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The Deputy Registrar of Companies has struck more than 1,300 firms from Kenya’s official register, effectively dissolving them. This mass deregistration, formalized through Kenya Gazette Notices numbered 5212 to 5215, strips the affected…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has signaled that Kenya is open to exploring a deeper trade arrangement with India. This includes the possibility of a free trade agreement, as part of its broader global trade engagement strategy.…
Agribusiness firm Sasini Plc has put its Nairobi-based avocado processing and packing facility up for sale, a move that signals a possible rethink of its horticultural expansion. The company, through its subsidiary Sasini Avocado EPZ…
Jambojet New Integrated Operations Control Centre to Steer Growth
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has maintained the tax rates applicable to employee and company loans for April, May, and June 2026. In a notice dated April 10, 2026, KRA stated that the market interest rate for the purposes of fringe…
From the quiet village of Yururu in Imenti South, Meru County, Betty Kitonga has emerged as a strong force in catering.
Jubilee Holdings delivered a strong set of results in 2025 financial year, with double digit growth across key metrics and improved profitability, with Net Profit rising KSh 5.55Bn from KSh 4.72Bn in 2024, a 17.58%. Gross Written Premiums…
Hello, I am Janeffer. Welcome to today’s edition of The Business Roundup. In this edition, we focus on these four top stories: Kenya’s Current Fuel Stock Data as Shortage Fears Mount Intrigues Behind KRA Leadership Changes- What Happened?…
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has intensified crackdown on unlicensed dealers and processors of macadamia nuts across 14 counties. The exercise is meant to protect farmers from exploitation, maintain quality, and also minimize…
Under the harsh mid-morning sun in Tinderet Sub-County, in Nandi County, the sharp crackle of welding machines blends with the steady rhythm of hammers striking metal, forming a familiar soundtrack across trading centres in Nandi County.…
The Kenyan shilling is expected to remain stable against the U.S. dollar, supported by a $619 million balance-of-payments surplus and robust foreign exchange reserves, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). CBK Governor Kamau…
Kalahari Cement has initiated strategic changes to East African Portland Cement (EAPC) board composition to align with its turnaround and growth objectives.
Be Energy is a privately owned oil marketing company operating across Kenya and the wider East African region. Founded in 2004, the firm has grown into one of the country’s notable players in the downstream petroleum sector, dealing in the…
Traders involved in the supply and distribution of fuel in Kenya risk attracting heavy fines for hoarding the commodity in order to manipulate prices. As many regions continue to report fuel shortage, the Competition Authority of Kenya…
The Click Awards 2026 has officially entered its most anticipated phase, announcing a diverse shortlist of nominees and opening the floor for public voting. The awards seek to celebrate the business engines and organizations powering the…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the acquisition of 100% of the shareholding of Paramount Bank Limited (PBL) by Zenith Bank PLC (Zenith).
Jambojet has officially launched its new Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC), which will serve as the airline’s operational backbone. The facility consolidates critical airline functions into a single hub. This integration enables…
The digital landscape in Kenya has officially matured from a hobbyist’s playground into a billion-shilling industry. According to the latest flagship report by Odipo Dev, titled Decoding Kenya’s Creator Economy, Kenyan influencers earned…
A multi-year effort by Centum Investment Company to buy back its own shares has come to an end, with the company purchasing only a fraction of what it had initially planned. The investment firm, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange,…
The government has contracted Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to assemble computer devices for use in digital hubs being set up across the country. Cabinet Secretary for ICT William Kabogo noted that the…
China’s consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose by 1.0% year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, increased by 1.1%…
Kenya and the Kingdom of Morocco have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation following high-level talks aimed at strengthening political, economic and development ties between the two countries. Speaking during the…
A recent dip in Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves is highlighting the growing pressure on the country’s external position, even as authorities move to calm concerns about the stability of the shilling. Data from the Central Bank of Kenya…
A planned multibillion-shilling takeover of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has been given the green light after the High Court threw out a case that had temporarily stopped the deal. In a ruling, the court lifted all earlier orders that…
