Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) Board Chairperson Joy Masinde has commended the growing efforts by local motor dealers to promote the use of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) in the country,…
Kenyans will enjoy another month of steady fuel prices after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced that there will be no changes in pump prices for the period between October 15 and November 14, 2025. EPRA said…
The countdown is on for one of Kenya’s biggest state sell-offs. The government has officially designated March 31, 2026, as the day the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) will be formally privatised. The move is part of a wider plan to open up…
President William Ruto has revealed plans to establish a National Infrastructure Fund to mobilize long-term capital for mega-projects to propel Kenya to the level of the developed economies. Speaking on Monday during the commissioning of…
Kenya’s multi-billion-shilling betting industry is once again staring at a major shake-up after the government unveiled a new tax regime that could change how player earnings are taxed. The Finance Act 2025 introduces a five per cent…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has reclaimed a prime government property valued at Ksh35 million located next to the Bungoma State Lodge in the Milimani area of Bungoma Town. The property, which is owned by the State…
Four young Kenyan women, the brains behind the AI-powered fintech platform ‘Jasho-Powering Your Hustle’, are set to represent Kenya at the upcoming continental finals of the prestigious Absa Bank Kenya-GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon.…
Williamson Tea Kenya Shares closed at KSh 302.00 when trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) ended this Monday, a 0.3% gain despite a book closure that was occasioned by a bonus share issue. The counter saw a volume of 6,282…
NCBA Bank has flagged off a cohort of 110 Commercial and SME Banking customers for a strategic 12-day business immersion trip to China. Taking place from October 12th to 23rd, 2025, the bank-curated tour is designed to provide customers…
Pesalink and Choice Microfinance Bank Kenya Limited (Choice Bank) have partnered to integrate Pesalink’s instant payment infrastructure into Choice Bank’s digital platforms. This collaboration aims to provide Choice Bank customers with…
The East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2025 is set to gather over 600 business leaders, investors, SMEs, and high-level Government representatives in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 16 to 17, 2025. It is organized by the East…
The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) has signed a landmark $80 million (Ksh. 12 billion) partnership with Capital Pay International Limited to develop a Centralized Clearing and Forwarding Management System…
Mi Vida Homes Limited has signed a share purchase agreement for a management-led buyout of the company from Actis. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and the valuation of the deal was not disclosed. Samuel Kariuki, CEO of Mi…
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has announced plans to redeem its Ksh 11 billion Medium Term Notes ahead of schedule, marking one of the boldest financial moves by a listed company this year. The brewer confirmed the early redemption…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has projected that inflation will remain steady at 5.25 per cent until the end of the current economic cycle, maintaining the figure below the midpoint of its target range. In its latest Monetary Policy…
East African Portland Cement (EAPC) has reported a major boost at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), with its share price soaring by nearly six per cent in the week ending October 9 to hit a high of Ksh 59.75. The jump placed the…
Kenyans will pay Ksh5.24 more per unit (kilowatt-hour) of electricity in October, following the latest tariff review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), published in the August 9 issue of the Kenya Gazette. The…
A new proposal aimed at tightening financial controls and enhancing accountability in public fund management seeks to have government ministries and agencies operate separate bank accounts for every development project. The Public Finance…
In Kenya’s fast-changing digital economy, social media has become one of the most powerful marketing tools for small businesses. Whether you’re selling clothes in Gikomba, running a beauty spa in Nakuru, or offering delivery services in…
Kenya is on the verge of a historic overhaul of its coffee sector, setting the stage for the launch of its first ever global online coffee auction. The move is a direct assault on entrenched cartels and structural inefficiencies that have…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has moved to ease market uncertainty by clarifying that its planned retail bond system will be integrated into the existing Dhow Central Depository System (Dhow CDS), rather than creating a new, parallel…
YetuLink bridges the market gap by combining exclusivity with technology — offering buyers assurance through escrow-secured transactions while giving sellers verified, geo-targeted access to Kenya’s affluent consumer base.
Stationless PIN Service Delivery will move taxpayer services from physical stations, allowing individuals and businesses to access assistance from any KRA Taxpayer Service Office (TSO) countrywide.
Kenya has announced a major financial commitment to African led institutions, pledging a total of $150 million (Ksh. 19 billion) to two key multilateral banks. This is part of a strategy to secure long-term, low-cost financing and reduce…
