December 30, 2022
Kenya: Game Stores, Employees Settle on Employee Benefits, Closure
South-African retailer Massmart that runs Games Stores has reached an agreement with its employees on store closure as well as employee benefits. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Kenya: Norwegian Firm Wakandi Gets CBK Nod to Offer Online Payment Services
Norwegian start-up Wakandi has secured a regulatory licence from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to provide digital payment services. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Kenya: Leading Kenyan Companies to Be Honored for Exemplary Work
Leading Kenyan companies are among East African organisations that will be honoured for their exemplary work during a major international SMEs and Mid-sized award dubbed… Read more »
Kenya: Key Witness Tells Court Anglo Leasing Charges Were Premature
The Anglo-Leasing corruption case may have been premature when it was filed, an anti-corruption court was told this week. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Kenya: Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey in Kenya, Invests U.S.$1 Million
Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey is in Kenya in a low-key visit. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Kenya: Kakuzi Secures Six Nominations in the Avocado Industry Excellence Awards 2022
Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has secured six nominations in the Avocado Industry Excellence Awards 2022, organised by the Avocado Society of Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Naivas to Open 3-New Branches Before Christmas
Naivas Supermarket will open three new branches before Christmas, pushing its total stores to 91 countrywide. Read more »
December 06, 2022
Kenya: Hemingways Takes Over Eden Nairobi Management
Luxury hotel Hemingways Collection has taken over management of Eden Nairobi. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Kenya: Nakuru's Cleanshelf Supermarket Accused of Selling Expired Sausages, Beef
Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) has accused Cleanshelf Supermarket in Nakuru of selling expired sausages and meats to members of the public. Read more »
Kenya: KWAL, SCANAD Kenya Emerge Winners at the Marketers Awards
Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), SCANAD Kenya emerged winners at the Marketers Awards that was held Friday 2022, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Kenya: Mumias Workers, Cane Farmers Protest Over Delayed Pay
Mumias Sugar Company workers and sugarcane farmers have accused Sarrai Group of failing to honour its promises to pay their dues. Read more »
Kenya: South African Cleaning Tech Startup SweepSouth Leaves Kenya, Nigeria
SweepSouth, a South African tech startup known for its online home services platform that provides on-demand home-cleaning services, is stopping its operations in Kenya and Nigeria… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Kenya: Twiga Foods Defends Its Decision to Fire Staff
Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods has said the decision to fire its employees was necessary due to a shift in the company's business model which required the sales team to function as the… Read more »
Kenya: EABL Set to Reduce Its Carbon Emissions By 95% Annually
East African Breweries PLC (EABL) is set to reduce its carbon emissions by 95 per cent annually as the firm seeks to increase its share of renewable energy in its energy mix. Read more »
Kenya: Polycarp Igathe Appointed Tiger Brands New Chief Growth Officer
South African-based Tiger Brands has appointed former Nairobi Governor candidate Polycarp Igathe as its new Chief Growth Officer effective Dec 1 2022. Read more »
Kenya: ASUS to Open More Service Centers in Kenya
Laptop-maker ASUS will open additional service centers in Nairobi to meet risingaftersales services demand. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Kenya: IKOJN Living! Cris Njoki's 2nd Store Launches in Nairobi
Cris Njoki, a content creator and fashion designer recently opened a second store at Imaara Mall along Mombasa Road. The store comes after her first one located at Westgate Mall… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Kenya: BasiGo Raises Sh804.5 Million to Build More Electric Buses, Charging Stations
Electric buses start-up BasiGo has raised Sh804.5 million ($6.6 million) from international investors to build more electric buses, charging points. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Kenya: Carrefour Opens First CBD Branch
Retail chain Carrefour has opened its first store at the Comet House, aiming to tap Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) customers. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways, South African Airways in Consultation for a Pan-African Airline
Kenya and South Africa are in consultation to form a Pan-African airline to rival established players such as the Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Kenya: Carrefour to Open First CBD Store By December
Retail chain Carrefour will open its first Central Business District Branch (CBD) branch in Nairobi, seeking to compete with already established brands such as Naivas and… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Kenya: Google to Build African Products at Nairobi's Development Center
Google has said the opening of a Product Development Centre in Nairobi and software engineers hired from diverse backgrounds across Africa will enable Google to build products that… Read more »
Kenya: Naivas to Open 4 More Branches By December
Naivas Supermarket will open four more stores in the country as the firm seeks to expand its market base. Read more »
November 06, 2022
Kenya: Aviation Workers Union Call Off Strike
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its strike barely a day after it directed its members to withdraw their labour in all areas until Kenya Civil Aviation… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Says It May Not Pay Salaries If Pilots' Strike Persists
Kenya Airways(KQ) may not be able to meet its salary obligations this month if the ongoing pilots strike persists. Read more »