Economy

Carrefour Kenya has entered into a partnership with Food Banking Kenya (FBK), part of the Global Food Banking Network, to help curb food waste and support vulnerable communities nationwide. Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the retailer will donate safe, surplus food — including baked goods collected daily …

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has instructed the Tea Board of Kenya to carry out a full audit of loans taken by tea factories managed under the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). In a letter addressed to Tea Board CEO Willy Mutai, Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh …

Kwale County’s newly completed Shimoni Port has marked a major milestone after receiving its first-ever luxury cruise liner last week. The vessel, SH Diana, arrived with 249 international tourists on board and was warmly received by port authorities, county officials, and tourism stakeholders. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

Turkish Airlines has officially resumed direct flights to Mombasa, Kenya, marking a return to the coastal city after a five-year pause. The flights resumed on Sunday, October 26, with the inaugural Boeing 737 touching down at Moi International Airport early Monday morning. The aircraft was greeted with a ceremonial water …

Long queues at gas stations, higher transportation charges, and rising food prices have become everyday reminders that when oil prices rise, every sector suffers. One example of rising energy costs in recent weeks lies in Egypt. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The North African country announced a new …

Kenya is setting its sights on the European market with plans to expand exports of herbs and spices, capitalising on the surging global demand for sustainable and natural health products. The Kenyan Embassy in Belgium revealed that the country aims to diversify its export base beyond traditional products like tea, …

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has withdrawn PayU Kenya Limited’s licence as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) after the firm opted to wind up its operations in the country. In a statement, CBK said PayU, which received its licence on March 23, 2023, chose to exit the Kenyan market …

For years, banana farmers in Taveta struggled as their produce went to waste or was sold for next to nothing to exploitative brokers. Poor roads, unreliable water and electricity, and lack of quality seedlings pushed many into poverty, forcing some to abandon farming altogether. But the story has taken a …

Coffee farmers in Kirinyaga County are raising alarm over a surge in theft of ripe coffee cherries from their farms. The thieves, suspected to be working with coffee cartels, reportedly strike at night, harvesting ripe cherries and leaving farmers counting heavy losses. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Kirinyaga …

Equity Bank Kenya has announced a temporary interruption in its bank-to-mobile wallet transfer services, affecting customers who use the platform for everyday financial transactions. In a statement issued on Saturday, October 25, 2025, the bank said the disruption was due to a system issue impacting transfers from bank accounts to …