https://nairobileo.co.ke/feed/business Welcome to https://nairobileo.co.ke feed url page Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:44:31 +0300 en-US akika.digital@gmail.com hourly 1 10 https://nairobileo.co.ke/feed/business https://nairobileo.co.ke/frontend/assets/img/logo.png Welcome to https://nairobileo.co.ke feed url page https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28744/more-youth-to-benefit-as-govt-officially-rolls-out-nyota-phase-two https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28744/more-youth-to-benefit-as-govt-officially-rolls-out-nyota-phase-two The government has officially launched the second phase of the NYOTA Programme, expanding support for young entrepreneurs across the country. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:10:12 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28742/ruto-orders-2-year-business-permit-waiver-for-nyota-beneficiaries https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28742/ruto-orders-2-year-business-permit-waiver-for-nyota-beneficiaries President William Ruto has ordered a two-year waiver of business permits for all National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project beneficiaries. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:17:50 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28711/world-bank-cuts-kenyas-2026-economic-growth-forecast-to-43percent https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28711/world-bank-cuts-kenyas-2026-economic-growth-forecast-to-43percent The World Bank has lowered Kenya's economic growth projections for 2026 to 4.3%, citing the effects of the conflict in the Middle East. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:48:46 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28718/govt-rolls-out-10-year-plan-to-implement-eu-trade-deal-%5Bdetails%5D https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28718/govt-rolls-out-10-year-plan-to-implement-eu-trade-deal-%5Bdetails%5D The government has unveiled a 10-year implementation strategy for the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), outlining how the country plans to maximise the benefits of the trade pact. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:36:22 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28709/cs-mbadi-appoints-6-members-to-national-infrastructure-fund-board https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28709/cs-mbadi-appoints-6-members-to-national-infrastructure-fund-board Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed six members to the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Board. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:28:29 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28706/kra-announces-new-prescribed-interest-rates-for-2026 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28706/kra-announces-new-prescribed-interest-rates-for-2026 The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the prescribed interest rates that will apply to various tax provisions during different periods in the second half of 2026. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28692/helb-opens-applications-for-undergraduate-subsequent-loans https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28692/helb-opens-applications-for-undergraduate-subsequent-loans The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened applications for Undergraduate Subsequent Loans for eligible continuing university and college students. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:26:08 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28689/president-ruto-assents-to-sovereign-wealth-fund-bill-2026 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28689/president-ruto-assents-to-sovereign-wealth-fund-bill-2026 President William Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill 2026 into law. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:56:20 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28651/capital-markets-authority-licenses-3-new-fund-managers https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28651/capital-markets-authority-licenses-3-new-fund-managers The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has licensed three new Fund Managers as part of efforts to expand access to professional asset management services. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:16:51 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28650/treasury-sets-the-record-straight-about-government-borrowing-sacco-savings https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28650/treasury-sets-the-record-straight-about-government-borrowing-sacco-savings The National Treasury denied reports that the government planned to borrow SACCO savings. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:06:22 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28641/kra-announces-removal-of-excise-duty-on-bottled-water-%5Bdetails%5D https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28641/kra-announces-removal-of-excise-duty-on-bottled-water-%5Bdetails%5D The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the removal of excise duty on bottled water following changes introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:37:13 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28638/president-ruto-assents-to-cbk-amendment-bill-2026-%5Bdetails%5D https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28638/president-ruto-assents-to-cbk-amendment-bill-2026-%5Bdetails%5D President William Ruto on Monday, July 6, assented to two new laws at State House, Nairobi. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:27:52 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28631/kenya-airways-issues-statement-after-mid-air-turnback-of-new-york-flight https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28631/kenya-airways-issues-statement-after-mid-air-turnback-of-new-york-flight Kenya Airways has issued a statement after one of its flights bound for New York was forced to turn back to Nairobi following a technical issue while flying over Chad. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:31:00 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28582/kra-releases-tax-amnesty-guidelines-as-finance-act-2026-takes-effect https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28582/kra-releases-tax-amnesty-guidelines-as-finance-act-2026-takes-effect KRA has announced the implementation guidelines for a new tax amnesty programme following the coming into force of the Finance Act, 2026. