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.
Beyond Petrol: New Electric Vehicle Promises Cheaper Rides in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya’s ride-hailing sector has been defined by rising fuel costs, driver protests, fare disputes and calls for government intervention in 2026.Now,...
Artcaffé Bets on Eldoret, Coast as Middle-Class Appetite Grows
NAIROBI, Kenya — Restaurant chain Artcaffé is pressing ahead with an Artcaffé Kenya expansion into Eldoret and the Coast, betting that Kenya's growing middle-income...
Dangote Raises Sh323 Billion to Expand Africa’s Largest Refinery, Eyes Kenya Project
LAGOS, Nigeria — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has secured Sh323 billion ($2.5 billion) from private investors to finance an ambitious expansion of Africa's largest oil...
Trouble Deepens for Keroche as Former Employees Seek Sh22 Million Payment
NAIROBI, Kenya- Trouble is brewing for Keroche Breweries after auctioneers moved to recover more than Sh22 million in salary arrears owed to former employees,...
19 Banks Slash PesaLink Transfer Fees in Fresh Battle for Digital Payments
NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya's digital payments landscape is becoming increasingly competitive following a major reduction in PesaLink transaction fees by 19 banks.The pricing...
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.




