Latest business stories from across Kenya.
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has moved to tighten compliance among auditors handling regulated Saccos by issuing a 30-day ultimatum to those who have not submitted their 2024 statutory audit reports. The regulator said…
The government has clarified how it will implement tolling on the planned Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. In a statement Sunday, October 26, 2025, the Directorate of Public Private…
Kenya remains on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, even as South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso, have been cleared after making progress in fighting money laundering and terrorist financing. In an…
A few days ago, my M-PESA app decided it was time to reauthenticate, which is the usual drill: switch to mobile data, wait for the automatic M-PESA verification code, the app confirms your number, and then you just add your PIN. Easy,…
Glovo is incredibly convenient. I pay for Glovo Prime, and my deliveries are quick, fast, and generally trouble-free, especially for my usual brands. My overall experience with the platform has been largely okay. But even with the best…
Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) experienced heighted speculative activity this week that saw it temporarily halt trades on the KenGen Shares, while speculative activity continued on the NCBA Counter. While speculation can provide…
Jiji has launched an online business course, Zero to Profit: The Essentials of Business Building. It is designed to equip young Kenyans with the practical skills needed to start and scale profitable businesses in the digital economy. The…
Sun King has opened inaugurated its first large-scale manufacturing facility on the continent in Tatu City, Kiambu County, Kenya. The new 7,600-square-metre facility is poised to become a central hub for Sun King’s operations. It will…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has warned that Kenya could face a major economic crisis if the government continues secret borrowing. In a statement posted on his X account on Friday, October 24, 2025, Nyoro pointed to Senegal as a cautionary…
PZ Cussons has dismissed claims that it is planning to exit the Kenyan market, reaffirming its commitment to continue manufacturing and investing locally. The British consumer goods company, best known for its Imperial Leather soap, says…
The Kenya Banking Sector delivered a massive Ksh. 194.81 billion to the National Treasury in the year ended December 31, 2024. This is according to the latest Total Tax Contribution of the Kenya Banking Sector – 2024 Report. Released by…
Cassava Technologies (Cassava) has announced it has successfully secured a strategic investment from NVIDIA. The deal is apparently worth USD 700 million. Hardy Pemhiwa, President & Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, highlighted the…
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has signed an agreement to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio to Absa Bank Uganda. The move is part of Standard Chartered’s global strategy to exit non-core markets and focus purely…
Kenya’s Entertainment and Media (E&M) sector is undergoing a profound transformation, positioning the country as a global leader in digital growth. The nation’s internet advertising market is not just growing, it’s leading the world,…
Kenya’s entertainment and media market is breaking new ground as digital consumption reshapes the country’s cultural and economic landscape. The latest PwC Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025–2029 shows that Kenya’s sector grew by…
In Nairobi this week, a quiet revolution in Kenya’s digital payment ecosystem was formally launched. Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), the operator of Pesalink, unveiled the Pesalink Fintech Programme. This initiative positions…
After a decade in public service and more than four decades in the world of finance, veteran banker and former Cabinet Secretary James Macharia is making a strong comeback. He has been appointed the new chairman of Sidian Bank in a major…
Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), the operator of Pesalink, has launched the Pesalink Fintech Programme. The new programme provides fintechs with access to Pesalink’s trusted APIs, settlement network, and shared infrastructure,…
Women for Women International (WfWI) has announced the appointment of Thelma Ekiyor as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ekiyor is a celebrated leader bringing 25 years of professional experience in international development, marked…
Safaricom is marking its Silver Jubilee, celebrating 25 years since its official launch on October 23, 2000. What began as a pioneering mobile service provider has evolved into a technology company “Today, we are not only celebrating 25…
Visa has introduced the Trusted Agent Protocol, an ecosystem-led framework designed to bring security and trust to the rapidly growing world of AI commerce. This new protocol aims to allow consumers to safely use AI agents to search,…
Spiro has announced that it has successfully closed a US$100 million investment round to expand two-wheel electric mobility in Africa. This investment provides substantial fuel for Africa’s green transition efforts. The funding round was…
The Kenyan High Court has delivered a significant ruling on digital rights, declaring that access to the internet is not a fundamental human right under the country’s Constitution. The ruling dismisses a public interest petition that had…
Kenyan innovator Elly Savatia has been awarded the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for his groundbreaking app, Terp 360. The AI-powered tool translates real-time speech into sign language using 3D avatars. The innovation…
