Economy

Kenyan motorists who own premium vehicles know the struggle too well — one accident, one engine failure, or one damaged suspension component can ground a car for weeks. Limited local stock, inflated prices, and incompatible parts often delay repairs and frustrate both car owners and garages. But a growing spare …

BAT Kenya has announced a dividend of Sh70 per share following an 18% increase in gross profit for the year ending December 31, 2025. The cigarette manufacturer posted a gross profit of Sh7.7 billion, up from the previous year, even as net revenue fell 10% to Sh23.2 billion from Sh25.7 …

Kenya’s annual inflation rate eased to 4.3% in February, down from 4.4% in January, according to the latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The slowdown was mainly influenced by price movements in Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (7.3%), Transport (4.0%), and Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas, and Other …

Directline, Trident Insurance and AMACO have been ranked among the most complained-about general insurers in Kenya for the third quarter of 2025, based on new figures released by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA). According to the IRA’s Insurance Industry Report for January to September 2025, a total of 532 complaints …

KCB Bank has assumed responsibility for the government’s Sh42 billion smart driving licence project from the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) following NBK’s acquisition by Access Bank Plc, clearing the way for the rollout of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) confirmed that the …

The Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya) has introduced an upgraded International Driving Permit (IDP) that enables Kenyan drivers to legally operate vehicles in over 150 countries without taking local driving tests. The move comes amid rising cases of Kenyan motorists facing legal action abroad for carrying counterfeit driving permits. …

The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project extending from Naivasha to Kisumu is scheduled to officially kick off next month, with completion expected by June 2027, Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga announced. Mainga made the announcement following a consultative meeting with the National Land Commission and Kisumu County officials, where …

The application window for the Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) Initial Public Offer (IPO) has officially closed, marking the end of submissions for one of the country’s most highly anticipated public share sales in recent years. The Privatisation Authority had issued a final call to investors ahead of the 24th Feb, …

In response to a series of LPG-related accidents across Kenya, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has introduced stricter safety regulations for traders, signaling immediate and firm action against any violations. The new measures follow multiple incidents that highlighted the dangers of improper handling, storage, and transportation of LPG …

The New South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited (SONY 2025) will restart full milling activities next week following the completion of an extensive maintenance and infrastructure upgrade programme that began in late November 2025. Speaking to the media, Operations Manager Idris Bashir said the exercise aimed to restore production efficiency and …