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, Bolt and Faras Oppose Proposed Minimum Fares, Demand Market-Based Pricing
NAIROBI, Kenya - Uber, Bolt and Faras have opposed proposed minimum fares for ride-hailing services in Kenya, warning that mandatory price controls could increase...
Kenya Airways Revenue Rises 9pc to Sh81.2 Billion Despite Higher Fuel and Maintenance Costs
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Airways recorded a 9.1 per cent increase in revenue to Sh81.2 billion in the first half of 2026, making it...
Kenya Airways Loss Widens to Sh16.1 Billion as Fuel and Operating Costs Rise
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya Airways has reported a wider loss of Sh16.1 billion, as higher jet fuel prices, aircraft availability challenges and rising operating...
KRA raises customs benchmark for consolidated cargo to Sh3.2 million
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has raised the customs minimum benchmark for general containerised consolidated cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2...
SUN Mobility, Vivo Energy Launch Battery-Swapping Network for Electric Vehicles in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Indian electric vehicle infrastructure company SUN Mobility has launched a battery-swapping network in Kenya in partnership with Vivo Energy, marking its...
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.




