Business
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.
KRA Sets October 31 Deadline for Customs Businesses to Renew 2027 Licences
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has set October 31, 2026, as the deadline for customs-related businesses to apply for renewal of...
Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Add 3,672 Jobs as Mobile Sector Expands
NAIROBI, Kenya - Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) added 3,672 employees in the year to June 30, 2026, as investment in 5G, artificial intelligence and...
E-Commerce Boom Sends Posta Domestic Parcels Up 549pc
NAIROBI, Kenya — The rise of e-commerce has helped drive a dramatic surge in domestic parcels handled by the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK),...
Safaricom Becomes First Kenyan ISP to Surpass 1 Million Fixed Internet Subscriptions
NAIROBI, Kenya — Safaricom has become the first internet service provider in Kenya to surpass one million fixed internet subscriptions, cementing its position as...
EPRA Adds Sh4.16 Per Unit in September Electricity Pass-Through Charges
NAIROBI, Kenya - Electricity consumers will incur an additional Sh4.16 per kilowatt-hour in pass-through costs for September following new charges approved by the Energy...
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.




