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Business and economic news from Kenya and across Africa. Markets, companies, trade, taxes, jobs and the cost of living, explained for readers, entrepreneurs and investors.
Rural Kenya Now Drives 60pc of All Jumia Orders, New Report Shows
NAIROBI, Kenya– Rural Kenya is no longer just catching up in the digital economy — it’s leading it.A new Jumia Kenya report shows...
Kenyan Men Continue to Dominate Mobile Money Transactions – CBK
NAIROBI, Kenya - Despite significant strides in financial inclusion, Kenyan men still lead in mobile money usage, according to a Central Bank of Kenya...
Treasury Proposes Tougher Banking Penalties to Protect Depositors
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya’s financial sector could soon face stricter oversight as Parliament reviews new regulations aimed at enforcing compliance more effectively.The Banking (Penalties)...
Africa Takes Bold Step Toward the Future of Money at Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Africa has signalled a decisive push toward the future of digital finance, as more than 300 policymakers, financial institutions, and...
Vodacom, Starlink Join Forces to Boost Africa’s Internet Connectivity
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Telecommunications giant Vodacom Group has inked a strategic partnership with Starlink, the world’s largest satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed,...
The Scoop- Walls Have Ears
The Scoop by Y News is a one-page online magazine that takes you straight into Kenya's corridors of power. Each edition delivers sharp, thrilling stories – secrets, deals, and behind-the-scenes intrigues shaping the nation. Designed for the fast reader, The Scoop is made to be consumed in a glance and shared in a click.




