Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Britam Connect has announced the expansion of its Index-Based Flood Insurance program (IBFI program). The initiative aims to protect 20,000 vulnerable households in Tana River County, scaling up from a successful pilot that provided a…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced a leadership change as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka proceeds on terminal leave ahead of the expiry of his contract. Kilavuka departs after six years at the helm, during…
The 9th edition of the Digital Media Festival and Awards Show 2025. was recently held at the Tamarind Hotel on Langata Road. It was hosted by Go Gaga Experiential. The festival celebrated a year of groundbreaking work, spotlighting…
Kenya’s rapidly developing digital asset sector has taken a significant step toward self-regulation and compliance with the formation of a unified industry lobby. Over 50 crypto firms have coalesced to launch the Virtual Asset Association…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and KCB Bank Kenya (KCB) have finalized a landmark $100 million line of credit agreement. This financing is specifically designed to significantly boost the availability of funding for…
Safarilink Airlines has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated daily flight route connecting Nairobi, Kisumu, and Entebbe, marking a significant milestone for regional connectivity across the East African Community. The launch of…
Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) has announced a significant executive leadership transition, confirming that Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Allan Kilavuka, has proceeded on terminal leave ahead of the expiry of his…
The government is set to kick off the modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the construction of a new airport from January 2026, as part of a broader Ksh5 trillion national transformation plan aimed at…
The redevelopment of Nairobi Central Station has moved a significant step forward after the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) confirmed it has reviewed and accepted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study Report for…
President William Ruto has challenged Kenya’s cement industry to end reliance on imports, stating that the country has ample limestone and other raw materials to sustain local production. Speaking during the signing of the Matuga Clinker…
President William Ruto has called on Kenya’s cement industry to stop relying on imported materials, stressing that the country has all the resources needed to produce cement locally. Speaking during the signing of the Matuga Clinker Line…
From February 2026, thousands of Kenyan salaried workers will see a further reduction in their take-home pay after new mandatory pension deductions come into force. The changes follow adjustments to the National Social Security Fund…
Airtel Money has integrated with Showmax, giving customers a simple, convenient, and reliable way to pay for their subscriptions this festive season.
Bamburi Cement, has signed a $250 million (Ksh 32 billion) Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) deal with Sinoma CBMI Construction Co., Ltd for the construction of a turnkey clinkerisation factory in Matuga, Kwale County.
The government injected more than Ksh81.4 billion into Kenya’s affordable housing drive over the past three years, but uptake under the Boma Yangu programme remains far below expectations, with fewer than 300,000 Kenyans registering to buy…
Kenya Power has announced planned power outages across 11 counties on Tuesday, December 16, to allow for essential network maintenance. The utility company issued the notice on Monday, December 15, urging residents and businesses to…
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited has sealed a major Public Private Partnership agreement aimed at expanding and modernising the country’s power transmission network. KETRACO signed the deal with Africa50 and the PowerGrid…
Kenya has sealed its first-ever power transmission Public-Private Partnership worth Ksh 40.4, billion between KETRACO, Africa50 and India’s Power Grid Corporation. Speaking during the signing of the tripatite agreement in Nairobi on…
Plans are underway to transform Nairobi Central Railway Station into a modern transport hub as the government moves to expand the facility to ease congestion and improve movement within the capital. The expansion is part of Phase One of…
Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited, (ALPH) has been granted approval by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to establish the ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (ALP REIT)
Safaricom’s tax-free green bond attracted KES 41.6 billion in bids. The telco will refund KES 21.4 billion after 175% oversubscription.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that fuel prices in Kenya will remain unchanged for the next 30 days, offering relief to motorists and households during the busy Christmas and New Year travel season. In…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that retail fuel prices in Kenya will remain unchanged for the period from December 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026. In Nairobi, Super Petrol will retail at Ksh184.52 per…
Mexican lawmakers have approved a package of new tariffs, impacting hundreds of products, many of which come from China. The measures, which President Claudia Sheinbaum has said are needed to boost domestic production, were passed by the…
