Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Kenya has secured Ksh 65.7 billion from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance key development projects across the country. Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo said the $509 million from the lender will target priority…
Kenya Airways is set to have a complete overhaul of its board of directors and top management, a prospect that has led to heavy speculative trading on the counter at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE). Out of the ordinary volume buys…
Absa Bank Kenya has officially unveiled its new Visa Infinite Debit and Credit Metal card. Launched against the backdrop of the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, the new cards are designed to bridge the gap between luxury and everyday digital…
Nairobi Coffee Exchange has announced plans to enhance its revenue from various services in a bid to cushion itself from fluctuating global prices. Through its 2026-2030 strategic plan, the exchange intends to diversify its revenue streams…
A recent survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that many Kenyan companies are still feeling the effects of changes in U.S. trade policy introduced under President Donald Trump. According to the survey, firms across several…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says business leaders in the country are optimistic about growth in 2026. According to its latest Chief Executive Officers Survey, private sector chiefs are encouraged by a stable macroeconomic environment,…
China on Monday called on the United States to cancel its unilateral tariff measures on trade partners after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under emergency powers were unlawful. Responding to media inquiries, a…
Passengers travelling between Nairobi and New York have been affected after Kenya Airways (KQ) cancelled two flights due to severe winter weather in the United States. In a statement issued on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the airline said…
Kenya Pipeline Company(KPC) released a Supplementary Information Memorandum and structural updates that will give the Uganda Government the right to appoint at least two directors to its Board. What this Really Signals Under the revised…
NCBA Group is stepping up its engagement with small businesses in Kenya’s capital, convening more than 100 traders for a financial literacy forum aimed at boosting resilience and expanding access to tailored banking solutions. The session…
NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) shed KSh 104.7 Billion in market value at the end of trading last Friday from a market capitalization of KSh 3.4 trillion to KSh 3.3 trillion as a relatively thin volume of foreign selling, concentrated in…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has cancelled its Nairobi-New York flights due to adverse weather conditions in the United States. In a statement, KQ explained that a Blizzard Warning and severe weather conditions that includes heavy snowfall in New…
A total of 139 students graduated Saturday from the Morendat School of Hospitality after completing a range of courses sponsored by the Tourism Fund. The graduates were trained through the Tourism Fund Upskilling Programme, a national…
The Nation Media Group (NMG) management has confirmed plans to close regional bureaus, in a strategic shift to contain operational costs.
Kenya has raised Ksh 290 billion (about $2.25 billion) from international markets in a fresh Eurobond sale aimed at managing upcoming debt repayments and supporting the national budget. The National Treasury made the announcement on…
Private investors seeking to partner with the government in Kenya’s new wave of mega projects will be required to shoulder the bulk of the financial risks. The National Treasury told MPs that under the upcoming privatisation and…
A formal search for investors has begun for KOKO Networks Limited after the clean-energy company was placed under administration. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), through joint administrators George Weru and Muniu Thoithi, has launched a…
Gulf Energy E&P BV, the local oil exploration and production company, has secured and contracted an onshore oil rig in the Middle East and is expected to deliver first oil from the South Lokichar Basin before the end of the year.
The High Court of Kenya has dismissed petitions challenging the Privatization Act, 2025, effectively clearing the way for the government to sell stakes in state-owned enterprises like the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC). In a judgment…
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled against World Vision Kenya for firing Dominic Mutuku Mulavu, a long-serving employee, and ordered the organization to pay him Sh790,398 in compensation. World Vision Kenya dismissed Mr.…
Varun Beverages will build a major Pepsi production plant in Kenya, aiming to start operations by late 2027. The global bottler said the new facility marks an important step in its expansion across Africa and reflects growing demand for…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has awarded new contracts to nine international companies to inspect general goods before they are shipped to Kenya. The contracts begin on 19 February 2026 and will run for three years. The inspections…
The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has officially commenced an investigation into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited for potential abuse of its dominant market position. The inquiry, designated as ACP Notice of Investigation…
The Government of Kenya has announced a plan to buy back up to $500 million (approximately KSh 64.5 billion) of its outstanding Eurobonds. The offer, revealed in filings published by the London Stock Exchange, is part of a broader…
