Nairobi’s Stand-Up Comedy Boom Puts Kenya in the Spotlight
A growing stand-up comedy movement in Nairobi is turning laughter into business, as new venues, emerging talent and expanding audiences position comedy as one of the fastest-rising spaces within Kenya’s...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
LATEST FROM BUSINESS TODAY
CBK Accepts KSh 13.8 Bn at Weekly Treasury Bills Auction
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) received bids worth KSh 13.8 billion out of the KSh 24 billion, an undersubscription of 57.4%, with the...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
Crown Paints Joins in Celebrating World Earth Day 2026
Crown Paints Plc has joined the global community in commemorating World Earth Day 2026 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” reaffirming its...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
Avocado Farmers Face Stricter Requirements from Importers
Avocado farmers in Kenya are in the middle on the harvest season with export markets getting more sophisticated and competitive, with stricter requirements....
JACKSON OKOTH2 Mins read
Mi Vida Bets Ksh5.6B on Luxury Housing Boom in Tatu City
Kenya’s luxury housing market is showing signs of shifting beyond Nairobi’s traditional high-end suburbs, with developer Mi Vida Homes making a major bet...
SABRINA BT3 Mins read
Britam Whole Life Insurance Plan Offers Up to KSh100 Million Cover
Britam Insurance has unveiled a Whole Life Insurance Plan providing lifetime cover with up to KSh100 million in benefits, positioning it as a...
BT Reporter2 Mins read
CoB Flags Gaps in Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill
The proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026, has come under scrutiny after Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o warned that weaknesses in the...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
NSE Closes in the Red on Mild Profit-Taking
The NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) saw its key indices close lower in Wednesday’s trading with the NSE 20 Share index down 0.25% to...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
Treasury Adjusts Budget Estimates On Gulf War Effects
Treasury has adjusted its financial targets mid-year, ahead of the 2026/27 fiscal year with every revision pointing to the same uncomfortable direction. In...
JACKSON OKOTH2 Mins read
Airtel Launches Referral Offer That Pays Users to Invite Friends to MyAirtel App
Airtel Kenya has launched a new referral programme that will allow customers to earn money by inviting family and friends to join the...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
Crown Paints Achieves ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 Certification
Crown Paints (K) PLC has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to information security, data protection, and global governance standards. Mike Kamau...
JACKSON OKOTH3 Mins read
Insurance Firms On Most Profitable List at NSE
Insurance firms that are top profit-makers at the Nairobi Securities Exchange are led by Jubilee Insurance which recorded a net profit of KSh...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
Over 450,000 Aspirants Set for UDA Repeat Grassroots Elections Across 18 Counties
More than 450,000 aspirants are set to battle for grassroots leadership positions as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) conducts its Repeat Phase II...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
MV Uhuru Vessels Boost Regional Trade with Weekly Cargo Runs Across Lake Victoria
The MV Uhuru I and II vessels are playing a pivotal role in strengthening regional trade, making weekly trips from Kisumu Port to...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
Murang’a Coffee Farmers Reap Higher Earnings as Reforms Take Hold
Coffee farmers in Murang’a County are reporting a turnaround in fortunes following recent reforms in the sector, with many citing improved payouts and...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
New Gambling Regulation in Kenya Tightens the Noose on Operators
New gambling regulation in Kenya, anchored in the newly enacted Gambling Control Act, 2025, places consumer protection, addiction prevention, and evidence-based oversight at...
BILL YAURA2 Mins read
Inside the Corporate Changes Under Co-op Bank New Structure
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd will change its name as part of an ongoing reorganisation to reflect its Co-op Bank new structure.
BILL YAURA2 Mins read
Over 450,000 Aspirants Set for UDA Repeat Grassroots Elections Across 18 Counties
More than 450,000 aspirants are set to battle for grassroots leadership positions as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) conducts its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections across 18 counties on Thursday,...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
New Gambling Regulation in Kenya Tightens the Noose on Operators
New gambling regulation in Kenya, anchored in the newly enacted Gambling Control Act, 2025, places consumer protection, addiction prevention, and evidence-based oversight at...
BILL YAURA2 Mins read
Vision Plus Becomes First Kenyan Brand to Launch TVs Powered By Whale OS
Vision Plus and global consumer electronics software giant Whale OS have signed a landmark partnership and license agreement that grants Kenyan households access...
BT Correspondent2 Mins read
Smash & Play Rhapta Donates Ksh100,000 to Support Mathare Kids Talent Hub
For the young talents at Mathare Kids Talent Hub, play has always been about more than games, it’s a chance to dream, create,...
JUSTUS KIPRONO2 Mins read
Crash Games Are Growing Across Online Gaming Platforms
In simple terms, crash games are built around a rising multiplier that can stop without warning. Players join the same round and decide...
BT Correspondent3 Mins read
KCB FC, Banking on a Strong Run, Take on Ulinzi Stars
Premier League side KCB FC is back in action this weekend in the Sportpesa League, facing Ulinzi Stars in an afternoon clash at the Kasarani Annex.
BILL YAURA1 Mins read
HF Group Plc Appoints Two New Directors to Its Board
HF (Housing Finance) Group, a listed real estate firm, has announced changes to its Board of Directors that has seen the appointment of...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
Justin Mollel is the new EABL Chief Finance Officer
Justin Mollel, a Tanzanian National, is the incoming Group Chief Finance Officer at East African Breweries Limited(EABL), with effect from 1 May 2026,...
