Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Kenya Railways has hit a major transport milestone after moving 640,000 tonnes of cargo in October 2025, the highest amount ever recorded since the Madaraka Express Freight Service began operations in 2017. The record shows how far the…
TikTok has released its Quarter 2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report (CGER), demonstrating its continuing commitment to fostering a safe digital environment. The report, which covers data from April to June 2025, provides a…
Whip Music, the innovative creative-tech company founded by Kenyan tech entrepreneur Melissa Kariuki, has been selected to join the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) flagship initiative, the eTrade for Women…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has invited the public and industry stakeholders to give their views on two key draft tax regulations that will shape how large corporations, especially multinationals, are taxed in Kenya. In a notice dated…
KenGen (Kenya Electricity Generating Company) and China’s Kaishan Engineering Group Limited, have launched the world’s first geothermal-powered green fertilizer manufacturing plant, estimated to cost some US$ 800 million (KSh 103.2Bn).…
Safaricom has rolled out a new campaign dubbed “Shangwe @25” as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, promising millions in prizes and community projects across Kenya. The promotion, which will run nationwide, aims to give back to…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has invited members of the public, tax professionals, and business stakeholders to share their views on two new draft tax regulations that are expected to change how large corporations, particularly…
Stanbic Bank Kenya has upgraded its renewable energy loan product, offering better terms to customers. The announcement was made during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Safer Power Limited. Ms. Florence Wanja,…
Security firm SGA Security has issued a strong appeal to key players in the real estate sector to embed comprehensive home security solutions at the fundamental design stage of any property. The call-to-action came during a dedicated art…
KCB Group Plc has entered into an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Pesapal, the pioneering Kenyan digital payments company founded in 2009. The deal aims to develop specialized payment solutions for Kenya’s crucial small and micro…
KCB Group Plc has revealed plans to purchase a minority stake in Pesapal Limited signalling growing interest in Kenya’s digital payments and fintech landscape. Pesapal is a payment service provider regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya…
Britam General Insurance has launched Kenya’s first-ever Pilot Loss of Licence Cover, a groundbreaking policy designed to protect pilots and aviation trainees from financial loss if they lose their medical clearance and can no longer fly.…
There are different reasons for people to save their money; some of them want to go back to school, to buy property, to clear loans or debts, and so on. Savings are a lifesaver; you can do a lot with money saved from earnings from your…
Kenya Consumer Price Index(CPI), which measures change over time in retail prices paid by consumers, rose from 146.56 in September 2025 to 146.84 in October 2025, resulting in a monthly inflation rate of 0.2 per cent. Kenya National Bureau…
The M-PESA App is your gateway to a smartphone powered mobile money experience, far surpassing the limits of the traditional SIM toolkit. If you’re ready to harness the full potential of M-PESA from your smartphone, this guide walks you…
A Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance certificate is a vital document in Kenya as it serves as proof of good creditworthiness and financial responsibility. It is used to verify an individual’s credit status for purposes like loan…
NCBA Group forecasts that Kenya’s economy will expand by 5% in 2025, driven by stronger private sector credit, stable inflation, and increased government spending. This optimistic outlook was the highlight of the NCBA Economic Forum, a…
KCB Bank Kenya has signed a strategic partnership with the Kenya Investment Authority (Invest Kenya) to boost support and facilitation for foreign investors looking to establish or expand their operations in Kenya. This collaboration aims…
AXA Global Healthcare, Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya, and Executive Healthcare Solutions (EHS) have announced a new strategic collaboration. The partnership, which became effective on 1 October 2025, is specifically designed to meet…
The controversy surrounding the new Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park fee payment platform highlights a crucial failure in the governance of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). While digitization is a global trend for efficiency, the…
Zoho has announced a major expansion of its Artificial Intelligence capabilities, integrating powerful agentic AI features across its core business applications for collaboration, customer experience (CX), and human resources (HR).…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya today hosted a breakfast forum for 100 senior finance executives. The forum sought to address the global pressure on corporate treasurers to overcome working capital challenges and rising operational costs.…
Jumia, Kenya’s leading e-commerce platform, has officially launched its flagship Black Friday campaign. It will run from October 31st to November 30th, 2025. Jumia Kenya’s CEO, Vinod Goel, describes the event as an “early Christmas gift,”…
Kenyans living abroad can now breathe easier when it comes to their families’ healthcare needs back home, thanks to a new medical insurance plan launched by the Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA). The cover, unveiled through the Kenya Diaspora…
