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Kenya business news: markets, SMEs, banking, trade and the economy. Practical context for workers, founders and investors.
NCBA sale complete as Kenyatta, Ndegwa families cash in on Sh109b Nedbank deal
The NCBA transaction with Nedbank has been completed, with Kenyatta and Ndegwa family interests among those cashing in on a deal valued around Sh109 billion, reshaping one of Kenya’s top banking brands.
Stakeholders review proposed PPP reforms to boost infrastructure delivery
The government has intensified public consultations on proposed Public-Private Partnership law amendments aimed at speeding infrastructure delivery while managing fiscal and transparency risks.
Court paves way for dockers union polls amid leadership row
A court has rejected a bid that would have blocked Dock Workers Union elections, clearing the path for polls despite a leadership dispute involving the acting general secretary.
Treasury launches FY2027/28 budget process amid tight fiscal choices
The National Treasury has opened the Financial Year 2027/28 Budget and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework process, setting the calendar for ministry ceilings before another high-stakes fiscal year.
Insurers bundle investments with cover as pure insurance uptake stalls
Kenyan insurers are packaging investment products with health and life cover as standalone insurance uptake remains sluggish, trying to make policies feel like wealth tools.
Kenya’s super-rich count dips even as millionaire ranks grow — report
A wealth report says Kenya saw a decline in ultra-high-net-worth individuals (from about $30m net worth) even while the broader millionaire population continued to grow.
Study: Kenya could unlock Sh3.1 trillion gains via care infrastructure investment
A study projects that investing in care infrastructure could unlock about Sh3.1 trillion in economic gains for Kenya, with net benefits around Sh2.3 trillion over the modelled period.
When tax policy and diesel costs collide at the factory gate
Manufacturers face cash-flow hits when tax policy changes meet rising diesel costs at the factory gate — often before products earn revenue in the market.
Billionaire Kirima firm locked in rental income tax dispute with KRA
A firm linked to billionaire Kirima is in a tax row after KRA reviewed income declarations and disallowed deductions on rental income, locking the company into dispute.