How Kenya Can Navigate Economic Shocks from the Middle East War
Kenya’s current “wait and hope” approach is not economically or politically feasible. Calm and calculated decisions have to be taken to avoid a deeper crisis.
High Freight Costs Spur Kenya-Lusaka Logistics Hub Plan
The proposed Lusaka warehouse is designed to address these structural gaps by enabling cargo consolidation and shared storage infrastructure.
4G Capital Raises US$2Mn to Expand Lending to Small Businesses
4G Capital has secured a US$2 million investment from GIF Growth as the East African fintech moves to scale lending to micro- and small-business owners
Kenya Bets on Copper Boom with Tharaka Nithi Tender
The Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has opened a tender for the commercial development of copper deposits in Kamacabi, Tharaka Nithi County.
Kenya Tourism Board, Visa, KQ Bet On Discounts To Boost Travel
The Kenya Tourism Board and Visa have launched a joint travel campaign with Kenya Airways offering discounts on domestic and international flights to stimulate travel.
Lessons from Japan's Keiretsu in Building Sophisticated Kenyan Conglomerates
Lessons from Japan’s Zaibatsu and their post-war successors, the Keiretsu, suggest that sophisticated conglomerates can play a central role in strengthening national competitiveness, expanding industrial capacity, and driving innovation.
Afreximbank Raises US$ 2bn in Oversubscribed Three-Year Loan
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has concluded a new three-year Dual Tranche Syndicated Term Loan Facility totaling US$2 billion equivalent.
Wells Fargo Gets Away with KSh 14.9mn in Quickmart Heist Dispute
Kenya Sets Stage for Digital Asset Era as Regulations Near Finalization
Kenya is moving toward regulating digital assets through the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Regulations, 2026, developed by the National Treasury to operationalize the VASP Act of 2025.
Kenya’s VASP Draft 2026: The Virtual Assets Chamber’s Mission to Professionalize a Frontier
The release of the draft Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Regulations 2026 marks a departure from purely fiscal interest toward a comprehensive oversight regime
Family Bank Posts Record KSh 5.4Bn Profit Ahead of NSE Debut
Family Bank Group posted a record profit after tax of KSh 5.38 billion in the full year ended December 2025, up 55.4% from KSh 3.46 billion in 2024.
Net interest income rose 46.1% to KSh 15.63 billion as total assets crossed KSh 208.7 billion. The lender raised KSh 8 billion through an oversubscribed private placement in December 2025, lifting core capital to KSh 24.4 billion.
Family Bank is scheduled to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by introduction in May 2026, with Standard Investment Bank advising on the transaction.
Fincra Secures Canadian PSP License, Enhancing Africa Canada Payment Infrastructure
Fincra has secured Payment Service Provider (PSP) license in Canada, marking an important step in Fincra’s mission to build compliant, reliable payment infrastructure