Business
Bill proposes pay-per-use model for Kenya’s internet users
Under the proposal, customers would no longer simply pay for pre-set packages, with the amount charged instead determined by their consumption.
Business
Business
Britam profit jumps 52% to Sh3.8bn in first half of 2026
The results represent an early performance milestone under Britam's ASCEND 2026–2030 strategy, which seeks to drive sustainable growth, strengthen innovation and respond more effectively to changing customer needs
Business
CBK reopens two long-term Treasury bonds for Sh60bn fundraising
The CBK said successful investors would receive details of the amount payable through the DhowCSD Investor Portal or application under the transactions section on September 4
Business
Old Mutual targets sustainable growth after Sh882m half-year profit
The company attributed the improvement to a recovery in insurance profitability, growth in asset management, tighter cost controls and improved management of its investment portfolio
Business
Businesses to pay Sh0.52 for WhatsApp customer service messages
The company will charge Sh0.52 for every delivered message sent through WhatsApp Business, with the new fee taking effect on October 1. The charge is equivalent to $0.0040 per message and will apply to utility messages sent by businesses while the 24-hour customer service window is still open.
Business
New pension rules allow retirees to protect savings for medical bills
Under the new arrangement, money placed in a post-retirement medical fund will remain available for healthcare-related needs. Members can use it to obtain insurance cover, settle medical bills or recover money already spent on treatment.
Business
NCBA, BasiGo partner to finance 1,000 electric vehicles
The partnership will provide financing through asset finance and leasing, giving public service vehicle operators, businesses and institutions more options to acquire electric vehicles without bearing the full cost upfront.
Business
Ride-hailing firms reject fare floor, urge Parliament to retain market pricing
The companies said drivers’ earnings cannot be looked at through the price of an individual trip alone. They said the amount a driver makes is affected by the number of trips completed, the level of passenger demand, vehicle use and the costs involved in operating the vehicle.
Business
Saccos wait longer for payments system access as new law stalls
The latest setback came in April 2026 when the National Assembly turned down amendments that had been approved by the Senate. The Bill has since been taken to a Mediation Committee, further delaying its journey to the President for assent.
Business
Why Shariah board is key to Islamic banking, Premier Bank explains
The Premier Bank Shariah Head maintained that the SSB has a key role in overseeing the decisions of the bank’s Board of Directors to ensure that the institution does not introduce products or undertake transactions that conflict with Shariah requirements
Business
Kenya Airways posts Sh81.2bn revenue but loss widens on rising fuel costs
The airline’s revenue rose from Sh74.5 billion in the first half of 2025, making the latest performance an improvement at the top line despite the carrier operating with 9% less capacity.
Business
Fuel shock, aircraft shortage push KQ loss to Sh16.1bn
Kenya Airways said the price of jet fuel climbed by 66 per cent during the period, with the increase largely linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Business
Islamic Finance goes beyond banking, Premier Bank Shariah Head says
Islamic Finance is based on Shariah, or Islamic law, and differs from conventional banking through principles including the prohibition of interest, restrictions on speculative or excessively uncertain transactions and limits on investment in prohibited activities
Business
CBK accepts Sh22.51bn in Treasury Bond switch auction
The auction was conducted as a switch operation, allowing holders of specified government securities to exchange eligible source securities for the destination bond
Business
Premier Bank explains how Islamic Finance links profits to real business activity
The system distinguishes between assistance to people in need and financing provided for genuine business activity, arguing that a loan advanced to help someone should not become a source of profit through interest
Business
Mobile money used in half of 102 fraud cases reviewed by Government
The Interior Ministry said 51 out of 102 computer fraud cases examined between February and July 2026 involved mobile money as the payment method.
Business
Java House opens second Thika outlet as town pursues city charter
The company says the expansion is aimed at serving a growing population and increasing demand for spaces where people can meet, work, eat and socialise
Technology
Gov't warns of rising mobile money fraud as NC4 reports 51 cases
According to the findings, mobile money fraud was the largest single fraud category, accounting for 19 cases, or 18.6% of the total reviewed. Investment and forex schemes followed with 16 cases, while cryptocurrency scams accounted for 12 cases.
Business
World Bank bans eCitizen firm boss James Ayugi for five years over Somalia tender
The case involved two projects in Somalia — the Somali Core Economic Institutions and Opportunities Project - Phase 1, known as the Score Project, and the Somalia Capacity Advancement, Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship through Digital Uplift Project.
Business
Kigali to host 20th Africa Food Systems Forum
The meeting will focus on how Africa can strengthen food systems to feed a growing population, create jobs, drive economic transformation and withstand climate-related shocks.
Business
Banks shift more cash to Government as businesses struggle for credit
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), which led a session on domestic borrowing, credit and financial sector stability, said the increase in government borrowing was changing how banks allocate their funds.
Business
Private sector bets on 2026 growth as debt, fuel costs threaten recovery
The Market Perceptions Survey found that businesses remained broadly optimistic about the country’s economic prospects over the next 12 months, with lower lending rates, recovering tourism and construction, stronger private-sector credit and macroeconomic stability expected to support growth
Business
81% of Nairobi households feel pinch of rising costs – TIFA
The latest findings by Tifa Research show that the pressure is being felt across household spending, with transport, food, fuel and education emerging among the main areas driving financial strain.
Business
Kagwe: Sh79m Ndigiria rehabilitation set to open new farming opportunities
Kagwe said the country must find ways of producing more food from the land available by ensuring farmers have reliable water throughout the year.
Business
TIFA: Maize flour price drops as cost-of-living worries deepen
The average cost of a kilogramme of sifted maize flour dropped by 44 cents, from Sh160.22 in June 2025 to Sh159.78 in June 2026.
Business
Rice, sugar and milk drive Sh573m informal imports
Rice, sugar and milk made up the biggest share of the goods that entered the country outside formal import procedures, with their combined value reaching Sh145 million. Rice was valued at Sh63 million, followed by sugar at Sh45 million and milk at Sh37 million.
Business
Kenya Power puts 6,000 union workers on new performance system
The move follows more than 20 years of talks between Kenya Power management and employees represented by the Kenya Electrical Traders and Allied Workers Union (KETAWU).
Business
KCB’s Sh300bn bond plan faces shortage of projects ready for funding
Funds raised under the programme will be divided among green, blue and social investments. KCB plans to support renewable energy, sustainable farming, clean and low-emission transport, water and waste management and affordable housing.
Business
Standard Chartered Kenya posts Sh9.6bn H1 profit despite income decline
Despite the decline in earnings, the bank announced an interim dividend of Sh8.50 for every ordinary share of Sh5
Technology
Kenya urged to put citizens at heart of AI-driven digital transformation
ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary Eng John Kipchumba Tanui said organisations should assess technology not only by its financial returns, but also by its ability to improve trust, accessibility, convenience and outcomes for citizens and customers