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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.
M-KOPA Milestone Exposes Kenya’s Persistent Financial Exclusion
NAIROBI, Kenya – M-KOPA’s announcement that it has crossed 3 million active customers has been hailed as a fintech success story.But the milestone also...
Kamau Thugge Named One of the World’s Best Central Bank Chiefs
NAIROBI — Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge has been named among the world’s top-performing central bank chiefs after earning an ‘A’...
KRA Seeks Public Input on New Digital Economy Tax Rules
NAIROBI,Kenya– The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has released the draft Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence Tax) Regulations, 2025, for public consultation, setting the stage...
DTB Kenya to Exit Burundi After 16 Years, Sells 83.67pc Stake to Local Investors
NAIROBI, Kenya– Diamond Trust Bank Kenya has agreed to sell its controlling stake in its Burundi subsidiary, marking an exit from the market after...
CMA Issues Four New Licenses as Assets Under Management Hit Sh596 Billion
NAIROBI, Kenya– The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has issued four new licenses to market players, expanding the scope of intermediaries in an industry where...
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.




