Latest business stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto moved decisively on Monday, signing three landmark pieces of legislation into law at State House, Nairobi: the Income Tax Bill, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, and the Technopolis Bill, in a sweeping…
One of Nairobi’s most anticipated road projects is in its final stretch. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo confirmed on Monday, May 11, that the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road flyover at Junction Mall is nearing completion, and when it…
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has announced a four-month closure of a section of Eldoret Road in Nairobi, starting May 18, 2026, at 6 am. The road will remain inaccessible to motorists until September 18, 2026, at 6 pm. This…
The government’s controversial proposal to impose a five percent presumptive tax on second-hand clothing (mitumba) imports has been dropped from the Finance Bill 2026, but Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is not letting the idea go…
Kenya’s vehicle ownership experience is about to change fundamentally. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has confirmed that it will formally launch the new e-Logbook on June 10, 2026, and the authority says the digital…
Flame Tree Group Holdings, a listed leading African manufacturer and distributor of plastics, packaging material, fast moving consumer products and household items, lowered its net loss to KSh 15.9 million in 2025 from net loss of KSh 91.7…
Absa Bank Kenya has called on women across the country to begin estate planning early, positioning succession planning and wealth preservation as critical pillars of financial security and family stability.
Kenyan tea farmers are set access to premium global markets after President William Ruto secured an export and promotional agreement following French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nairobi. The deal, signed during the Africa Forward…
Salaried Kenyans paying income tax under Pay As You Earn (PAYE) could wait a little longer to see reductions being anticipated by the government. Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the government is still…
Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, has confirmed that Kenya is preparing to raise KSh 27.2 billion (US$170 million) through a Japan-linked Samurai financing arrangement. The new bond issuance in Japan will now be…
Farmers in western Kenya have been urged to consider coffee farming as a source of income amid government reforms which continue to offer famers better returns. Speaking in Busia County, Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya…
Mitsumi Distribution is set to headline GITEX Kenya 2026, bringing a broad portfolio of global technology brands to Nairobi at a time when East Africa is emerging as one of the fastest-growing technology markets.
Kenyan specialty tea farmers and producers are set to gain direct access to premium international markets in a deal backed to help unlock new income opportunities in Europe. This follows the signing of an agreement between Palais des Thés,…
East African Development Bank launches USD 13 million fund for women, youth entrepreneurs as Rwanda’s Murangwa takes Governing Council chair
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has revealed that inflation rose sharply in April, signalling renewed pressure on households and businesses as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global fuel markets and…
The government plans to inject KSh1.125 billion capital into Consolidated Bank of Kenya in the upcoming financial year, as the lender grapples with weakening capital levels and rising financial pressures. According to the budget estimates…
Stanbic Bank Kenya’s Q1 2026 net profit grew 5% to KES 3.5 billion as customer deposits crossed KES 400 billion.
President William Ruto has signed into law the Tehnopolis Bill allowing for the creation of Technopolis Development Authority (TDA) to manage the creation, development, and management of Technopolises in Kenya. TDA as provided for in the…
Kenyans’ appetite for quick mobile credit is continuing to grow, with new figures from Safaricom showing a sharp rise in borrowing through its Fuliza overdraft service even as household budgets remain under pressure. For the financial year…
Oil prices have risen after President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war was “totally unacceptable”. Tehran sent its response via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator between the two sides, calling for an…
A new twist has emerged in the proposed Tanga Oil Refinery in Tanzania following revelations from African billionaire Aliko Dangote that he now favors Mombasa, Kenya, for the multi-billion-shilling investment. During an interview with the…
Glovo dominates Kenyan food and grocery delivery, and its new Nairobi headquarters reflects that. The fuller picture, including the company’s regulatory record back home, is worth understanding before celebrating.
Kenya and France have signed 11 agreements aimed at deepening cooperation across strategic sectors. The agreements were signed at State House Nairobi, following bilateral talks between President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron…
It is all systems go as Kenya finalises preparations for the landmark Africa Forward Summit 2026, following the formal handover of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ahead of the…
