Economy

Kenya is seeking to turn its large youth population into a competitive asset in global agriculture, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said. Addressing the 49th Session of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Kagwe described the country’s youthful demographic not as …

Kenya Airways has confirmed that one of its aircraft is back in operation after undergoing major maintenance work. The national carrier said the plane successfully completed a thorough 6C maintenance check, including an in-depth heavy inspection and a planned replacement of its landing gear. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

Electric mobility company Skoot Technology has unveiled a battery-swapping electric three-wheeler in Kenya, targeting tuk-tuk operators in urban areas looking to lower fuel expenses. The new unit, known as the Skoot e3W, brings together a Piaggio-designed vehicle supplied locally by Car & General and SUN Mobility’s battery-swapping technology. Click here …

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has adopted new governance reforms allowing private investors to elect independent directors, a step aimed at enhancing board autonomy and strengthening investor confidence. Under the revised structure, non-government shareholders will now choose independent directors without involvement from the majority shareholder. Click here to join our …

Motorists are expected to begin using the first phase of the Rironi–Mau Summit Highway in August, as construction of the Rironi–Naivasha stretch nears completion, which is projected for June. Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir informed the Senate that work on the Rironi–Naivasha section is almost complete, paving the …

When it comes to sourcing reliable car parts in Kenya, Uptown Auto Spares has positioned itself as a leading supplier for both exterior, interior, and mechanical components. Owned by automotive entrepreneur David Njoroge, the company has built a reputation for importing top-quality car parts directly to Kenya, catering to mechanics, …

I&M Bank has announced plans to open nine additional branches across Kenya in 2026 as part of its “Mahali Uko, Tuko” expansion campaign, focusing on fast-growing areas driven by agribusiness, real estate and MSMEs. The new branches will be set up in Ngong Town, Kitengela, Nyahururu, Kitui, Homa Bay, Migori, …

Safaricom is introducing Ziidi Trader, a share-trading service built into the M-Pesa app, a move set to transform how Kenyans invest in listed companies and potentially boost retail participation at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The platform will enable users to buy and sell NSE-listed shares directly through M-Pesa and …

About two out of every ten electric vehicles in Kenya are currently operating on the Bolt ride-hailing platform, underscoring the growing influence of mobility apps in driving the adoption of electric transport, according to an analysis. Of the estimated 24,000 electric vehicles on Kenyan roads, around 5,808 are active on …

By: China Daily South Africa and Kenya have become the latest African countries to make progress on trade deals with Beijing as both nations work toward duty-free access and hail opportunities in China’s market. China and South Africa signed a framework agreement on economic partnership for shared prosperity on Friday, …