Latest business stories from across Kenya.
The Kenyan government has adjusted the minimum price paid to sugarcane farmers downward from Ksh5,750 to Ksh5,500 per tonne, in a move intended to balance grower incomes with the financial health of millers as domestic sugar output…
The Maa Trust has challenged the Maa community to change their traditional mindset and embrace emerging business opportunities as a new generation of entrepreneurs steps forward with new ideas beyond beadwork and livestock. Speaking during…
The government has revised the minimum sugarcane price from Ksh 5,750 to Ksh 5,500 per tonne. This follows extensive consultations aimed at balancing farmer earnings, miller sustainability and prevailing market realities as sugar…
Hell’s Gate National Park, about 100 kilometers northwest of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, is famed for its otherworldly landscape. Less known is its central role in powering Kenya’s electricity grid. Sheer red cliffs rise like walls cloven by…
The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCC) has issued a consumer alert regarding the recall of several Ford, Toyota, and Hino vehicles, warning motorists across the Common Market about potential safety risks associated with the…
The National Treasury invited bidders to submit bids to provide electric vehicles under the Government Motor Vehicle Leasing Program, targeting national government administrative services, the National Police Service, the Kenya Prisons…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has outlined five steps for taxpayers with arrears to follow while settling their balances ahead of the April 30, 2026, deadline. In a notice shared on X, KRA said that taxpayers must first log in to the iTax…
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has raised concerns over a proposed 7 percent wage increment for salaried workers, warning that it could further strain businesses already facing economic pressures. Speaking at the Rift Valley…
Farmers and processors in Kenya’s macadamia sector are once again at the centre of a government push aimed at stabilising prices and protecting growers from exploitation, as the State moves to tighten controls in the nut value chain.…
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has officially announced a sweeping corporate restructuring plan that will see the lender transition into a non-operating holding company (NOHC) model. Under the proposed plan, the currently listed entity…
Hello and welcome to today’s edition of The Business Roundup with Daisy. Today, we track the key developments shaping the business landscape. In this edition, we focus on these three leading stories: Fate of KIM Students as Court Rules on…
One Petroleum now says that the controversial fuel consignment was procured through a Ministry of Energy emergency tender in March 2026, with specifications disclosed upfront and a waiver formally granted. The company, in a statement on…
WPP Scangroup, the Nairobi-listed marketing and communication giant, is facing its most turbulent period in decades. The group’s full-year results for 2025 reveal a net loss that has widened to Ksh. 713.67 million, a staggering 40.8%…
Dubai-based Soren Investment Company has officially emerged as the controlling shareholder of Gulf African Bank (GAB). The move follows a landmark deal that sees a consortium of investors acquire a combined 57.72% stake in the lender,…
Sanlam Allianz Holdings has announced a robust financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a net profit of Ksh. 832 million. The results mark a significant milestone for the insurer, representing a period of…
Britam has officially launched its Lifetime Whole Life Insurance Plan. The new product is designed to provide Kenyans with a permanent life insurance solution that combines lifetime protection with structured wealth transfer. Unlike…
For years, WhatsApp’s interface remained a sanctuary from the digital billboards that define Facebook and Instagram. However, that era has officially ended. As of early 2026, Meta has launched a phased rollout of advertisements on WhatsApp…
Turkish aviation services firm Celebi Aviation has pulled out of its ground handling and cargo operations at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, months after it acquired 100 percent of Transglobal Cargo Centre…
The Kenyan debt market is witnessing a sharp divergence in investor sentiment. In the latest Treasury Bill auction for the week ending April 27, 2026, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reported a massive surge in demand for short-term paper,…
Safaricom is facing a landmark legal challenge that could redefine the relationship between African customers and Artificial Intelligence. A lawsuit filed in the High Court by Benedict Kabugi Ndung’u, following a series of petitions…
Sameer Africa Plc has taken a step toward generating its own electricity after applying for a license to produce solar power at its Nairobi operations. In a notice dated April 24, the company said it had applied to the Energy and Petroleum…
The Gulf African Bank, a Kenyan Islamic bank, has announced a change in its shareholding following the acquisition of significant stakes by new investors. In a notice dated April 24, 2026, GAB stated that Soren Investment Company Limited…
FAPCL Group, a real estate company, has put a fully operational shopping mall set on 7 acres of prime commercial land up for sale. In a notice published on Friday, April 24, FAPCL Group said the mall enjoys strong foot traffic, about 95…
A growing stand-up comedy movement in Nairobi is turning laughter into business, as new venues, emerging talent and expanding audiences position comedy as one of the fastest-rising spaces within Kenya’s creative economy. Once viewed…
