Today’s business headlines are buzzing with two distinct yet equally significant developments signaling a profound shift in the global digital landscape. From the launch of a new AI-powered software testing venture by the seasoned founders of Expensya to Kenya’s strategic extension of its national real-time payment system’s operating hours, these moves underscore a relentless drive […]

In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize financial inclusion for millions, Britam Holdings Plc (NSE: BRIT), a leading diversified financial services group, through its dynamic innovation hub, BetaLab, has announced a strategic KES 5 million investment in Oye, a pioneering Kenyan fintech startup. This significant partnership is poised to transform how Kenya’s vast network of […]

The dynamic financial services industry in East Africa is witnessing a notable strategic move as Access Bank Kenya, a key player in the region, announces a fresh capital injection of US$15 million. This significant funding originates from its parent company, Access Bank Plc, a Nigerian multinational banking giant, and forms an integral part of a […]

In a landmark announcement poised to redefine Kenya’s healthcare and industrial landscape, President William Ruto has unveiled plans to establish a monumental KSh 150 billion (approximately $1.15 billion USD) pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in Murang’a County. This ambitious project, earmarked for land generously ceded by Del Monte, is a cornerstone of the government’s aggressive industrialization agenda, […]

Kenya’s financial markets are experiencing a significant shift, with Treasury Bill (T-bill) yields plummeting to their lowest levels since June 2022. This sharp decline follows a recent, impactful interest rate cut by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), a move designed to stimulate economic activity and ease the cost of borrowing. As short-term returns dwindle, […]

In a significant move set to redefine its economic trajectory, Kenya is forging a deeper, more transformative partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This burgeoning alliance, underscored by Kenya’s pursuit of full EBRD membership and recipient country status, embodies a powerful collective commitment to unleash the full potential of Micro, Small, […]

In a vibrant declaration of its growing stature on the global stage, Kenya has boldly emerged as Africa’s premier creative economy destination. The recent inaugural U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Forum, a landmark event brimming with anticipation and ambition, successfully positioned the East African nation as a strategic investment hub for American companies eager to tap into […]

In a monumental stride towards self-reliance and regional leadership in healthcare, Kenya has officially embarked on a transformative Ksh65 billion partnership with China. This landmark agreement, announced on Monday, June 9, 2025, following high-level discussions between Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, and China’s Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, is set to establish state-of-the-art […]

Kenyan startups clinched Ksh 82.5 billion in funding during 2024, equivalent to 29% of all venture capital invested across Africa, according to the Kenya Innovation Outlook 2024 and data from Africa: The Big Deal (citizen.digital). This positions Kenya ahead of traditional leaders—Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa—as the continent’s top destination for startup investment. While impressive, this […]

In a move that promises to deepen economic ties between Latin America and East Africa, Senator H.E. José Gonçalves Oliveira from Pará the largest state in Brazil has landed in Kenya to explore investment opportunities worth up to $40 billion in health technology and agriculture. This visit, facilitated by prominent Kenyan businessman James Wanjohi Njoroge, […]