Economy

Kenya Airways has cautioned passengers travelling between Nairobi and Mumbai to expect possible baggage delays due to operational challenges caused by regional airspace restrictions and unfavorable weather conditions. In a customer advisory issued on March 8, the airline said the restrictions have forced aircraft to carry extra fuel to accommodate …

Heavy overnight rainfall in parts of Nairobi disrupted several flights operated by Kenya Airways, with some aircraft forced to divert to Mombasa due to poor weather conditions. In a customer update released on Saturday, the airline said the intense downpour affected scheduled operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, resulting in …

There is a subtle but powerful branding strategy that many motorists encounter daily without necessarily thinking about it. It lies in how TotalEnergies brands its petrol stations across Kenya. Unlike many fuel stations that simply display their corporate logo, TotalEnergies takes branding a step further by adding the name of …

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offer (IPO) has raised Sh112.4 billion, making it one of the largest public share offerings ever recorded in Kenya, according to the National Treasury. The offer placed 11.81 billion shares on sale at Sh9 each, and strong investor interest pushed total applications to …

Kenya Tea Development Agency has named Enos Njeru as its new Board Chair, with Samson Mosonik Menjo appointed as Deputy Chair. They succeed Chege Kirundi, the former Chair, and Omweno James Ombasa, the outgoing Vice Chair, whose terms have come to an end. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

BAT Kenya has named Sidney Wafula as its new Managing Director, with his appointment taking effect on June 16, 2026. Wafula, who currently serves as Finance Director for BAT Sub-Saharan Africa Area, will take over from Crispin Achola, who is leaving the company after more than five years at the …

Kenyan flower exporters are expressing concern over possible supply chain disruptions following the closure of sections of Middle East airspace due to rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has warned that extended airspace restrictions could significantly impact cargo capacity for the country’s …

The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has approved Vodacom Group’s acquisition of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom PLC, ruling that the deal will not negatively affect competition in Kenya or the wider region. In its review, the regulator noted that mobile and broadband markets in Kenya and other …

Global communications app Truecaller has unveiled its advertising services in Kenya and South Africa as part of its broader expansion strategy across the African market. In the new setup, 365 Digital has been named the sole reseller of Truecaller’s advertising inventory in the two countries. Click here to join our …

Standard Chartered Bank has recorded a Sh2.5 billion ($19 million) pension charge in its Kenya operations following a 2025 decision by the Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal favoring 629 former employees. In its latest financial statements, the bank said the rise in its global pension deficit was partly due to legal …