Latest business stories from across Kenya.
For decades, Kenya’s mining sector was recognized primarily for industrial commodities like soda ash, fluorspar, and titanium. However, the release of the official Kenya Critical Mineral Catalogue, compiled by Wambui Diana for the State…
Kenyan trade credit provider Tabb has launched the country’s first large-scale fuel credit line in partnership with Galana Energies. The fintech firm will be offering fleet operators, transporters, and logistics companies access to…
Equity Bank has emerged as the only Kenyan brand in the 2026 Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands list under the financial services category. In the latest ranking announced by Brand Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 3rd June, Equity…
Kenya’s wealth creation remains resilient despite global economic uncertainties, supported by a strong private sector. The country’s richest individuals continue to dominate key sectors, including manufacturing, banking, retail, and real…
The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) convened a high-level meeting of Chief Executive Officers to build consensus on a proposed regulatory framework for Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in Kenya. The meeting, held on June 3,…
Cultural dancers from Maara Constituency have received a major boost towards improving their livelihoods after receiving Sh400,000 to support a poultry farming project aimed at enhancing their economic well-being. The funds were…
NCBA shareholders can tender at KES 105 until 10 July. Here’s the premium, the cash-versus-Nedbank-shares choice, and what’s still pending.
The government has assured beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project that the second tranche of business start-up grants will be disbursed by June 30, 2026, following delays occasioned by…
Verify-Cheque has launched a new cloud-based debt recovery platform aimed at helping Kenyan businesses tackle the rising problem of bounced cheques, which continue to disrupt billions of shillings in transactions across the country. The…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has revealed that Kenyan businesses are losing an estimated Ksh 68 billion every year due to bounced cheques, highlighting the growing financial burden caused by dishonoured payments across the economy. Data…
Kenyan PayPal users are reporting frozen accounts and blocked transactions after the global payments firm tightened verification requirements as part of a renewed push against money laundering. The restrictions have affected a wide range…
Ecobank Group has launched the world’s first ICMA commercial bank-issued Nature Bond on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The landmark USD 450 million transaction establishes a vital new pipeline for international and domestic capital to…
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Equity Group Holdings PLC have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership aims to drive inclusive, commercially viable development by equipping small…
In today’s competitive financial landscape, market leadership requires more than just strong balance sheets and digital apps. Recognizing this, Absa Bank Kenya PLC has deliberately stepped outside the traditional banking hall, using…
Kenyans are unlikely to fully benefit from the recent decline in global fuel prices during the June 15 fuel price review, as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has revised the formula used to calculate imported petroleum…
For decades, traditional conservation models in the Greater Mara Ecosystem inadvertently placed local communities at odds with wildlife. Communities bore the brunt of human-wildlife conflict while seeing little of the financial windfall…
Seven African labor organizations have united to demand a binding international convention at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), happening in Geneva, Switzerland from June 1st to 12th, 2026. The coalition…
Kenyans have been advised to remain alert after tests revealed that some cereals in the market contain high levels of aflatoxins, posing significant food safety and public health risks. This comes after the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock…
Established in 1973 and operational by 1978, the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has long served as the economic heartbeat of East Africa’s energy sector. Historically structured as a state corporation, KPC recently underwent a historic…
With over 80% of our electricity generated from clean, renewable sources, Kenya is a shining beacon of what a climate-conscious grid looks like. As the country’s peak electricity demand reaches unprecedented highs, surpassing 2,444 MW, the…
Spiro has just announced a $215 million investment round. The new funding will be used to expand its battery-swapping network, scale local manufacturing and assembly, enhance technology development and support entry into new African…
The 20th annual African Banker Awards took center stage at the Kempinski Hotel in Brazzaville, honoring the financial behemoths, institutions, and individuals driving economic transformation across the continent. Held on the sidelines of…
The government’s plan to extend the Rironi–Mau Summit dual carriageway to Malaba at the Kenya–Uganda border has gained momentum after Kenya secured financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to prepare the project. A…
Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) has floated re-opened 15 and 25-year papers, seeking KSh 40 Billion, by inviting investors to the primary bond market, a few days to the 2026/27 Budget reading in parliament. The purpose of the funds is for…
