Tourism earnings hit record Sh500 billion as arrivals near 8m

Kenya’s tourism earnings hit a record Sh500 billion in 2025, signalling strong recovery and growth despite recent shocks, including Gen-Z protests and the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Esther Dianah 9 days ago

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Why Gen Zs are not sending money to parents

Kenya’s Gen-Z is rejecting black tax, prioritising savings, business ventures, and home ownership, leaving Millennials to bear the burden of supporting dependents.

By Esther Dianah 10 days ago

Iran-US war costs Kenyan flower exporters Sh623 million

In just three weeks, Kenyan flower exporters have lost Sh622.6 million ($4.8 million), as a result of air cargo disruptions, following the Middle East tensions.

By Esther Dianah 14 days ago

Small traders and farmers set for Sh12.5b green funding

The financing aims to accelerate green projects for Kenya’s most vulnerable communities, under the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

By Esther Dianah 15 days ago

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How harsh economy has pushed working Kenyans to side hustles

Working Kenyans are finding new ways to make money amid increasing economic pressures, with side hustles now the norm in efforts to make ends meet.

By Esther Dianah 17 days ago

IM Group growth rises as Kakuzi posts profit rebound

I&M Group PLC has recorded a 24 per cent profit increase, hitting Sh19.8 billion profit after in 2025.

By Esther Dianah 17 days ago

Credit Bank digitises Bid Bond access

Credit Bank has launched a digital platform that reduces the time required for businesses to secure bid bonds from hours to just five minutes

By Esther Dianah 18 days ago

Strathmore unveils Sh2b STEM complex plan

Strathmore University has launched a Sh2 billion STEM complex to boost science education, research and innovation across Africa.

By Esther Dianah 18 days ago

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Kenyan entrepreneurs get Sh645,000 funding

Fourteen Kenyan entrepreneurs have each received Sh645,000 in seed funding from the Tony Elumelu Foundation, part of a continent-wide programme supporting 1,951 beneficiaries.

By Esther Dianah 18 days ago

Kenya's housing crisis deepens as shortage scales

Kenya faces a housing deficit running into millions of units, with demand far outstripping supply, particularly in urban centres such as Nairobi.

By Esther Dianah 19 days ago

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How PwC freeze casts shadow on Kenya infrastructure agenda

The firm’s exclusion from donor-funded deals could reshape consultancy market as State seeks other advisors. Experts warn reduced access to experienced consultants could impact delivery.

By Esther Dianah 22 days ago

Over a third of Kenyans starving, 18pc children stunted

Persistent hunger has been attributed to climate shocks that are worsening food insecurity.

By Esther Dianah 25 days ago

Full-in tray for reappointed nuclear agency chair

President William Ruto has reappointed Omondi Anyanga as chair of the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority board for another three-year term.

By Esther Dianah 29 days ago

Britam takes top honours at AKI Awards

Multiple awards for Britam‘s financial advisors in both industries further solidified the victory, demonstrating the Group‘s market leadership fuelled by customer-focused innovation.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

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Mbadi: Malaba SGR extension aims to shun external debt

The government is pursuing creative financing options to extend the SGR from Naivasha to Kisumu and to the Ugandan border at Malaba without relying on new debt from external lenders.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Kenya Pipeline Company IPO extended by three working days

The Kenya Pipeline Company’s IPO has been extended by three days following approval by the Capital Markets Authority.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

KPC to upskill youth in Mukuru villages

KPC Foundation has launched a programme dubbed INUKA Vocational Youth Empowerment Programme to equip youth neighbouring its installations with vocational and technical training.

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

Stima Sacco bets on insurance brokerage

Stima Sacco has converted its insurance arm into a fully licensed brokerage, giving it freedom to shop the market rather than sell for a single insurer. 

