Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Countries across Africa have taken measures such as diluting petrol and restricting electricity consumption to cope with the fuel crisis triggered by the US and Israel’s war in Iran. The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started…
Traders of Gikomba Market have been promised a modern, well-organised trading hub within six months, even as many struggle to recover from recent demolitions that left sections of the market in ruins. The government says the redevelopment…
Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers’ livelihoods, food security and public health in Kenya. Diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), and parasitic infections reduce productivity,…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Catherine Kawira as its new Company Secretary, effective 1 April 2026. In an announcement on April 1, NSE stated that Catherine Kawira’s appointment follows the resignation of Millicent…
Asian stock markets jumped on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the US will leave Iran in “two to three weeks” regardless of whether a deal is struck with Tehran. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index gained by 4.9%, while the Kospi in South…
Honda Motors Limited has announced plans to enter Kenya’s construction sector through its new startup, PathAhead Company. PathAhead has developed Rising Sand, the world’s first artificial aggregate made from desert sand, designed to meet…
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has begun investigations into six foam mattress manufacturers and distributors for suspicion of engaging in anticompetitive behaviour. A dawn raid by the body on business premises by the firms…
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has officially launched a suo moto investigation into the privacy implications of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The decision follows a formal petition by The Oversight Lab, a digital…
The Estate Agents Registration Board (EARB) has issued a notice directing all property buyers and tenants in Kenya to verify the credentials of agents before entering into any property transactions. In a notice dated April 1, the EARB…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has revealed that efforts to reduce cooking gas prices in Kenya have taken a hit after talks between the government and Saudi oil giant Aramco collapsed. Appearing before the Senate Energy Committee…
Kenya’s flower exporters are beginning to feel the full weight of a conflict happening thousands of kilometres away, as freight costs climb and shipments struggle to reach key markets on time. New data from the Kenya Flower Council shows…
A federal judge in Washington has struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at defunding National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss ruled on Tuesday, March 31,…
Kenyan households felt a slight squeeze in March as the cost of living edged up, with electricity and food prices quietly pushing inflation higher. Latest figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) show that inflation rose…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a scheduled maintenance of its iTax platform on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM. In a notice dated March 31, KRA stated that during the said period, all users will be…
The National Treasury has U-turned on its promise to introduce a Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill before the Finance Bill 2026 to effect Pay As You Earn (PAYE) band adjustments. Treasury CS John Mbadi, while appearing before the Budget and…
Kenya is seeking to award multi-billion shillings mineral rights to mining firms targeting strategic minerals with significant deposits and commercial value in five counties. The Ministry of Mining has invited Expression of Interests for…
Kenyans faced continued cost-of-living pressure in March as food and electricity prices rose, pushing consumer prices higher despite stable fuel costs. Official data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that while…
Car dealers in Mombasa have raised alarm over a sharp decline in business, citing global conflicts and stringent government policies as key drivers of reduced vehicle sales and mounting losses. According to Mombasa Car Dealers Association…
The government has released a complete list of official charges, requirements, and timelines for food imports, exports, and other food crop services, following the launch of a service charter by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA).…
Acorn Investment Management Limited (AIML) has posted a 9.2pc profit growth to Ksh 1.5 billion from Ksh 1.4 billion for the twelve months period to December last year. The the student accommodation developer says the profit growth was…
Avenews, an agri-fintech company, and the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPCK) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at addressing a critical cash flow constraint within Kenya’s fresh produce sector. The collaboration introduces…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has listed petroleum stations that were found selling adulterated or export-bound motor fuels in the local market. In a notice dated March 31, EPRA identified five (5) five petroleum…
Korean Air says it is moving into emergency management mode to buffer the impact of surging jet fuel costs as the global economy is rocked by the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. A spokesperson for the national flag carrier said on Tuesday…
The government is set to introduce an ‘end of life’ regulation that will require worn-out vehicles to undergo formal inspection and be issued a ‘death certificate’, effectively authorising their decommissioning, disassembly and recycling.…
