Latest business stories from across Kenya.
1. Design and sell Christmas cards When Christmas is near, people buy and exchange Christmas greeting cards with their friends, relatives, and customers. This explains the reason why the demand for Christmas cards start booming wildly…
The payment giant isn’t just shipping more plastic cards; it’s building the digital plumbing for a projected $1.5 trillion market.
Today, Juice Party has three staff members, two permanent employees, and an intern, but MaryAnne Nyambura sees this as only the beginning for the fresh juice business.
Government launches nationwide consultations on two groundbreaking ILO conventions that could transform protections for Kenya’s most vulnerable workers in the informal economy The Kenyan government has accelerated nationwide consultations…
The transition to green energy in East Africa’s transport sector is hitting a major roadblock as riders raise alarms over what they describe as “exploitative” business practices by electric vehicle (EV) giant, Spiro. While the promise of…
The global box office is poised to reach its highest level since the pandemic, fueled by a dense slate of Hollywood tentpoles and new projects from marquee directors Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg. Worldwide theatrical revenue is…
A new petrol station offering AutoGas (LPG) opened in Eldoret this week, marking a step in Kenya’s transition towards clean fuel and more affordable transport energies, especially in secondary cities where fuel costs and vehicle emissions…
NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, is accelerating the rollout of Starlink powered connectivity services in Kenya and other African markets.
A new AutoGas (LPG) fueling station has been opened in Eldoret, marking a step in Kenya’s broader transition toward cleaner and more affordable transport fuels, particularly in secondary cities where vehicle emissions and fuel costs…
Dealers and importers of second-hand vehicles are racing against time to beat the eight-year age limit, with a record number of car carrier vessels expected to dock at the Port of Mombasa in the coming days. Kenya Ports Authority vessel…
The government has invited bids for transaction advisory services to support the development of a commercial spaceport, bringing Kenya a step closer to joining the global space economy. The initiative is being spearheaded by the National…
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has proposed a significant revision of the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax bands, recommending an increase in the minimum taxable income from Ksh24,000 to Ksh30,000 while capping the highest rate at 30 per…
The State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has announced a strategic partnership with ODM Youth League member Kasmuel McOure to expand youth engagement and economic empowerment initiatives. In a…
The Principal Secretary for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mangeni, has urged Parliament to prioritise the Start-Up Bill when the House resumes sittings in February 2026, noting that the Bill, currently at the…
MYDAWA has completed a major upgrade of its website and mobile applications, aimed at delivering a more secure, reliable and intuitive healthcare experience for customers. This was revealed by MYDAWA’s CEO, Al Theuri,on LinkedIn. The…
Former 2022 presidential running mate Justina Wamae has weighed in on Diageo’s decision to sell its controlling stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL), pointing to long-standing structural problems in Kenya’s beverage industry as a…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) on Wednesday temporarily halted trading in shares of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) for the remainder of the trading day, citing the release of market-sensitive information that could…
Airtel Africa has announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers.
After years on the sidelines of Africa’s fast-growing business tourism market, Kenya is making a renewed push to claim its place among the continent’s leading Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) destinations following…
Asahi Group acquires Diageo’s majority stake in EABL for $2.3 billion, marking a massive Japanese entry into the African alcohol market.
Safaricom PLC has officially marked its return to the capital markets with the formal listing of its inaugural Green Bond on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The bond, the first issuance under Safaricom’s Medium-Term Note (MTN)…
The Asahi Group has officially announced its entry into the African market. The Japanese brewing giant has reached an agreement with Diageo PLC to acquire its majority stake in East African Breweries PLC (EABL) and its shareholding in UDV…
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), in partnership with the German Embassy and GIZ Kenya, today launched a Export Competitiveness Study revealing a massive gap in the nation’s trade balance. The study highlights that Kenya is…
Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALPH) has received formal approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to establish the ALP Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (ALP REIT). The announcement marks a double milestone…
