Economy

In response to a series of LPG-related accidents across Kenya, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has introduced stricter safety regulations for traders, signaling immediate and firm action against any violations. The new measures follow multiple incidents that highlighted the dangers of improper handling, storage, and transportation of LPG …

The New South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited (SONY 2025) will restart full milling activities next week following the completion of an extensive maintenance and infrastructure upgrade programme that began in late November 2025. Speaking to the media, Operations Manager Idris Bashir said the exercise aimed to restore production efficiency and …

Kenya Airways has suspended its Nairobi–New York flights due to harsh winter conditions in the United States that have disrupted activities at John F. Kennedy International Airport. In a travel advisory released on Sunday, the national carrier said a blizzard alert and heavy snowfall in New York had severely impacted …

PwC has initiated the sale of the business and assets of KOKO Networks Limited as part of efforts to revive the struggling clean-energy firm after it was placed under administration. Joint administrators George Weru and Muniu Thoithi have invited investors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to either acquire the …

Capital Markets Authority has approved a three-day extension of the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering (IPO), pushing the closing date to February 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. The offer, which had been set to close today at 5 p.m., will now remain open for an additional three days. Authorities …

Tomato farmers in Kirinyaga County are increasingly embracing environmentally friendly methods to combat destructive pests, following a comprehensive training programme implemented across 11 tomato-growing wards. The initiative has empowered farmers with hands-on skills in integrated pest management (IPM), helping them cut back on harmful synthetic chemicals while safeguarding their health, …

The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) has raised concerns about ongoing flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and across Kenya’s airspace, citing industrial action by members of the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), including Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff. In a statement on Tuesday, KALPA said the strikes …

Top commercial banks have reduced their lending rates after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 9.00% to 8.75% this week. The Monetary Policy Committee announced the 25 basis point cut on February 10, marking the tenth consecutive reduction aimed at stimulating credit growth …

The National Treasury has mobilised Sh2.43 trillion in revenue during the first seven months of the 2025/2026 financial year. According to a gazette notice dated February 13, the government had by January 30, 2026, realised 54 percent of its Sh4.43 trillion revenue target. Tax collections formed the bulk of the …

Kenya Airways has confirmed that one of its aircraft was compelled to head back to Nairobi on Saturday morning after facing adverse weather while attempting to land in Rwanda. Flight KQ470, which had departed from Nairobi to Kigali, encountered poor visibility and worsening weather conditions during its routine approach to …