Economy

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 …

Safaricom PLC is on the spot after a growing number of customers complained of being charged multiple times for single transactions on its popular mobile money service, Mpesa. The complaints, which surfaced on Facebook and other social media platforms, point to delays in transaction confirmations that have led users to …

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has wrapped up his tour of the United States, securing fresh opportunities for Kenya’s farm exports, investment partnerships, and farmer empowerment initiatives. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In meetings with Gavin Van Der Burgh, CEO of the United States Africa …

The Central Bank of Kenya has approved the appointment of Nigeria’s Ralph Opara as the new Managing Director of Access Bank Kenya (ABK). Opara previously served as Group Head of the Commercial Banking Division at Access Bank Group, where he grew the division into the lender’s largest commercial business, managing …

Ford Motor Company has announced a global recall of 1.9 million vehicles due to faulty rear-view cameras, marking the latest in a series of safety-related callbacks. In a notice to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker explained that the malfunctioning cameras may display blank or distorted …

Kenya is encouraging American firms to package tea at the source, saying local processing guarantees fresher products, full traceability, and better returns for farmers. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told U.S. investors that packaging tea in Kenya is more cost-effective …

The government has cancelled the licenses of four tour operators as part of a nationwide crackdown on non-compliant businesses within Kenya’s multibillion-shilling tourism industry. The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA), working with a multi-agency team, launched the enforcement drive in the Maasai Mara before extending it to Amboseli, Tsavo, and the …

For decades, rice husks – a byproduct of Kenya’s rice farming – have been treated as waste, often dumped or burned in open fields, releasing harmful carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Today, however, this farm residue is powering a quiet revolution in climate-smart agriculture, thanks to Safi Organics. Click here …

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed an additional 27 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), raising the number of approved lenders to 153. The announcement, made on Thursday, comes just three months after CBK cleared 41 DCPs in June 2025. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel According to the …