JACKSON OKOTH2 Mins read
When Women Know Their Worth, They Change the World
Shonda Lynn Rhimes’ story is nothing short of inspirational. The award-winning American producer, screenwriter, and author has reshaped modern television as the creative...
OORO GEORGE2 Mins read
Lupita Nyong’o Says She Is Living With More Than 50 Uterine Fibroids
Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o said she is living with more than 50 uterine fibroids, underscoring the prevalence of a condition that affects...
OORO GEORGE2 Mins read
Nairobi’s Stand-Up Comedy Boom Puts Kenya in the Spotlight
A growing stand-up comedy movement in Nairobi is turning laughter into business, as new venues, emerging talent and expanding audiences position comedy as...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
IMF Insists on Governance Review Before Entering New Deal with Kenya Government
The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has put the first roadblock in the ongoing negotiations with Nairobi by insisting that President William Ruto responds...
JACKSON OKOTH2 Mins read
CBK Accepts KSh 13.8 Bn at Weekly Treasury Bills Auction
CBK (Central Bank of Kenya) received bids worth KSh 13.8 billion out of the KSh 24 billion, an undersubscription of 57.4%, with the...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
Crown Paints Joins in Celebrating World Earth Day 2026
Crown Paints Plc has joined the global community in commemorating World Earth Day 2026 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” reaffirming its...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
Avocado Farmers Face Stricter Requirements from Importers
Avocado farmers in Kenya are in the middle on the harvest season with export markets getting more sophisticated and competitive, with stricter requirements....
JACKSON OKOTH2 Mins read
Mi Vida Bets Ksh5.6B on Luxury Housing Boom in Tatu City
Kenya’s luxury housing market is showing signs of shifting beyond Nairobi’s traditional high-end suburbs, with developer Mi Vida Homes making a major bet...
SABRINA BT3 Mins read
Britam Whole Life Insurance Plan Offers Up to KSh100 Million Cover
Britam Insurance has unveiled a Whole Life Insurance Plan providing lifetime cover with up to KSh100 million in benefits, positioning it as a...
BT Reporter2 Mins read
CoB Flags Gaps in Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill
The proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026, has come under scrutiny after Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o warned that weaknesses in the...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
NSE Closes in the Red on Mild Profit-Taking
The NSE (Nairobi Securities Exchange) saw its key indices close lower in Wednesday’s trading with the NSE 20 Share index down 0.25% to...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
Treasury Adjusts Budget Estimates On Gulf War Effects
Treasury has adjusted its financial targets mid-year, ahead of the 2026/27 fiscal year with every revision pointing to the same uncomfortable direction. In...
JACKSON OKOTH2 Mins read
Airtel Launches Referral Offer That Pays Users to Invite Friends to MyAirtel App
Airtel Kenya has launched a new referral programme that will allow customers to earn money by inviting family and friends to join the...
SABRINA BT2 Mins read
Crown Paints Achieves ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 Certification
Crown Paints (K) PLC has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to information security, data protection, and global governance standards. Mike Kamau...
JACKSON OKOTH3 Mins read
Insurance Firms On Most Profitable List at NSE
Insurance firms that are top profit-makers at the Nairobi Securities Exchange are led by Jubilee Insurance which recorded a net profit of KSh...
JACKSON OKOTH1 Mins read
Over 450,000 Aspirants Set for UDA Repeat Grassroots Elections Across 18 Counties
More than 450,000 aspirants are set to battle for grassroots leadership positions as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) conducts its Repeat Phase II...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
MV Uhuru Vessels Boost Regional Trade with Weekly Cargo Runs Across Lake Victoria
The MV Uhuru I and II vessels are playing a pivotal role in strengthening regional trade, making weekly trips from Kisumu Port to...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
Murang’a Coffee Farmers Reap Higher Earnings as Reforms Take Hold
Coffee farmers in Murang’a County are reporting a turnaround in fortunes following recent reforms in the sector, with many citing improved payouts and...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
New Gambling Regulation in Kenya Tightens the Noose on Operators
New gambling regulation in Kenya, anchored in the newly enacted Gambling Control Act, 2025, places consumer protection, addiction prevention, and evidence-based oversight at...
BILL YAURA2 Mins read
Inside the Corporate Changes Under Co-op Bank New Structure
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd will change its name as part of an ongoing reorganisation to reflect its Co-op Bank new structure.
BILL YAURA2 Mins read
No Dividend For Sanlam Allianz Shareholders Even as Profit Hits Ksh832B
Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) Plc has delivered a resilient performance in 2025 despite a competitive operating environment, recording a profit after tax of...
BT Correspondent1 Mins read
What Awaits Kenya After the 8pc Fuel VAT Relief Expires
There are moments in economic policy where a small percentage looks harmless on paper, yet carries the weight of an entire economy on...
SABRINA BT4 Mins read
Rising Fuel Costs and Climate Shocks Put Kenya’s Recovery on Edge
A new assessment by MCB Group in its Africa Economic Compass report has shown that Kenya’s economy has made steady progress in stabilising...
SABRINA BT3 Mins read
Britam Launches Whole Life Insurance Plan for Long-Term Wealth Transfer
Britam is deepening its push into long-term financial planning products with the launch of a new solution aimed at Kenyan households looking to...
SABRINA BT3 Mins read