By Esther Dianah 1 month ago

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Mbadi: We can't gauge drought's economic toll yet

Despite the worsening drought that has exposed more than 3 million Kenyans to vulnerabilities, the government says it is yet to determine the projected economic impact clearly.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Naivas receives Sh134 million insurance payout for protest losses

Naivas Supermarket has received compensation of Sh134 million from CIC Insurance Group for its properties damaged during the Gen Z protests on June 25, 2025.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Ecobank Kenya appoints Rebecca Mbithi as managing director

Ecobank Kenya has appointed Rebecca Mbithi as its new managing director, effective February 9, subject to approval by the CBK.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

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Inside Israeli's bid to make Kenya a startup nation

Israeli envoy Gideon Behar is pitching Israel’s innovation-driven success as a model for transforming Kenya into a thriving startup nation.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Sh3.1b dividend boom for EABL shareholders

EABL has delivered one of its strongest half-year performances in recent periods.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Kenya to court Sh258b investment at KIICO 2026

Kenya plans to attract over Sh258 billion ($2 billion) investment deals for the agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy and ICT sectors by March 2026.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

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Which Singapore? Controller of Budget downplays Ruto's dream

The Controller of Budget has watered down President Ruto’s Singapore dream, warning that the vision is unattainable as long as fiscal projections remain disconnected from citizens’ lived realities.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

State rolls out AI Incubator for local innovators

AI innovators are set to receive structured mentorship through an incubator programme to ensure their innovations deliver real value.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

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How pending text book bills could mar Grade 10 transition

A crisis could be looming for Grade 10 learners as the government delays the disbursement of funds for the publishing and printing of textbooks.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

World Bank unlocks Sh5.5b green fund for local SMEs

The funds are available to entrepreneurs in electric mobility and transport, energy-efficient and green buildings, sustainable agriculture, and waste management solutions.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Farmer's Choice achieves global food safety

Farmer’s Choice Limited, has achieved international Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000 V6), a globally recognised standard for food safety management systems. 

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

Win for Kenya as AGOA agreement extended for 3 years

Ministry of Trade says discussions are ongoing on bilateral trade agreement that will cover other key sectors and further cement Kenya’s long-standing partnership with the United States.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

KNCCI opens office in Dubai to curb export losses

The office is expected to support exporters in the livestock and meat sector, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the broader Gulf region.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

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Government delays trigger fears of Grade 10 textbook crisis

A crisis could be in the offing for the grade 10 learners, as the government delays the disbursement of funds for publishing and printing textbooks.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

KCB launches savings campaign

KCB Bank Kenya has launched a nationwide savings campaign aimed at rewarding loyal customers while strengthening a culture of purposeful saving.

By Esther Dianah 2 months ago

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Why taxing Kenya's super-rich could raise Sh129.3b

Kenya is targeting fairer taxation; however, it strongly relies on VAT and other consumption taxes that burden the poor, while the wealthy hold most of the country’s wealth.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Motorists to enjoy Sh2 fuel discount in latest Safaricom-Vivo Energy partnership

Motorists are set to enjoy a Sh2 fuel discount cashback deal aimed at boosting earnings and productivity.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

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The good, the bad and the ugly of draft local content law

A lack of a ready market for raw agricultural produce, high input costs, and competitive procurement practices have been cited as some of the bottlenecks for Kenyan farmers and suppliers.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

State pledges insurance sector revamp

The Kenyan government has reiterated its commitment to fostering the growth of the local insurance services industry

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Stanbic posts Sh10.1 billion profit after tax for third quarter

Stanbic Bank has announced a Sh10.1 billion profit after tax for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

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Tanzanian tycoon snaps up NSSF's stake in Portland for Sh1.6b

Tanzanian tycoon Edha Nahdi, through company Kalahari Cement, has sealed a Sh1.6 billion purchase agreement to acquire a 27% stake in the EAPC.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago

Mauritian investor pumps fresh capital into Kenya's beverage producer

Kenya’s manufacturing sector has received a major boost after craft beverage maker African Originals secured a Sh129.6 million ($1 million) capital injection to scale up local manufacturing.

By Esther Dianah 4 months ago