The Kenya Ports Authority has scheduled 49 cargo vessels to call at the Port of Mombasa and Port of Lamu over the next two weeks, underscoring sustained maritime activity at the country’s key trade gateways. The steady stream of vessel traffic signals resilience in regional and international trade flows, even as the global shipping industry…
Kenya’s manufacturing sector has called for urgent action to address logistics bottlenecks that continue to undermine competitiveness and limit the country’s ability to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This was during the launch of the Logistics Study Report by Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). Findings from the report reveal that logistics costs across key trade corridors remain high…
The Port of Lamu is positioning itself for increased shipping activity in the coming weeks, signalling renewed momentum in cargo handling and strengthening its case as a regional transshipment hub. According to William Ruto, early indicators show a steady rise in cargo volumes, underpinned by growing confidence from global shipping lines in the port’s operational…
Kenya’s leading business associations have called for the suspension of the new standards levy introduced by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), warning that the measure will significantly raise the cost of doing business and undermine the competitiveness of local manufacturers. The government gazetted the Standards (Standards Levy) Order, 2025 under Legal Notice No. 136…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has cautioned consumers against purchasing or using mobile phones that have not been type-approved by the regulator, following the detection of a surge in uncertified devices entering the local market. In a notice issued Tuesday, the authority said its market surveillance had uncovered an influx of non-type-approved mobile handsets,…
Investors can now buy and sell shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) directly through their M-PESA wallets following the launch of Ziidi Trader, a new mobile-based trading platform unveiled by Safaricom in partnership with the NSE. The platform allows users to access the stock market seamlessly from the M-PESA app, marking a major milestone in…
By KAM Chief executive Tobias Alando Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) welcomes the 16-month retrospective extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which will grant Kenyan products preferential access to the United States under the trade partnership. The renewal supports business continuity for both Kenyan and American businesses, as they realign and strengthen their economic, political, and social…
Seven Up Bottling Company(SBC) Kenya Business Development Director Martin Kariuki speaking during the launch of Fizzmas Festive campaign on 11th December 2025 Pepsi Kenya has rolled out Fizzmas, a KSh 30 million festive campaign designed to embed the brand into everyday Christmas moments across the country, from shopping malls and restaurants to highways and entertainment…
TVS Motor’s International Business President Peyman Kargar with other officials during the opening of the showroom. Nairobi, Kenya – November 18, 2025: TVS Motor Company, one of the world’s leading two- and three-wheeler manufacturers, has opened a state-of-the-art flagship showroom on Lusaka Road, Nairobi, in partnership with long-time distributor Car & General. The new facility…
