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.
Airtel Money Unveils Bizna Wallet to Boost Financial Management for Small Businesses
NAIROBI, Kenya — Airtel Money Kenya has launched Bizna Wallet, a dedicated digital wallet designed to help small and micro-enterprises separate business finances from...
Airtel Kenya to Launch Fuliza Rival as Mobile Money Market Competition Intensifies
NAIROBI, Kenya — Airtel Kenya plans to launch its first mobile money overdraft service before the end of the year, marking its strongest challenge...
Kenya’s forex reserves hit record $15.4 billion on Safaricom stake sale boost
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have climbed to a historic high of $15.4 billion (about Sh2 trillion), buoyed by capital inflows from...
Safaricom Slashes M-PESA Business Charges by Up to 50pc to Boost Digital Payments
NAIROBI, Kenya — Safaricom has announced a significant reduction in M-PESA business transaction charges, cutting some fees by up to 50 per cent as...
MPs Raise Alarm Over CBK Plan to Levy Banks 0.15% of Annual Revenue
NAIROBI, Kenya - Lawmakers have raised concerns over the Central Bank of Kenya's (CBK) proposed Banking Fees Regulations, 2026, warning that the new levy...
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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.




