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.
Uber to End Operations in Nigeria, Uganda on September 2
LAGOS, Nigeria — Ride-hailing company Uber will discontinue its operations in Nigeria and Uganda from September 2, 2026, ending nearly 12 years of operations...
Ruto Cuts Consolidated Cargo Benchmark to Sh2M in Deal With Traders
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto has agreed to reduce the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) benchmark for general consolidated cargo from Sh2.5 million to...
Kenya Airways, Absa and Visa Unveil Premium Travel Card
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Airways, Absa Bank Kenya and Visa have launched a new premium co-branded credit card that allows customers to turn everyday...
IMF Agrees New Sh284B Financing Programme for Senegal
DAKAR, Senegal — The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Senegal on a new $2.2 billion (about Sh284 billion) financing programme,...
Range Rover unveils first fully electric model after year-long delay
LONDON, UK - Range Rover has unveiled its first fully electric model, marking a major milestone in Jaguar Land Rover’s shift towards electric vehicles...
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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.




