Latest business stories from across Kenya.
TECNO has officially launched the TECNO SPARK Slim in Kenya, setting a new benchmark for smartphone design. The new smartphone is retailing at Ksh. 27,999. This launch follows the device’s availability for pre-order. Customers who…
A new Safety Index report commissioned by Bolt and conducted by Ipsos reveals a major shift in Kenyan public perception. 94% of ride-hailing users now consider services like Bolt inherently safer than conventional transport modes such as…
Swedish-Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer Roam has invited the public to buy shares in the company through a new crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, Europe’s largest equity crowdfunding platform. This marks the first time individual…
Kenafric Beverages and Bottling Limited has secured multiple prestigious honours at the Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards 2025. The company’s flagship energy drink brand, STEAM, was a major winner, taking home a total of three awards for…
I have observed how my daughter makes payments, and it reflects a shift that is transforming the global economy. Millennials and Gen Z are redefining digital payments, driven by a desire for speed, accessibility and innovation. Their…
NCBA Bank today reinforced its commitment to the education sector by hosting the third edition of its regional Future-Ready Schools: Embracing Sustainability & Innovation forum in Nakuru. The event brought together private school owners,…
Roam, an electric vehicle company, has launched an unprecedented equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, the world’s first and Europe’s largest equity crowdfunding platform. This initiative offers private investors globally an…
Mi Vida Homes and International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya have announced a expansion of their strategic partnership. They new partnership will commit to the joint development of 240 new affordable green housing units at the KEZA Riruta…
TCL Electronics has announced that it has launched the new TCL C8K QD-Mini LED TV in the Kenyan home entertainment market . This launch follows the successful introduction of the premium C7K Series earlier this year, underscoring TCL’s…
Airtel Kenya has rolled out a new data plan, dubbed Unlimited Fun, an unlimited time based data plan to custmers. The Unlimited Fun plans offer non-stop internet access with two flexible options: Unlimited Fun 1-hour data plan: Available…
Yvonne Wanjiku Kang’ara, a 20-year-old from Ngeu, Kiambu County, has become the first winner of Ksh. 1 million in Safaricom’s Shangwe @25 consumer promotion. The young woman’s life-changing moment came from an incredibly simple…
EAC Trade: The East African Community (EAC) recorded a strong upswing in international merchandise trade during the second quarter of 2025, underscoring the region’s resilience and growing competitiveness in global markets.
Rubis Energy Kenya has announced a partnership with Ocean Sole Africa Ltd. Ocean Sole turns discarded flip-flops (slippers) into art. Through this partnership, Rubis and Ocean Sole are uniting to inspire collective responsibility by…
The Emirates Group has announced its strongest-ever half-year financial performance, securing a record profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) for the first six months of the 2025-26 fiscal year. This marks the fourth…
Roam, Africa’s fastest growing electric vehicle company, has launched a crowdfunding campaign offering private investors an opportunity to buy a stake in the company as it accelerates the growth of electric mobility in Africa.
Caetano Kenya has announced the official launch of Chery, a premium SUV car brand in the Kenya. Chery’s launch range introduces three SUVs: Tiggo 8 Pro Max: The flagship 7-seater SUV, perfect for executives and families. It boasts a…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is implementing significant changes to the income tax return process, announcing that it will begin validating income and expenses for all individual and non-individual returns starting January 1, 2026.…
Jetour, a Chinese car company, has entered the Kenyan market with four new SUVs — the T2, Dashing, X70 Plus, and T1 — and announced plans for local assembly
The Federal Republic of Somalia has invited Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from across the East African Community (EAC) to invest, trade, and collaborate in building a stronger regional economy. Speaking during Somalia Day at…
Kenya’s capital markets have received a major boost after two Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)-listed companies were added to the MSCI Frontier Small Cap Index, a move expected to attract more international investors to the country. The…
Kenya’s data regulator has once again demonstrated its resolve to uphold citizens’ privacy rights after ordering Liquid Telecom to compensate a complainant Ksh 700,000 for mishandling personal information. The ruling by the Office of the…
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has signed a partnership with Kenya Airways (KQ), through its healthcare division KQ Health, to enhance medical travel for patients across Africa.
The Kenya Revenue Authority has introduced a new Automated Payment Plan aimed at easing the financial burden on taxpayers struggling to clear outstanding tax liabilities. Starting November 7, 2025, the APP allows the eligible taxpayer to…
Regulators are warning of emerging risks associated with the new technology-driven financial innovations that have the potential of spreading havoc in the ecosystem, hurting consumers and causing instability. These concerns were expressed…
