The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited retail and institutional investors to participate in a KSh40 billion Treasury bond auction, with individual investors able to get started with as little as KSh50,000. The move is part of the government's efforts to raise funds for budgetary support
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a final reminder to motorists to collect their physical vehicle logbooks, warning that all unclaimed documents will be disposed of after 11 December 2026 in line with the Authority's policy. In a notice issued on 14 July, NTSA said
Kenyan households and businesses are set to pay more for electricity after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced revised electricity charges for the July 2026 billing cycle. The regulator attributed the increase to higher fuel costs, foreign exchange fluctuations, inflation adjustments and statutory levies, which together will push
Kenya Power has renewed its agreement to import electricity from Ethiopia at approximately KSh20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), extending a cross-border partnership aimed at strengthening electricity supply and supporting the country's growing energy needs. The agreement continues power imports through the Ethiopia–Kenya electricity interconnector, which links the two
Kenyan businesses using Tanzanian ports and border crossings are set to incur higher logistics costs following the enforcement of new minimum fees for clearing and forwarding services by the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC). In a public notice issued, TASAC directed all licensed clearing and forwarding agents to comply with
A Kenyan executive now leads the private sector voice of a trade bloc that spans 21 countries and 600 million people. Mucai Kunyiha was elected President of the COMESA Business Council at the 12th Annual General Meeting, held on July 9 at the InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia taking the
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced discounts of up to 50% on return fares for passengers travelling on its iconic Boeing 777-300ER between Nairobi and Mombasa. Therefore, giving travellers a rare opportunity to fly aboard one of the airline's largest aircraft at significantly reduced prices. The offer is part
PepsiCo's largest bottling partner outside the United States made a significant move into Kenya's non-carbonated beverage market when Varun Beverages disclosed that its Kenyan subsidiary had signed a $32 million deal to acquire the dairy beverages, juices, and packaged drinking water business of Devyani Food Industries
Africa's richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has chosen Lamu as the location for a planned $17 billion (approximately KSh2.2 trillion) oil refinery, marking one of the biggest private investments ever proposed in Kenya's energy sector. Engineering and soil testing have already begun, signalling that the ambitious
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out a new Tax Amnesty Programme, giving taxpayers until 31 December 2026 to settle eligible tax arrears while benefiting from a 100% waiver of penalties, interest and fines. The amnesty, reintroduced under the Finance Act, 2026, took effect on 1 July 2026 and
The Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA) has launched a Digital Marine Cargo Insurance (DMCI) Platform ahead of the enforcement of mandatory local marine cargo insurance for all imports entering Kenya from 1 July 2026. The platform is expected to simplify compliance, speed up cargo clearance and digitise insurance
Motorists using Nairobi's busy Ngong Road corridor are set to enjoy smoother journeys following the commissioning of the KSh3.58 billion Ngong Road–Naivasha Road interchange near Junction Mall. President William Ruto officially opened the project on 30 June 2026, describing it as a key investment in improving