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BAT Kenya posted modest profit growth in the first half of 2026 as recovering export sales and rising oral nicotine pouch sales helped offset weaker cigarette demand in the domestic market. Gross revenue rose 2.6% to Sh18.96 billion. Excise duty […]

How a Sh76,000 Loan Grew to Sh152,000A Kenyan court has warned digital lenders that a borrower’s acceptance of a loan agreement does not automatically make every interest charge or penalty enforceable. The case arose after Zenka Digital Limited advanced Benson […]

Kenya’s digital lenders have welcomed several changes in the Finance Act 2026, but an unresolved tax dispute with the Kenya Revenue Authority continues to make long-term planning difficult. The concern centres on an active High Court appeal involving historical tax […]

Global clean energy company BLUETTI is expanding into Kenya with a financing model designed to make solar power and battery storage more affordable for households, rural communities and small businesses. The company has introduced portable power stations, solar products and […]

Kenya’s plan to attract US$5 billion, through the Nairobi International Financial Centre(NIFC) by 2030 faces a difficult test as investors weigh its incentives against future tax and regulatory changes. The NIFC was created to position Nairobi as a gateway for […]

Kenya is considering a residency by investment programme(golden visa) that could give qualifying foreign investors a more secure route to long term or permanent residency in the country. The proposal would add immigration certainty to the tax and regulatory incentives […]

Kenya’s High Net Worth individuals are increasingly considering specialised sectors tied to technology, population growth, essential services and changing consumer demand. According to the Wealth & Investment Trends 2026 report, five areas stand out: data centres, professionally managed rental housing, […]

SpaceX shares briefly fell below their IPO price on Wednesday, marking a sharp reversal from the excitement that followed the company’s record listing in June. The stock dropped to $132.28 before recovering to close at $135.27, just above the $135 […]

Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge expects the shilling to remain relatively stable, supported by strong foreign exchange reserves and continued financial inflows despite disruption from the Middle East conflict. Speaking at the 23rd East African Banking School Conference […]

Art remains the most sought after collectible among wealthy Kenyans, while watches have overtaken classic cars as investors seek assets that combine personal enjoyment with the potential for financial returns. Knight Frank’s Wealth and Investment Trends Report 2026 shows that […]