Business

Impact of digital space

The revolution has resulted in substantial positive changes, particularly for small firms.

Fintech to save Kenyans Sh2.4bn in remittances fees

The firm is targeting over 500,000 Kenyans abroad with zero remittance charges.

Direct cargo flights to Israel to boost Kenya's agricultural exports

The move is expected to grow the country's earnings from exported  agricultural products, especially horticulture.

Locked Why you are paying more for sugar

A kg of sugar is going for up to Sh240 compared to an average of Sh159 just three weeks ago.

Why sugar prices are leaving a bitter ‘taste’ in your pocket

A proposal to introduce excise duty of Sh5 per kilo is expected to push up prices

Taxes, weak shilling to dampen private sector growth – survey

Increase in fuel prices and reduced liquidity in the market also a concern.

Tala appoints Muthoni as head of growth, strategy

She takes over from new interim GM Annstella Mumbi

UK Firm get CAK nod to acquire full stake in Bigot Flower Kenya

The Authority approved the proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital.

Kenya commits to becoming Africa's gateway to free trade

This with the efforts to drive up intra-African trade which still lags behind at 17 per cent.

Innovate insurance solutions for risks faced by MSMEs

They often lack sufficient risk management systems

Vumistream joins Kenyan market to rival Netflix, Showmax

Africa's live-streaming industry is projected to be worth over Sh17.1 billion by 2023.

French firm, Garnier rollout out green beauty products in Kenya

The firm's items are deeply rooted in green science

Fair, predictable tax policy needed to stimulate Kenya’s growth

The country's average income per month is Sh17,940.

Microlender Jijenge Credit welcomes CBK’s oversight of DCPs

They were previously only required to register the businesses to begin operations in the country.

Kenya shelves implementation of digital currency

It has raised concerns with the initial cost of its adopting the solution.

CBK projects strong economic growth in 2023, at 5.5%

This is up from 4.8% recorded last year.

KCB, Jua Kali sector deal to increase credit access, grow businesses

Players have for long struggled with securing funding.