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.
Kenya Airways Wins Four Travel Awards at 2026 World Travel Awards
Kenya Airways has secured four major honours at the 2026 World Travel Awards, retaining its position as Africa's leading airline for the third consecutive...
Kenyan Shilling Holds Firm as Forex Reserves Drop by $221 Million
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $221 million in the week ending August 27, 2026, but the Kenyan Shilling remained largely...
Britam HY2026 Profit Before Tax Jumps 52pc to Sh3.8 Billion as Assets Hit Sh270.8 Billion
NAIROBI, Kenya - Britam Holdings has reported a 52 per cent increase in profit before tax to Sh3.8 billion for the six months ended...
Nairobi Traders Shut Businesses as Tax Protest Takes Hold
NAIROBI, Kenya- Businesses in parts of Nairobi remained closed on Friday as traders took part in a strike over changes to customs valuation and...
KRA Clarifies Sh3.2M Minimum Yield Rule for Consolidated Cargo Used by Small Traders
NAIROBI, Kenya - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified the new Sh3.2 million minimum yield requirement for containers carrying general consolidated cargo, saying...
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.




