Kenya

By Radarr Africa Business Desk October 26 (Radarr Africa) – South Africa’s Nedbank Group has completed its acquisition of about 66 per cent of Kenya’s NCBA Group Plc, making NCBA …

Kenya has raised $297 million in startup funding so far in 2026, making it Africa’s fourth-biggest market, with much of the money coming as debt and asset-backed deals.

Kenya’s economy expanded 5.1% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.9% a year earlier, with transport, utilities, ICT and construction all growing.

Kenya’s energy regulator has raised petrol, diesel and kerosene prices for the October to November cycle, with super petrol now at KSh226.96 a litre in Nairobi.

A Kenyan High Court judge has lifted an order that restricted work on Dangote’s $16bn Lamu refinery site, though residents can still amend their challenge.

Kenya faces approximately $13.1 billion in public debt repayments before June 2027, putting pressure on government finances as debate intensifies over the impact of International Monetary Fund (IMF) lending conditions …

Kenyan investors can now participate in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals’ $1.6 billion initial public offering (IPO) through a Global Depositary Receipt (GDR) structure. Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) approved …

Kenyan President William Ruto has called for reforms to the United Nations Security Council, urging the inclusion of permanent African representation on the powerful UN body. Speaking at the UN …

Kenya has recorded at least 19 deaths from Mpox since the outbreak was confirmed in the country three months ago, according to a statement issued Monday by the Ministry of …

The Kenyan government has given foreigners running businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update required documents, including work permits and business licences. The directive follows recent remarks …