Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kiambu emerged as the leading counties for insurance premiums in Kenya in 2025, according to data from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA).
President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to provide a clear list of goods exempt from cargo consolidation, aiming to resolve a dispute that led to trader protests and business shutdowns in Nairobi.
President William Ruto has ordered an exemption for cargo consolidators from the new Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) requirements, responding to protests from small-scale traders.
An aviation workers' strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has caused significant backlogs of perishable flower cargo, leading to substantial losses for Kenyan growers and exporters.
The High Court has temporarily halted the sale of Diageo's controlling stake in East African Breweries (EABL) to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings, pending regulatory reviews.
Private equity firms in East Africa are urging pension funds to increase their investments to stimulate local businesses, highlighting a significant gap between available capital and actual deployment.
A Mumias Sugar Company shareholder is demanding answers from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) regarding the nearly seven-year suspension of the company's shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
A proposed law by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) could extend the recycling period for dormant SIM card lines to up to six months, a significant change from the current three-month period.
Kenya's Capital Markets (Amendment) Act, 2025 has significantly altered ownership thresholds for capital markets intermediaries, moving from fixed statutory limits to a more flexible regulatory framework.
The Chief Land Registrar, David Nyandoro, confirmed in court that a Community Land Registrar for Marsabit County was designated in January 2021, over two years before an applicant sought this information.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has been formally requested to provide comprehensive data on teacher recruitment and employment from October 2022 to July 2026.
Epson is intensifying its focus on Africa's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering low-energy printing and projection technology, addressing challenges posed by unreliable power supply and high energy costs.
Kenya Airways has appointed Habil Waswani as its acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 15, following the resignation of Captain George Kamal.
Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) reports a 3.7% drop in milk deliveries to processors due to dry and cold weather impacting production in key dairy regions.
CIC Insurance Group has reported a significant 70.3 percent jump in profit after tax, reaching Sh1.09 billion for the six months ending June.
Digital content creators in Kenya are urging a halt to the enforcement of a 5% digital tax on their earnings, citing concerns about its impact on emerging creators and rising production costs.
The Enwealth Umbrella Fund reported an impressive 18.05 percent net return for the year 2025, significantly boosting its assets and membership. This growth was partly fueled by an increasing number of employers opting out of the NSSF Tier II contributions.
Kenya's digital future is being powered by reliable connectivity, which is crucial for technological advancements and economic competitiveness. This infrastructure is becoming as vital as traditional development projects like roads and railways.
Absa Bank Kenya, Kenya Airways, and Visa have launched a new co-branded credit card, the Asante Global Card, targeting affluent Kenyans with travel and lifestyle rewards.
Exporters are warning that ongoing disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) due to an aviation workers' go-slow could severely damage Kenya's reputation in global markets, potentially leading to significant economic losses.
South African lender Nedbank Group Limited has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to acquire a controlling stake of up to 66 percent in NCBA Group Plc.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has linked its Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) to enforce stricter invoice compliance for government suppliers.
Kenya and the United States are collaborating to enhance agricultural extension services by integrating Kenyan universities more closely with farmers, aiming to boost productivity and technology transfer.
Enwealth's Money Market Fund experienced significant growth, with assets soaring 91 percent to Sh2.03 billion in the six months to June 2026.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has revised the minimum customs benchmark for consolidated cargo to KSh3.2 million, aiming to strengthen legitimate trade facilitation while preventing abuse.
Old Mutual Holdings PLC announced a significant surge in its half-year profit after tax, jumping to Sh882 million for the period ending June 30, 2026.
Britam Holdings Plc has announced a significant 53 percent increase in its profit after tax for the first half of 2026, reaching Sh2.66 billion.
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has successfully energized the 72-kilometer 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo electricity transmission line, more than a decade after construction began in 2012.
A company director has been charged in a Makadara court for allegedly stealing Sh2.1 million from her company.
Nairobi traders shut shops and protested on August 28, 2026, over a revised Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) customs benchmark for consolidated cargo that increased the minimum yield from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million.
