Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Pharmaceutical technologists have declared a regulatory crisis in the medicines sector, warning that illegal chemists now outnumber licensed pharmacies four to one, exposing millions to unsafe and unaccountable dispensing of prescription…
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya(SCBK) Limited, the first lender in Kenya to deploy automated teller machines(ATMs), has undertaken deep changes within in top executive suite since issuing a profit warning after losing a costly pensions…
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has opened a KSh 15 billion bond switch auction, allowing holders of the 5-year Treasury Bond issued in 2021 and which matures in November 2026, to roll into the longer-dated 15-year Treasury Bond, issued in…
Del Monte Kenya Limited, a leading fruits and vegetables processor, has set up a state-of –the art- freezer that can process 3.6 tonnes of pineapple per hour, giving the firm the flexibility to supply frozen fruit to buyers in Europe and…
Global airlines suspended flights across the Middle East on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Flight maps showed the airspace over Iran virtually empty as Israel said it struck Iran and the U.S. military…
The acceleration of renewable energy development took centre stage at the just-concluded Sankalp Africa Summit 2026 held in Nairobi. Energy Catalyst, an Innovate UK programme, hosted a session titled “Powering the Food Systems – Energy as…
Kenya’s financial markets and key economic indicators remained steady in the week ending February 26, 2026, according to the latest update from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In its latest bulletin, the regulator said inflation is…
Kenyan consumers using mobile or fixed lines are expected to witness reduced call charges after the Communications Authority published new termination rates for the next four years. Effective March 1, 2026, telecommunication service…
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. closed the year with stronger streaming momentum but softer linear advertising and studio trends, as investors focused less on quarterly volatility and more on escalating deal intrigue involving Paramount Global…
The government has partnered with the Republic of Hungary to rehabilitate and expand Ahero Irrigation Scheme in Kisumu County, in a Ksh 650 million project expected to unlock 1,000 acres for irrigated agriculture. The project in Nyando,…
Members of the Githurai Bodaboda Welfare Association have secured a Ksh 5.4 million asset financing package from Equity Bank Kenya in a deal expected to make the riders move from daily earners to asset owners. The members of Githurai 45…
Inflation rate eased slightly in February 2026, dropping to 4.3 per cent from 4.4 per cent in January, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). This…
Kenya’s instant payment network firm, Pesalink, now has access to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a move expected to ease cross-border payments and accelerate regional…
Netflix has backed away from its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, clearing the way for Paramount Skydance to win a months-long battle for one of Hollywood’s most storied studios. Warner Bros, which put itself up for sale last year,…
Eight years after it was placed under administration, ARM Cement Limited is preparing to formally close its business as liquidators work to resolve outstanding obligations and disputes. In their latest report to creditors, joint…
British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya has reported strong financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, despite illegal cigarettes continuing to hurt its domestic sales. The company’s board has proposed a total dividend payout of…
The massive hospitality project rising near Nakuru’s State House, the Encore Hotel, belongs to businessman Sam Mburu, the husband of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika. Mburu recently broke his silence on the multi-billion-shilling venture…
Stanbic Bank Kenya’s China Desk is helping businesses navigate the complexities of operating between the two markets.
NCBA convened over 100 Nairobi-based Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) traders for financial literacy meeting as it seeks to strengthen business resilience, unlock growth and deepen access to financial solutions.
Varun Beverages Limited (VBL), a PepsiCo bottler, has announced its entry into the Kenyan market with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Following the official incorporation of its local subsidiary, VBL Industries (Kenya) Limited,…
The National Treasury has officially announced the successful pricing of a new USD 2.25 billion Eurobond. The issuance was structured into two distinct tranches designed to smoothen the country’s maturity profile: 7-Year Note: USD 900.0…
Embu County is set for significant economic transformation due to confirmed deposits of coltan and other strategic minerals by the Ministry of Mining. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Ali Hassan Joho…
As cargo volumes surge through Kenya’s main maritime gateway and freight traffic intensifies along the Northern Corridor, pressure on the country’s road infrastructure has reached unprecedented levels. Authorities warn that overloaded…
Chip giant Nvidia has reported record annual revenue of $215.9bn (£159.1bn), despite a wave of investor scepticism about the massive amounts of money being spent on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The firm also beat analyst’s…
