Economy

Sales of locally assembled vehicles in Kenya increased by 32 percent in June, signaling continued recovery in the country’s automotive sector. According to the Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA), 1,651 locally assembled vehicles were sold in June, up from 1,120 units recorded in January 2026. The industry sold a total …

Google remained the world’s most visited website in May 2026, recording 101.17 billion visits, according to the latest Statista rankings released in July. YouTube secured second place with 53.12 billion visits, while Facebook ranked third after attracting 9.44 billion visits during the month. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

A new report by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has revealed that eight out of every 10 honey brands tested in the country failed quality checks after being found to contain additives despite being marketed as “100 per cent pure and natural honey.” According to the Authority’s latest annual …

Citibank Kenya has filed a petition at the High Court seeking to stop investigators from summoning, questioning or prosecuting one of its employees over the approval of a $2.02 million (about Sh261 million) loan issued to Kiru Tea Factory Company Limited. According to court documents filed under HCCHRPET/E373/2026, the bank …

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has launched an investigation into Naivas Supermarket following allegations that a customer was charged more for a product than the advertised price. According to the complaint, the customer purchased a bottle of Hunter’s Choice at Naivas’ Thindigua branch for Sh1,120, despite the supermarket promoting …

Uganda Airlines has signed its first aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing, ordering eight new planes as part of plans to expand its regional and international operations. The national carrier will acquire four Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to increase capacity, modernise its fleet and meet rising …

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced new regulations requiring businesses involved in the importation and wholesale distribution of communications equipment to obtain a new licence before operating. In a notice issued on July 21, the regulator said all entities intending to import or distribute communications equipment must apply …

Nearly a decade after leasing out its Boeing 777-300ER fleet, Kenya Airways has returned one of the aircraft to service as it seeks to boost capacity, strengthen its long-haul operations and support growing passenger and cargo demand. The aircraft, registered 5Y-KZX, resumed commercial operations on July 17, 2026, operating flights …

Co-operative Bank has been ranked among Africa’s 25 strongest banks by capital for the first time, further cementing Kenya’s status as East Africa’s leading financial centre. The latest The Banker Top 1,000 World Banks survey placed three Kenyan lenders among the continent’s best-capitalised financial institutions. Co-operative Bank made its debut …

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has served a seven-day strike notice, raising the possibility of major disruptions to air travel and airport operations if its demands are not addressed. The union warned that aviation workers across the country could down their tools after accusing employers of repeatedly breaching the …