Latest business stories from across Kenya.
A prominent telecommunications provider finds itself in the crosshairs of a potential multi-million shilling court battle. Local businessman Alex Mutuku Mbalezi has stepped forward with explosive allegations, accusing the mobile phone…
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has dismissed claims that the government secretly hired the controversial Adani Group to carry out the modernization and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In a statement released on…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a major change for small-scale traders, requiring them to pay their Turnover Tax (TOT) daily instead of monthly. KRA Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers, George Obell, shared the…
Mi Vida Homes has moved to expand its KEZA Riruta project after recording strong performance in the first phase, and has launched and broken ground on Phase II in Nairobi. The developer said Phase I, which comprised 154 units, was fully…
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya airways (KQ), has partnered with European based TUI Airline Holidays, part of the global TUI Group, to relaunch KQ Holidays.
The Stanbic Foundation and KIE are tackling the MSME credit gap by training over 100,000 women-led businesses across 10 Kenyan counties in financial literacy, cash flow management, and CRB navigation.
In the heart of Nairobi’s Westlands, a fashion revolution is taking shape, blending bold Ankara prints with sleek, contemporary silhouettes. What was once considered traditional attire is now finding its way into everyday workwear, social…
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has committed Ksh 45 million towards the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally, deepening its investment in Kenya’s fast-growing sports economy. The sponsorship, unveiled at the Tusker Brew House,…
OPPO Kenya has partnered with asset financier MOGO Kenya to roll out installment-based smartphone payment plans, a move aimed at expanding access to mid- and high-tier devices in one of Africa’s fastest-growing mobile markets. The…
Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kiprono Ronoh has underscored the importance of aligning agricultural activities with reliable climate information to enhance resilience. Speaking during the launch of Integrated Natural Resources…
Kenya has sufficient stock of petroleum products for the country and the region even as conflict in the Middle East rages on, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured. According to Wandayi, Kenya which sources its…
Amazon’s cloud computing business says drones have hit three of its facilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain following US and Israeli strikes against Iran at the weekend. The incidents occurred on Sunday morning, with…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has projected that Kenya’s economy will grow by 5.3 per cent in 2026, signalling confidence in the country’s recovery momentum amid ongoing fiscal and debt pressures. Appearing before the National…
Sales of Velo nicotine pouches are back on shelves after BAT Kenya secured regulatory clarification allowing the product to be sold in the country again. The company is betting on smoke-free products to cushion its business at a time when…
M-PESA users will no longer see full transaction details for Paybill, Till, and Buy Goods payments, following a new privacy measure by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The CBK has authorized Safaricom to introduce phone number masking…
The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has extended closing dates for bids inviting partnership for construction of a commercial spaceport to be used for satellite launches. The agency announced the extension of deadline for transaction advisory…
Airtel Kenya has opened three new customer care shops in the greater Nairobi area, deepening its physical retail presence as competition intensifies in Kenya’s fast-growing telecoms and mobile money market. The new outlets, located at Spur…
President William Ruto has ordered a sweeping overhaul of Kenya’s vehicle inspection and traffic enforcement systems, saying the country can no longer afford rising road deaths and a broken enforcement culture. Speaking during a high-level…
Kenya’s trade with Middle Eastern countries is now in limbo as conflict which begun on Saturday in the region intensifies. The Saturday attack on Iran by the United States and Israel which led to the killing of Supreme Leader of Iran…
Liberty Life Kenya and Heritage Insurance Kenya, both subsidiaries of Liberty Kenya Holdings, have attained AA+(KE) financial strength rating with a stable outlook by GCR.
Dock workers have issued a strike notice over the alleged interference in union affairs by a senior officer at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). Dock Workers’ Union is accusing the official of derailing the implementation of their…
Global oil prices have risen after at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Two vessels have been struck,…
Tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel have entered a dangerous phase. Military exchanges and direct threats have shifted the crisis from political rhetoric to direct economic risk. The situation escalated further after the…
Motorists with minor accident damage may no longer need to wait days for compensation after Britam General Insurance rolled out a new artificial intelligence-powered claims service that promises payment within two hours. The insurer has…
