Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Family Bank listing price at KSh 18 has been determined in consultation with the transaction advisor, benchmarked against sector median multiples as of 30th March 2026. Additionally, the price was also assessed across peer institutions…
Olympia Capital Holdings Limited, formerly known as Dunlop Kenya and composed of six firms operating in Kenya, Botswana and South Africa, has notified its shareholders, investors and the general public that the Group’s earnings for the…
The High Court has declined to grant conservatory orders sought to stop the proposed Diageo–Asahi transaction involving East African Breweries Plc (EABL), clearing the way for the deal to proceed. In a statement on June 17, 2026, EABL said…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has extended working hours across its service points to support taxpayers during the filing period. In a statement on June 17, KRA said Service Centres (Tax Service Offices) will operate from 7:00 a.m. to…
Mövenpick Hotel is a five-star hotel located in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, at Mkungu Close, off Parklands Road. It sits in Nairobi’s commercial, retail, and entertainment suburb, approximately 20 km from Jomo Kenyatta International…
It will be a random Friday, just another Friday to you, and life as you know it will change. Just like many things in life, you won’t know it till later, but in hindsight, you will remember that day. Damaris is in her favourite café, in…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has clarified that the planned modernization and expansion of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will cost approximately Sh155.34 billion, dismissing reports that the project will require…
Leading insurance company Britam has launched a trust fund service to help individuals and families protect their wealth, streamline succession planning, and ensure assets are transferred to future generations in accordance with their…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified the conditions under which school fees can be treated as allowable tax deductions. This comes after a public inquiry on social media over whether education expenses qualify for tax relief…
A Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) survey has revealed that over 1,000 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are calling for urgent government action to improve the business environment and strengthen private-sector growth. The 2026 CEOs survey…
A new national survey has revealed wide differences in the cost of receiving and cashing out diaspora remittances in Kenya, with some countries proving significantly more expensive than others for recipients on the ground. The 2025…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has tabled its report on the Finance Bill, 2026, recommending approval of the proposed law with several key amendments aimed at balancing revenue collection,…
Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has officially unveiled the Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), a bold national agricultural transformation initiative engineered to shift the sector from subsistence farming into…
Mention Kenyan entrepreneurship and minds instantly drift to Silicon Savannah: Nairobi’s glittering tech hubs, venture capital meetings in Westlands, and digital-first startups raising millions. But a compelling question is emerging from…
The East African Development Bank (EADB) has lost its bid to recover Sh1.3 billion from Kenya Bus Service (Mombasa) Limited and several guarantors after the High Court dismissed the lender’s claim, bringing to a close a legal dispute that…
The Court of Appeal has temporarily halted the demolition of structures erected by property developer Erdemann Property Limited on land belonging to Ngara Girls High School, pending the hearing and determination of an appeal challenging an…
Higher National Social Security Fund contributions are reducing take-home pay for thousands of Kenyan workers, but financial experts say the changes could play a critical role in protecting future retirees from financial hardship and…
The National Assembly Public Petitions Committee has received a petition from former Taita Taveta Governor John Mruttu seeking far-reaching reforms to Kenya’s succession laws, arguing that cumbersome inheritance processes are locking…
The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has put the Executive Office of the President on the spot over unpaid bills totalling Ksh 14.53 billion, raising fresh concerns about the government’s growing backlog of pending…
A new survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has revealed that most of the billions of shillings sent home by Kenyans living abroad is being used to meet daily household needs, with only a small portion going towards…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure has called on the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to urgently engage the contractor undertaking infrastructure upgrades and runway rehabilitation at Wilson Airport…
Diapora remittances continued to soar as Kenyan households received Sh931.8 billion from relatives and friends abroad in the 12 months to May 2025. The figure highlights the diaspora’s growing role in supporting households and boosting the…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says Kenyans can deduct school fees for upskilling and skill development when they calculate their taxes, which should ease the burden for many people facing high living costs. The authority notes that…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) says it plans to partner with international development agencies, including the World Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to reform Kenya’s public service vehicle…
