Markets
Kenya's Data Regulator Confirms Worldcoin Biometric Data Deletion
Kenya's data protection regulator confirmed Worldcoin has deleted all iris scan data collected from citizens, complying with a 2023 suspensi…
Kenya Business News
Latest business headlines, market analysis and industry insights from Kenya. Coverage includes markets, technology, energy, banking, policy and startups with breaking news updated throughout the day.
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Blue Origin Launches TeraWave Satellite Network to Rival Starlink
Blue Origin announced its TeraWave satellite internet network on January 22, planning over 5,400 satellites to compete with Starlink. The se…
Markets
Standard Chartered Kenya CEO Kariuki Ngari Announces Retirement
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya CEO Kariuki Ngari will retire on April 16, 2026 after 24 years with the bank, including seven as managing dire…
Markets
Trump's Tiny Car Push Sparks Kenyan Market Interest
President Trump's proposal to introduce tiny Japanese-style vehicles to the US market has captured attention in Kenya's automotive sector. K…
Markets
Kenya's State Tourism Facilities Drive Sector Growth
Kenya's tourism sector is growing with state-owned facilities providing critical infrastructure. The Kenya Development Corporation is addres…
Markets
Kenya's Gikomba Market to Receive Title Deed in 90 Days
President William Ruto announced the Kenyan government will issue a title deed for Nairobi's Gikomba Market within 90 days. The title will b…
Startups
How to Start a Business in Kenya: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
This guide explains how to start a business in Kenya with step-by-step instructions. It covers registration, costs, permits, and compliance …
Markets
Trump Greenland Tariff Threat Sparks European Outrage, Market Jitters
US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on eight allies over Greenland has drawn strong condemnation from European leaders, spa…
Markets
Safaricom Dealers Warn Against State Stake Sale to Vodacom
Safaricom dealers in Kenya are opposing the government's plan to sell a 15 percent stake to Vodacom Group, warning it could disrupt local bu…
Markets
Boeing Flaw Known Before UPS Crash, Safety Board Reveals
The NTSB report reveals Boeing knew of a structural flaw in MD-11F aircraft 15 years before a UPS freighter crashed in Kentucky. This raises…
Markets
Wikipedia's 25-Year Journey Transforms Kenya's Digital Economy
Wikipedia celebrates 25 years as a free knowledge resource, with significant impact on Kenya's digital economy. Kenyan businesses use the pl…
Markets
Namibia Cracks Down on Illegal Sand and Gravel Mining
Namibia's environment minister has called for an immediate end to illegal sand and gravel mining, citing severe environmental damage and ris…
Markets
US Visa Pause Hits Kenyan Business and Remittance Flows
The Trump administration's pause on immigrant visas from 75 countries directly affects Kenya, halting family reunification and threatening $…
Markets
EABL CFO Risper Ohaga to Exit in June 2026
East African Breweries Limited announced CFO and Executive Director Risper Ohaga will leave the company in June 2026. Her departure creates …
Markets
Kenya Affirms China Trade Deal Amid US Tensions
Kenya's government confirmed its trade agreement with China remains on track despite US tensions. The deal focuses on reducing tariffs on Ke…
Markets
Kenya Secures Three-Year AGOA Extension
Kenya has secured a three-year extension of its AGOA trade benefits with the United States, providing stability for exporters through 2027. …
Markets
Kenya Fuel Prices Drop in EPRA Monthly Review
EPRA reduced petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices in Kenya effective March 14, 2024. The cuts follow a stronger shilling and lower global oil…
Markets
Kenya Airways to Retrieve Boeing 777 from Turkish Airlines
Kenya Airways plans to retrieve a Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines to boost its fleet capacity. The move supports the airline's rec…
Markets
Ukraine's Electric Vehicle Market Surges as Kenya Watches
Ukraine's electric vehicle registrations more than doubled in 2025, with 107,470 passenger cars recorded. Kenyan businesses are watching thi…
Markets
Vodacom's Safaricom Stake Bid Sparks Data Sovereignty Concerns
Kenya's National Treasury is selling a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom Group for Sh244.5 billion ($1.6 billion), which would give Vodacom …
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KMPDC Shuts Unregistered Dental Clinic After Patient Harm
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council closed an unregistered dental clinic in Nairobi following patient harm reports. This ac…
Markets
Weight Loss Drugs Reshape Kenyan Consumer Food Habits
Weight loss medications are changing Kenyan consumer food preferences, driving demand for smaller portions and healthier options. Greggs and…
Markets
COMESA Warns of Toxin in Nestlé SMA Infant Formula in Kenya
COMESA has warned that specific batches of Nestlé's SMA infant formula in Kenya may contain cereulide toxin. The alert raises immediate heal…
Markets
Zimbabwe Gold Production Hits Record High
Zimbabwe's gold production reached a record 46.7 tonnes in 2025, marking a 17% increase from the previous year. This achievement strengthens…