Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Farmers in Teso North are set to benefit more from cotton farming following the establishment of a ginnery at Jairos Farmers’ Co-operative Society, where installation of the processing machines is underway. Once operational, the ginnery…
Speaking in Kajiado County today during a development tour, the Head of State said the new investor will be required to set up glass and chemical factories before being issued with a licence.
Within the GITEX Nigeria Expo, taking place on September 2-3 in Lagos, Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, announces the update in its flagship Kaspersky Next product line. Kaspersky Next Optimum tier now enables…
Tim-Sky Media Services emerged as one of the standout performers at the 2025 Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) Awards for Excellence, securing two major category wins alongside a prestigious individual honor for its leadership. The…
Westcon-Comstor has announced a multi-region distribution agreement with Sonar to help organisations securely adopt AI across their software development workflows. The partnership covers channel partners across Europe, the Middle East and…
We all know that universally shared mini heart attack: you’ve just typed in a Paybill number, entered your PIN, and hit Send. For the next five seconds, you hold your breath, staring at your screen, praying the confirmation message shows…
The exit ends a 12-year presence in Nigeria, where Uber launched in Lagos in 2014, and about a decade in Uganda, where it began operations in Kampala in 2016.
Kenya’s business community is maintaining a positive outlook on growth over the next 12 months, even as high operating costs, taxation and access to affordable credit remain key concerns. The latest Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) CEOs Survey…
The official launch of the Asante Global Card (a joint credit product from Kenya Airways, Absa Bank Kenya, and Visa) marks a structural shift in East Africa’s payments market. Beyond the headline rewards, the card represents an alignment…
Speaking while meeting small traders at State House yesterday, the Head of State tasked State Department for Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui with ensuring that illegal traders are dealt…
Ride-hailing major Uber has officially shut down its services in Nigeria and Uganda as of September 2, 2026. The sudden departure ends a 12-year presence in Nigeria and an 8-year operational run in Uganda, marking one of the most notable…
Traders and other encroachers along the Nanyuki-Naibor Turnoff-Doldol (B101) Road have been given 30 days to vacate the affected road reserve. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) said the enforcement exercise was carried out…
Kenya Airways has announced a transition in its executive leadership following the departure of Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Capt. George Kamal. Capt. Kamal, who served the airline for four years, is…
Donald Trump’s portrait has made its way on to a US coin – the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century. On Wednesday, the US Mint launched the $1 coin with a portrait of Trump alongside the words…
Donald Trump’s portrait has made its way on to a US coin – the first time a living president has appeared on American currency in a century. On Wednesday, the US Mint launched the $1 coin with a portrait of Trump alongside the words…
Nairobi accounted for 81.1 per cent of Kenya’s insurance premiums in 2025, cementing its position as the country’s dominant centre for insurance business, according to data from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA). The capital’s…
The cuts amount to roughly 10% of its global workforce, bringing staffing back to levels last seen in 2021.
The High Court has temporarily stopped the completion of Diageo’s proposed sale of its controlling stake in East African Breweries Plc (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings, pending the conclusion of ongoing regulatory and legal processes…
Strathmore University and the World Bank Group have signed a new partnership to expand opportunities for students and researchers and strengthen collaboration in innovation, policy, digital transformation, and human capital development.…
According to the Business Registration Service, liquidation happens when a company’s assets are taken over for the recovery of debts owed to creditors, eventually leading to the closure of the firm.
Uber Technologies Inc. is shutting down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, ending more than a decade in both markets as the ride-hailing company cuts about 3,300 jobs and shifts investment toward autonomous mobility. The exits take…
However, the new charges will not apply to ready-made garments, footwear and fabrics, whose charges will remain unchanged.
Kenya Airways has restored its normal flight operations after a three-day aviation workers’ strike caused widespread delays and cancellations at airports across the country, disrupting thousands of passengers and affecting the movement of…
The alliance will provide a platform for e-commerce businesses and other players in the digital trade sector to engage policymakers, share industry knowledge and push for policies that support online and cross-border trade.
