Latest business stories from across Kenya.
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya plans to invest more than Sh1 billion annually to expand access to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across the country, supporting Kenya’s push to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking solutions. The…
The planned expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will cost no more than Sh154.2 billion, Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has said, dismissing reports that the project could cost as much as Sh375 billion.…
The government has launched a joint enforcement operation to curb car insurance fraud. The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), working alongside the Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit (IFIU), said the crackdown targets fraudulent…
The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that awards over KSh4.7 million to a former employee who was fired while on sick leave. In a judgment delivered on June 12, 2026, Justices W. Korir, L.M. Ndolo, and Ahmed Issack dismissed the…
Airtel Money and KCB Bank have today unveiled a partnership that will enable Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash at the over 22,000 KCB Agents across the country. The collaboration is expected to deepen financial inclusion…
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Kenya Power, through its Institute of Energy Studies and Research (IESR), has rolled out a wildlife protection project to safeguard birds of prey and other animals from electrocution. The project will be implemented along sections of the…
The American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham Kenya) has appointed Paul Muthaura as Chief Executive Officer, effective 17th June, 2026.
Acorn Holdings has partnered with Absa Bank Kenya and Co-operative Bank of Kenya to launch a new programme aimed at helping university students access accommodation financing and providing start-up capital to graduates seeking to establish…
Vivo Energy Kenya, the distributor of Shell products and services, has announced plans to deliver a “customer appreciation offer tomorrow,” with the premium Shell V-Power priced at the same price as the Shell FuelSave Unleaded.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has outlined a detailed step-by-step guide on how taxpayers can use the electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) online portal to register items, issue sales receipts, and process credit notes as…
The National Treasury has been urged to urgently recruit procurement and other critical officers for the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources Education, Training and Research (RCGW) to prevent disruptions to the institution’s…
Leonard and Emily Mcharo, couple behind Tsavo Apartments, have built one of Kenya’s fast-growing middle-class real estate portfolios through years of discipline, sacrifice and long-term planning. The couple’s journey began in 2004, when…
The government has defended the proposed Sh27 billion Sabaki Water Carrier and Sanitation Project, saying it will significantly improve access to clean water and sanitation services in Kilifi and Mombasa counties while helping address…
Telkom Kenya lost more than 160,000 mobile subscribers in the three months to March 2026, extending a prolonged decline that has seen the telecommunications operator slip from Kenya’s third-largest mobile network to fifth place in less…
Toyota has officially entered Kenya’s fully electric vehicle market with the launch of the Toyota bZ4X, marking a major shift for one of the country’s most trusted automotive brands as demand for cleaner transport continues to grow. The…
CFAO Mobility Kenya has unveiled Toyota’s first fully electric vehicle in the Kenyan market, marking the Japanese automaker’s entry into the country’s rapidly expanding electric mobility sector. The launch of the Toyota bZ4X signals…
Kenya’s coffee exports are projected to increase to 55,000 metric tonnes in 2026, up from an estimated 52,000 metric tonnes in 2025, buoyed by favorable weather conditions and ongoing government interventions aimed at revitalizing the…
The National Assembly has approved the Second Supplementary Estimates for the Year 2025/2026, unlocking additional funding to key priority sectors including education, youth empowerment, sports development, water infrastructure and…
Taxpayers could be paying close to Sh6 billion in salaries and allowances to ghost workers, according to an Interim Payroll Audit Report. The report, prepared jointly by the Auditor General and the State Department of Public Service and…
The government has dismissed circulating reports on the cost of the planned expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), saying some of the figures quoted are inaccurate and misleading. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi…
President William Ruto and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to deepen bilateral ties, turning their attention to agriculture, education, and high-tech cooperation. The two leaders held talks on June 17 on the sidelines…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Thursday, June 17, unveiled a sweeping Ksh1.47 trillion (USD11.4 billion) plan to overhaul Kenya’s agricultural sector and create millions of jobs by 2030. Kagwe, who…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out Saturday operations and extended service hours at its offices starting June 17, giving taxpayers more time to meet the June 30 filing deadline. KRA activated Saturday operations at Huduma…
