Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Kenya’s forex market is being shaped by a conflict that at first glance seems far away. The Iran war has pushed oil markets back into focus, raised fresh worries about supply routes, and forced many traders to rethink what really moves the…
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has long been the gold standard for measuring the nation’s physical muscles. In its latest 2026 release, the bureau provides meticulous detail on the 25,412 kilometers of tarmac crisscrossing…
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has released its dual flagship reports, the 2026 Economic Survey and the 2026 Facts and Figures. Kenya’s economy recorded a real GDP growth of 4.6% in 2025, a marginal cooling from the 4.7%…
Safaricom’s entry into stock trading through its Ziidi Trader platform is rapidly transforming access to Kenya’s capital markets, significantly boosting retail participation on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Launched within the…
The Kenyan capital market is experiencing a significant shift as leading corporations increasingly turn to the domestic debt market to fund expansion. I&M Bank Limited’s recent announcement of a Ksh. 20 billion Medium-Term Note (MTN)…
For years, the headlines surrounding Kenya Airways (KQ) have been dominated by a familiar, somber rhythm: mounting debts, billion-shilling losses, and a chorus of customer complaints echoing across social media. Following a brief…
The latest update to Safaricom Home Fibre is a masterclass in this mischievous balancing act. While headlines shout about massive speed upgrades and a 25% discount for new customers, the fine print tells a much darker story for heavy…
In April 2026, Safaricom’s digital ecosystem underwent its most radical transformation yet with the mandatory rollout of My OneApp. By merging M-PESA, MySafaricom, and Home Fibre into a single Super App, the telco aimed for ultimate…
Hello and welcome to The Business Roundup with Daisy. This edition presents key developments shaping the business landscape, with a focus on regulatory changes, economic trends, and corporate disputes. In this edition, we train our focus…
The government of Kenya has introduced a new levy on mitumba imports under the Finance Bill 2026 as part of tax reforms aimed at widening the revenue base and formalizing informal trade. New proposal targets second-hand clothing, footwear,…
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has gazetted a list of licensed insurers, brokers, claims settling agents, investigators, loss adjusters, bancassurance intermediaries, and surveyors authorized to operate in 2026. In a Gazette…
KCB Bank Kenya has changed its mortgage lending model, targeting small businesses and informal sector workers in a bid to grow home ownership in the country. The lender says it will now assess borrowers using transaction data and financial…
The Finance Bill, 2026, has proposed sweeping amendments to Kenya’s Value Added Tax (VAT) regime by expanding tax exemptions for key sectors. The Bill introduces a wide list of goods to be tax-exempt or zero-rated, targeting health,…
Kenyan workers are set to see a slight increase in their monthly earnings after President William Ruto announced a raise in general and agricultural wages. During this year’s Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, President Ruto…
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) is intensifying efforts to integrate Jua Kali artisans into the Affordable Housing Programme and ESP Markets in Uasin Gishu County, a move aimed at boosting inclusivity and creating…
Africa’s growing importance in global textile, apparel, leather and fashion sourcing is creating a new wave of industrial investment opportunities, with Kenya increasingly positioned as one of the continent’s most strategic manufacturing…
Kenya will step up engagement with Tanzanian authorities to address operational gaps limiting trade at the Taveta–Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP), with officials identifying the need for geofencing along the Himo–Holili corridor. A…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) through its Customs and Border Control Department, has entered into a landmark MoU with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) of the Republic of India to enhance cooperation in the…
First Lady Rachel Ruto has launched several projects at Unoa Comprehensive School in Makueni Sub-county that she initiated last year, geared towards improving the welfare of children at the institution. Among the projects she commissioned…
China will scrap tariffs for all African countries from Friday – except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan. As of December 2024, China had already implemented a duty-free policy for 33 least-developed African nations. The policy…
Home Afrika Limited, a Listed Real Estate development company based in Nairobi, made a net profit of KSh117.89m in 2025 from KSh 133.47m in 2024, while Revenue declined 34.9% to KSh 508.67m in 2025 from KSh 781.91m, a fall of 34.9% largely…
Flame Tree Group Holdings, a leading African manufacturer and distributor of plastics, cosmetics, snacks, spices, packaging, and household products, Board of Directors has notified its shareholders and the public that the Group expects to…
The value of unclaimed financial assets in Kenya rose to a record KSh 5.18 billion in 2025, highlighting the growing amount of money lying idle as fewer owners come forward to claim it. Unclaimed assets include dormant bank accounts,…
A Ksh. 230 million initiative aimed at improving livelihoods through entrepreneurship is currently being implemented in the Greater Mara Ecosystem. Funded by the I&M Foundation and GIZ via the develoPPP programme, the project is being…
