Latest business stories from across Kenya.
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is moving to bolster its oversight capabilities within the rapidly growing digital asset space. As the country rolls out its first comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework, the CMA is seeking to…
KCB Bank has partnered with Mastercard to deploy an Islamic finance payments solution for customers under the Sahl Banking offering. The Bank has rolled Sahl Card to give customers a convenient and secure, platform to manage their spending…
The Kenyan government could gain the final say over any future expansion of Safaricom beyond Kenya and Ethiopia under proposed changes to the telecommunications company’s governance structure. In a notice convening its 2026 Annual General…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has overhauled the bank licence fee structure for the first time in 33 years, replacing the long-standing branch-based charging system with a new model l tied to financial institutions’ gross annual revenue.…
Safaricom PLC has released the official agenda for its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for Friday, 31 July 2026. It features sweeping legal reorganization of its corporate power structures. Requisitioned directly by major…
Tanzania (59%) and Kenya (36%) beat the 23% global average on bank returns, says BCG. Here is what the figures mean for Kenya.
Africa has emerged as the global epicentre of iGaming fraud, according to Sumsub’s newly released iGaming Fraud Report 2026.
Investors poured billions of shillings into the government’s latest Treasury bond sale. Still, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) turned away a significant portion of the money after evaluating the bids, accepting Ksh 57.78 billion out of…
Harambee Deposit Taking SACCO has taken a major financial hit after writing off more than Ksh 230 million linked to an unreconciled bank account, while continuing to treat over Ksh 42 million invested with the troubled Kenya Union of…
Kenya’s coffee map is shifting, one auction at a time thanks to this transformation in line with the State Department of Agriculture leadership under Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh. On the buzzing floor of the Nairobi Coffee…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed six members to the Board of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), a key government investment vehicle established to finance major infrastructure projects. In a Gazette Notice dated…
Private investors awarded Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects could soon be required to reimburse the government for part of the cost of preparing the projects under proposed changes to Kenya’s PPP law. The proposed Public Private…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that global economic growth will slow to 3.0 percent in 2026 before recovering to 3.4 percent in 2027, citing the impact of the conflict in the Middle East and continued geopolitical…
President William Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026, into law, creating a framework that will set aside 30% of revenue from Kenya’s petroleum and mineral resources for future generations. Speaking during the assenting…
A mega infrastructure project valued at Ksh8.3 billion is steadily taking shape at the Port of Mombasa, the ambitious development is expected to significantly enhance cargo mobility, safety and operational efficiency at the country’s…
For many companies, community investment is measured by the amount donated to charity. Safaricom is increasingly measuring it by something different: the long-term economic opportunities it creates. As the telecommunications giant evolves…
KCB Bank has partnered with Mastercard to deploy an Islamic finance payments solution for customers under Sahl banking.
When investors think about growth, they usually picture new products, bigger markets or stronger financial results. Rarely do they think about governance documents. Yet some of the most consequential investments a company can make are…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has begun notifying successful applicants of their university placements through SMS. In a statement on July 8, KUCCPS announced that successful applicants will receive…
The Ministry of Roads and Transport has proposed new regulations that would introduce a minimum compensation per trip for drivers and riders operating on ride-hailing platforms, a move that could significantly increase passenger fares and…
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has revealed that Kenya’s motor insurance business is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain, with insurers recording billions of shillings in losses as rising claims, fraud and soaring vehicle…
Kenya’s property sector has received another boost after Saudi Arabia’s Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group announced a major investment in the Jabali Towers development at Tatu City, underlining the country’s growing appeal to international…
When Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote began looking for a home for his next mega refinery, many people expected Tanzania to win the race. The country had already featured prominently in regional discussions about establishing a large…
Kenya’s mobile money ecosystem has become one of the world’s most successful digital payment networks, processing billions of shillings every day. Yet as more businesses embrace cashless payments, fraudsters continue searching for the…
