Latest business stories from across Kenya.
President William Ruto has said Kenya’s proposition to investors is built around predictability, with ongoing reforms to reduce regulatory bottlenecks, improve licensing, protect investments and to make it easier to navigate public…
The applicant is challenging the PPARB decision of September 3, 2026, which dismissed its request for review and upheld three mandatory technical evaluation requirements contained in Tender No. IEBC/OIT/02/2026-2027.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a planned 12-hour downtime of its Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) and issued an advisory to importers, clearing agents and other users of the platform. In a public notice dated…
In an effort to curb Kenya’s rising road traffic casualties, CFAO Mobility Kenya has partnered with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the Kenya Police Traffic Department, the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA), and First Step…
The four Kenyan lenders were evaluated using financial data, desk research and information submitted by banks.
At the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) closing ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, Africa’s young agrifood entrepreneurs stole the spotlight as the 2026 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition announced its latest cohort of game-changing winners.…
The Board of Directors of Absa Bank Kenya PLC has appointed veteran finance executive Yusuf Omari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. The decision follows full regulatory and internal approvals,…
TotalEnergies Kenya has launched its New Generation TotalEnergies Card, marking a major leap forward in digital payment and mobility solutions for businesses, fleet operators, and individual motorists nationwide. Building on a 25-year…
The East African submarine cable landscape reached a defining milestone today as LuLu, the Kenyan coast’s first fully protected coastal cable system, was announced at ITW Africa 2026. The LuLu Coastal Cable System is a submarine cable…
Baita Trading Company Limited Director Martin Kinoti said the agreement followed two weeks of negotiations between the two sides.
Potato prices have risen sharply in Chuka Town, with traders attributing the increase to reduced supply from major producing areas and high transportation costs. Traders said potatoes supplied to Chuka are mainly sourced from Meru, Narok,…
The settlement follows extensive damage caused by the flooding of the Olare Orok River during heavy rains in the first quarter of 2026.
For decades, the perceived strength of a financial institution in Kenya was measured by its physical footprint. Consumers and business owners selected banking partners based on proximity, asking a simple question: “Is there a branch near…
The regulations include the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026, the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026, and the NTSA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026.
The foldable phone has been a work-in-progress inside Apple for several years. When unfolded, the new Duo has the look of a small iPad. When folded in half, it has the look of a wider iPhone.
“The LuLu cable system adds an important dimension to that vision. Direct, resilient submarine cable connectivity within the zone strengthens VSEZ’s ability to attract not only manufacturers, but also the digital and technology-driven…
Overnight, the US said it struck five Iranian tankers in retaliation for Iran’s targeting of a warship, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked eight tankers and two warships in response, as well as a US base in Jordan.
Supa Loaf topped the ranking with 191 million Consumer Reach Points, followed by Mount Kenya with 173.1 million and Royco with 151 million.
Major investment reforms have positioned Kenya as a strategic hub for Africa’s 1.4 billion people, President William Ruto has said. The President said Kenya has deliberately moved from policy to implementation in its efforts to improve the…
The Budget and Appropriations Committee has stepped up oversight of the implementation of the FY 2025/26 national budget, with the Controller of Budget, Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, highlighting progress and proposing measures to strengthen…
AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank are launching a program to provide digital finance and business support to more than 34,000 women-led enterprises in five African countries, targeting a funding gap that has long constrained the…
Starting a milk ATM business in Kenya in 2026 can cost about KSh135,000 to KSh250,000 for a small outlet, depending on the machine capacity, premises, licences, initial milk stock and other setup expenses. The cost can increase…
Esports is an emerging phenomenon with a global value of $4 billion. Many countries took a step forward to regulate the whole industry. Kenya didn’t make an exception by making its epic debut in the Global Esports Games in 2022. A small…
Kenya is hosting more than 120 conservation partners from across the world for the BirdLife International Global Partnership Meeting and Flyways Summit 2026, with the country seeking stronger international collaboration in protecting…
