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.
Wasoko And MaxAB Seal Merger, Eye Fintech Expansion Across Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenyan startup Wasoko and Egyptian firm MaxAB have finalized an all-stock merger, setting the stage for a powerful new entity in the...
Kenyan Startup SUKHIBA Raises $1.55M to Expand Conversational Commerce Platform
NAIROBI, Kenya- SUKHIBA, a Kenyan-based commerce and CRM platform, has successfully secured a $1.55 million seed extension round, propelling its mission to revolutionize business...
Bolt Increases Fares by 10pc in Kenya Amid Rising Operational Costs
NAIROBI, Kenya- Bolt, the ride-hailing service, has just announced a 10pc hike in base fares across all ride categories in Kenya. This change is effective...
Economic Fortunes: Tana River County Leverages on Urbanisation to Develop Sustainable Opportunities
TANA RIVER, Kenya - Tana River County’s ambitious urbanisation agenda has received a shot in the arm following the announcement of a groundbreaking partnership...
China Applauds Kenya’s Pro-Business Reforms, Eyes Stronger Ties At Upcoming FOCAC Summit
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya's business-friendly policies have earned accolades from the China Africa Business Council (CABC), which highlights the East African nation as a...
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.




