Online delivery platforms like Uber, Bolt, Glovo to pay higher licence fees in Kenya

Uber is buying Glovo’s parent company. In Kenya, that means Uber will own Glovo

Uber is set to acquire Glovo's parent company, Delivery Hero, in a deal valued at approximately €13.0 billion (roughly $14.8 billion). This acquisition means Uber will own both Glovo and Uber Eats in Kenya.

Digital push seen as key to unlocking Kenya's insurance market

Kenya's insurance sector is embracing digitalization to address its stubbornly low penetration rate of under 3%. Stakeholders believe a digital push is crucial to overcome barriers of access, relevance, and trust, particularly among the younger, digitally-savvy population.

2 Dead, Several Others Trapped After Building Collapses in Gikomba Market

Two people are confirmed dead and others trapped after a building partially collapsed in Nairobi's Gikomba Market on Thursday, June 25. The incident occurred in Block B of the market, which was already structurally weakened by a fire that occurred earlier in the week.

Kenya in pact to reclaim Rwanda's fuel transit market

Kenya has signed a new agreement aiming to regain its position as Rwanda's primary fuel transit route. This pact allows Rwanda to utilize the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) network for fuel imports, potentially shifting business away from Tanzania.