Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) factory boards for Region Five, encompassing Kericho and Bomet counties, have resolved to maintain the current monthly payment rate at KES 23 per kilogram of green tea leaves. This decision followed a strategic review of...

Media firm Standard Group Plc has suspended its previously proposed rights issue after a Special Meeting of its Board of Directors that was held on 4 February 2026. The Board took a decision to suspend the proposed rights issue after...

Safaricom PLC board has approved an interim dividend of KES 0.85 per ordinary share for the year ending March 31, 2026, strengthening its position as one of the most reliable dividend-paying stocks at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The interim...

The Kenya Bankers association has proposed a uniform 5% reduction in PAYE rates across all existing tax bands. This follows Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi’s recently announced a plan to give a 5% PAYE reduction to those earning between...

Trading activity slowed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in the trading session on 4th February 2026 as evidenced by declines in number of shares traded, which fell by 35% to 18.57 million from 28.78 million shares recorded in the...

In late January 2026, KOKO Networks, once hailed as a global model for climate-focused innovation, abruptly shut down its operations. The company's collapse marks a significant setback for Kenya's environmental goals and the fight against indoor air pollution. The fallout...

Kakuzi PLC has launched a new loose-leaf tea product, marking a significant milestone in the company’s diversification strategy. The NSE-listed firm has introduced Kakuzi Pure Black Tea, now available in 250g and 500g packets, as parts of its efforts to...

Fitch Ratings issued a rating commentary on Kenya, affirming the country's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at 'B-', outlook Stable. In this rating action, Fitch cited robust foreign exchange reserves in the country, moderation of external liquidity risks, and strong...

The trading session on 3rd February 2026 at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) saw overall equity turnover surge by 101.2% to reach KES 1.2 billion with 28.8 million shares exchanging hands, up 42.65% as compared to the previous session. The...

Listed agricultural firms Williamson Tea Kenya and Kapchorua Tea have announced the appointment of Mr. Agnus Omete as Executive Director of both companies, effective February 1, 2026. Mr. Omete’s appointment follows the resignation of Mr. Samuel Thumbi, who stepped down...

Utility firm Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) recorded a KES 14.8 billion pre-tax profit for the half year ended December 31, 2025, up 5.4% from a similar period the previous year, buoyed by higher electricity sales and reduced finance...

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) latest report shows the annual consumer price inflation was 4.4 percent in January 2026. This represents a slight drop from the 4.5 percent recorded in December 2025. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which...