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Kenya and Uganda scrap tariffs on cross-border trade worth over Sh160 billion
Sep 01, 2025 at 02:18 PM
Trade worth more than Sh163.6 billion between Kenya and Uganda will now flow without tariffs after the two countries agreed to classify all cross-border goods as transfers....
Kenya’s inflation climbs to 4.5 per cent in August as food and transport costs surge
Sep 01, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Kenya’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.5 per cent in August 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics ...
S&B raises Kenya’s credit rating to ‘B’, Eurobond yields respond with sharp drop
Sep 01, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Kenya’s Eurobond yields slipped by an average of 28.19 basis points after S&P Global Ratings upgraded the country’s long-term credit score from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, easing inve...
You don’t have to be a Muslim to enjoy Absa’s Islamic banking solutions - VIDEO
Sep 01, 2025 at 03:35 AM
Absa Bank Kenya has taken a bold step to remodel how Kenyans experience banking by launching two innovative Islamic banking products, fully-mobile La Riba and La Riba Sultanah....
KCB Group’s key advances that shaped H1 2025 as it eyes transformative growth
Aug 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
KCB Group once again validated its resilience and market leadership after posting a strong set of results for the first half of 2025 raising hopes for an even better Full Year 2025...
Visitors to Karura Forest and Sigiria block to pay exclusively via eCitizen platform
Aug 29, 2025 at 05:05 PM
Starting Friday, visitors to Karura Forest and its Sigiria block will only be able to make payments through the government’s e-Citizen platform....
LOOP partners with Bolttech in a move to transform device financing in Kenya
Aug 29, 2025 at 04:30 PM
Global insurtech bolttech has formally launched in Kenya through a partnership with LOOP, the digital financial services arm of NCBA Group, marking its expansion into East Africa w...
CIC records Sh638.5 million in profit after tax as core business expands 8.6 per cent
Aug 29, 2025 at 02:04 PM
CIC Insurance Group PLC has announced a profit after tax of Sh638.5 million for the half-year period ending June 2025, supported by a strong 8.6 per cent expansion in its insurance...
NCBA Group profit after tax climbs to Sh11.1 billion, declares interim dividend
Aug 28, 2025 at 07:49 PM
NCBA Group has reported a profit after tax of Sh11.1 billion for the first half of 2025, marking a 12.6 per cent rise from Sh9.8 billion posted during the same period last year....
LG unveils its new 349-litre InstaView Bottom Freezer refrigerator in Kenya
Aug 28, 2025 at 04:27 PM
LG Electronics East Africa has launched the 349-litre InstaView Bottom Freezer refrigerator in Nairobi, positioning it as a direct answer to food wastage and rising household energ...
6,800 persons in Kenya hold over Sh131 million in liquid assets - Wealth Report
Aug 28, 2025 at 03:06 PM
Kenya now ranks among the continent’s five wealthiest nations, with 6,800 individuals holding over Sh131 million each in liquid assets, according to the Africa Wealth Report 2025...
KRA automates tax returns for salaried Kenyans with streamlined iTax system
Aug 28, 2025 at 01:11 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a new filing process that will spare salaried workers the hassle of manually entering their annual income details when submitting ta...
KCAA resumes personnel licensing application with new digital plaform
Aug 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has rolled out its long-awaited digital Personnel Licensing (PEL) application system, opening a new chapter in aviation service delivery a...
Kenya eyes World Bank financing for JKIA, major road and railway projects
Aug 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Kenya has entered negotiations with the World Bank to secure support for major transport upgrades, including the redevelopment of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the ex...
Safaricom stakes on AI to better partner with large businesses of the tech future
Aug 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Safaricom has staked its future on becoming the go-to partner for enterprises seeking to ride the wave of AI-driven digital transformation in the country....
Ndima Kanini Academy shines as model of KCB’s clean energy for schools project
Aug 27, 2025 at 06:02 PM
Tucked away in a quiet village on the outskirts of Karatina, Nyeri County, lies Ndima Kanini Academy, a school that has become a shining example of how green solutions can power ed...
Kenya charts new course in aviation with reforms on safety, tech and green growth
Aug 27, 2025 at 05:34 PM
Kenya has moved to overhaul its aviation sector with reforms centred on safety, digital tools, and environmental responsibility, a shift unveiled during the CANSO Africa Conference...
What you need to know about KESONIA-linked credit model CBK has introduced
Aug 27, 2025 at 03:04 PM
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released a new risk-based credit pricing model (RBCPM) that will reshape how banks determine the cost of loans....
Kenya to host 8th International Industrial Expo with over 6,000 delegates expected
Aug 27, 2025 at 01:55 PM
Kenya is preparing to welcome the 8th edition of the Kenya International Industrial Expo (KIIE), which will run from September 4 to 6, 2025, at Nairobi’s Sarit Expo Centre....
Absa Bank Kenya bets on youth, women and PWDs to entrench financial inclusion
Aug 27, 2025 at 01:16 PM
Absa Bank Kenya is making bold steps to ensure banking in Kenya is not just about profits, but also about equitable access, financial empowerment, and sustainability....
Kenya Airways reverses Sh513 million profit to Sh12 billion loss in six months
Aug 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Kenya Airways has sunk into a Sh12 billion loss for the first six months of 2025, erasing the Sh513 million profit it reported during the same period last year, as fewer passengers...
All licensing for import and export of alcohol set to go online from October
Aug 26, 2025 at 01:50 PM
From October 1, 2025, businesses dealing in the import or export of alcoholic drinks will no longer rely on manual paperwork to secure their licences....
Treasury confirms cancellation of 20 tenders in procurement shake-up
Aug 26, 2025 at 01:38 PM
Suppliers eyeing government contracts for items as varied as water pumps, national flags, carpets and even newspapers have been told the deals are off....
How Safaricom Business is powering MSMEs with tech to compete and grow
Aug 26, 2025 at 01:30 PM
Safaricom Business today took media players behind the scenes to showcase how its wide range of digital solutions is enabling businesses thrive in Kenya’s fast-changing economy....
AFA clears 152 coffee dealers to operate in Kenya for 2025/26 season
Aug 26, 2025 at 01:14 PM
A total of 152 companies have been cleared by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) to trade in coffee during the 2025/26 financial year, signalling the government’s push to r...
Treasury targets Sh146.2 billion clearance of old pending bills this fiscal year
Aug 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Seventeen years’ worth of government arrears totalling Sh146.2 billion are expected to be wiped out before the close of the current fiscal year, according to the National Treasur...
KCAA suspends aviation licensing for 30 days as sector braces for digital shift
Aug 25, 2025 at 03:29 PM
The licensing of aviation personnel in Kenya has come to a temporary halt after the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) suspended operations at its Personnel Licensing Department...