Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Forex (short for ‘foreign exchange’) is the global market where currencies are bought and sold. If you are curious and providing you’re cautious, it can be a fun way to learn how world events and local prices can nudge exchange-rates. The…
NSSF (National Social Security Fund) is constructing a KSh 30 billion mixed use Twin Tower office complex, a landmark development that planners say will reconfigure the Nairobi City Skyline. Developed by the now cash-rich NSSF, the…
Kenya’s cooperative banking sector is shifting from competing with financial technology firms to partnering with them, as lenders race to modernise services and retain members amid rapid digital change. The strategy emerged at the fourth…
Small and medium-sized businesses will gain easier access to government tenders as the National Treasury, in partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), rolls out a nationwide training programme on the…
Inchcape Kenya has officially launched the New Holland Agriculture distribution business in Kenya, marking a new chapter in powering agriculture mechanisation in the country.
Kenya’s top bankers are pushing the government to rethink its income tax strategy, warning that small tax breaks will not fix the pressure workers are facing from shrinking take-home pay. The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) says the…
Tax officers will soon be tracked digitally as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) rolls out a new system designed to limit face-to-face dealings, speed up services and curb internal corruption. The technology will allow KRA to monitor where…
Across industries, high-performing business people often operate in vastly different markets, manage diverse teams, and pursue distinct goals. Yet beneath these differences lie shared traits and habits that consistently set them apart.…
Kenya is resetting its upstream oil and gas sector this year, aiming to attract fresh global investment after years of company pullouts and financing challenges. The big move is opening 50 newly redesigned exploration blocks to bidders in…
The World Bank has outlined why it chose to support Kenya through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, describing youth unemployment as one of the country’s most pressing development challenges. Speaking…
Kenya’s position as Africa’s fintech powerhouse received another boost after Prime Bank Kenya and Network International reaffirmed their strategic partnership in a move aimed at accelerating next-generation digital payments across the…
The Macallan is rolling out a redesigned visual identity in Kenya as the Scotch whisky maker seeks to deepen its appeal to premium spirits drinkers in a market where consumers are increasingly trading up to higher-end brands. The…
East Africa’s top brands and the leaders behind them were celebrated at the 9th Superbrands East Africa Tribute Awards held on January 29 at Nairobi’s Sankara Hotel. The event recognised 61 companies across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania for…
SASRA(Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority) has suspended 5 SACCOs from receiving deposits, allowing them to operate under restricted credit-only permits. Those affected by the measures include Dumisha SACCO Society Ltd, Bi-High SACCO…
The board, concerned about emerging financing risks, has halted Standard Group rights issue it had proposed to raise additional capital for restructuring its fledgling business.
Safaricom has handed shareholders an early win in 2026, announcing a bigger interim dividend after posting one of its strongest half-year performances in recent years. The telecoms firm said its board approved an interim dividend of Ksh…
Even as digital platforms continue to reshape how Kenyans consume news, some counties still show a strong attachment to traditional newspapers.
Treasury is proposing to remove low-income salaried Kenyans from the income tax bracket in a tax Amendment Bill to be brought before the House, that will see those earnings less than KSh 30,000 per month exempted from Pay as You…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified how employed Kenyans and business owners with side hustles should file their annual income tax returns, addressing widespread confusion. KRA stated, “If employed, but have additional income,…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has released its latest data ranking Kenya’s most popular Money Market Funds (MMFs) by market share, highlighting the growing appeal of these low-risk investments. Money Market Funds provide a safe…
The High Court has extended interim injunction orders in a high-stakes corruption case where the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) seeks to recover KSh813 million allegedly misappropriated by Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani…
Old Mutual Group has announced it has integrated Paystack solutions to enable digital payments for its customers. This integration will allow Old Mutual customers to complete transactions via multiple online and mobile channels. “At Old…
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has gazetted the register of licensed Saccos for the 2026 financial year. For the period spanning January 1 to December 31, 2026, SASRA has greenlit 176 Sacco societies to operate…
Kenya’s glory days of morning newspaper reading are fading, new data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows.
