Business
News from Kenya
Kenya welcomes Agoa extension to December 2028
Kenya has welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to sign into law the extension of AGOA through Decembe…
Mbadi sued over Sh21bn rice duty waiver as farmers await paddy buy-off
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Treasury John Mbadi has been sued for waiving import duty on 490,000 metric tonnes …
DPP charges Kenyan woman over KSh 200k Denmark job scam
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has charged a Kenyan woman, Leah Wanjiku, in court ov…
KURA announces partial closure of Outer Ring Road on September 5
KURA has announced a partial closure of Nairobi’s Outer Ring Road on Saturday, September 5, 2026, to facilitat…
Airtel announces jobs for Kenyans, Ugandans and other African nationals
Airtel Africa has announced new job opportunities for qualified professionals in Kenya, Uganda, and other Afri…
Kenya's DCI arrests FlexPay directors over KSh 31.2m theft, fraud allegations
Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested two Flexitech Group directors over the alleged the…
Mutahi Kagwe warns milk shortages could persist as prices hit KSh 80 per packet
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has warned that Kenya’s milk shortage could persist if the ongoing …
Japan increases permanent residence fee 20-fold for foreigners effective October 2026
Japan is set to increase immigration fees for foreign nationals from October 1, 2026, with the permanent resid…
Apple unveils KSh 7.5b pay package for new CEO John Ternus as Tim Cook Steps Aside
Apple has unveiled a KSh7.5 billion pay package for its new CEO John Ternus, who officially took over the top …
Edible oil firms sue KRA, Treasury over Sh2.3 billion tax refund
Edible oil giants have sued the Kenya Revenue Authority, the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi an…
State to certify 3,727 informal workers in skills drive
The government will certify 3,727 informal sector workers through the Recognition of Prior Learning programme,…
Forum highlights persistent gaps and progress for women in tech
Despite governments across Africa supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) initiati…
BYD Seagull Electric Car Emerges as Taxi in African City, Could Signal Future Transport
A BYD Seagull electric car is now operating as a taxi in Africa, highlighting its impressive range, lower runn…
Kenya's industrial future begins with engineering capacity
The infrastructure, industries and jobs we want tomorrow will depend on the engineering knowledge, productive …
Three things i wish i knew before becoming a mum: a first-time mum's guide
But latching can feel like solving a puzzle with a crying teacher. It was one of the most surreal moments of m…
Three things I wish I knew before becoming a mum
Becoming a mum is like stepping into a new world. Looking back, there are three fun but hard truths I wish I h…
Busia public health officers seek bigger say in liquor licensing to curb illicit drinks
Busia public health officers are seeking a greater role in the issuance of liquor licences, arguing that close…
EPRA issues safety notice to Kenyans using gas cylinders
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has issued a notice to Kenyans using liquefied petroleum …
NTSA issues notice to Kenyan pedestrians, asks them to comply
The National Transport and Safety Authority has issued a notice to pedestrians, urging them to comply with roa…
Court suspends election of farmers representative to Kenya Sugar Board
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development subsequently notified sugarcane growers and candidates t…
Fresh produce exporters call for a national aviation protocol for perishable exports
Kenya Flower Council is now calling for the urgent establishment of a National Aviation Contingency Protocol f…
Uber shuts down operations in 2 African countries including Uganda
Uber has shut down its operations in Uganda and Nigeria, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African m…
Kenya Railways reduces cargo transportation charges by KSh 48k after William Ruto's directive
Kenya Railways has reduced the cost of transporting cargo from the Inland Container Depot (ICD) to the Bomalin…
Why women are becoming Kenya's new land buyers
Women are becoming an increasingly important market for Kenya's property industry as more young investors buy …
JamboJet announces new fare for Nairobi-Entebbe route effective October 2026
JamboJet has announced a new fare for its Nairobi-Entebbe route ahead of the resumption of daily flights. The …
Uber shocks Nigerians, announces exit from Nigeria after 12 years
Uber will cease operations in Nigeria on September 2, 2026, after 12 years, following a review of its business…
Dama Wa Spares celebrates Ruto’s move to cut container duty, wants Chinese traders sent home.
President Ruto cuts benchmark duty on 40ft containers to KSh 2 million, easing costs for traders. Dama Wa Spar…
Meru University of Science and Technology advertises 42 jobs for Kenyan professionals
Meru University (MUST) has announced 42 job opportunities for qualified Kenyan professionals across academic, …
FBI advertises jobs for special agents, explains eligibility and application process
The FBI has advertised opportunities for special agents, giving qualified candidates a chance to pursue career…
Why interlocking blocks are gaining ground in new push for decent rural homes
Interlocking hollow concrete blocks are emerging as key alternatives to conventional stone construction, with …
Kenyan households grapple with shortages, high cost of food
Kenyan households are being forced to spend more on basic foods while buying less as shortages of milk, vegeta…
Healthcare outlets outpace supermarkets in retail expansion
A report from real estate consultancy Knight Frank has singled out Goodlife Pharmacy as one of these healthcar…
Boost as 55 vessels expected to call Mombasa and Lamu ports
For the coastal and inland water counties, the decentralisation of ferries and harbours, as outlined in the Fo…
Saving. Liberty Life launches savings plan targeting Kenyans' long-term goals
Liberty Life Kenya has launched a new savings and protection plan aimed at helping Kenyans work towards long-t…
Investment. Partnerships urged to unlock Coast industrial potential
Stakeholders in Kenya's manufacturing and business community have been urged to venture more into partnership …
Galleria Mall in Sh2.2 billion phase two expansion
In a race to grow business and expand Nairobi's skyline, Galleria Mall has launched a Sh2.2 billion investment…
Insurance premiums cross Sh466b mark as penetration grows to 2.6pc
Kenya's insurance industry recorded strong growth in 2025, with gross direct premiums rising 16.5 per cent to …
Kenya moves to unlock billions from Blue Economy
Kenya is stepping up efforts to unlock the economic potential of its water resources as the Government seeks t…
Kenya Airways counts over Sh900m losses after three-day aviation disruption
KQ has restored normal operations after a disruption that affected 63 flights and caused losses of over Sh900m…
KRA now blocks payments to tax-dodging State contractors
KRA has integrated eTIMS with IFMIS to automatically verify government suppliers' tax compliance, potentially …