How Regulatory Overreach Kicked Uber Out of Tanzania
At the center of Uber’s departure lies a prolonged standoff with Tanzania’s Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA), whose rules have steadily narrowed the operating space for digital mobility platforms.
Kenya's New Trade Framework to Boost Exports, Cut Business Costs
Kenya is seeking to accelerate export growth and lower the cost of doing business through the proposed National Trade Development Bill, 2025,
KRA Shifts to User-Owned Cargo Tracking Seals
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is transitioning to a "Multi-Vendor, User-Owned Seals" model for its Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) to improve the efficiency of goods moving through Kenya.
Under this new arrangement, transporters and traders will purchase and own their own electronic tracking devices from various approved suppliers for both containerized and liquid cargo, such as fuel.
The Full List of 176 Back-Office Savings and Credit Saccos Authorised to Operate in 2026
The Full List of the 176 Licensed Deposit-Taking Saccos in 2026
SASRA has kept the regulated footprint stable at 176 deposit-takers, signalling continuity in a tightly supervised sector
Security Firm Claims KCB Forced Directors to Sign KSh84mn Loan
Court has ordered KCB Bank to hand over key internal documents, or formally explain their absence, in a lawsuit where a security firm and its directors say the bank is trying to recover money that was never lawfully borrowed
KPLC Hits Record Profit and Raises Interim Dividend by 50%
Kenya Power has reported a record half-year profit before tax of KSh 14.83 billion for the six months to 31 December 2025, up 5.5% from KSh 14.06 billion a year earlier,
Five Saccos Put on Credit-Only Status as Two Exit
Kenya's Sacco regulator has placed five Saccos on conditionally restricted, credit-only status for 2026, barring them from taking any new deposits and subjecting them to tighter supervisory conditions
Indonesia, Italy and Greece Grow as Export Markets for East Africa
While China and the Gulf are likely to remain central to East Africa’s trade for the foreseeable future, the rise of Indonesia, Italy and Greece points to a slow but meaningful broadening of export demand
Kenyan Lenders, Fintechs Turn to Remittance Data to Expand Credit as Diaspora Flows Hit Record
Wapi Pay says its system incorporates explicit customer consent, limited data sharing and encryption, reflecting growing scrutiny from regulators on how financial data is used.
Could Ride-Hailing Apps Help Solve Kenya’s Rogue Boda Boda Problem?
By registering all boda bodas on ride-hailing platforms and creating policy around how public and private sector players cooperate to respond to issues, there is an opportunity to better respond and keep the roads safe for every road user.
Africa Mega, Formerly Kenya Orchards, Bets on Global Trade With Dubai Buyer Deal
Africa Mega Agricultural Corp Plc, the Nairobi-listed agribusiness formerly known as Kenya Orchards, is stepping onto a larger global stage after securing an agreement at Gulfood Dubai to onboard more than 1,500 international buyers