Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Renowned comedian Davis Mwabili Hezron, famous for his stage persona Inspekta Mwala, has moved to the High Court to sue beverage giant Coca-Cola and digital influencer Jacky Vike, better known as Awinja, over alleged trademark…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly rejected claims that the United States is demanding an “entry fee” before beginning negotiations on the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Carney on Thursday, April…
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has put the first roadblock in the ongoing negotiations with Nairobi by insisting that President William Ruto responds to audit queries contained in a Governance diagnostic report, before the Fund can…
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) received bids worth KSh 13.8 billion out of the KSh 24 billion, an undersubscription of 57.4%, with the state fiscal agent accepting the entire amount. The 91-day Treasury Bills was the most attractive…
Crown Paints Plc has joined the global community in commemorating World Earth Day 2026 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” reaffirming its commitment to sustainable practices and the transition towards renewable energy. Over the…
Kenya’s luxury housing market is showing signs of shifting beyond Nairobi’s traditional high-end suburbs, with developer Mi Vida Homes making a major bet on Tatu City through a Ksh 5.6 billion townhouse development aimed at affluent buyers…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA ) has begun sending personalized tax compliance messages to individuals as part of efforts to enhance transparency and improve revenue collection. KRA in a post shared on Thursday, April 23, advised…
President William Ruto has revealed ongoing discussions with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on the possibility of establishing a regional oil refinery to serve East Africa. Speaking during the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi on…
Safaricom has outlined how users can access call and SMS history records that may have been deleted or lost from their devices. In response to a user inquiry on April 23, Safaricom has outlined how customers can access call and SMS history…
Britam has introduced its Whole Life Insurance Plan, a permanent life insurance product designed to provide lifetime cover, estate planning support, and long-term financial protection for policyholders and their beneficiaries. During the…
Paykit is a digital payment platform regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), launched in Kenya for effective high-volume transactions. Both individuals and businesses can make payments and transfer money through the digital payment…
The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang’o, has raised concerns over the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026, warning that its investment framework is overly broad and lacks sufficient safeguards. In a statement submitted to the…
The Imperial Bank Limited has appointed Kamal Anantroy Bhatt at Anant Bhatt LLP as the receiver and manager for Nafas World Auto (K) Limited, which is currently under liquidation. The decision was made by Imperial Bank Limited in its…
The National Treasury has finalized the partial privatization of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) PLC, marking a major shift in the State’s role in the strategic energy transporter. In a gazette notice dated April 22, 2026, Treasury Cabinet…
The proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026, has come under scrutiny after Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o warned that weaknesses in the draft law could undermine oversight, expose public funds to risk and conflict with the…
Treasury has adjusted its financial targets mid-year, ahead of the 2026/27 fiscal year with every revision pointing to the same uncomfortable direction. In the 2025/26 Budget estimates, Kenya’s National Treasury has cut the tax revenue…
Airtel Kenya has launched a new referral programme that will allow customers to earn money by inviting family and friends to join the MyAirtel App, introducing a model that turns ordinary app users into brand promoters while tapping into…
Insurance firms that are top profit-makers at the Nairobi Securities Exchange are led by Jubilee Insurance which recorded a net profit of KSh 5.55 billion with a dividend of KSh 15 per share. The firm is closely followed by a net profit of…
Kenyans can claim their Unclaimed Financial Assets—funds or property that have been abandoned or forgotten by their rightful owners over a specified period. Questions have long lingered among Kenyans on what happens to money held in…
New gambling regulation in Kenya, anchored in the newly enacted Gambling Control Act, 2025, places consumer protection, addiction prevention, and evidence-based oversight at the centre of regulation.
Banks, fintechs, and mobile money providers will now assess borrowers’ repayment capacity before approving loans, as Kenya tightens lending rules. The new rules contained in the 2026 Financial Consumer Protection Framework draft backed by…
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd will change its name as part of an ongoing reorganisation to reflect its Co-op Bank new structure.
Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) Plc has delivered a resilient performance in 2025 despite a competitive operating environment, recording a profit after tax of Ksh832 million.
Co-op Bank plans to convert into Co-opbank Group PLC non-operating holding company, with Co-op Bank Kenya handling banking business.
