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Portland ordered to award Sh573m solar deal to protesting bidder

The solar generation contract is key for the EAPC to cut down on power costs.

Women-owned firms dominate Jumia listings in Kenya

A latest digital economy report published by UNCTAD notes that emerging online platforms are...

Railways eyes edible oil, clinker to boost stagnating SGR cargo

Revenue from freight services in the second half of the year was flat.

AI is a game-changer in healthcare, but watch out for the land mines

If AI systems are trained on data that does not represent the diversity of the patient...

How growing influence of ESG is changing the way business is done

The adoption of ESG criteria in investment decisions reflects a broader shift towards...

Safaricom pays Sh26bn final dividend early

Retail investors started receiving their payouts through the M-Pesa mobile platform early in...

Family Bank half-year profit up 17pc on increased interest

The lender’s net profit growth came as net interest income rose by 12.7 percent to Sh4.97...

MPs renew push to clip taxman’s powers, seek last say on tax waivers

MPs say the move targets to curb abuse of the tax waiver system.

DTB’s profit jumps 8.5pc on higher interest income

The lender’s non-interest income rose by 15.1 percent to Sh6.4 billion from Sh5.5 billion

Bolt takes after Uber, raises ride charges on drivers’ pressure

Bolt said the feedback it received from engagements with drivers led it to increase the prices.

Motorists overpay Sh16bn in fuel deal with Gulf firms

Fuel prices have a big effect on inflation in Kenya, which relies heavily on diesel for transport

Manufacturers now seek stimulus package as weak demand cuts sales

Firms in other sectors such as tourism and hotels have also been posting weakened demand.