November 28
Kenya: Kenya's Craft Silicon Features in Forbes List of Firms With Growth Potential
Craft Silicon, a financial and technology solutions provider, has been featured in the Forbes India Select 200 - DGEMS 2024, an exclusive list that recognizes entrepreneurs and… Read more »
November 27
Kenya: Court Stops JKIA From Entering Into Any Contract With Adani
The High Court has issued an order stopping Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from entering into any contract or concession agreements with Adani. Read more »
November 23
Kenya: Dr Gikonyo Roots for Youth-Led Investments in Keynote Address At Abojani Conference
Abojani Investment, a leading financial and investment advisory firm, has made a compelling case for building a strong savings culture, particularly among young people, as it… Read more »
Kenya: Abojani Investment Roots for Savings Culture Among the Youth to Spur Growth
Abojani Investment CEO Robert Ochieng has called on Kenyans, especially the youth and small business owners, to prioritize savings and investment as a foundation for financial… Read more »
October 25
Kenya: Court Suspends Adani's Sh95 Billion Energy Deal With Kenya
The High Court has suspended the Sh95 billion agreement between Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Adani Energy Solutions for constructing and operating key electricity transmission… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Puts On Hold Adani, Ketraco Transmission Line Deal
The High Court has temporarily halted the Sh96 billion deal between the Energy Ministry and Adani Energy Solutions Limited for the construction of electricity transmission lines… Read more »
November 05
Kenya: UK Mobilises Further Finance to Lower Cost of Borrowing for Kenyan SMEs
The British High Commission Nairobi has announced USD $5.2 million fund (KSH 667 million) to support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in another example of the… Read more »
October 24
Africa: UK-Funded Unitaid Launches Initiative to Boost Medical Oxygen Access in Sub-Saharan Africa
This week, Unitaid, funded by the UK government, announced a significant US$22 million investment to support the establishment of Africa's first regional liquid oxygen… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Backs Sh95bn Adani Deal As Smart Escape From Borrowing
President William Ruto has defended Kenya's Sh95 billion partnership with Adani Energy Solutions to develop and maintain key electricity transmission lines and substations over the… Read more »
October 16
Kenya: Capital a Investment Bank Eyes Diaspora Investors As It Rebrands
Capital A Investment Bank, previously known as Securities Africa Kenya Limited, has rebranded after recently receiving an investment bank license from the Capital Markets Authority… Read more »
October 14
Kenya: Adani Offers Best Deal for Kenya, Raila Says
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has supported the government's public-private partnership (PPP) with Indian contractor Adani, amidst rising controversy over the involvement of the firm… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Expands M-Pesa Global Payment Platform to Ethiopia
Kenyans will now be able to send money to Ethiopia using M-Pesa through Safaricom Kenya and its Ethiopian subsidiary. Read more »
October 11
Kenya: Revamped China-Tanzania Relations Affirm Suluhu's Eastward Strategy
Tanzania has emerged as a key partner in China's East African strategy, as bilateral ties between the two countries expand beyond infrastructure development to include significant… Read more »
October 03
Kenya: Britam Unveils Dollar-Denominated Investment Fund
Britam Asset Managers has introduced the USD Fixed Income Fund, which offers investors a secure and competitive investment option in a mix of local and offshore fixed income… Read more »
October 02
Kenya: President Ruto Defends Planned JKIA Lease to Adani Group to Boost Tourism
President William Ruto has defended plans to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Indian company Adani Group for renovations and expansion, aiming to enhance Kenya's… Read more »
September 30
Kenya: Safaricom Investment Co-Operative Bets On Rebrand for Growth
The Safaricom Investment Co-operative has rebranded to SIC Investment Co-operative. Read more »
September 24
Kenya: Govt Improving Laws to Meet Requirements of International Investors - Ruto
The government is improving Kenya's laws and policies to meet the requirements of international investors, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
September 17
Kenya: Saudi Arabia, Canada, China Top Visa Destinations for Kenyans - VFS Global
Visa applications processed by VFS Global in the country have now reached 80 percent of the total requests done by the global firm in 2023. Read more »
September 15
Kenya: Kalonzo Calls for Immediate Halt to JKIA Takeover Deal With Adani
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined the opposition against the proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Holding Limited, urging the government… Read more »
August 29
Kenya: Deloitte Predicts Increased Investment in Kenya Despite Economic Uncertainties
Kenya is among 4 countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, and Tunisia, that continue to be top African investment hotspots. Read more »
August 16
Kenya: Kengen Eyes More Investment After Joining MSCI Frontier Markets
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has been inducted into the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Frontier Markets Small Cap Index. Read more »
August 14
Kenya: Investment Opportunities Abound in Kenya for the Diaspora
AUG 14 - For Kenyans in the diaspora, the desire to contribute to the growth and development of their country is evidenced by the $4.3 billion they remitted into the country in… Read more »
June 07
Kenya: Treasury Calls for Human Capital Investment Amid Rising Youth Population
Treasury cabinet secretary Njuguna Ndu'ngu has stressed the need for pumping adequate human capital development facilitation to the youth population following their rapid… Read more »
May 17
Kenya: 6 Nyanza Governors Distance Themselves From Investment Conference
Six Governors in the Nyanza region have distanced themselves from a planned Nyanza International Investment Conference, scheduled to take place next month. Read more »
May 16
Kenya: Kenya Aims for Significant Investment During President Ruto's U.S. Visit
Kenya is gearing up to secure trillions of shillings in investments during President William Ruto's forthcoming state visit to the United States. The visit, spanning a week, will… Read more »