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:11:07 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28581/kra-announces-scheduled-itax-system-maintenance https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28581/kra-announces-scheduled-itax-system-maintenance The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a scheduled maintenance exercise for its iTax system, during which the online tax platform will be temporarily unavailable to all users. Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:20:33 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28551/why-makau-mutua-wants-tuk-tuks-banned-on-major-roads https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28551/why-makau-mutua-wants-tuk-tuks-banned-on-major-roads Professor Makau Mutua has called for a ban on tuk-tuks on major roads and highways across the country. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:22:29 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28549/nairobi-securities-exchange-appoints-tom-mulwa-as-new-board-chairman https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28549/nairobi-securities-exchange-appoints-tom-mulwa-as-new-board-chairman The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Tom Mulwa as the new board chairman. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:25:22 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28542/nyota-project-explains-why-beneficiaries-cant-withdraw-all-their-savings-at-once https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28542/nyota-project-explains-why-beneficiaries-cant-withdraw-all-their-savings-at-once The NYOTA Project has moved to explain why beneficiaries are unable to withdraw all of their savings at once. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:24:38 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28531/ntsa-explains-why-motorists-must-physically-pay-their-instant-fines-in-kcb-bank https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28531/ntsa-explains-why-motorists-must-physically-pay-their-instant-fines-in-kcb-bank NTSA has explained why motorists have to pay their instant fines through its KCB Bank account. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:26:17 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28503/safaricom-cautions-users-against-fake-ziidi-trader-website https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28503/safaricom-cautions-users-against-fake-ziidi-trader-website Safaricom has warned customers against using a fraudulent website claiming to be linked to its Ziidi Trader platform. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:17:45 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28502/kra-rolls-out-digital-licensing-system-for-select-vehicles https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28502/kra-rolls-out-digital-licensing-system-for-select-vehicles The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the rollout of a new digital licensing system for selected customs-controlled vehicles. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:59:47 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28497/airtel-kenya-appoints-djibril-tobe-new-managing-director https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28497/airtel-kenya-appoints-djibril-tobe-new-managing-director Airtel Kenya has announced a change in its top leadership after the Board of Airtel Networks Kenya Limited appointed Djibril Tobe as the company's new Managing Director. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:38:44 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28490/kenya-secures-ksh971-billion-world-bank-funding https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28490/kenya-secures-ksh971-billion-world-bank-funding The World Bank has approved a $750 million (Ksh97.1 billion) financing package for Kenya. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:30:24 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28489/whatsapp-introduces-new-feature-ending-need-to-share-phone-numbers https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28489/whatsapp-introduces-new-feature-ending-need-to-share-phone-numbers WhatsApp has announced a new feature that will allow users to connect with others without having to share their personal phone numbers. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:03:45 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28487/kenya-rwanda-sign-deal-to-route-fuel-imports-through-mombasa-%5Bdetails%5D https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28487/kenya-rwanda-sign-deal-to-route-fuel-imports-through-mombasa-%5Bdetails%5D Kenya and Rwanda have signed three key agreements that will allow Rwanda to import bulk refined petroleum products through the Port of Mombasa. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:12:59 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28486/govt-rolls-out-new-service-at-huduma-centres https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28486/govt-rolls-out-new-service-at-huduma-centres The government has announced plans to expand access to retirement and pension services through Huduma Centres across the country. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:12:29 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28484/inside-the-nairobi-intelligent-transport-system-worth-ksh449-billion https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28484/inside-the-nairobi-intelligent-transport-system-worth-ksh449-billion Ruto disclosed that the Nairobi Intelligent Transport System, worth Ksh44.9 billion, would be implemented in three phases. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:29:27 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28479/abdi-mohamed-named-iandm-bank-kenya-ceo-hours-after-absa-exit https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28479/abdi-mohamed-named-iandm-bank-kenya-ceo-hours-after-absa-exit I&M Group PLC has announced the appointment of Abdi Mohamed as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Kenya Limited. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:50:47 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28471/absa-bank-announces-interim-ceo-after-resignation-of-abdi-mohamed https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28471/absa-bank-announces-interim-ceo-after-resignation-of-abdi-mohamed Absa Bank Kenya has announced the resignation of its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Abdi Mohamed. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:03:53 +0300 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28469/president-ruto-assents-to-county-allocation-of-revenue-bill-2026 https://nairobileo.co.ke/business/article/28469/president-ruto-assents-to-county-allocation-of-revenue-bill-2026 President William Ruto has signed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2026 into law. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:25:26 +0300