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Reassuring Kenyans of his government’s commitment to global partnerships, the President said efforts to deepen collaboration with international financial institutions would continue to promote economic stability and shared prosperity.
Safaricom has disclosed a Sh204.3 billion deal for Vodafone Kenya to buy the State’s 15% stake and a Sh68.1 billion Vodacom reorganisation, triggering takeover rules and multiple regulatory approvals.
Kenya’s competition watchdog has fined Directline Assurance Sh85 million for delaying payments to two Nairobi garages, ordering full settlement of outstanding invoices and contract changes to protect small suppliers.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), visitor entries through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Moi International Airport, and other borders rose by 48.1 percent, reaching 1.8 million compared to 1.27 million over the same period last year.
Bolt says over 40% of its motorbike fleet in Kenya is now electric, with 1,700 M-KOPA-financed riders and 4.8 million EV trips recorded, marking a major clean-mobility shift.
A World Bank review warns Kenya’s rising debt and falling tax revenues are squeezing development spending, urging five major fiscal reforms to restore stability, protect jobs and rebuild public trust.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the figure represents wages and allowances paid directly by families to domestic workers and other household staff. KNBS notes that these payments account for 0.6 percent of Kenya’s economy.
The agencies caution that the leases of Nzoia, Muhoroni, Sony, and Chemelil sugar factories to private operators for 30 years, starting May 2025, might fail to create genuine market discipline if competition issues are ignored.
Manufactured in South Korea, the phone will be available domestically from December 12, with launches planned this year in China, Singapore, Taiwan, and the UAE. The U.S. release is anticipated in the first quarter of next year.
Kenya’s commercial banks have pushed core capital past Sh1 trillion, but 11 lenders remain below CBK’s Sh3 billion minimum, raising solvency and compliance concerns ahead of the December 2025 deadline.
The company’s earnings rebound was supported by stronger biological asset valuations and a notable reduction in production costs, according to results released on November 30, 2025.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), firms such as CFAO Mobility Kenya, Simba Corp, Isuzu East Africa, and Transafrica Motors produced 10,075 vehicles from January to September, up from 9,040 units during the same period in 2024.
According to the CBK data presented by Governor Kamau Thugge, the national debt stood at Sh8.7 trillion during the 2021/22 financial year, coinciding with President Ruto’s first year in office.
The announcement on Thursday says the offer period runs from Wednesday, November 27, 2025, to Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with the auction scheduled for December 3 and settlement on December 8.
In a statement released on November 27, 2025, the Exchange confirmed that trading in the shares of East African Portland Cement PLC was reinstated following a review of the matter that led to the temporary trading halt.
The Kenyatta family holds a 13.2 percent stake in NCBA through Enke Investments Limited. The bank says he brings a strong record in governance and strategic growth, having previously served within the Group for nearly two decades.
Founded in 2009, the organisation has grown into one of the strongest platforms for women to build businesses, support their families and nurture leadership skills. The First Lady emphasized the heart of the model, noting that “the transaction is not about money. Your sisterhood is the bank, and that is where transformation is anchored.”
Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui emphasized that the government is taking immediate steps to protect trade, safeguard commercial arrangements, and maintain market access for Kenyan businesses.
Director of Trade and Customs Division at COMESA, Christopher Onyango, emphasized on Tuesday that services already account for about 50 percent of GDP in most member states.
The company says the cuts will streamline operations and accelerate product development amid rising memory-chip costs that pressure consumer electronics profits. Shares dropped 5.5 percent following the announcement.
The bank announced a 56 percent rise in net profit to Sh3.5 billion for the nine months to September, driven by higher earnings from government securities. Management says the listing journey is already underway with regulators engaged.
Between 2008 and 2022, all sectors recorded significant margin increases, with most Kenyan sectors outperforming regional, structural, and aspirational peers, highlighting persistent limited competitive pressure across industries from manufacturing to services.
Designed specifically for the fuel industry, eTIMS integrates seamlessly with forecourt controllers and existing point-of-sale systems, allowing every transaction to be invoiced instantly. The system’s real-time capabilities aim to simplify tax collection while ensuring transparency and accountability for both retailers and government authorities.
Kalahari, incorporated in Kenya under number PVT-PQ158DVM, is largely owned by international shareholders. Pacific Cement Limited holds 90 percent of the company, while Comercio Et Consiel Limited owns 10 percent. The firm is linked to multiple businesses in cement, logistics, and fuel across Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, and Zambia.
With over 75,000 organisations on board, the suite moves from isolated apps to unified collaboration, enhancing security, boosting contextual intelligence, and streamlining workflows across its integrated applications.
According to December 2024 disclosures, 12 of the 39 banks were still below the threshold. Regulators have mapped a steep capital progression, rising to Sh5 billion in 2026 and eventually Sh1billion by 2029.
A group of seven judges drawn from five global regions assessed entries from institutions across the continent. Among them was US-based human rights lawyer and scholar Prof. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall. The panel praised Equity for meeting Occupational Safety and Health rules, supporting staff welfare and maintaining clear systems for tracking safety compliance in its operations.
According to the Public Finance Management Act 2012, government borrowing should be focused on development, while short-term loans like overdrafts are meant to manage cash flows. As of September, Kenya’s public debt stood at Sh12.05 trillion, with domestic borrowing accounting for more than half of the total.
The initial tranche is set at Sh15 billion, with a Sh5 billion greenshoe option to meet additional investor demand, the firm announced Tuesday.
Despite the overall strong performance, loan loss provisions rose sharply from Sh587.5 million in September 2024 to Sh1.361 billion in September 2025, a 131.6 percent increase, reflecting a cautious approach to credit risk. Total operating expenses increased 33 percent to Sh10.24 billion from Sh7.703 billion, partly due to higher loan impairment charges and heightened business activity.