to Guatemala, with plans to enter the Dominican Republic and Panama by the end of the year. The company is utilising its powerful…
President William Ruto has urged Kenya to stop exporting raw agricultural produce and instead prioritise value addition to fully harness the sector’s potential. Addressing the official opening of the 2025 Nairobi International Trade Fair…
