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Kenya business news: markets, SMEs, banking, trade and the economy. Practical context for workers, founders and investors.
Kenya Avocado Production Hits Record 694,000 Metric Tons in 2025
Kenya's avocado output surged to a record 694,000 metric tons in 2025, cementing the country's status as Africa's leading avocado exporter.
Kenya Hits 90% Clean Energy as Power Demand Sets New Record
Kenya now generates nearly 90% of its electricity from renewables, recording a historic peak demand of 2,439 MW as grid access reaches 75% of the population.
Kenya Tourism Revenue Hits Ksh 500 Billion as Visitors Surge in 2025
Kenya's tourism sector earned Ksh 500 billion in 2025 as 7.9 million visitors arrived, with international arrivals growing at more than double the global rate.
Kenya Signs Historic CEPA Trade Deal with UAE, Boosting Exports
Kenya became the first mainland African nation to sign a CEPA with the UAE on January 14, 2025, unlocking trade and investment across key sectors.
Kenya Pipeline Company Launches Biggest IPO Since Safaricom 2008
Kenya Pipeline Company PLC raised Ksh 112.4 billion in an oversubscribed IPO, marking Kenya's largest stock market listing since Safaricom debuted in 2008.
Central Bank of Kenya Holds Rate at 8.75% as Cuts Pause
The Central Bank of Kenya held its benchmark rate at 8.75% for a second straight meeting, pausing after ten consecutive cuts totalling 425 basis points.
Kenya Revenue Authority Collects Sh2.04 Trillion, Misses Target
KRA collected Sh2.04 trillion in the nine months to March 2026, growing 11.4% year-on-year, but fell Ksh161.9 billion short of its revenue target.
Nairobi Bourse Leads East Africa With 51.5% USD Returns in 2025
Kenya's Nairobi Securities Exchange posted 51.5% returns in US dollar terms in 2025, cementing its place as East Africa's top equity market.
Kenya Economy Expands 4.6% in 2025 as Mining and Hospitality Rebound
Kenya's economy grew 4.6% in 2025, sustaining near-record momentum as mining, hospitality, and construction sectors posted strong rebounds.