Eastern Africa

Kenyan agricultural firm Kakuzi PLC has exported its first cargo of Hass variety avocados to Shanghai, China.  The agricultural company described it as a momentous event for the firm. “Historic …

Our attention has been drawn to reports with regards to our operating licence in Kenya. Like many other financial technology service providers in Kenya, our entry into the market was …

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has directed banks and microfinance institutions to seize dealing with payments technology firms Flutterwave and Chipper Cash. In a letter to chief executives, the …

Kakuzi PLC is set to export its first hass variety avocado consignment to China this weekend. The firm began field harvesting on Friday as part of the firm’s systems trial …

The Kenya Revenue Authority will not extend the July 31 deadline for transitioning from the old Electronic Tax Registers (ETRs) to the upgraded ETRs. This leaves traders with two days …

Safaricom has appointed John Ngumi as its director and Chairman of the Board effective August 1, subject to regulatory approval. Ngumi will take over from Michael Joseph who served as …

Ethiopian Airlines has already ordered 22 A350-900s, of which 16 aircraft have been delivered. With the A350-1000 upsizing, Ethiopian Airlines’ backlog consists of four A350-1000s and two A350-900s. The A350-1000 …

Home prices in Nairobi have increased at the fastest pace in 11 years on the back of renewed demand from buyers who had slowed down acquisitions at the peak of …

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)  has finally agreed to re-open Keroche Breweries Limited (KRA) in compliance with a court order after it was cited for contempt. The authority said it …

The billionaire owner of 680 Hotel in Nairobi’s city centre has sold the three star-facility to Machakos-based Maanzoni lodges for an estimated Sh1.2 billion, underlining the deal-making in Kenya’s hospitality …