Latest business stories from across Kenya.
Mastercard and Flowcart have launched chat-to-pay offerings to allow secure, seamless card payments directly within social and conversational commerce journeys. Initially launching in Kenya, the collaboration will expand across East Africa…
Getting a tax audit notice from the Kenya Revenue Authority can feel like a gut punch, especially for a small business owner already juggling suppliers, payroll, and cash flow. A KRA audit is not automatically a sign that something has…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reopened the sale of two fixed-coupon Treasury bonds to raise KSh60 billion to support the government’s budget. In a prospectus released on Tuesday, September 8, CBK said the offer comprises two fixed…
Mastercard and Flowcart are adding card payments to WhatsApp shopping in Kenya, where mobile money remains the preferred payment method.
HP and UpSkill Universe are offering free AI training to 55,000 SMEs in Nigeria and South Africa through HP LIFE.
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is considering a request by the Cereal Millers Association (CMA) to allow the duty-free importation of three million tonnes of white maize. The proposal comes as Kenya…
Rutto replaces Maurice Akech, whose term ended recently after more than seven years in the position.
The 12-year programme will operate in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, providing financing for climate-resilient investments across the agricultural sector.
Milk prices and availability have become a growing concern for Kenyan households as temporary supply constraints continue to affect the market, driving up costs and reducing supplies in some areas. In parts of Nairobi and other areas,…
Instagram creators say they have lost thousands of pounds after their accounts were suspended or taken down due to fake copyright claims. Extorters have filed bogus claims to the Meta-owned social media platform, then asked for ransoms to…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 — Kenya has signed a tripartite agreement to develop a Sh12 billion Special Economic Zone in Mombasa, with the first phase expected to create 10,000 jobs…
A new Knight Frank report indicates that changing tenant preferences are making it harder for older office buildings in Nairobi to compete for occupants. According to the Knight Frank Africa Offices Dashboard H1 2026, businesses are…
Digital Realty has opened its 6.4-megawatt Nairobi Two Data Center (NBO2). The new facility is located alongside Nairobi One (NBO1). The new NBO2 also marks the transition from iColo to the Digital Realty brand in Kenya and Mozambique.…
The case was filed by RUPSA NWDT Sacco Society Limited, which challenged the liquidation of KUSCCO after losing Sh108.8 million following the union’s collapse.
Nairobi’s office property market is shifting from traditional fixed-rent leases to revenue-sharing arrangements as landlords look for new ways to generate income from vacant commercial spaces. Knight Frank’s Africa Offices Market Dashboard…
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) recorded a slight decline in net profit to Sh10.35 billion for the financial year ended June 30, 2026, as lower finance income weighed on the power producer’s earnings. The profit declined from…
Kenya Power has committed Ksh. 765 million toward the construction of two new substations in Kilifi and Kwale counties, a strategic move aimed at reinforcing grid resilience and boosting supply quality along the Coast region. The utility…
Foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trade and informal businesses in Kenya have been given 90 days to regularise their immigration status and business operations before the Government begins strict enforcement of existing laws. State…
Isuzu has tightened its grip on Kenya’s new vehicle market after selling 4,724 units in the first seven months of 2026, accounting for nearly half of all vehicles sold during the period. Latest data from the Kenya Motor Industry…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 8 – The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has called on the Kenyan government to ensure that its crackdown on unlicensed foreign traders is carried out in…
In July, OpenAI called an incident in which its AI agents – AI systems which can operate alone after human instruction – hacked the tech platform Hugging Face “unprecedented”.
In Nairobi, you will likely come across a Burundian selling coffee and mandazi by the roadside, and an Arab or South Asian trader selling electronics and phone accessories. Foreign nationals are visible across Kenya’s business landscape,…
Data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association shows Isuzu sold 4,724 units between January and July, giving it a cumulative market share of 48.4 percent.
China’s valid domestic invention patents have reached 5.39 million while valid domestic registered trademarks stand at 50.82 million, said China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) on Tuesday at the 15th China…
