Kenya

Hustler Fund loans rose to Sh49.5bn by March – Safaricom

According to the firm, repayment rate for the amount is 77 per cent, meaning that at least 11.4 billion is in default.

Kenyans borrowed Sh2.3 billion daily on Fuliza in 2023

The amount is enough to construct close to 3,000 standard classrooms or 460 dispensaries worth Sh5m each.

Tobacco industry opposes proposed health warnings rule

Calls for evidence-based review of tobacco laws for new product innovations.

Gulf states move to get bigger pie in Africa trade

Over the last decade, GCC countries have collectively invested over $100 billion (Sh13.2 trillion) in Africa.

Sri Lanka firm keen to control up to 20% of Kenya’s tea industry

Sri Lanka’s Browns Investments has made a move on Limuru Tea, in what could tighten its grip on the Kenyan tea industry ...

Employed landlords spared 1.5% housing levy on rental income

The law has been challenged in court several times.

Truckers irked by Mombasa County, KPA parking fees rule

The county government is also eying waste management fees from ships.

Britam urges SMEs to consider flood insurance

It has paid over Sh20 million in claims to 300 households.

NSE on rebound as investors regain trust in Kenya’s market

This is has been helped by among others, stabilisation of the Kenyan shilling.

Kenya first African country to be integrated to EU data

PS ICT and Digital Economy John Tanui who told the Star that the progress is at an advanced stage

Kenyans fail to gain from six fuel price drops as fares remain high

Matatus, SGR, boda boda and taxi fares went up when fuel prices increased.

Captain Morgan tipped to propel rum market to Sh2bn by 2028

The trend is driven by a shifting consumer preference towards premium spirits

Red Sea attacks shred Kenya's flower exports

They have also increased freight time by about 10-14 days due to re-routing through the Cape of Good Hope

Special Economic Zones on the spot over tax breaks

As of October 2023, there were 28 gazetted SEZs in Kenya.

No respite for commuters despite falling fuel prices

Pump prices have been going down since December.

Mastercard, I&M Bank extend strategic collaboration to 8 years

They continue to strengthen digital payment solutions in Kenya.

CMA to have oversight over Alternative Investment Funds

This is aligned with its investor protection mandate.