Oracle Taps iXAfrica for Public Cloud Expansion in Kenya
Oracle will host its first public cloud region in Kenya at iXAfrica Data Centre’s Nairobi facility, marking a significant expansion of cloud infrastructure.
Macadamia Season Reopens as AFA Walks Tightrope Between Quality and Farmer Incomes
Kenya’s macadamia nut sector is heading into a critical phase after the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) announced the re-opening of the 2025/26 harvesting and trading window
SACCO Moves to Recover KSh 108.8mn from Insolvent KUSCCO
A Christian-based SACCO has obtained court orders to auction the movable assets of the KUSCCO to recover KSh108.8 million in unpaid deposits.
Fitch Ratings Hits Back at Afreximbank With One Last Downgrade
Fitch Ratings has downgraded African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) long-term issuer credit rating, citing rising restructuring risk and a reassessment of the lender’s policy importance, before subsequently withdrawing all ratings
Prime Bank Wins KSh 87.6mn Withholding Tax Case
The Tax Appeals Tribunal has set aside a KSh 87.6 million tax demand against Prime Bank, ruling that the revenue authority misapplied tax law.
The Vast Potential of the India-EU Trade Deal
The India–EU free trade agreement would rank among the world’s largest trade deals by economic scale, covering about 1.9 billion people and nearly a quarter of global GDP.
Beyond headline size, its significance lies in deeper regulatory and services integration between two structurally different economies.
The agreement could reshape trade and investment flows, but its real impact will depend on implementation, regulatory alignment, and how adjustment pressures are managed across sectors.
InvestKenya Announces the Upcoming Kenya International Investment Conference 2026
The 4th Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026 is set to be the largest and most impactful investment promotion conference in Kenya’s history.
Why Institutional Resilience Is Now a Core Corporate Governance Imperative
The world is entering an era of overlapping global crises, from pandemics and financial shocks to geopolitical conflicts and climate pressures. In this volatile and interconnected environment, institutional resilience, the ability to anticipate, adapt, and thrive amid disruption, is no longer optional.
This article explores how governments, businesses, and organizations can strengthen their strategies, operations, finances, and governance to withstand shocks and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing world.
Kenya’s School Enrollment Soars, but Weak Skills Pipeline Threatens Quality
Kenya has made strong gains in getting children into school, but learning outcomes remain dangerously weak,
Moody’s Upgrades Kenya After Eurobond Buybacks Cut Near-Term Default Risk
Moody’s upgraded Kenya’s sovereign rating to B3 from Caa1, citing lower near-term default risk after a sharp rebuild in foreign-exchange reserves, Eurobond buybacks, and improved access to domestic and external funding. FX reserves rose to KSh 1.57 trillion, easing balance-of-payments pressure.
The move followed Fitch’s B- affirmation last week, which also flagged stronger liquidity but warned high debt service, fiscal slippage, and weak debt affordability continue to cap Kenya’s credit profile.
Tax Tribunal Rules Del Monte Owes KSh 6.7bn
Del Monte will face a KSh 6.72 billion tax bill after a tribunal determined that the company's challenge to the taxman's assessments fell short of merit.
Kenya to Automate External Debt Payments
Kenya is set to roll out a fully automated external debt payment platform under the Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework from February 2026.
The system integrates key public financial management platforms, including Meridian, IFMIS, Central Bank exchange rate systems, and statutory approval workflows, replacing manual, paper-based processes.