Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Liberty Kenya Group’s Insurance Revenue in the financial year ending 31st December 2025, rose 8.5 per cent to KSh 11.883 billion from KSh 10.950 billion in 2024, driven by strong momentum at both Heritage Insurance Kenya, the Group’s…
Turkana County on Friday hosted the 5th Edition of the Kenya Public–Private Sector MSMEs Dialogue (MSMEs Connect) under the theme “Building Resilience in the MSMEs Ecosystem for Inclusive Growth”. The forum brought together over 1,000…
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Azizi has promised to protect editorial independence at Nation Media Group (NMG) and grow the business further
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned that rising global oil prices, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, are increasing pressure on the global economy and raising fresh concerns about inflation. In its Weekly Bulletin…
The Board of Directors of Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) has announced the appointment of Nelson Kwamini as the new Managing Director, following a competitive recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission. Before his…
The Government, through the Ministry of National Treasury and Economic Planning, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Africatalyst, is ramping up efforts to strengthen institutional coordination and…
President William Ruto has signed into law the Coffee Act, 2023 (Kenya), a move that significantly reshapes how Kenya’s coffee industry is run and regulated. The new law transfers key regulatory and commercial responsibilities in the…
County government will share out Ksh 420 billion in the coming financial year after the National Assembly approved the Division of Revenue Bill 2026. The amount which had been proposed by Treasury is less than the Ksh 534.96 billion the…
Farmers across the country will now have access maize seeds at subsidized prices after the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock published new prices which take effect immediately. In a letter to the Kenya Seed Company Managing,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed Mohamed Abdul M’maka as the new Commissioner for the Investigations and Enforcement Department, with effect from March 11, 2026. The appointment was approved by the KRA Board after a…
Africa Logistics Properties launched the first industrial REIT on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, securing KES 3.14 billion from UK investors.
The US has authorised countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum that is currently loaded on vessels at sea in an attempt to curb the economic impact of the US-Israel war with Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it…
Stakeholders from academia, research institutions, media, and civil society convened to mark International Women’s Week 2026 with a high level forum highlighting the critical role women play in Kenya’s agricultural economy and the urgent…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has detailed an eight-step guide to help Kenyans who only earn employment income file their annual tax returns. In its recent public guide, the tax agency encouraged salaried employees to use the iTax…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has appointed Mohamed Abdul M’maka as the new Commissioner for the Investigations and Enforcement Department. M’maka whose appointment is effective March 11, 2026 takes over from Levi Mukweso. While making…
Viaservice Kenya and Capital Pay International have entered into a strategic partnership that targets to reduce logistics cost for traders in South Sudan. The two firms have signed an agreement that integrates their systems to allow for…
Tich App has launched a mobile-first marketplace that connects urban youth with short-term, gig and informal work opportunities. The platform allows users to find, apply for and manage on-demand jobs. It does this while introducing…
CPF Group has expanded its regional footprint after opening a new office in Kigali, Rwanda, as the financial services firm seeks to deepen its presence in East Africa. The new office is situated at the Zein Building in Nyarutarama and will…
The government is set to complete the installation of solar power at Baricho Water Works in Kilifi County by end of this month at a cost of Ksh 600 million. While inspecting the solar project, Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet…
Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday despite major countries agreeing to release a record amount of oil from their emergency reserves as they try to curb the impact of the Iran war. Brent crude rose by over 9% in Asian trading to top…
KCB Group has reported a net profit of Ksh 68.4 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking an 11 per cent increase from the Ksh 61.8 billion recorded in 2024. The growth was supported by higher lending, increased revenues and…
The push to make cross-border digital payments easier in East Africa has gained momentum after Kenya and Rwanda agreed on a new framework to support payment service providers operating in both markets. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and…
Across Kenya’s busy ports, the logistics chain never sleeps. Ships dock, cargo moves, and trailers are constantly positioned for loading and transport. At the centre of this activity is Daisy Odhiambo, a Terminal Tractor Tug Master at the…
Manufacturers in Kenya are warning that a recent increase in the standards levy could lead to widespread job cuts and increase the cost of everyday goods and services. In a collective statement released on Wednesday, March 11, industry…
