Economy

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced plans to cap charges on person-to-person mobile money transfers, a decision likely to affect the revenues of Safaricom’s M-Pesa and Airtel Money. According to the regulator, most Kenyans continue to use mobile money mainly for simple transfers rather than advanced services like …

Equity Bank has announced a planned six-hour service disruption as it undertakes routine system maintenance. In a customer advisory, the bank said the “send money to other banks” service will be unavailable from 10:00 pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, until 4:00 am on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Click here …

Ride-hailing company Bolt has introduced Bolt Send, a new parcel delivery service that enables users to request deliveries directly through the existing Bolt app. The service, which kicks off in Nairobi before rolling out to other towns, is designed to tap into Kenya’s fast-growing e-commerce sector and the increasing demand …

In the drylands of Embu and Tharaka Nithi, farmers are rewriting their story of resilience and prosperity. A new report reveals that smallholder farmers are achieving higher yields, better incomes, and improved climate resilience through the Strengthening Regenerative Agriculture in Kenya (STRAK) project. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

Safaricom PLC has notified customers of a scheduled M-Pesa system maintenance set for Monday, September 22, 2025, between 12:30 am and 3:30 am. The company explained that the three-hour exercise aims to boost the platform’s reliability, security, and overall performance. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel “Over the past …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that its online tax platform, iTax, will undergo planned maintenance on Thursday, September 18, 2025. In a public notice issued Wednesday, the authority said the exercise will run from 10:00 p.m. on Thursday to 2:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19. During this four-hour …

The Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) to enhance milk output and improve safety standards in Kenya’s dairy sector. The partnership will leverage ILRI’s research expertise and KDB’s regulatory mandate to drive growth, innovation, and sustainability along the dairy …

Kenyan electric mobility company BasiGo has introduced its second-generation electric bus, promising longer range, faster charging, and greater efficiency as it targets expansion in East Africa’s public transport sector. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The new 54-seater model, dubbed the KL-9, has been designed by Chinese manufacturer King …

Farmers in Githunguri constituency are shifting focus to commercial avocado production in a bid to tap into Kenya’s lucrative export market. Despite many households already growing avocado trees, most have only been selling the fruit locally for little profit. Area MP Gathoni Wamuchomba recently led a group of young farmers …

The cosmetics industry in Kenya has grown rapidly in recent years, fueled by rising beauty consciousness, social media influence, and an expanding middle class. From skincare and haircare to makeup and fragrances, the demand for beauty products continues to surge — making cosmetics a lucrative business venture. Click here to …