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Kenya's Flower Export Industry Rebounds as European Demand Surges Post-Season

Kenya's cut-flower sector staged a strong recovery in 2026, with export earnings up 19% year-on-year as European demand and Dutch auction prices climb.

3 min
Business

Nairobi Becomes East Africa's Top Destination for Foreign Direct Investment in 2026

Nairobi has overtaken Dar es Salaam and Kampala as East Africa's top FDI hub, with inflows projected to exceed USD 3.8 billion in 2026.

3 min
Business

Kenya's SME Digital Lending Boom: Fintech Platforms Disburse Ksh 80 Billion in H1 2026

Kenyan fintech lenders disbursed a record Ksh 80 billion to SMEs in H1 2026, reshaping business access to credit across Kenya.

3 min
Business

Online Marketplaces Dominating E-Commerce in Kenya

Key takeawaysFocus topic: e-commerce marketplaces KenyaCovers: Jumia, Kilimall, social selling, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors plannin…

4 min
Business

Simba Corp Invests KSh 1 Billion in Mombasa EV Assembly Plant

Simba Corp pumps KSh 1B into a dedicated EV assembly line at AVA's Mombasa plant, fully self-funded with 60 certified technicians targeting Dongfeng, MG, BasiGo and Rideence.

1 min
Business

KSh 22.1 Billion Japan Deal to Drive Kenya Vehicle Assembly Sector

President Ruto signs a KSh 22.1B facility with Japan's NEXI at State House targeting 200,000 jobs, local vehicle assembly and Kenya's first Samurai bond market access.

1 min
Business

How to Register a Company with the Business Registration Service

Key takeawaysFocus topic: BRS company registration KenyaCovers: steps, costs, names, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around Ke…

4 min
Business

Women-Owned SMEs in Kenya: Grants and Mentorship Programmes

Key takeawaysFocus topic: women SME grants KenyaCovers: funds, training, networks, practical tips for residents and visitorsBest for: residents, diaspora returnees and visitors planning around Keny…

4 min
Business

Security Gains and Growing Colleges Powering Murang'a Town's Rapid Expansion

Murang'a town is undergoing rapid urban expansion fuelled by tighter security and a growing cluster of educational institutions. With a population surpassing 50,000, the county headquarters is attracting property developers and new residents seeking affordable alternatives to Nairobi, as colleges, police patrols, and municipal investment reshape the town's fortunes.

2 min