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Kenya business news: markets, SMEs, banking, trade and the economy. Practical context for workers, founders and investors.
Tech billionaire Prateek Suri bets big on Africa as his key growth frontier
Tech investor Prateek Suri is expanding his Africa-focused empire through mining, infrastructure and energy investments, following talks with Central African Re
CS Joho's Mining Ministry sinks into licence wars, delays and disputes
Kenya's mining sector is facing growing turmoil as licensing delays, legal threats, community disputes and allegations of corruption pile pressure on Mining CS
How Kenya can unlock Sh209b in pension savings to grow businesses
Kenya could unlock more than Sh209 billion from pension savings for private equity and business growth by reducing overreliance on government securities.
Activist sues banks over loan interest rates hike
A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking to stop commercial banks from unilaterally increasing interest rates, default charges and other loan-related
End land tussles with Kwale sugar investor, State told
Kwale residents are urging the government to resolve land disputes involving the Kwale International Sugar Company to restore operations and attract investment.
New bid to block unused power gravy train for electricity firms
Kenya is renegotiating power purchase agreements to phase out costly take-or-pay clauses and require renewable energy producers to invest in battery storage sys
Treasury mulls slashing Sh4.8tr budget, tax hikes still an option
Treasury is considering cutting Kenya's Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 budget and possibly raising taxes amid global economic pressures and rising fiscal obligations.
New wrangles as Machakos Sacco bosses voted out
Members of the troubled Katelembo Athiani Muputi Farming and Ranching Co-operative Society in Machakos County have passed a vote of no confidence in the society
Davis Shirtliff targets West and North Africa expansion as it marks 80 years
Davis & Shirtliff plans expansion into West and North Africa as it marks 80 years and increases investment in clean energy and digital solutions.