Economy

Supa Loaf, Mount Kenya and Royco emerged as the most frequently chosen fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands in Kenya in 2025, according to the 2026 Brand Footprint ranking by Worldpanel by Numerator. Supa Loaf led the list with 191 million Consumer Reach Points (CRPs), followed by Mount Kenya at 173.1 …

Four Kenyan lenders — KCB Group, Equity Group, Co-operative Bank of Kenya and Stanbic Holdings — have been included among the world’s best-performing banks in the latest Forbes ranking. The institutions were assessed using financial information, desk research and data provided directly by participating banks. To qualify, Kenyan lenders had …

Kenya is set to import 540,000 metric tonnes of White Grade A non-GMO maize from Zambia as the country seeks to address a grain shortage linked to reduced production in major farming areas affected by drought. The maize will be supplied by Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency (FRA) under an agreement …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant change to the country’s tax calendar, shifting the deadline for filing Individual Income Tax Returns from June 30 to April 30. The change, contained in the Finance Act 2026 and signed into law by President William Ruto, will take effect on …

Panamax container ship MV REN JIAN 15 has arrived at the Port of Mombasa carrying 3,710 containers destined for Kenya and other markets across the East African region. The Chinese-flagged vessel, which measures 260 metres in length and 32 metres in width, has docked at Berth 22, according to the …

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that it is launching a voluntary redundancy scheme, almost a year after a cyberattack disrupted the company’s operations and forced production to stop for several weeks. The carmaker said it aims to reduce costs by around £1.7 billion over the next two years as …

Uber has announced that it is ending its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, bringing its services in the two markets to an immediate close from September 2, 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 2, an Uber spokesperson said the company reached the decision following a comprehensive review of …

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has reported that the recent strike by aviation workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) left approximately 1,000 tonnes of flower cargo stranded, resulting in significant losses for growers and exporters. The two-day industrial action disrupted the transportation of flowers and other perishable goods, while …

CIC Insurance Group recorded a 70.3 percent rise in profit after tax to Sh1.09 billion for the six months to June, driven largely by stronger investment income and continued expansion of its insurance operations. Profit before tax increased by 30.2 percent to Sh1.56 billion, while insurance revenue climbed 17.8 percent …

Milk deliveries to processing companies have declined by 3.7% following cold and dry weather in major dairy-producing regions, creating temporary shortages in some parts of Kenya. Data from the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) shows that formal milk deliveries dropped from 84.4 million litres in June to 81.3 million litres in …