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China has pledged to work with Kenya to ensure the swift implementation of zero-tariff trade treatment.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the government is in advanced talks with Chinese firms to unlock the mega infrastructure projects along the western corridor.
The government faces a fresh transparency challenge over new power transmission projects, as regulators seek public input after the cancellation of the Sh94.9 billion deal with Adani Group.
KRA missed its tax collection target by Sh20.1 billion in July alone, the National Treasury has revealed, dealing a severe blow to President William Ruto’s economic plan.
The proposed law, now subject to parliamentary debate, casts a wide net, holding all players in the supply chain accountable.
The move marks the latest international expansion for the global fintech, which is deploying its proprietary ‘Tala in a Box’ software platform to quickly establish operations.
The success at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) 42nd Assembly in Montreal gives Africa nearly a quarter of the seats on the 36-member ICAO Council.
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation has announced the extension of Managing Director Dr Hillary Wachinga's suspension for an additional 21 working days.
Kenya is borrowing billions of dollars to pay off old debts in a high-stakes financial strategy that economists warn may only postpone a deeper fiscal crisis
Parliament is considering a petition to introduce a law imposing a strict cap on debt repayments.
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has been recognised for its pioneering work in small business finance, winning the “Product Innovation of the Year (Africa)” award at the Global SME Finance Awards 2025.
A positive decision will provide a vital lifeline, unlocking access to cheaper financing and restoring investor confidence with a rejection signalling deepening economic troubles.
A parliamentary committee probing the proposed sale of a substantial stake in East Africa Portland Cement has uncovered alarming irregularities.
Banks are pushing for a further cut in the CBK’s benchmark lending rate, arguing that low inflation and a stable Shilling provide room to stimulate sluggish private sector credit growth.
Dominic O'Neill said traditional models of financing large, centralised sewer systems have failed to keep pace with need, leaving billions behind.
Monetary Policy Committee cuts Central Bank lending rate to 9.25 per cent from 9.5 per cent, cites resilient Kenyan economy
Tier one lender KCB Group has allocated Sh53.2 billion to green projects in a move that places sustainable finance at the heart of its strategy.
Kenyan-owned oil marketer Galana Energies Ltd, is celebrating a quarter-century of operations with a week of customer appreciation events, highlighting its local ownership in a competitive market.
Only one of Kenya’s 38 commercial banks has so far sought regulatory approval for a new, transparent loan pricing model, the CBK Governor Kamau Thugge revealed.
SMEs form the backbone of African economies including Kenya, constituting over 90 per cent of businesses and providing the majority of employment.
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