Latest business stories from across Kenya.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) would gain sweeping powers to regulate microfinance lenders and strengthen protections for borrowers if the Microfinance Bill, 2026, becomes law. The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Microfinance Act,…
Kenyan drivers who own electric vehicles could soon gain exclusive privileges under a proposal to issue unique number plates for all EVs. The plan would include access to designated parking spaces and special traffic zones. Under the…
Equity Group Holdings and AMREF International University (AMIU) have entered into a five-year partnership aimed at strengthening healthcare education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa. The two institutions signed a…
Apartment prices in Kenya continued to decline in the first quarter of 2026 even as the overall residential property market recorded steady growth, according to the latest Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) released by the Kenya…
Nineteen Kenyan banks now charge nothing under KES 1,000 and a flat KES 20 above on PesaLink transfers. Full list inside.
The High Court has allowed the publication of an arbitration award in a long-running commercial dispute between Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) and Jilk Construction Company Ltd over the construction of KBL’s brewery in Kisumu. In a ruling,…
Sparetech Trading Company Limited has been placed under receivership after Imperial Bank Limited (In Liquidation) appointed a receiver and manager to take control of the company’s assets and operations as part of efforts to recover money…
Citibank Kenya has moved to the High Court seeking orders to stop investigators from summoning, questioning, arresting or prosecuting one of its employees over the approval of a $2.02 million (Sh261 million) loan to Kiru Tea Factory…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has unveiled the roadmap for preparing Kenya’s 2027/28 budget, setting out key milestones that will guide the formulation of next year’s spending plans, the Finance Bill and public…
In a recent training – Cooperatives & Co-ops: The Power of Collective Farming for Young People – held virtually on Friday 18th July 2026, Sam revealed how joining a cooperative society has transformed his business.
Imperial Bank Limited (in liquidation) has placed Sparetech Trading Company Limited and Mawa Dairy Farm Limited under receivership, effective April 17 and April 20, 2026, respectively. The bank has appointed Kamal Anantroy Bhatt of Anant…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and US President Donald Trump agreed to intensify trade negotiations after speaking on Tuesday, but warned he would consider all options if the tariffs Trump threatened go ahead. Trump on Monday…
France’s parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms. The law will mean everyone in France must verify their age to access…
Kenya is expected to play a central role in unlocking regional health sector investment having established itself as a regional logistics hub to sustain distribution on medical equipment. Accoridng to WHX, East Africa’s healthcare market…
Economic Growth prospects for Kenya is still clouded by effects of the ongoing Middle East Crisis. Kenya’s economy grew by 5.3% in the first quarter of 2026, an improved performance compared to the corresponding quarter of 2026. Real GDP…
Westcon-Comstor has cut its combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% since 2022, ahead of schedule on its goal of a 50% reduction by 2030, the global technology distributor announced. The company disclosed the progress…
Construction: Africa is experiencing one of the fastest rates of urbanisation in the world. As cities expand and demand for housing and infrastructure continues to rise, so does the environmental impact of construction. Traditional…
The volume of visa applications by Kenyans seeking to travel abroad has grown by 20pc in the first half of this year according to latest data by VFS Global. According to the firm, the growth in the outbound travel among Kenyans in six…
Tourism stakeholders across the country have called on political leaders to exercise sobriety in public discourse, cautioning that negative rhetoric could harm Kenya’s reputation as a tourism and investment destination. The appeal follows…
The government has commenced a programme expected to help the country raise its annual coffee production to above 150,000 metric tonnes within the next three years. Though the Coffee Revitalization Programme in the North Rift region, the…
Liberty Kenya has enhanced its investment-linked life insurance product, LifeVest, by incorporating Critical Illness and Permanent Total Disability benefits at no additional premium as it seeks to offer customers greater financial…
Equity Life Assurance has grown the combined assets of its two retirement schemes to more than Ksh 900 million, signalling growing confidence among Kenyans who are increasingly planning for life after employment. The latest performance…
South African banking giant Nedbank Group is set to take control of NCBA Group after shareholders tendered 1.32 billion shares under a takeover offer that closed earlier this month, paving the way for the lender to acquire a 66 percent…
LinQ Powr: Africa’s electric mobility revolution is well underway. Across cities, thousands of riders are switching from petrol-powered motorcycles to electric alternatives, attracted by lower operating costs and a cleaner mode of…
