Economy

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 …

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 …