Economy

Car & General has unveiled a new LPG-powered Piaggio three-wheeler in Kenya, offering transport operators a more affordable and environmentally friendly option amid rising fuel prices. The company launched the Piaggio Ape NXT+ LPG in Nairobi at an event attended by Car & General Chief Executive Officer Vijay Gidoomal and …

Tea farmers in Murang’a County have raised objections to a proposed 0.8 percent levy on tea exports, warning that it could make Kenyan tea less competitive in the global market. According to the farmers, the additional charge would increase export costs, potentially making tea from other producing countries more attractive …

Global technology company Amazon has applied for regulatory approval to set up a satellite earth station in Kenya, signaling its entry into the country’s fast-growing satellite broadband sector. According to a notice published in the Kenya Gazette, Amazon Kuiper Kenya Limited has submitted an application to the Communications Authority of …

President William Ruto has held high-level meetings in Brussels aimed at deepening Kenya’s economic and diplomatic relations with European partners. During his visit, Ruto met King Philippe of Belgium at the Royal Palace, where the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, with particular focus on trade, investment, and …

Business executives from Kenya and South Africa have renewed calls for stronger economic cooperation, increased intra-African trade, and faster implementation of regional integration initiatives across the continent. The appeal was made during the Kenya-South Africa Business Forum held in Johannesburg on Thursday, coinciding with President William Ruto’s state visit to …

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company, KenGen, has suffered a setback after the Tax Appeals Tribunal upheld a Sh2.36 billion compensating tax assessment issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority. The ruling stems from a long-running dispute over dividend payments made by KenGen between 2020 and 2023. The Tribunal found that the …

Kenya could begin commercial oil production in Turkana before the end of 2026, according to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, who says preparations are underway to finally bring the long-delayed project into operation. Speaking on Radio Jambo on Friday, Wandayi expressed confidence that the country is nearing a major milestone …

Bolt has expanded its presence in Kenya’s digital economy by entering the on-demand retail space through a new partnership with supermarket chain Quickmart. The collaboration will allow customers to order more than 12,000 products from over 60 Quickmart branches directly via the Bolt Food app, marking a shift from food …

Kenya’s electric mobility sector received a major boost on Wednesday after global electric two-wheeler manufacturer YADEA officially entered the market, unveiling a motorcycle designed specifically for the country’s boda boda industry. The company introduced its KIFA electric motorcycle during Autoexpo Kenya 2026 in Nairobi, marking Kenya as a strategic hub …

Kenya has taken a significant step in its industrial development journey with the launch of the local assembly of the Toyota Hiace matatu at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) facility in Thika. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui announced the milestone, noting that the initiative marks a …