August 08, 2023
Kenya: Cabinet Okays Commercialization of 5 State-Owned Sugar Firms
Cabinet has approved Comprehensive Overhaul of State-owned sugar companies paving way for private sector participation and modernization. Read more »
August 05, 2023
Kenya: Indigo's Inaugural Flights Between Nairobi and Mumbai Start
India's Indigo Air today began its inaugural flight from Mumbai to Nairobi, seeking to grow its Air travel business in the East African market. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Kenya: Worldcoin Committed to Addressing Security, Safety Concerns After Suspension
Worldcoin has said that it is ready to engage with Kenya's regulatory bodies to address some of the security and safety concerns raised. Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Raise Serious Concerns After Preliminary Investigations On Worldcoin
A preliminary review undertaken by the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) and the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has raised serious concerns about sensitive… Read more »
Kenya: Youths in Businesses to Receive E-Commerce Training
Kenyan youths in businesses will benefit from training programs in e-commerce. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Re Eyes Ugandan Market With a New Office
The Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) has opened a new office in Uganda to increase its presence in the local market. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Kenya: Tala's Customer Base Reaches Over 8 Million in Kenya, 3 Other Markets
Customers using Tala, a digital lending platform, have reached over 8 million in four markets: Kenya, India, the Philippines, and Mexico. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom's Workforce Increases By 675 After Ethiopia's Entry
The number of Safaricom staff increased by 675 in the full year ending March this year, a new report shows, coming on the back of Ethiopia's entry. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Kenya: South African Engineering and Infrastructure Firm Zutari Enters Kenya
South African engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari has opened its East African office in Nairobi, which will serve the entire region. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Kenya: ShopZetu Raises Sh140.8 Million to Invest in Local Fashion Industry
Fashion technology start-up ShopZetu has raised Sh140.8 million ($1 million) that it will invest in Kenya's fashion industry. Read more »
West Africa: Google's First West Africa Director Juliet Ehimuan Exits
Google's pioneering West Africa Director Juliet Ehimuan has announced her departure from the company after 12 years of service at the helm. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Kenya: Multichoice Increases DStv, Gotv Charges
MultiChoice has increased prices for all its DStv and Gotv packages amid currency depreciation and rising inflation. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Kenya: Nairobi Bottlers Changes Name to Coca-Cola Kenya Nairobi
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has changed the name of its Kenyan subsidiary, Nairobi Bottlers Limited, to Coca-Cola Beverages Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Global Tech Firm Digital Jewels Makes Foray Into Kenyan Data Protection Market
The evolving data protection environment in Kenya is attracting foreign technology firms, with the latest entrant Digital Jewels establishing its presence in the local market. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Picks MTN Executive to Lead Ethiopian Unit
Wim Vanhelleputte will take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC starting September 1. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Kenya: Air France-KLM Opens Africa's Headquarters in Nairobi
Air France-KLM Group has opened an office in Nairobi that will also serve as Africa's headquarters. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Anwar Soussa to Leave the Telco in July 2023
Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia (STEP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anwar Soussa is set to leave the company next month. Read more »
Kenya: Japanese Watchmaker CASIO Opens First Store in Nairobi
The manufacturer of watches, CASIO, has opened its first store in Kenya to meet growing demand for the product. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Kenya: Skyward to Launch Nairobi-Kitale Flights Next Month
Low-cost carrier Skyward will introduce flights between Nairobi and Kitale as demand on the route grows. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Kenya: Alten Kenya Commissions 40 MW Kesses Solar Facility
Alten Kenya Solarfarms (Alten) has commissioned a 44 megawatt (MW) solar facility in Kesses, Uasin Gishu County. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Begins Daily Flights to New York
Kenya Airways (KQ) will be flying to the United States of America (USA) daily as it ramps up upcoming demand for air travel in the summer season. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Kenya: Tabitha Karanja Steps Down as Keroche CEO After 25 Years At the Helm
Keroche Breweries Ltd. CEO and founder Tabitha Karanja has called it a day at the firm after 25 years at the company. Read more »
Kenya: Twiga Foods Sacks 130 Sales Agents, Cites Poor Performance
Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods sacked 130 sales agents last month for what it attributed to poor performance, Business Daily reported, quoting the firm's Chief Executive Officer Peter… Read more »
Kenya: Barack Obatsa Picked to Lead Britam Asset Managers
Insurance company Britam has appointed Barack Obatsa as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Britam Asset Managers. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom Taps CBK Official to Be the New Network Director
Safaricom has appointed Anthony Gacanja as its new network director, effective June 19, 2023. Read more »