Latest business stories from across Kenya.
For years, doing business in Kenya has been a relentless game of micro-transactions. Every time an entrepreneur moves money from a bank account to a mobile wallet to pay a supplier, restock inventory, or manage daily operations, a chunk of…
For millions of Kenyans, maize flour is the undisputed backbone of the daily diet. Whether it is a steaming plate of ugali at dinner, a warm bowl of porridge in the morning, or freshly made chapatis, maize and wheat flour are staples we…
The Kenyan Parliament is considering new laws to regulate Kenya’s gig economy, a move aimed at balancing worker protections with the flexibility that riders and digital platform workers depend on. National Assembly’s Committee on…
More than a decade ago, popular Kenyan businesswoman Damaris Wanjiru Muriithi, founder of Dama Mobile Spares, was earning Ksh 7,000 a month as a shop attendant selling mobile phone accessories in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).…
Airtel Kenya has notified customers of intermittent delays affecting airtime and bundle purchases made through M-Pesa. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the telecommunications company said it was working closely with the M-Pesa team to…
Shareholders of Car & General (Kenya) Plc have approved the termination of the company’s Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), paving the way for the immediate dissolution of the scheme, subject to regulatory approval. The resolution was…
Equity Group Holdings Plc shareholders have overwhelmingly approved all proposed resolutions at the company’s 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). Held electronically, the meeting underscored strong investor confidence as the Group announced…
The Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o has raised concerns over the growing number of commercial bank accounts operated by county governments, warning that many of the accounts lack the required documentation and approvals,…
Kenyans could be spared from sharp fuel price increases in the coming months after the government unveiled a Ksh 21.5 billion plan aimed at keeping pump prices stable amid growing uncertainty in the global oil market. President William…
Ecobank Kenya has appointed veteran business leader and trailblazer Flora Mutahi as a Non-Executive Director to its Board. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 23, Ecobank said Mutahi’s appointment reflects its commitment to strong…
The government has signed a Sh154.2 billion contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for the expansion and modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as Kenya moves to increase the airport’s capacity to…
Safaricom has clarified why some popular data bundle offers may not be available to all subscribers, addressing a common concern among customers over the availability of promotional data packages. The telecommunications company explained…
The Government has signed a Ksh154.2B contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for the upgrade of Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The contract was signed on behalf of the Government by Principal Secretary for Aviation…
Absa Bank Kenya Plc and Google Hustle Academy have announced a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive business training and financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Kenya over the next 12 months. The…
Kenya’s Purple Tea has been launched in Paris at Hôtel de Crillon, giving French consumers and industry experts access to the rare, antioxidant-rich tea grown in the volcanic highlands of Murang’a. The launch comes as Kenya intensifies…
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) has opened the Kenyan edition of its flagship Lab Innova for Africa ‘Luca Attanasio’ programme at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, bringing together 30 of the country’s most promising technology startups for…
Family Bank’s share prices on first day at the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) remained volatile. After debuting at KSh 18.00 per share when the market opened this Tuesday 23rd June 2026, the counter surged as high as KSh 50 before…
President William Ruto assented to the Finance Bill and the Appropriation Bill into law at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday. The President explained that the two laws will provide the legal framework and resources required to finance…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued detailed instructions on how taxpayers should capture and upload manual and non-eTIMS/TIMS invoices when filing income tax returns for the 2025 tax period. Under the measure, taxpayers will be…
Mama Ibado Charity (MIC) has received a Ksh2 million sponsorship from Sidian Bank towards the second edition of Run 4 Seniors, scheduled for 18 July 2026 at Karura Forest, Nairobi. The sponsorship strengthens efforts to improve the…
The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme has begun processing the KSh3,000 savings component for eligible youth beneficiaries, with funds being split into a structured investment model ahead of the next phase…
For many Kenyans, the idea of saving can feel impossible. Rent is due, transport costs keep rising, school fees must be paid, food prices change often, and unexpected expenses seem to appear at the worst possible time. In such moments,…
Kenya’s distinctive Purple Tea has officially made its debut in Paris. In a launch that marks a significant milestone for African agricultural exports, this unique specialty tea was unveiled at the iconic Hôtel de Crillon. The showcase…
Family Bank’s entry into the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has brought its ownership structure into focus, highlighting a broadly diversified shareholder base with no single dominant controlling stake. The bank’s shareholding is held…
