Economy

Kenya’s national parks and wildlife reserves welcomed more than 300,000 visitors over the December 2025 festive period, highlighting the growing appeal of the country’s wildlife attractions to both local and international tourists. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) described the turnout as a successful festive season and thanked visitors for choosing …

The Port of Mombasa on Sunday welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, marking the official start of the 2026 cruise tourism season with the arrival of the luxury vessel *MV Crystal Symphony*. The 238-metre-long ship, with a draft of eight metres, docked at the port from Port Elizabeth, …

Kenya has officially withdrawn from the COMESA Sugar Safeguard regime after 24 years, a move the government says signals progress in reforms aimed at strengthening and stabilising the sugar industry. The safeguard, which expired on November 30, 2025, was introduced as a temporary trade protection measure to allow the sector …

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved 42 more Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), increasing the number of licensed and regulated digital lenders in the country to 195. This latest approval follows the licensing of 27 DCPs announced in September 2025, underscoring the regulator’s ongoing drive to bring order to …

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has identified 10 petrol stations in a recent nationwide crackdown on fuel quality violations. Between October and December 2025, EPRA conducted 4,394 tests across 967 petroleum sites. While 957 sites (98.97%) complied with regulations, 10 sites (1.03%) were found non-compliant. Click here to …

Amsterdam-based TUI Airlines Nederland B.V. has received clearance to operate Inclusive Tour Charter flights on the Amsterdam–Zanzibar–Mombasa–Amsterdam route. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) granted the one-year air service licence, which came into effect last month. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A notice in the Kenya Gazette shows …

Senator Edwin Sifuna has raised serious concerns over the ongoing Turkana oil project, warning that what should have been a story of national development is instead appearing to benefit a select few. According to Sifuna, the company originally set to extract oil—first Tullow, now Gulf Energy—has undergone multiple ownership and …

Kenya Airways (KQ) has returned the second of its three narrow-body Embraer aircraft to scheduled commercial service, completing a crucial maintenance phase just in time for the busy festive season. The phased reintroduction, supported by a partnership with the State Department for Aviation to streamline spare-parts logistics, aims to stabilise …

Kenya has exported its first consignment of Apple mangoes to the United Kingdom, marking a significant achievement for the country’s horticultural sector ahead of the festive season and opening access to a high-value premium market. The shipment demonstrates that Kenya has met the UK’s strict phytosanitary and food safety requirements, …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has confiscated a shipment of contraband cigarettes valued at about Sh72.2 million in Mombasa, following intelligence-led surveillance by the Joint Port Control Unit (JPCU) with assistance from international agencies, including Interpol. The cargo originated in Cambodia and passed through several countries before landing in Kenya, …