June 10
Kenya: Fuel Prices, Taxes On Essential Commodities Dominate Public Concerns Ahead of Budget Reading
Kenyans across Nairobi are calling on the government to ease the burden of high fuel prices and reduce taxes on essential commodities ahead of the presentation of the Finance Bill… Read more »
June 04
Kenya: Bolt Targets Everyday Consumer Spending With Quickmart Retail Deal
Bolt Food has expanded into Kenya's on-demand retail segment through a partnership with supermarket chain Quickmart, in what it says will deepen digital commerce adoption and… Read more »
April 15
Kenya: Pressure Mounts On Ruto To Address Rising Costs
The United Alternative Government opposition formation has called on President William Ruto to convene a special sitting of Parliament within seven days to address what it… Read more »
March 23
East Africa: Comesa Warns Firms Against Price Hikes Amid Middle East Crisis
The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has cautioned businesses across member states against price gouging and anti-competitive practices amid global supply… Read more »
March 12
Kenya: Portland Cement Raises Blue Triangle Price Amid Rising Input Costs
East African Portland Cement Company has raised the price of its Blue Triangle cement by Sh10 per bag, citing rising raw material costs. Read more »
February 24
Kenya: Sakaja's Liquorpay Platform Streamlines Nairobi Liquor Licensing
Nairobi City County has launched LiquorPay, a fully digital platform aimed at streamlining liquor licensing and improving ease of doing business for entrepreneurs. Read more »
January 22
Kenya: Sugar Prices to Remain Stable Despite Production Dip, Kenya Sugar Board Assures
Kenyans should not expect a spike in sugar prices despite concerns raised by recent Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) data, the Kenya Sugar Board has said, assuring… Read more »
December 12, 2025
Kenya: Sh3mn Counterfeit Alcohol Haul Seized in Narok As Nacada Smashes Major Syndicate
In a dramatic dawn raid, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) dismantled a sophisticated alcohol counterfeiting ring in Narok County,… Read more »
December 08, 2025
Kenya: City Hall Clarifies Tariff and Pricing Policy, Dismisses Parking Fee Hike Claims
The Nairobi County Government has clarified the purpose of the newly introduced Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025-2030, dismissing claims circulating in some media that parking fees… Read more »
November 18, 2025
Kenya: KDC Injects Sh500mn Into Githunguri Dairy Cooperative to Boost Msme Financing
Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has injected Sh500 million into Githunguri Dairy Cooperative Society (GDC) to expand financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Read more »
November 04, 2025
Kenya: Online Drivers Petition Government Over Low Prices
Online drivers are set to submit a petition to the Ministry of Transport today over what they term as low ride prices amid rising fuel costs. Read more »
October 16, 2025
Africa: Coalition Presses UNEP Over 'Opaque' Used Clothing Project
A high-profile coalition of second-hand clothing industry leaders, policymakers, and academic experts from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America has published an open letter to… Read more »
August 01, 2025
Kenya: Kebs - Kalonzo's Claim of 25,000mt Unfit Sugar Untrue
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has dismissed claims by the opposition alleging the release of 25,000 metric tonnes of contaminated sugar into the local market. Read more »
